Brew French Press — 321 Coffee
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The 321 Brew Guide: French Press

Meet 321 Coffee barista, Sophie, as she walks through our method for the perfect cup of french press coffee.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Supplies

  • French Press

  • Scale

  • Grinder

  • Timer

  • Stirring Utensil 

  • Kettle

  • Coffee

  • Water (cold and filtered, if possible)

Ratio

1 gram of coffee for every 17 grams of water

Recommended: 20 grams of coffee for 350 grams of water (Makes 12 oz. of Coffee)

Grind Type

Coarse

 
 
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Steps and Preparation

 
 
 

Step 1

Weigh or measure the desired amount of coffee. If you don’t have a scale, 1 tablespoon of coffee beans or ground coffee is about 5 grams of coffee

Grind the coffee to a coarse consistency.

Heat an appropriate amount of water to 200 - 205 degrees. If you don't have a kettle with a thermostat, you can boil water and then let it cool for 30-60 seconds.

 
 

Step 2

Add ground coffee to French Press carafe and level the grounds.

 
 

Step 3

Begin timer and gently pour half of your hot water into French press over coffee grounds. 

For example, if you use 20 grams of coffee, pour 175 grams of water.

 
 

Step 4

After one minute, gently stir.

 
 

Step 5

Add the remaining hot water to the French press.

For example, if you use 20 grams of coffee, pour the remaining 175 grams of water.

 
 

Step 6

Secure lid to the French Press.

Allow coffee to steep for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

 
 

Step 6

After time has passed, slowly press down on the plunger and pour out the coffee.

Enjoy!