How do you use a coffee press

Brewing with a coffee press gives you a full-bodied and rich cup of coffee. Make sure all equipment is clean before starting your brew.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Pour-over (gooseneck) kettle
  • Coffee press
  • Tablespoon
  • Mug
  • Spoon
  • Your favorite whole bean Starbucks® coffee, like Pike Place® Roast, ground to a coarse grind size
  • Water

WATER-TO-COFFEE RATIO

  • 2

    Tbsp coarse ground coffee per 6 fl oz water (10 g per 180 ml)​

How do you use a coffee press

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How do you use a coffee press

Prepare your coffee press

Preheat the coffee press by rinsing with hot water.

Don’t forget to discard the water before adding the grounds.

How do you use a coffee press

Add the coarse ground coffee

Use 2 Tbsp (10 g) of grounds for every cup (6 fl oz, 180 ml) of water. Add the ground coffee to the empty coffee press.

For this brewing method, use a coarse grind to produce a rich flavor without bitterness.

How do you use a coffee press

Pour water to just below the rim

For the best brew, use water that’s 30 seconds off the boil.

Water temperature affects how efficiently coffee flavors are pulled from the grounds. The ideal temperature for brewing with a coffee press should be between 195–205°F.

How do you use a coffee press

Saturate the grounds

Gently stir the grounds a few times with a spoon. One or two stirs is plenty.

How do you use a coffee press

Secure the lid & wait

Let the coffee brew for about 4 minutes.

How do you use a coffee press

Steadily push the plunger down

Separate the coffee from the grounds by slowly pressing the plunger down.

How do you use a coffee press

Pour & savor your coffee at home

Take in the aroma and enjoy your fresh cup of coffee!

QUICK TIPS

Brewing with a coffee press is also called full-immersion brewing, as the grounds are immersed for the entire brew.

Make sure to clean the grounds stuck in the filter after every use. This will help your next coffee taste as good as the one before it.

How do you use a coffee press

Pike Place® Roast

A smooth, well-rounded blend of Latin American coffees with subtly rich notes of cocoa and toasted nuts, it’s perfect for every day.

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Brew flavorful coffee quickly, easily, and without electricity, with a French press. French presses are not limited to just hot coffee though, they can also be used for cold press coffee, infusing water with fruit flavors, and brewing hot or cold loose leaf teas. To make hot coffee or tea, begin heating up the water to just below a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee or 1 and a half teaspoons of tea leaves for each cup of water to the French press. Pour the hot water into the French press and stir with a wooden spoon or non-metal utensil. Then, insert the plunger so the plunger sits just above the water. Let coffee brew for 3-4 minutes before plunging. Tea only needs to brew for 1-2 minutes before plunging. Once brewed, slowly depress the plunger down all the way to the bottom, pour, and serve! To make cold press coffee or tea, add 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee or 1 and a half teaspoons of tea for each cup of water to the French press. Pour cold water into the press and stir with a non-metal utensil. Steep tea for 6-8 hours and coffee for 8-12 hours in a refrigerator before plunging. Then, pour and serve! To infuse water, add chopped fruit, herbs, or cucumbers to your French press. Add cold water and wait for about five minutes before depressing the plunger. You can also add sugar or honey to sweeten the drink or use sparkling water for added flavor and fizz. Serve up coffee and tea that is packed with a richer, fuller flavor than other brewing methods with versatile and easy to use French presses!


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French press style coffee is one of the world's most popular coffee brewing method for good reason; its consistent extraction provides a rich cup of coffee with a full mouthfeel. Best of all, using a French press is not only a quick way to brew your coffee - it is also extremely easy to use!

How do you use a coffee press

Hario V60 Drip Station

Watch this Hario Drip Station in action as it is used to prepares a V60 pour-over coffee from start to finish.

How does a French Press coffee press work?

How does a French press coffee maker work? A French press makes coffee by immersing ground coffee in hot water and then separating the grounds from the coffee by pressing down the filter. Water should be at about 200ºF to optimize flavor extraction. Any hotter (water boils at 212ºF), your coffee will taste burnt.

Can you use regular coffee in a coffee press?

If you've not used this type of full immersion coffee brewer before, you may be wondering whether you can use regular store-bought pre-ground coffee in the French press. The short answer is yes. You can use pre-ground coffee in a French press.

How much should you press coffee?

Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure, and polish Baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it's hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew.