French Press
What you’ll need:
French Press
Grinder
Kettle
Scale
Stirring spoon
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French Press is an easy, quick approach to brew that still guarantees a satisfying morning cup of coffee.
We recommend you use medium-dark or dark roasts. Yet it can be fun to elevate your French press game by manually mixing two different blends - for example, No. 4 La Viet Bold and No. 5 Republic Blend 50/50 - with a 1:1 ratio.
Step 1
Boil water to 200°F - 205°F (95-98°C).
Step 2
Rinse the press with hot water before brewing and discard the rinse water.
Step 3
For the French press, a good rule of thumb is applying a 1:15 ratio of coffee to water. That means for every gram of coffee, use 15 grams of water, which is equivalent to 3 tablespoons of coffee for every 1 cup of water.
If you ordered our Sampler box, each pouch contains 25 grams of coffee (~0.88 ounces) and you will need about 375 grams of water (~13.2oz).
Should you prefer a stronger taste, start with a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio instead.
Step 4
Place coffee into the chamber. Gently shake it to level the grounds.
Step 5
Pour one-third of the hot water into the chamber from the outer rim and steadily spiral to the center. Make sure all the coffee grounds are saturated with water.
Step 6
Give it a good stir with a wooden spoon if there are still dry spots. Leave the coffee for 30 seconds to bloom.
Step 7
Add the remaining water. Cover the lid on top of the French press but don’t push it down yet. Let the coffee grounds steep for 4 minutes.
Step 8
Firmly press the plunger (filter) all the way down.
Step 9
Pour your coffee into a serving glass immediately to avoid over-extraction. Otherwise, it will lose other flavors and be left with only bitterness.
Enjoy your coffee either hot, black, or with cream and sugar!