Falconer brewing guide
How to brew French press coffee
French press immerses ground coffee in water before separating the grounds with a metal filter. It is a simple way to make a fuller-bodied cup.
Last updated . A starting recipe—adjust for your coffee and equipment.
- Coffee
- 30 g
- Water
- 450 g
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Grind
- Coarse
- Temperature
- 200°F
- Time
- 4:00
Step by step
- 1
Warm the press, then discard the warming water. Grind 30 g of coffee coarse.
- 2
Add the coffee and 450 g of water around 200°F. Wet all the grounds and start a timer.
- 3
Steep for four minutes. Gently break the crust and skim the foam.
- 4
Press slowly without forcing the plunger. Pour all the coffee into cups or a separate server to stop it sitting on the grounds.
Taste, adjust, repeat
If the coffee is too intense, dilute the finished cup or use a little less coffee next time. If the cup tastes sharp or weak, try a slightly finer grind.
Try Guatemala Huehuetenango
Our suggested starting coffee for this method. Your favorite coffee can work too—use its tasting notes and adjust the recipe.
Further brewing reference: National Coffee Association brewing guidance.