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Plunger / French Press Guide

Brew Barista level coffee at home with our plunger coffee recipe and guide.

How to make perfect plunger coffee

The plunger, also known as a french press, is your answer to brewing barista-worthy coffee at home with surprising ease. Forget complicated pour-overs or expensive machines – the plunger offers a user-friendly experience akin to making a cup of tea.

This coffee brewing legend lives up to its reputation for a reason: it's incredibly consistent and delivers delicious results every time. Mastering the basics – water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio, and brew time – unlocks the secret to a perfect cup.

No more worrying about inconsistent water flow or complex equipment. The French Press makes delicious coffee effortless!

If you're looking to explore the world of French Press coffee and discover your perfect cup, a fresh coffee subscription can be a great partner on this journey. With a variety of high-quality beans delivered directly to your door, you can experiment with different origins and roasts to see how they impact the final flavour.

Plunger Recipe

SERVES 2 - 3

COFFEE 45g

WATER 750ml at 93 - 96° (Just off the boil)

BREW TIME: 4-5 minutes

Method

1. Bring filtered water to a boil and let it sit until it cools to the ideal temperature range, (approx. 1 minute).
2. Pre-heat the French Press by rinsing with hot water.
3. Add ground coffee to coffee plunger. Your grind should be coarse, larger than sand granules.
4. Pour 100ml of water into the plunger and stir to saturate the grinds. Try to ensure that all grounds are wet.
5. Pour the remaining water, 650ml into the plunger and stir again.
6. Attach plunger lid to retain heat but do not push down. Leave to brew for 3 minutes.
7. Slowly plunge and serve.


Tip: 60g of coffee to 1L of water is the recommended plunger coffee ratio, depending on the size of your plunger / French Press, your ratio of coffee to water will need to be adjusted. E.g. 15g for a 250ml sized plunger. 

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