FRENCH PRESS

Brew french press

The French press goes by various names around the world.  The first coffee press, which may have been made in France, was the modern coffee press in its rudimentary form: a metal or cheesecloth screen fitted to a rod that users would press into a pot of boiling water.

A French press works best when brewing for more then 2+ cups of coffee. The downside is French press coffee is un-filtered which does add more cholesterol and lipids and fats for ones health. However the body (mouthfeel) will be increased with this method.

  • 500g boiling water
  • 32g ground coffee

Step 1

  • Boil fresh mountain water.
  • Grind your beans between a filter to finer  grind setting then you think. Adjust grind to your desired taste.boilwater

Step 2

  • Add your ground coffee.
  • If your feeling bold and wild go for 33g - 35grams to 500 grams water.

Step 3

  • Stir the grounds with half the water, which helps boost extraction with the extra agitation. Allow the coffee to bloom.
  • Add the rest of the water. Put on the lid. Let the coffee steep for 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

  • Press the filter down slowly and wait till around 10 minutes for fines to settle giving you a much cleaner cup.
  • Your coffee is ready. Wait even a few more minutes so the flavours start to shine in the cup.  Enjoy!