French press
No machine yet, or you want a full-bodied cup with almost no technique.
Equipment: A press pot. Coarse grind. Kettle of hot water.
Technique Overview
- 1
Use a coarse grind, like sea salt.
- 2
Add coffee, then hot water (just off boil).
- 3
Stir, lid on, wait about four minutes.
- 4
Press slowly and pour.
A starting point
Coffee in grams, then hot water at that ratio. Start at 1:16 and taste.
Brew Ratio
240g hot water
Step-by-Step Brew Guide
Initial Pour (1 of 3)
60s stepAdd 240g hot water, stir gently to saturate all grounds.
Grind Size Target
Coarse, like sea salt. Too fine and the press will taste muddy.
Sea salt
Sand
Table salt
Flour
If the cup tastes off
Change only the grind next time: finer if the cup is sour and thin, coarser if it is bitter and dry.
Select the closest description below. Change only one variable on your next brew.
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