French Press Coffee
Rich, full-bodied coffee brewed in a French press with just water and coarsely ground beans. Ready in under 10 minutes with minimal effort.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 2
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat water to just below boiling, ~200°F (about 3-4 minutes in a kettle).
Step 2
Add ground coffee and pinch of salt to the French press.
Step 3
Pour hot water over coffee, saturating all grounds. Stir gently once.
Step 4
Place lid on press without plunging. Let steep 4 minutes.
Step 5
Press plunger down slowly until filter reaches the bottom.
Step 6
Pour into mugs immediately. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- French press (8 oz or 12 oz)
- kettle or pot
- measuring cup
- spoon
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