French Press Guide

French Press Guide


French Press Guide


French Press will be the world’s second most widely used brewing method close to automatic drip. It is well known for that bold flavors that it produces as a result of the mesh filter instead of the paper filter. The metallic mesh enables the oils that will normally be filtered out by paper or cloth to enjoy following your plunge and pour. In addition to oils, some fine sediments have a tendency to work through the filter and settle at the end of the cup. They are going to do no harm and pack a punch of flavor, but the texture from the sediments in the mouth isn’t always preferred. Should you don’t take pleasure in the muddy last sip, just don’t drink it.

Guide:



 Measurements: 20g coffee : 300g water ( 10.5 oz)

 Grind: Coarse

 Filter: Metal Mesh (included)



1. Bring enough water to just below a boil (~200o F ) to be able to brew the coffee and pre-heat the French Press.



2. Weight out 20 grams of coffee and grind it coarse.



3. Pour some warm water in to the French press to heat up, then pour it out.



4. Position the grounds into the French press and pour 300 grams water in evenly, saturating all of the grounds.



5. Start timer immediately for a 4 minute steep.



6. After 1 minute, submerge grounds floating at the very top to the water and provide a little stir having an object that won’t harm the glass.



7. After 3 minutes and A few seconds, scoop the layer of fine grounds and bubbles off the top of the water and dispose. This will help minimize the sludge at the bottom with the cup after pouring.



8. If the timer is up at 4 minutes, press the plunger down.



9. Pour, enjoy



 

Variations:



1. If the 4 minute steep time doesn’t make a sufficiently strong enough cup, try letting it sit for 6 minutes before plunging.



2. Not everybody likes to scoop the fine grounds and bubbles away before plunging - try without that step and see how you like it.



3. The French Press can also be popular to brew loose-leaf tea!




French Press Guide


 

Common Problems:



1. In the event the plunger gets stuck in route down, your grind is just too fine. Carry it backup a little and continue downward till completion.



2. Ensure that you clean the filter regularly to prevent future difficulties with brewing.



3. Once you’re finished brewing, don’t leave the coffee within the French Press or it will slowly always steep and be bitter. Pour right into a separate carafe instead.