brew guide
How To Brew: Plunger
Elevate your coffee routine with our step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect French Press coffee. Designed for an 8-cup Bodum plunger, this recipe can easily be scaled to suit any French press size by adjusting the coffee dose and water volume while maintaining the ideal 1:16 brew ratio. With this method, you’ll extract rich, full-bodied flavors, showcasing the best of your coffee beans. Whether you’re brewing for yourself or sharing with friends, this guide ensures a consistently smooth and satisfying cup, every time.
What you'll need
- French Press (Plunger) Preferably an 8-cup Bodum or similar.
- Ground Coffee
- Digital Scales
- Kettle
- Filtered Water
- Mug or Cup
Recipe overview
Brew Ratio: 1:16 (Coffee to Water)
Grind: medium/coarse
Dose: 50g
Water Volume: 800mL
Water Temperature: 95°C
Total Brew Time: 4-5mins
method
1. Add 50g (5-6 tablespoons) of medium-coarsely ground coffee to your French Press.
2. Pour 800mL (800g) of 95°C water from your kettle onto the coffee grounds, ensuring all the grounds become saturated.
3. Let the coffee brew for at least 3 minutes.
4. Break the crust by gently stirring the surface layer of the coffee.
5. Let the coffee sit for another minute.
6. Slowly and evenly plunge down stopping before you disturb the coffee at the base of the brewer.
7. Gently and slowly pour your brewed coffee into your cup. Pouring slowly will help keep coffee grounds in the brewer and out of your cup.