French Press

IDEAL FOR: Rich, robust brews with ease.

EQUIPMENT:  Coffee Scale, Coffee Grinder (if you have beans) and French Press. 

GRIND SIZE: Similar to granulated sugar (setting 8-9 on an EK43 grinder). If you are using a hand grinder, set burrs to the tightest and unwind 7-8 clicks. 

COFFEE TO WATER RATIO: 60-70g/litre

INSTRUCTIONS:

For this recipe, we're using 15g of coffee with 250ml of water. If you do not have a coffee scale, assume 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee. 

1. Gather all necessary ingredients and equipment.
2. Make sure the cafetiere is clean, then preheat it by filling it with hot water. Once warmed, discard the water.
3. Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency, similar to granulated sugar.
4. Measure 15g of the ground coffee and add it to the cafetiere. Ensure your coffee is coarse, consistency similar to granulated sugar. 
5. Place the cafetiere on a scale and set the scale to zero.
6. Pour 250ml of water into the cafetiere in a circular motion, ensuring all the coffee grounds are fully submerged.
7. Stir the mixture three times.
8. Attach the plunger to the top of the cafetiere and let the coffee steep for 3 minutes (do not press the plunger down).
9. After 3 minutes, remove the plunger and gently stir the coffee (stir the mixture about three times). Skim off the top layer of coffee grounds and discard it.
10. Reattach the plunger and allow the coffee to brew for another 3 minutes, until it reaches a total brewing time of 6 minutes.
11. After 6 minutes, slowly press the plunger down until the mesh filter just touches the surface of the brewed coffee.
12. Immediately pour the brewed coffee into a coffee server or a cup to stop further extraction.

SUGGESTION: Adjust steeping times based on preference. Lighter roasted, high-altitude coffees might benefit from a longer steep, while traditional darker roasts are typically best with a shorter brew time.