Four minutes is the optimum brewing time. Here comes the most satisfying stage in the french press process. Hold the handle firmly and turn the carafe until the spout faces away from you. Gently push down on the plunger to stop the coffee brewing and lock the grounds at the bottom of the carafe. How … Read more
What kind of coffee do you use in a french press? Coarse and evenly ground coffee is the best for French press Avoid buying espresso grade pre-ground coffee for french press as it can be a little too fine, resulting in a muddy sediment at the bottom of your cup. Can I use regular ground … Read more
Scoop ground coffee (6.2 grind rating) into your plunger. We recommend one rounded tablespoon per cup as a good ratio to follow. How much coffee do you put in a single plunger? Scoop ground coffee (6.2 grind rating) into your plunger. We recommend one rounded tablespoon per cup as a good ratio to follow. How … Read more
1. The lid, plunger and filter. french presses use a metal filter that allows natural oils and fine particles from the coffee beans to pass through into your cup This is what gives French Press coffee it’s rich and hearty body compared to brewing methods that use a paper filter. How long before you push … Read more
Freshly ground coffee (6.2 grind rating which is coarse). We recommend our Private Blend, espresso blend and Arriba Arriba Blend for plunger coffee. Can you use ground coffee in plunger? Coffee 101 Add to the plunger, one rounded tablespoon of correctly ground coffee per cup (ie ground coarser than for espresso). Add the required number … Read more