A beloved child has many names, and the classic Bodum French press is no longer something you only find in the attic or at the local flea market. It is an absolute classic in coffee brewing and something that is making a major comeback these years.
In my opinion, the French press offers a great range in terms of what you can get out of your coffee. The roast level, grind size, water temperature, and brew time all have a major impact on the final result.
How much coffee you need depends on how many cups you are making and how strong you want your coffee. I use this chart as a general rule:
| Cups | Grams of coffee | Grams of water |
| 3 cups | 22 g. | 300 g. |
| 4 cups | 30 g. | 400 g. |
| 6 cups | 44 g. | 600 g. |
| 8 cups | 60 g. | 800 g. |
| 10 cups | 72 g. | 1000 g. |
Your coffee water should be between 94-96 degrees.
Instructions
- Grind the coffee and put it in the French press
- Add the hot water in calm, circular motions so that all the coffee is covered and there are no "clumps" of dry coffee in the pot. Rotate the pot if necessary while pouring so the water hits all the way around the pot.
- Now let the coffee steep for 4 minutes
- Break the surface and stir gently 4-5 times, so that a yellow/brown foam forms on top
- Remove all the foam with two spoons. This foam is CO2 released from the beans, and it gives the coffee a bitter aftertaste if you leave it in the pot and serve it with the coffee.
- Place the coffee filter/lid with the plunger on the pot and do NOT press it all the way down
- Let it stand for 4 more minutes, and then press the filter down very slowly, but not all the way to the bottom.
- Enjoy your coffee
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