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What You Need

A rich dark roast coffee such as Enzo works exceptionally well in this method and delivers a rich bold flavor profile. If your preference is a medium roast coffee, try our Vivace blend.

Tip: Use coarsely ground beans, which will allow for a slower, more even extraction.

- Kettle
- French Press
- Scale or measuring spoons
- Kitchen Thermometer
- Timer
- Spring water (heated to 195°F to 205°F in a kettle)
- Long spoon to stir the coffee

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How Much Coffee You Need

Use 25 grams of coffee and 400 grams of water for 12oz of coffee.

Use 38 grams of coffee and 600 grams of water for 18oz of coffee.

Use 50 grams of coffee and 800 grams of water for 24oz of coffee.

Part One

The Process

1. Heat the spring water up to a temperature between 195°F to 205°F. Use some of the water to pre-heat the French press and cup(s). Once heated dispose of the water and dry the items.

2. Add the measured ground coffee to the French press.

3. Put the French press on the scale and tare down to zero.

4. Start the timer and pour in the water moving the stream around so that you evenly saturate all of the grounds. Don’t fill the pot completely – coffee grounds will expand during brewing.

Part Two

The Process

5. Let the gases release for the first 30 seconds, allowing the coffee to bloom.

6. Pour in the rest of the water (according to the brew recipe selected).

7. Cover the French Press with the lid.

8. At the 2-minute mark stir the coffee gently to allow an even extraction.

9. At the 4-minute mark, slowly push down on the press. Be firm but gentle – you may have to press and release a few times to work all the grounds to the bottom.

10. Serve the coffee as soon as you’ve finished pressing the pot.

Enjoy!