Method
1
Boil water and let it cool for about one minute to reach approximately 200°F.
2
Grind your coffee beans to a coarse consistency, similar to sea salt.
3
Add the ground coffee to the empty French press carafe.
4
Pour a small amount of hot water over the grounds to bloom them for 30 seconds.
5
Pour the remaining hot water into the press, ensuring all grounds are saturated.
6
Place the lid on top with the plunger pulled up and let the coffee steep for four minutes.
7
Press the plunger down slowly and steadily to separate the grounds from the liquid.
8
Pour the brewed coffee immediately into your mug to prevent over-extraction.
Barista note: Taste before adjusting — a small change in grind, dose, ratio, or time usually makes the biggest difference.
