French Press: Brewing Recipe
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- 24 mars 2026
- Recipes
This recipe was designed to:
• maximize texture,
• preserve sweetness,
• avoid bitterness
• deliver a comforting, stable cup.
Equipment
• French Press
• Burr grinder
• Scale
• Kettle
• Timer
Coffee
Origin: single origin or specialty blend
Roast: medium to medium+
Ideal profile: chocolate, nuts, caramel, ripe fruit
Parameters
Coffee: 30 g
Water: 500 g
Ratio: 1:16.5
Grind size: coarse
Temperature: 94°C
Total brew time: 4:00
Steps
1. Preparation
• Preheat the French Press
• Grind just before brewing
2. Infusion – 0:00 to 4:00
• Add the coffee
• Pour in all the water
• Stir gently twice
• Cover without pressing
• Let steep for 4 minutes
3. Pressing & serving
• Press slowly and steadily
• Serve immediately
• Do not leave the coffee in the brewer
Cup profile
Body: dense and rounded
Texture: rich, velvety
Acidity: low but structured
Finish: long and indulgent
Troubleshooting
If the cup tastes too acidic
• Grind finer
• Increase temperature by +2°C
• Slightly extend the bloom phase
• Grind coarser
• Pour more gently
• Reduce temperature by –2°C If the cup lacks complexity
• Adjust ratio to 1:15.5
• Add light agitation during the bloom
The French Press is not a “simple” method. It is an essential one. It reminds us that coffee is also about substance, mouthfeel, and depth — not just clarity.