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French Press

Timeless and simple, the cafetière produces a bold, full-bodied cup with rich flavours and a satisfying texture, perfect for any morning.

Brew time
4.5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ratio
1:15

Ratio

1:15

Grind size

Coarse

Dose

30g

Yield

450ml

Tools & Equipment

  • 30g of Studio Black coarse ground coffee
  • French Press (Cafetière)
  • 450ml water
  • Timer
  • Spoon / stirrer

Method

  1. Boil a kettle of water to approximately 93–96°C.
  2. Coarsely grind 30g of coffee, similar texture to sea salt
  3. Place coffee in the french press
  4. Pour 450ml of water into the french press, ensuring all coffee grounds are evenly saturated
  5. Stir the coffee gently, and place the lid just above the coffee, without pressing
  6. Let the coffee brew for 4 minutes
  7. After 4 minutes, stir again
  8. Press the plunger down gently
  9. Pour your coffee, and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Some sediment in cafetière coffee is completely normal. Often, these are fine coffee particles that haven’t yet sunk to the bottom. To fix this, you can skim them off the surface with a spoon at the end of the brew, or reduce sediment by using a coarser grind. Just keep in mind that a coarser grind may need an extra 10-15 seconds of brewing time to achieve the same extraction.

The story behind the French Press

Also known as a French press, the cafetière uses immersion brewing, where coffee grounds steep fully in hot water before a plunger separates the liquid, preserving its natural oils and depth of flavour. The design we know today was popularised by Swissman Faliero Bondanini in 1958, manufactured in France as the ‘Chambord’, giving it its French identity. It remains one of the easiest ways to brew rich, textured coffee at home.

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