The Long-Form Version
1. Warm It Up
Preheat your French Press with hot water. Swirl it, flex your wrist like a barista in training, and then dump it out. This gets everything toasty and helps your brew stay hot longer.
2. Add the Grounds
Grind 55g of beans ground on the most coarse setting.
Toss them in the French Press like you're seasoning a cast iron skillet with personality.
3. Add Water (Part 1)
Start your timer and pour in half your hot water (around 450g if you're fancy with a scale).
Let the coffee bloom — it'll puff up like it just got complimented.
4. Stir It Up
After 30 seconds, give it a gentle stir to break the crust. This is coffee’s version of waking up and stretching.
Use a wooden spoon, a chopstick, or even the back of your butter knife (we’ll allow it this once).
5. Add the Rest
Top it off with the remaining 450g of water. Place the lid on (plunger UP, don't press yet) and walk away.
Let it steep for 4 minutes. Go tell someone you love them. Or scroll Instagram, we won’t judge.
6. The Plunge
At 4 minutes, slowly press down. Firm but gentle — like how you'd lower the volume when your mom calls.
7. Pour & Sip
That’s it. No filters, no fuss. Just bold, smooth, delicious coffee.
Sip with pride. You made this. You are the moment.
PRO BREWING TIPS (FRENCH PRESS)
Too bitter?
Your grind might be too fine. Go coarser next time. And always feel free to come in and ask your barista!
Too weak for your liking?
Try adding more coffee or steeping a touch longer.
How do I know the perfect coffee-to-water ratio?
It depends on the brewing method but, there’s a golden rule: about 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams (or 1 oz) of water. But hey, coffee is personal — experiment with ratios and brew times until it hits just right for you.
Too much Sediment?
Try adjusting the grind, and making sure it's ground on the most coarse setting.
TOOLS FOR THE JOB!
Oh, one more thing...!
We roast small-batch, fresh beans at our Atlanta Coffeehouse with over 30 years of experience, the old fashioned way, by hand! Come see us in Candler Park or Virginia Highland, or snag a subscription so you never run out.