"The French press, or Bodum, is one of the easiest and most popular brewers on the market. The metal filter lets the finest particles and some of the oils pass through, producing a cup with a full, rich body, but it is often a little less nuanced than coffee brewed with a paper filter. Here is our favourite recipe, which requires patience, but which will provide you with a clean cup and a syrupy body in return."
This recipe is for 2 cups of coffee.
Dry: 50g of coffee
Wet: 700g/ml
Ratio: 1:14
Water temperature: 206°F (20 seconds after boiling point)
Extraction time: 8 min
Grind size: medium-coarse (similar to automatic drip)
- French press
- Filtered water
- Kettle
- Burr grinder
- Scale
- Timer
- Spoon or stirrer
- Freshly roasted coffee
You shouldn't have much resistance when pressing the plunger. If so, try a slightly coarser grind.
You can brew a smaller amount if needed. Just make sure you keep the ratio of 1g of coffee to 14g of water.
