French Press
The French Press is a cylindrical pot with a built-in plunger and filter. With this brew method, coffee grounds are directly immersed in hot water, resulting in a rich and robust cup of coffee.
3 cups
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Start the timer. Pour water, slightly off the boil, and completely wet the coffee grounds. Stir, and put the lid on with the plunger all the way up.
Weigh out coffee and grind it to a coarse grind
at 90 secs.
Agitate coffee brew with few quick stirs
Just before the end of brew time, give the coffee another stir
Brew it the Liberty Style!
Brew Notes:
The recommended brew ratio for French Press is 1:16.
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The total brew time may vary for different coffees depending on personal preferences.
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Ensure that the French Press is thoroughly cleaned and free of any coffee remains, which will add to the bitterness of your coffee.
Equipment needed:
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French Press
Pouring Kettle
Grinder
Scale
Timer
Recommended Coffee:
Step 1
Bring filtered water to boil.
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Step 2
Weigh out coffee and grind it to a coarse grind.
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Step 3
Warm the brewing apparatus with freshly boiled water. Discard the rinsing water.
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Step 4
Pour the coffee grounds into the empty French press.
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Step 5
Start the timer. Pour water, slightly off the boil, and completely wet the coffee grounds.
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Step 6
Stir, and put the lid on with the plunger all the way up.
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Step 7
Just before the end of brew time, give the coffee another stir. Press the plunger slowly and evenly. Immediately serve the coffee to prevent over-extraction.
Grind Size Guidelines for Popular Brewing Methods Coarse Grind Ideal for: French Press, Cold Brew Texture: Chunky, resembling ground peppercorns Why?: These methods require longer brewing times, and the coarse grind prevents over-extraction. Medium Grind Ideal for: Drip Coffee Makers, Aeropress (long brew times), and Chemex Texture: Gritty, like coarse sand Why?: Medium grind balances water flow and extraction for these methods. Medium-Fine Grind Ideal for: Pour-Over (e.g., Hario V60) and Metal Filters Texture: Slightly finer than table salt Why?: Provides a faster extraction while avoiding over-extraction. Fine Grind Ideal for: Espresso Machines Texture: Like white sugar Why?: Espresso relies on high pressure and short brew times, requiring fine particles for full flavour extraction. Extra-Fine Grind Ideal for: Turkish Coffee Texture: Powdery, resembling flour or icing sugar Why?: Turkish coffee is brewed without filters, so an ultra-fine grind ensures a smooth texture and robust flavour.
