How to Prepare French Press Coffee? How Should It Be Brewed?

French Press is one of the most used methods by coffee tasters. The fact that the coffee is brewed and prepared gives the necessary time to enjoy the aromas found in the beans. However, there are important points that you need to pay attention to in order to prepare your coffee correctly with the French Press.


* Coffee Beans must be ground in accordance with the French Press:

The first point you should pay attention to is that the coffee beans you will use are ground for the French Press. If you specify this when buying your coffee, the seller will give you the appropriate coffee. Coffees for French Press are medium or thick. The coffees ground for espresso or Turkish coffee are fine-grained and using this method will cause the filters to clog and the piston not to be pressed down easily by making too much pressure, and will not give the right taste.

Using ground coffee of the right thickness will give the drink a full, aromatic and pleasant taste, ensuring that the coffee grounds do not mix. For Filter Coffee Machines, you can use most of the ground coffee with French Press.


* Use 1 measure of coffee for a cup of coffee

The second point you need to pay attention to will be to use the correct scale.

You should use 1 teaspoonful of coffee for every 120ml of water.

For 240ml Cup = 2 teaspoons

For 360ml Cup = 3 teaspoons


* Correct Use of Water:

One of the most important points is to prepare your coffee with water that is low in chlorine and does not exceed 82 C. Never, ever add boiled water. Adding the newly boiled water after waiting for a while will ensure that the coffee beans do not burn.

Chlorinated, chalky, tap waters will hide the taste of coffee and offer an unappealing drink. It is recommended to use low chlorine, non-calcareous natural spring water.


Step by Step French Press Preparation:


For every 120ml of water, put a coffee beaker or 1 teaspoon of coffee into the French Press chamber.

Slowly pour the water at the appropriate temperature into the chamber. After this process is finished, we recommend mixing it gently with a spoon.
Close the piston chamber slowly to the top of the chamber, and push the piston 1-2 cm down to create pressure and close the lid well.
The finer the coffee you use, the shorter the brewing time should be. In general use, it is enough to brew for 3-4 minutes. The longer the brewing, the more bitter the coffee will taste. After 3-4 minutes, slowly push the plunger down and all the way.


Your coffee is ready. Your French Press coffee, prepared properly with good drinking water, does not require the use of sugar. If you still want to sweeten it, you can add sugar and milk after this point, or you can enjoy your coffee as it is.