French Press

About French Press

The word cafetière is French, for ‘coffee maker’ - appropriately so. Patented by an Italian designer and popular since the 50s! You might have one in the back of your cupboard somewhere.

Brew Details

What you'll need

• French Press
• Freshly ground coffee
• Hot water (90–96°C)
• Scale (recommended)
• Timer
• Your favorite mug
• A spoon or stirrer

• French Press
• Freshly ground coffee
• Hot water (90–96°C)
• Scale (recommended)
• Timer
• Your favorite mug
• A spoon or stirrer

Details of Your Brew
  • Coffee: 18–20 g
  • Grind: Coarse (like sea salt)
  • Water temperature: 90–96°C
  • Water volume: 300 ml
  • Brew time: 4 minutes
  • Coffee: 18–20 g
  • Grind: Coarse (like sea salt)
  • Water temperature: 90–96°C
  • Water volume: 300 ml
  • Brew time: 4 minutes
Best With

Harmonic Hill, Monsoon Raga Arabica, Monsoon Raga Robusta

Harmonic Hill, Monsoon Raga Arabica, Monsoon Raga Robusta

Your Guide To French Press

1

Rinse your French Press with hot water and discard it before you start. It takes ten seconds and keeps your brew temperature stable throughout.

2

Add 18–20 g of coarsely ground coffee, start your timer, and slowly pour 300 ml of hot water over the grounds. Make sure everything gets evenly saturated.





3

Give it a gentle stir, place the lid on top with the plunger pulled all the way up, and let it steep for 4 minutes. If you like a heavier, fuller cup, push to 5 but not more.

4

Press the plunger down slowly and steadily until it reaches the bottom. Don’t rush this step, a controlled press gives you a cleaner cup.

5

Pour into your mug immediately. Don't leave the coffee sitting in the French Press after you've pressed. It keeps extracting and turns bitter.

6

Your coffee is ready! Try it black first to appreciate the full flavor profile of the coffee.