James Hoffmann French Press Method
French Press recipe by @rbrigleb
The ultimate French Press technique by James Hoffmann, emphasizing clarity and reduced sediment through careful technique.
Ingredients
| Coffee | 30g |
| Water | 500ml |
| Temperature | 96°C |
| Grind | Coarse |
| Ratio | 1:16.7 |
| Time | 5:00-8:00 |
Brewing Steps
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TotalStep Instructions
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Preheat French press with hot water
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Add 30g coarse ground coffee
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Start timer and pour 500ml water at 96°C
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4:00 At 4:00, stir top crust layer to break it
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5:00 At 5:00, remove foam from surface with spoons
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Insert plunger just below surface (do not press down)
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Wait 5-8 minutes total before pouring
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Pour gently without pressing plunger
Total brewing time: 9:00
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Created 6 months ago
Brewing Details
- Method
- French Press
- Total Time
- 9:00
- Ratio
- 30g : 500ml
- Updated
- Oct 11, 2025