INTRODUCTION

French press, or plunger is an easy & consistent way to brew coffee. It's the method preferred by many people for it's simplicity & 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 for 1 and a bit cups, you'll need 20 grams (that's about 2 tablespoons of beans/ground coffee) & 300ml of boiled water.

STEP 1

Pre-heat your plunger & drop your freshly ground coffee (preferably from a burr grinder) into your plunger pot

STEP 2

Add your boiled water vigorously (or stir quickly) to wet all the grounds. Let it brew for 4 minutes. Use a timer or clock if you're a perfectionist like us!)

STEP 3

Now using 2 spoons, genty collect the ground coffee that is floating atop your brew, and discard or better still compost it. Plunge it down carefully. If you can't push your plunger down with 2 fingers, then please stop (they have been known to break under pressure and burn people). 

STEP 4

Pour into warm cups and enjoy.

NOTES

If you can't push the plunger down with 2 fingers then you have ground coffee too fine, and it may not taste as desired.

If you like your coffee stronger, try using more ground coffee. A stronger brew like this can mask the more floral & delicate notes of some coffees, so apply  this rule with caution!

If the coffee tastes watery or weak, try brewing it for a shorter time of 2 1/2 minutes with a finer (espresso style grind).

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

Most of all experiment & see what tastes best to you.