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French Press Brew Guide
A great method when you’re serving a group of people. Easy to do and produces a rich and full bodied cup.
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1. Preheat
Preheat French press with hot water. Once heated, empty out water.
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2. Coffee & Water
Add all coffee and place french press on scales. Start timer as you begin a 10 second pour of water (all 250g) onto grounds. Allow steep for 4 minutes.
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3. Break Crust
At four minutes, break the crust by pushing spoon across the surface three times over 5 seconds.
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4. Clear Crust
Use 2 spoons to clear the crust from the surface over 10 seconds. Allow to cool for a further 5 minutes
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5. Pludge Slowly
Push plunger down very slowly for 10 seconds.
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6. Serve
Pour the entire brew into preheated cups or vessel. Do not leave brewed coffee in french press, as it will continue to extract and become bitter.