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French Press

For this page, we are using a Bodum 34oz French Press Brewer. The French Press is consistent, reliable, and a fan favorite. There are plenty of other brands of French Presses, but try to choose one whose size fits for how much coffee you’d like to brew. 

Equipment:      

• Coffee

• Baratza Grinder (or ground coffee)    

• Bodum french press       

• Scale 

• Spoon For Stirring     

• Gooseneck kettle (you can use anything to pour, this special kettle just makes it easier)      

• Decanter or Large Mug

1) Warm and grind

Pour hot water into empty press to warm it up while you prepare coffee.  Weigh 56g of coffee and grind it coarse, about the coarseness of bread crumbs.

2) add water

Discard Hot water and pour in ground coffee.  Start the timer and start pouring hot water over coffee grounds, ensuring there are no more dry grounds.  Fill press half way.

3) stir

At 1:00 use spoon to give the coffee a light stir.  The purpose here is full saturation.

4) Add water

Fill the water to the top now and put the press cap on the French Press.  Do not press at this time.