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French Press 12 Cup
8 recipes
- 01 Bloom and Break Cupping-inspired technique scaled for a 12-cup French press. Bloom, break, and skim for the cleanest possible large batch. Ratio 1:15.4 Time 12:30
- 02 Cold Brew Concentrate Overnight cold brew using the 12-cup French press as an immersion vessel. Very coarse grind steeped 16-20 hours for a smooth, low-acid concentrate. Ratio 1:8 Time 18h
- 03 Cold Brew Large Batch Overnight cold brew at scale in a 12-cup French press. Produces a smooth concentrate for the whole week or a group gathering. Ratio 1:6 Time 18h
- 04 Large Cupping-Style French Press Cupping-style technique in the large 12-cup French Press. Break the crust at 4 minutes, skim, settle for 6 more minutes. Don't press to the bottom. Serves 4 with maximum clarity. Ratio 1:16.1 Time 10:10
- 05 Dark Roast Large Batch Adapted for dark roast beans at large scale. Lower temperature and shorter steep prevent over-extraction across the larger volume. Ratio 1:18 Time 3:30
- 06 Flash Iced Batch Japanese flash brew technique scaled for a 12-cup press. Hot concentrate pressed and poured over ice for bright, aromatic iced coffee for a crowd. Ratio 1:10 Time 8:30
- 07 Large Batch A large batch recipe for a 1-liter French press. Serves 4 generous cups. Ratio 1:16.1 Time 4:30
- 08 Party Batch Large batch French press for serving a crowd. Preheat the press, bloom aggressively, and serve immediately into a thermal carafe. Ratio 1:15.6 Time 4:45
French Press 3 Cup
8 recipes
- 09 Bloom and Break Cupping-inspired method for a 3-cup French press. A bloom phase, crust break, and surface skim produce a remarkably clean full cup. Ratio 1:15 Time 10:20
- 10 Cold Brew Concentrate Overnight cold brew in a small 3-cup French press. Produces a smooth, low-acid concentrate for one or two iced drinks. Ratio 1:6 Time 12h
- 11 Hot Concentrate High-dose concentrate brewed in a small press, diluted with hot water to yield two cups. Excellent for iced lattes when poured over ice and milk. Ratio 1:8.6 Time 5:30
- 12 Cupping-Style French Press French Press brewed using SCA cupping protocol techniques. No press — just break the crust, skim, and pour carefully. Produces the cleanest possible French Press cup. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 10:10
- 13 Dark Roast Adapted for dark roast beans in a small French press. Lower temperature and shorter steep time prevent over-extraction and bitterness. Ratio 1:17.9 Time 3:20
- 14 Iced French Press Japanese-style flash brew adapted for the French press. Brew a strong hot concentrate and pour directly over ice for a bright, aromatic iced coffee. Ratio 1:8 Time 4:20
- 15 Quick Classic Classic 4-minute French press method with bloom and stir. Fast and straightforward single cup. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:20
- 16 Single Cup A scaled-down recipe for a single cup in a small French press. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:20
French Press 8 Cup
4 recipes
- 17 Classic The traditional French press recipe: coarse grind, 4-minute steep, plunge. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 4:30
- 18 Cold Brew Overnight cold brew in a French press. Smooth, low-acid, and naturally sweet. Ratio 1:8.3 Time 12h
- 19 Coffee Concentrate A strong concentrate from the French press, ideal for lattes, iced coffee, or diluting to taste. Ratio 1:8 Time 5:15
- 20 Dark Roast Adapted for dark roast: lower temperature, shorter steep, and coarser grind. Ratio 1:17.9 Time 3:05
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