№ 421 French Press 12 Cup 12:30 1:16.1 James Hoffmann
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Hoffmann Large Batch

James Hoffmann's no-plunge technique scaled up for a 12-cup French press. Clean, sweet brew for 4 cups.

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Parameters

Coffee
56 g
Water
900 g
Ratio
1:16.1
Temp
100 °C
Grind
6 medium
Total
12:30
Servings
4
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

12:30 total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour all 900g of water. Do not stir.

    +900g 20s slow
  2. 4:00
    Swirl

    Break the crust with a spoon. Stir gently. Scoop off all foam and floating grounds thoroughly.

  3. 5:00
    Wait

    Wait 7 or more minutes. The larger volume needs extra settling time.

  4. 12:00
    Wait

    Place plunger and press only to the surface. Pour gently into cups or a thermal carafe.

  5. 12:30
    Done

    Brew complete. Clean large batch French press, perfect for sharing.

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Notes

Same principle as the single-cup Hoffmann method but scaled for a large French press. The medium grind extracts more evenly than traditional coarse. After breaking the crust at 4 minutes, thoroughly skim all foam and floating particles. The extra wait time is essential at this volume — fines need more time to settle in the larger vessel. Pour gently to avoid disturbing the sediment bed.

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