The Perfect Way to Brew French Press Coffee

The French press is easy to use, and it makes excellent coffee. Here's how we make our coffee in a press.

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[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.

[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.

[JJBeanCoffee]

@kikilosabeyno Thank you.

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

[kikilosabeyno]

What a hipster video...Loved it.

[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.

[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.

[chummel123]

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



[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

[jobfromdayone]

Easy to follow. Well produced.  Thank you.

[LukasMueller1993]

Great video!