Choose a method
French press
4 minFull immersion and a metal filter. Gives a heavier body and suits medium and darker roasts.
Coffee30 g
Water500 g
Ratio1:16
GrindCoarse
Water temp200°F
Time4:00
Steps
- 01
Add coarse ground coffee to the press.
- 02
Pour in all the water and stir gently.
- 03
Put the lid on and steep for 4 minutes.
- 04
Press the plunger down slowly.
- 05
Pour it all out right away so it stops brewing.
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Coffees that suit french press
Medium to dark roasts with chocolate and nutty notes.
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RoastMedium
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RoastDark
$$ · $1.60–1.95/ozSee details →
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RoastDark
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Grind chart
Finer for fast brews, coarser for slow onesGrind chart
Extra fineLike powdered sugarTurkish
FineLike table saltEspresso
Medium-fineLike fine sandPour-over, AeroPress
MediumLike beach sandDrip
CoarseLike sea saltFrench press, cold brew
Fix a bad cup
Change one thing at a timeFix a bad cup
Sour, sharp or thin
Under-extracted: the water didn’t pull enough out.
Grind a little finer.
Use hotter water, or brew a bit longer.
Bitter, harsh or dry
Over-extracted: the water pulled out too much.
Grind a little coarser.
Shorten the brew time.
Weak or watery
Not enough coffee for the water.
Use more coffee, moving toward 1:15.
Check that the beans are within a few weeks of the roast date.