Scott Rao French Press
Scott Rao's efficient French Press method. Quick total pour, lid on immediately, and gentle plunge after 4 minutes. Clean and straightforward approach without the extended steep of Hoffmann's method.
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- Coffee
- 30 g
- Water
- 540 g
- Ratio
- 1:18
- Temp
- 95 °C
- Grind
- 6 medium
- Total
- 5:00
- Servings
- 2
Method
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0:00Pour
Pour all 540g of water quickly over the grounds. Ensure all grounds are saturated.
+540g 15s slow -
0:15Wait
Place plunger lid just below the surface to retain heat. Do not press down.
255s -
4:20Press
Gently and slowly press the plunger all the way down.
20s -
4:40Wait
Let grounds settle for a moment before pouring.
20s -
5:00Done
Serve immediately. Do not let coffee sit on the grounds.
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Notes
Rao's approach is simpler than Hoffmann's: pour all water at once, place the plunger lid just below the surface to retain heat, then plunge gently at the 4-minute mark. The 1:18 ratio produces a clean but full-bodied cup. Allow a brief settling period after plunging before serving.
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