How To Brew Coffee Using French Press
- hestidev
- May 10, 2015
- 2 min read

To produce an aromatic coffee at once minimal residue by hand can sometimes take a long time, but not with the method using a French Press. French Press is a tool designed specifically brewed to produce a delicious coffee with a short time. In addition, the technique is not too difficult and the prices are relatively inexpensive tool makers is also the main reason that makes use of French Press method became one of the most popular methods in the world. Want to make coffee using a French Press method? Please follow the steps below:
Step 1
Milled coffee beans using a grinder and set the size of the mill to the size of the most rugged. If you use a burr grinder that does not use, you can estimate your mill similar to as shown below: French Press
Step 2
Set the ratio between coffee and water beforehand. I used to use a comparison of 12 grams of coffee for 200 ml of water, but you can customize it to your taste. I suggest you to use digital scales due to the use of digital scales you will be able to conduct research on which the ratio that fits your taste.
Step 3
Put the coffee powder you have earlier milled into the tube. However, you should flush the tube with hot water first. It is useful to make sure your tubes completely free of dust or used coffee grounds before the rest of your use can damage the flavor of your drink later.
Step 4
Pour hot water into the tube. The ideal temperature for french press method is 90-95 ° C. So make sure you also have thermometer to know your water temperature.
Step 5
Once the water in the pour, stir coffee for 30 seconds. After stirring, cap the tube and then let stand for 4 minutes.
Step 6
After 4 minutes elapsed, press the plunger slowly. If you feel heavier when pressing the plunger, meaning the size of your coffee powder is too fine.
Step 7
After filer plunger has reached the bottom of the tube, it means your work has been completed. Now, you just enjoy a coffee drink.
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