What You Need:
- French Press
- Freshly Grounded Chicago French Press Coffee (French Press grind or whole beans)
- Water Kettle
- Hot Water (195-200 °F)
- Wooden Stirrer
- Cup or Mug
- Timer
- Optional: Scale or Coffee Scoop: Using scales is precise and recommended coffee and water measuring method.
MEASURE
The standard ratio for French press is 1:14, 1 part of coffee to 14 parts of water. Adjust the ratio to suit your preferences.
French Press Size |
Brewed Coffee |
Coffee Grounds |
Water |
12 oz French Press |
10.3 oz |
0.7 ounces (~3.3 tbsp.) |
10.3 oz (2.15 cups) |
17 oz French Press |
14.6 oz |
1 ounce (~4.8 tbsp.) |
14.6 oz (3.04 cups) |
34oz French Press |
29.2 oz |
2.1 ounce (~10.0 tbsp.) |
29.2 oz (6.08 cups) |
51oz French Press |
43.9 oz |
3.1 ounce (~14.8 tbsp.) |
43.9 oz (9.15 cups) |
59 oz French Press |
50.7 oz |
3.6 ounce (~17.1 tbsp.) |
50.7 oz (10.56 cups) |
BLOOM
- Be sure to use a clean french press to begin.
- Before brewing, boil hot water in a pot. If you are not using a thermometer, we recommend letting the water sit for 60 seconds after it comes off the boil.
- Add CFP’s pre-ground “French Press grind” coffee (or you may grind CFP whole beans in a coarse grind) to the bottom of the French Press. See coffee to water ratio table to determine how much coffee to add.
- Pour a small amount of hot water in the French Press to dampen the bed of grounds and wait 30 seconds. Keep covered with plunger lid during bloom to hold in heat.
- Gently stir with a wooden stirrer so that the grounds are evenly saturated. Wait 30 secs, allowing coffee to bloom.
STEEP
- Fill up the French Press with the remainder of the hot water and gently stir again.
- Place the filter plunger on top of the pot and lower it just enough to make contact with the water.
- Make sure to turn the lid so that it covers the mouth of the French press to maintain the water temperature. Do not press down quite yet.
- Let the coffee steep for about 4 minutes.
PLUNGE
- Push the plunger down, slowly forcing the coffee grounds to the bottom of the French Press.
ENJOY
- Serve immediately in the comfort of your home or as a personal coffee option at work. Lift the lid to open the spout, and pour.
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