What You'll Need:

1. French Press
2. Coarse Ground Coffee - about 1 tablespoon per 4 ounces of water
3. Hot Water - just off the boil (about 200°F)

To Make French Press Coffee:

1. Preheat the French Press:

• Pour hot water into the empty French press to warm it up. This helps maintain the temperature during brewing.
• Discard the warming water.

2. Add Coffee Grounds:

• Add the coarse coffee grounds to the empty French press. The coarseness prevents the grounds from slipping through the mesh filter of the plunger.

3. Add Hot Water:

Pour hot water evenly over the coffee grounds to ensure all the grounds get wet.

4. Stir Gently:

After adding water, gently stir the mixture with a wooden or plastic spoon.

5. Let It Brew:

• Place the lid on the French press with the plunger pulled all the way up. Let the coffee steep for about 4 minutes. This brewing time can be adjusted based on personal taste preferences for stronger or lighter coffee.

6. Press the Plunger:

• After the brewing time, slowly press the plunger down.

7. Serve Immediately:

Enjoy your freshly brewed French press coffee!