Brew Guide
French Press
Rich, full-bodied and forgiving — the easiest way to a great cup.
- Grind
- Coarse
- Ratio
- 1 : 15 (e.g. 30 g coffee to 450 ml water)
- Water
- 92–96 °C (just off the boil)
- Time
- 4 minutes
- Recommended roast
- Medium or Dark Roast
You will need
- French Press
- Coarse-ground NĀWA coffee
- Kettle
- Scale or spoon
- Timer
Method
- 1
Warm the French press with a little hot water, then discard it.
- 2
Add 30 g of coarse-ground coffee.
- 3
Pour in about 100 ml of hot water, wetting all the grounds. Wait 30 seconds while the coffee "blooms".
- 4
Pour in the rest of the water (to 450 ml total) and place the lid on top, plunger raised.
- 5
Steep for 4 minutes in total.
- 6
Press the plunger down slowly and steadily.
- 7
Pour immediately so the coffee does not keep extracting.
Tip
If the cup tastes bitter, grind coarser or shorten the steep. If it tastes thin or sour, steep a little longer.
Brewing recommendations are general guidance — adjust to your taste and equipment.