The Perfect Way to Brew French Press Coffee

[Josephharpermusic]

When you fill it up halfway to get the grounds "wet" do you stir it? Or wait till its full to stir the coffee?

Great video btw!

[JJBeanCoffee]

@Josephharpermusic We find that the two-step process (filling up the press half way, wait a minute, then top it off) makes stirring unnecessary.

[MrToyfacewondermanii]

This is a great video and well presented. lovely video, loving the bodum kettle!

[AndyRespire]

Great video - info, presentation, design & music!

I would add: pour the ramaining coffee into a separate container ASAP - so it doesn't get bitter sitting in the grounds.

[jobfromdayone]

Easy to follow. Well produced. Thank you.

[LukasMueller1993]

Great video! 

[Pilkie101]

Nice vid son!

[wlnstontang]

anyone know the name of the song? thanks in advance!

[stevenson66666666]

So wait, how long after I've boiled the water should i let it rest?

I dont have a thermometer at my disposal, but you said boiling water will burn it... So what do you guys think would be the average wait time before pouring the water into the press?

[JJBeanCoffee]

@stevenson66666666 It depends on your kettle. Some kettles retain heat for a long time, and some cool down relatively quickly. I'd suggest letting it sit for at least two minutes, and possibly longer. Without a thermometer you'll probably need to do a little bit of trial & error to find out what tastes best to you.

[LukasMueller1993]

@stevenson66666666 My tip, 2 minutes. It let's the water settle down the few degrees needed to not burn the coffee. Hope it works!

[rhymeister]

Wow, 7 scoops of coffee. You could use finely ground espresso and use half that amount. ; )

[JJBeanCoffee]

@rhymeister You were probably joking, but just to be clear: we would NOT recommend using finely ground coffee in a French Press, unless you happen to like your coffee sludgy and bitter.

[rhymeister]

@JJBeanCoffee No, I'm not and I have a French press and I use finely ground espresso and it works fine. Not everyone likes watered down American style coffee. = )

All the best!

[JJBeanCoffee]

@rhymeister Fair enough!

[chummel123]

@rhymeister Its not watered down. Any non-pressurized brew method should be enjoyed brewed at a courser grind setting. You can thank the italians and stovetop brewing for making everyone think that coffee is best brewed thick and black and with no nose or distinction. think of it as a pinot rather than a strong cheap blended red. Single beans rather than blending! Beverages dont have to taste like Vegemite to taste beautiful. But...each to their own. -dave NZ

[rhymeister]

@chummel123 By watered down I meant how US coffee tastes. I guess you like what you like and vice versa. I like using espresso beans because of the flavor and smell and I always use milk. If you use 7 spoons of coffee to make that amount you are really using a lot of beans and in this day and age of expensive coffee it's not the best way. Personally I prefer stove-top espresso maker and with seven scoops like in this video I could make double the coffee made by this French press.

[Jamz006]

Surely if you let the cafetiere sit for two minutes after plunging to let the sediment settle, the coffee will continue to steep in the bottom, creating a stronger and more bitter drink than you wanted?

[itzMeowMix]

@Jamz006 absolutely. it is suggested to get it out of the press when you're done and put it in a thermal container. or just make the exact amount you need so after you pour, there's none left over.

[bigglyguy]

I have the exact same grinder... I didn't know about the fill-halfway and wait a minute thing. Will have to give that a try. But 7 scoops? Wowser... I use 4

[patcharlesboyd]

I've been dreaming about flying out from Calgary again to taste this stuff! Better than any cleanse on the market too.

[fluffytom82]

What kind of coffee is that?

It's much lighter than the ones I've tried... My ground coffee is always dark brown to black, and when I pour water over it it never foams that much... I do buy my beans at a specialist coffee trader, so I don't think the problem's there.

[xenophobic56]

@fluffytom82 How do you (or the coffee shop) store the beans, and when were they roasted? Generally coffee is only fresh 10 days after roasting, and that is IF they are stored properly (air-tight bag or tin with CO2 de-gasser). The fresher the roast, the more foaming/bubbling will occur.

[fluffytom82]

@xenophobic56 Thanks, that's probably it... The shop stores the coffee in airtight containers but when you buy it you get the beans in a paper bag. I keep them in the fridge in a sealed plastic recipient, but it's not really air-tight. And a 250g bag usually lasts about a month (I buy 2 or 3 at a time, to have different flavours in the morning and in the evening).

[strawberry0gurt]

awwwwwwww heart belongs to grandma haaha ^^

[d0ughboy07]

buying a french press also requires you to buy a kettle for hot water. it's not cheap, but it's definitely affordable.

