№ 973 French Press 8 Cup 4:30 1:16.7 SCA
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The traditional French press recipe: coarse grind, 4-minute steep, plunge.

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Parameters

Coffee
30 g
Water
500 g
Ratio
1:16.7
Temp
96 °C
Grind
8 coarse
Total
4:30
Servings
2
Grind · 8/10 · coarse
FINE COARSE

Method

4:30 total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour all 500g of water. Stir briefly.

    +500g 15s slow
  2. 0:20
    Wait

    Place the lid on (plunger up). Steep for 4 minutes.

  3. 4:00
    Press

    Plunge slowly and steadily. Serve immediately.

  4. 4:30
    Done

    Brew complete. Pour all to avoid over-extraction.

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Notes

Preheat the French press with hot water. Use a coarse grind to prevent sediment.

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