Make a Near-Perfect French Press (Simple, Repeatable, Delicious)

Make a Near-Perfect French Press (Simple, Repeatable, Delicious)

Alright—grab your French press and hang with me for a minute. This is the exact approach I’d teach a friend at the kitchen counter.

We’re going simple, repeatable, and really tasty.

What You Need (Nothing Fancy)

  • Coffee beans you enjoy

  • Grinder (medium-coarse)

  • French press

  • Hot water, just off the boil

  • Spoon + timer

The ratio we’re using

👉 30 g coffee + 500 g water

It’s forgiving, balanced, and works beautifully for French press.

Brew It With Me

1️⃣ Grind & Add the Coffee

Grind medium-coarse—think coarse sand. Add the 30 g of coffee straight into the empty French press.

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2️⃣ Pour All the Water

Start your timer. Pour in all 500 g of hot water evenly. Give it one gentle stir—just enough to make sure everything’s wet.

Take a second here. Smells good already.

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3️⃣ Wait… Then Be Patient (This Part Matters)

  • Let it sit for 4 minutes

  • At 4:00, use a spoon to gently break the crust on top

  • Skim off the foam if you want (nice, but optional)

  • Now—this is the move most people skip—wait another 5–8 minutes

This extra time lets the gritty bits fall to the bottom, giving you a cleaner, smoother cup.

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4️⃣ Press Slowly & Pour

Put the lid on and press slowly. If it feels tough, don’t force it—slow pressure is key. Pour the coffee right away so it doesn’t keep extracting.

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Real-Talk Tips

  • If it’s bitter: grind a little coarser

  • If it’s sour or thin: grind a touch finer

  • Filtered water helps a lot. Coffee is mostly water

  • Preheat your press and mug. It keeps flavors stable

  • Don’t leave coffee sitting in the press. Pour it out once it’s ready

Want to Adjust the Flavor?

  • Brighter & lighter: slightly finer grind or shorter settling time

  • Richer & heavier: keep the same ratio, but grind a touch coarser

  • Cleaner cup: just wait longer before pressing—patience pays off

That’s it. No stress, no gadgets, no rules you have to memorize. Just 30 g coffee, 500 g water, a little patience, and you’ve got a French press cup that tastes intentional and comforting—like you meant to make it this good.

 

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