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French Press

Hoffmann French Press

by James Hoffmann

30gCoffee
500gWater
1:16.7Ratio
96°CTemp
10:00Total

Do NOT press! Just use plunger as filter when pouring. Produces cleaner cup.

Steps

  1. 0:00 Pour

    Pour

    Add all water, do not stir

    Target: 500g total water

  2. 0:10 Steep

    Steep

    Wait 4 minutes, no lid

  3. 4:00 Stir

    Break Crust

    Stir crust gently, scoop foam off

  4. 4:30 Wait

    Final Wait

    Wait 5+ more minutes for fines to settle

Brew this with the timer

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