So what's the right way to make French press coffee?
Hi everyone! I was recently gifted a French press and have been experimenting with different ways to make coffee using it. I thought I'd come to the internet to get advice on how to make the best cup of coffee using a French press. I'm especially interested in learning what the right coffee to water ratio is. Thanks in advance for the sugggestions!
The most important thing for using a French press is the ratio of coffee to water. I get the most flavorful cup when I use about 30 grams of coarsely ground coffee beans with around 350 grams of boiling water. I let the coffee and water sit for 5-6 minutes before pouring myself a mug, and it always tastes amazing.
I'd also add that I always start by pouring just a tiny bit of hot (~200 degrees F) water on the grounds and stir them to make sure they're all saturated, wait a minute or so and let the grounds start to swell, and then I add the rest of the water. I give it another stir and let it sit for 5-7 minutes, stir again, and then press. Don't underestimate the importance of stirring! ;)
Hi! How do I use my French press to make iced coffee?
Your first instinct may be to pour hot coffee over ice, but that melts a lot of ice. Instead, you can cool the container, press with ice, and then pour over ice. However, I will always suggest drinking cold brew rather than a hot coffee on ice. Cold brew means a brewing time of over 16 hours at room temperature, and I personally prefer it for iced coffee drinks.
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Reader Tips from How to Make Coffee With a Coffee Press
Use a digital kitchen scale or leveled tablespoons to measure coffee. A 1:18 coffee to water ratio works well for a basic cup, but try a 1:16 ratio for stronger coffee.
Use a little more ground coffee beans and then only fill your coffee cup 3/4-full. Top up your mug with hot milk to make a delicious latte.
Reader Tips from How to Use a French Press or Cafetiere
Make cold brew coffee by loading the grounds and water into your French press and keeping it in your refrigerator overnight.
Normal coffee grounds are normally too fine to use in a French press, so make sure to grind your beans to a coarse texture.
Reader Tips from How to Make Simple Iced Coffee
Grind fresh coffee beans to use for your iced coffee so you have the most flavorful cup.
Brew fresh coffee at double the strength because the ice will melt and dilute it.
