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Master your home brewing with our step-by-step guides. Each method brings out different qualities in your coffee.

French Press

Beginner

Full-bodied and rich. The French Press produces a heavy, textured cup that highlights a coffee's body and sweetness.

BREW TIME

4 minutes

RATIO

1:15 (30g coffee : 450ml water)

GRIND SIZE

Coarse (sea salt)

WATER TEMP

93°C / 200°F

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

French PressKettleGrinderScaleTimerStirring spoon

PRO TIP

For an even cleaner cup, skim the foam and floating grounds with a spoon before pressing.

1

Boil water and let it cool for 30 seconds to reach ~93°C.

⏱ 30s
2

Add 30g of coarsely ground coffee to the French Press.

⏱ 15s
3

Pour 60ml of water to bloom the grounds. Stir gently.

⏱ 30s💡 Blooming releases CO2 and leads to a more even extraction.
4

Pour the remaining water (390ml) in a slow, circular motion.

⏱ 20s
5

Place the lid on without pressing. Let the coffee steep.

⏱ 210s💡 Don't press early — patience is key for balanced extraction.
6

Slowly press the plunger all the way down.

⏱ 15s
7

Pour immediately to stop extraction. Enjoy!

⏱ 10s

French Press Timer

Step 1 of 70:30

Boil water and let it cool for 30 seconds to reach ~93°C.

1Boil water and let it cool for 30 seconds to reach ~93°C.0:30
2Add 30g of coarsely ground coffee to the French Press.0:15
3Pour 60ml of water to bloom the grounds. Stir gently.0:30
4Pour the remaining water (390ml) in a slow, circular motion.0:20
5Place the lid on without pressing. Let the coffee steep.3:30
6Slowly press the plunger all the way down.0:15
7Pour immediately to stop extraction. Enjoy!0:10