French Press

  • 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.

  • 1. Preheat

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

  • 2. 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.

  • 3. Break Crust

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

  • 4. Clear Crust

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

  • 5. Pludge Slowly

    Push plunger down very slowly for 10 seconds.

  • 6. 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.