French Press Brew Guide

A great method when you’re serving a group of people. Easy to do and produces a rich and full bodied cup.

Steps

Step One

Preheat

Preheat French press with hot water. Once heated, empty out water.
Step Two

Coffee & Water

Add all coffee and place french press on scales. Start timer as you begin a 10 second pour of water (all 250g) onto grounds. Allow steep for 4 minutes.
Step Three

Break Crust

At four minutes, break the crust by pushing spoon across the surface three times over 5 seconds.
Step Four

Clear Crust

Use 2 spoons to clear the crust from the surface over 10 seconds. Allow to cool for a further 5 minutes.
Step Five

Plunge Slowly

Push plunger down very slowly for 10 seconds.
Step Six

Serve

Pour the entire brew into preheated cups or vessel. Do not leave brewed coffee in french press, as it will continue to extract and become bitter.