[StripedStang08]

@d0ughboy07 It is much cheaper than paying $4 for a cup that you can make @ home. French press coffe is better cause you made it imho.

[rhymeister]

@d0ughboy07 Or you could always use a stovetop espresso maker which makes the best coffee IMO.

[phoenixmun]

My wife purchased this for me for Christmas. I was told that the French Press would make an incredible cup of coffee (I was skeptical) but after making my first pot..IT'S INCREDIBLE! It completely changes the flavor, less harsh, smoother, not burnt tasting, just perfect!

[trevordeke]

Flavour?



[lancerkind]

Beautifully produced video! I'm blown away!

[Leaf13]

Great short simple video and hits all the important points. Only thing I would add, is the importance of the grind. As the video mentions, a burr grinder is best, (and I emphatically agree) however there are a lot of lousy ones out there. I'll be happy to recommend one if someone's interested. A lot of people probably have a "whirly-blade" grinder like a cuisinart or Krups. If using one of those, grind your beans for 7-10 seconds (according to taste), but no more. Hope this helps.

[akhan07]

Is it possible to just boil the water with the coffee in it and strain it afterwards?

[JJBeanCoffee]

@akhan07 We would not recommend boiling water with coffee in it. Water at boiling temperature is too hot, and the coffee will end up tasting burnt. You'll also probably end up extracting bitter alkaloids from the coffee, which will make it taste even worse. The ideal water temperature range for brewing coffee is between 195-205 degrees F.

Happy brewing!

[L00NGB00W]

I soo need a French press. =o

[ApologiaTV]

This was not a hipster video. Hipsters for gun rights !

[darthmath2]

That is all the motivation i need! I just got one! thank you!

[MrGtsouk]

Great video ! I have only one question. I own a french press coffee maker which is the same as in the video. Can I use it only for one cup of coffee or I have to use it for 7-8 ?

Thanks

[Nookiecat]

That music is so annoying I had to stop the video.

[kikilosabeyno]

What a hipster video...Loved it.

[JJBeanCoffee]

@kikilosabeyno Thank you.

Also, we were wearing Expo 86 swatch watches before they were cool.

[chummel123]

@JJBeanCoffee I used to have an expo 88 shirt I think!

[Noilding]

@mrdave777 The only way to reuse coffee grounds is to put it with some soil. It's supposed to be great for gardens. I have never tried it, but I worked at a coffee shop and many customers asked us for our old grounds for that specific purpose. The only problem is squirrels might be prone to show up, but if you mix it in with the soil, rather than laying it on top, it shouldn't be a problem.

[mrdave777]

Can anyone pls tell me if you can reuse the coffee grounds...or are they considered spent? thx

[JJBeanCoffee]

@mrdave777 You definitely don't want to reuse the coffee grounds. The brewing process extracts all of the flavourful stuff from the beans. If you try to use the spent grounds you will only extract the bitter compounds that remain, with no body, aroma, acidity or flavour.

[mrdave777]

@JJBeanCoffee THANK YOU

[airsplat490]

@mrdave777 Why on earth would you reuse coffee grounds? Are you cheap are something?

[mrdave777]

@airsplat490 Why on earth would you respond with such a pathetic question to someone who is evident naive when it comes to coffee and needed help!?! If you are like this with everyone who needs help, I feel bad for your spouse, your children, your siblings....have some more respect for goodness sake!

[airsplat490]

@mrdave777 Oh trust me, I'm an ass and proud of it.

[mrdave777]

@airsplat490 With all little due respect, and Im sure you have been used to it your whole life... I didnt expect anything more from your response.

[airsplat490]

@mrdave777 ;)

[gagoon5596]

@mrdave777 the way I reuse the grounds is to either mix them with my plants dirt to use as fertilizer or in the garbage disposal so it kills any unwanted smells.

[mydeadsea]

Love this video! 7 scoops seems so strong though! (I just bought my french press a few days ago.. Im still used to coffee pot coffee).. I tried it with 5 scoops (for a 34 ounce) and that seems perfect for me. someday i'll upgrade to 7 scoops. are any french press coffee makers better or worse? I bought a red bodum one but all the videos I see are of stainless steel ones. (I picked the red one because the opening closes off.. I thought it'd keep the heat in longer

[StoneBoneAndFire]

back in 2002 did americans call this the freedom press?

[riccomartins]

So... is it necessary 7 scoop of coffe to make one mug? Thank you.

[userss00]

wow!!!

[MiskyBoyy]

Well presented video. Shouldn't you stir the coffee after half filling or at least after completely filling before you put the lid on?

[Asriel1999]

Excellent video, especially the Expo 86 Swatch Watch!

[JJBeanCoffee]

@Asriel1999 Thanks!

[popaka]

tight murr