Thirsty for Knowledge
← Back to the full entry ml oz Use your browser's Print command to print this card.

No. 120 · Coffee

Cafetière (French press) coffee

Mug · Brewed · 6 min · serves 2

Ingredients

  • Coffee coarsely ground30 g
  • Water about 93°C15¼ oz

Method

  1. Bring the water to the boil, then let it rest for about 30 seconds.
  2. Put the coarse coffee in the cafetière and pour on the water.
  3. After about a minute a crust forms on top: stir gently to break it up.
  4. Put the lid on with the plunger pulled up and steep for about three more minutes.
  5. Press the plunger down slowly and pour straight away so it doesn't keep brewing.