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Source: [www.youtube.com/watch?v=st571DYYTR8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st571DYYTR8) Ingredients Coffee 30g Water 500ml Temperature 96°C Grind Coarse Ratio 1:16.7 Time 5:00-8:00 Brewing Steps 1. ​ Total Step Instructions 2. ​ 0:00 Preheat French press with hot water 3. ​ 0:00 Add 30g coarse ground coffee 4. ​ 0:00 Start timer and pour 500ml water at 96°C 5. ​ 4:00 4:00 At 4:00, stir top crust layer to break it 6. ​ 9:00 5:00 At 5:00, remove foam from surface with spoons 7. ​ 9:00 Insert plunger just below surface (do not press down) 8. ​ 9:00 Wait 5-8 minutes total before pouring 9. ​ 9:00 Pour gently without pressing plunger Total brewing time: **9:00** Comments No comments or remixes yet. Be the first to share your thoughts! 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