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French Press Classic

Full-bodied, rich coffee with oils and sediment. Traditional method that's hard to mess up.

⭐ beginner
⏱️ 5 minutes
📱 french-press
✓ 92% success rate

⚖️ Recipe Variables

Coffee Dose
60g
Water Amount
900ml
Temperature
94°C
Steep Time
4:00
Grind Size
coarse
Roast Level
medium

Ratio: 1:15.0 (coffee to water)

⏱️

French Press Classic Timer

4:00 total

4:00

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water, let cool to 94°C (45 seconds off boil)

  2. 2

    Preheat French Press with hot water, then discard

  3. 3

    Add 60g coarsely ground coffee to empty French Press

  4. 4

    Start timer, pour 900g hot water to saturate all grounds

  5. 5

    Stir gently 3-4 times with wooden spoon

  6. 6

    Place lid on top but don't press yet - let steep

  7. 7

    At 4:00, slowly press plunger down using steady pressure

  8. 8

    Pour immediately into cups to stop extraction

  9. 9

    Drink within 15 minutes - don't leave coffee in French Press

💡 Pro Tips

  • •MUST use coarse grind - fine grind = muddy, silty coffee
  • •Don't press too hard - gentle pressure avoids stirring sediment
  • •Pour all coffee out immediately - sitting in press over-extracts
  • •Makes 3-4 cups - great for sharing or multiple servings

Taste Profile

Acidity4/10
Body9/10
Sweetness6/10
Bitterness4/10

Rich, heavy body, oils present, full flavor, slight sediment

Best For

Full BodyRich FlavorMultiple CupsLazy Morning

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