If you want a simple brewing method that delivers full body, rich sweetness, and deep flavors — the French Press is your best friend. Unlike pour-over methods, the French Press extracts evenly through immersion, making it forgiving and consistent.
Perfect for medium and dark roasts from Coffest Roastery.
1. What You Need
French Press (350–600 ml)
Medium-coarse ground coffee
Kettle
Scale
Spoon or paddle
2. Recommended Parameters
Coffee: 18 g
Water: 300 ml
Water Temp: 94–96°C
Grind: Medium-coarse (sea salt)
Total Brew Time: 4 minutes
3. Brewing Steps
Step 1 — Add Coffee
Place 18 g of coffee into the French Press.
Step 2 — Add Hot Water
Pour in 300 ml of hot water gently.
Step 3 — Stir & Steep
Stir once to break dry clumps.
Cover and steep for 4 minutes.
Step 4 — Break the Crust
After 4 minutes, gently break the floating crust with a spoon.
Scoop the foam and surface particles.
Step 5 — Press & Pour
Slowly press the plunger down.
Serve immediately to avoid over-extraction.
4. Taste Adjustments
Too strong → decrease steep time to 3:30
Too thin → add more coffee (19–20g)
Too muddy → grind coarser
5. Best Beans for French Press
Mandheling — earthy, chocolatey, syrupy
Robusta Natural — smoky, bold, heavy body
Gayo Peaberry — rich sweetness with low acidity
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