The Trick to better French Press Coffee

Mastering French Press Coffee: Three Innovative Brew Methods
Experience the full potential of French Press coffee with these three distinct brewing techniques. Whether you're in a hurry or seeking a refined, sediment-free cup, these methods enhance flavor while minimizing bitterness and grit.

Ingredients

☕️ 40g Seven Miles Coffee Roasters "El Salvador Las Pirineos Pacamara" Coffee Beans
💧 680ml Water just off the boil
📄 Caffi Paper Coffee Filters
🥄 A standard spoon

Instructions

1- General Setup (applies to all methods):

• Measure 40g of coffee beans
• Measure 680ml of water and heat until just off the boil
• Grind the coffee beans to a medium coarse consistency

2- Method 1: Quick Brew:

• Add the medium coarse coffee grounds into the Bodum French Press
• Pour 680ml of hot water over the grounds in the French Press
• Steep for 4 minutes
• Attach the plunger lid to the French Press
• Gently press down the filter plunger very slowly to minimize sediment
• Pour the coffee into your cup and enjoy

3- Method 2: Cupping Method:

• Add coffee grounds to the Bodum French Press and pour in 680ml of hot water
• Steep for 4 minutes without placing the plunger
• Use a spoon to break the surface "crust" of coffee grounds
• Skim off any floating grounds with a spoon
• Let it rest for 5 more minutes to let the sediments settle
• Carefully attach the plunger lid without pressing it down
• Slowly pour the coffee into your cup

4- Method 3: The Sock (Paper Filter Method):

• Line the French Press with a Caffi paper filter
• Add coffee grounds into the lined French Press
• Pour 680ml of hot water onto the grounds
• Tuck the filter's flaps inwards to cover the coffee
• Place the plunger on top without pressing
• Steep for 4 minutes
• Gently shake the French Press to help grounds settle
• Press down the plunger slowly to filter the coffee
• Pour into your cup and enjoy the sediment-free coffee

Prep Time:

• Method 1: ~5 minutes
• Method 2: ~10 minutes
• Method 3: ~5 minutes

Cook Time:

• Method 1: 4 minutes
• Method 2: 9 minutes (with resting)
• Method 3: 4 minutes

Total Time:

• Method 1: 5 minutes
• Method 2: 10 minutes
• Method 3: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Equipment:

• Bodum French Press
• Digital Scale
• Coffee Grinder medium coarse setting
• Gooseneck Kettle
• Measuring Cup
• Spoon
• Clear coffee cups or glasses

Cooking Tips

• For Method 1, slow plunger pressing reduces sediment
• Method 2's crust-skimming yields a cleaner flavor profile
• For Method 3, the Caffi filter eliminates sludge entirely

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