French Press Anleitung: Voller Körper, einfacher Brühspaß zu Hause

French Press Instructions: Full body, easy brewing fun at home

Why French Press is perfect for beginners

The French press is one of the simplest brewing methods around: coarse grind, hot water, wait, press down – done. Ideal for anyone who likes full-bodied coffee and wants to brew several cups at once.

In this French Press Guide, I will show you a simple, reproducible recipe.

French Press basic recipe (for approx. 500 ml)

  • Coffee: 30 g

  • Water: 500 g (ml)

  • Grind size: coarse (comparable to coarse sea salt)

  • Brewing time: 4–5 minutes

Step-by-step French press instructions

  1. Preheat French press
    Rinse the pot with hot water so that it doesn't absorb too much heat.

  2. Coarsely grind coffee
    Grind 30g of coffee coarsely . A grind that is too fine will quickly make the coffee bitter and muddy.

  3. Pour in coffee and add water
    Place ground coffee in the French press and pour over 500 ml of hot water (approx. 92–96 °C).
    Stir briefly with a spoon to ensure the coffee is completely coated.

  4. To let go
    Place the lid on top (leave the stamp on top) and let it steep for 4 minutes .

  5. Break up and skim off any foam (optional, for a clearer taste)
    After 4 minutes, gently stir the crust on top with a spoon – this will release aromas.
    Use a spoon to remove the foam if you want a cleaner coffee.

  6. Slowly press down the stamp.
    Press the plunger down slowly and evenly. Do not press too hard, so that no fine coffee grounds are forced through the filter.

  7. Serve immediately or transfer to a serving dish
    Serve the coffee immediately or transfer it to another pot to prevent further extraction and bitterness.

How to adjust the taste

  • More body, more intensity
    → a little more coffee (e.g. 32 g per 500 ml)

  • Gentler, less intense
    → slightly less coffee (e.g. 26–28 g per 500 ml)

  • The coffee is too bitter.
    → grind coarser
    → slightly shorter brewing time (e.g. 3:30–4 minutes)

  • The coffee is too weak/sour.
    → grind a little finer
    → Extend brewing time to 4:30–5 minutes

Tip for less "sludge" in your cup

Don't pour the last 10-15% of the brew from the pot into your cups. That's where most of the fine sediment collects. This will make your French press coffee much clearer.

Conclusion

With a French press, you can quickly and easily prepare aromatic, full-bodied coffee – perfect for a leisurely morning or brunch with friends. Using fresh beans and the right grind will get the most out of your specialty coffee.

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