What you need
A French press large enough for 500 ml, a kettle, coffee, and a timer. A scale makes the recipe easy to repeat.
Make your first cup
- Rinse the empty press with hot water and discard it. Add 30 g of ground coffee.
- Start your timer. Add 500 g of water just off the boil, leaving room for the lid. Stir gently to wet all the grounds.
- Rest the lid on top with the plunger raised. Steep until 4:00.
- Move the press onto a stable counter. Press slowly; stop if you feel strong resistance.
- Pour all the coffee into cups or a carafe. Coffee left on the grounds keeps changing in flavor.
Adjust the next cup
If it tastes harsh and dry, try a slightly coarser grind. If it tastes thin or sharply sour, try slightly finer. Change one thing at a time.
One useful thing
A little sediment is normal. Pour gently and leave the last sip if you prefer a cleaner cup.
Further reading
Stumptown French press guide (opens in a new tab)Our recipes are starting points. Follow your brewer’s instructions and adjust to your taste.