How To Make French Press Coffee

I like to grind the coffee beans myself for maximum freshness. I prefer a dark roast.

Grinding the beans on a coarse setting will help avoid having grounds in your finished cup of coffee.

Rinse your French press with hot tap water.

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. I use an electric kettle, but you can use the microwave or a pan on your stove top.

Place 3 heaping Tablespoons of coarsely ground coffee into the French press. The rule is 1 heaping Tablespoon for each cup of coffee you're making.

Add just enough water to soak the ground coffee.

Soaking the grounds makes them "bloom" or swell up for maximum flavor in the steps to come.

Add the remaining hot water to the French Press.

Stir and let rest for 3 minutes.

Give the coffee a final stir and attach the plunger portion of the pot.

Push the plunger down very slowly. A slow, steady motion will help keep grounds from sneaking into your final brew. It should take about 20 second to push down the plunger.

Pour each cup slowly to further avoid the risk of grounds in the coffee.