Introduction

French press, or plunger, is an easy and consistent way to brew coffee. It's the method preferred by a lot of people for its simplicity and flavour, as it tends to brew a richer cup than pour over does.

Depending on how much brewed coffee you want, you'll need varying amounts of ground beans. We've found that 60-70g per litre of water is a good ratio. So, for one and a bit cups, you'll need 20 grams (about two tablespoons of beans/ground coffee) and 300ml of boiled water.


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Step 1

Drop your freshly ground coffee (preferably from a burr grinder) into your plunger pot.


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Step 2

Add your boiled water vigorously (or stir quickly) to wet all the grounds. Let it brew for four minutes. (Use a timer or clock if you're a perfectionist like us!)


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Step 3

Now, using two spoons, gently collect the ground coffee that is floating atop your brew, and discard or compost it. Plunge it down carefully. If you can't push your plunger down with two fingers, then please stop (they have been known to break under pressure and burn people).


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Notes

If you can't push the plunger down with two fingers then you have ground your coffee too fine, and it may not taste as desired.

If you like your coffee stronger, try using more ground coffee, i.e. 80g or 100g per litre. A stronger brew like this can mask the more floral and delicate notes of some coffees, so apply this rule with caution!

If the coffee tastes watery or weak, try brewing it for longer than 4 minutes OR try grinding it more finely.

If the coffee tastes astringent or dry, try grinding it more coarsely, or brewing for a shorter time.


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