How to Brew Back-to-Basics French Press Coffee
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2020
- Want to know how to brew a great french press? It doesn't need to be complicated. This video will show you how to get a great cup with no special equipment required.
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See the recipe on Rob's Coffee Guide: www.robscoffeeguide.com/articles/quick-and-easy-french-press-coffee-back-to-basics-recipe
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only person I clicked on making french press, that knows what a teaspoon is!! Thank You sir.
I’m here to serve.
I have a Bodum, I find it VERY difficult to push the plunger down. This is my 2nd Bodum, plunger broke first Bodum. Any suggestions?
@@bernardshapiro6355I would question how finely ground your coffee is, a coarser grind should give a smoother plunge.
Edit: cleaning your filter if you haven't already would also help
He said Tablespoon by accident I think
So simple, no slide ruler needed You guy's take note he didn't complicate it like other videos.
Perfect! I just bought a French Press today so this video is just what I needed.
Hey that’s awesome!
i seriously dont see the point of the french press besides keeping grinds out of your cup. i make mine in the pot i boil water in. i turn off when it starts boiling, add my fresh ground coffee, put a lid on top and let it steep for 4 minutes. no different than a french press. then i pour into my cup and leave a tiny bit behind so i dont get any grinds in my cup.
I bought a French press today and realized I don’t know how to use it.
@@josetakapeleNice going Melvin....😂
@@BobRooney290You just answered your own question...😂
Your style to explain the way to make a french press is so simple keep on
I will. Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for a simple but delicious method for making French press that doesn't include a fancy kettle or having to weigh out everything!! I did learn a few new things however. I've had a French press for a number of years and had been doing it differently and maybe that is why I didn't use it as often as I was. I like the idea of pouring the rest into a thermal container to keep it warm. Great demo!
Thanks Renee. Keep on brewin’.
Yea that’s why I don’t like waiting, I like my coffee hot af. Is it really necessary to wait?
Once you get your proportions right with the equipment you have you can eyeball it from then on. I don’t even fill the hopper in my grinder. I just put in 5 little scoops of beans and grind it for two large cups of coffee. I fill the press to the top with water. Use a medium course grind
Best simple tutorial, appreciate it brother
My pleasure.
Just got one for Christmas along with a grinder..im looking forward to trying it out
Hit me up with questions.
@@therobmcgee copy that..im actually going to try it out tomorrow..thank you
Excellent video! Thanks
Oh thanks!!!
Thats some coool piano music. 😎
You made it look easy!!💚💚💯💯 Mine is the 17 oz...I was successful!!! Thanx!
Glad it helped! Makes it worth it.
Love this! thank you!
You’re welcome!
1 tablespoon im assuming is the 7gm measuring stick included?
Of all the instructions I've watched on this, you are the first to say to put the lid on while it sits; it holds the heat in.
The details make all the difference. It’s like, do I want to grate lemon zest on to my recipe. No. Does it make a difference? Yes. Did I cut my knuckle in the process? Assuredly.
Excellent video! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, Dave!
Thank you 😊
I just love you!!!!
Refreshing to see a sensible guide for FP after watching a butt-ton of crazily complex ones!
We do what we can. Glad it was helpful.
Yeah, the usual coffee videos on CZcams feature someone with huge glasses, repeatedly saying "literally" and giving us an unwanted history lesson
Thank you for the video! 😊 I noticed when you stirred the coffee you didn't remove the skim at the top. I've seen other videos that say to remove it so the coffee doesn't taste bitter. But in the process of removing you may also remove some of the coffee grounds. What's your opinion on removing the skim and does it really affect the taste?
Great question. I have also seen that done in other vids and tried it. I didn't notice much difference - my coffee is never bitter with this method. For the purposes of this video, I felt it was unnecessary to do. If I do another video for the people that are "next level" coffee connoisseurs, I may try it out. Have you tried the skim out?
@@therobmcgee Thank you. Yes I tried to remove the skim once but wasn't too successful and ended up with a spoon full of grounds. 😂 I haven't noticed any bitter taste either; just wasn't sure if I was missing out on something in terms of flavor by not skimming.
I like the froth at the top. It gives it a creamy taste that first sip
Thank you. I have never used mine. Not sure my grind is coarse enough, but I'm gonna try. Tired of my old coffee pot. Lol🙏🏼☕
How'd it go?
brilliant! my question is what is the water-coffee ratio if I use a 12oz or a 20oz carafe
I would try 3 tbsp coffee for 12oz and 5 for 20oz. Adjust to your tastes from there.
Brother i was thinking about getting myself i French press and a coffee grinder.
I just want to clear 1 question that pops up in my mind and won’t allow me to go ahead and make the purchase.
Will there be some fine coffee bits at the bottom of my cup if i made my coffee with french press. And which one should i buy Normal French press or Espro French press.
Hey, yeah, there will be a little bit of “sediment” in the coffee, but it’s not enough to affect your drinking experience and it’s the unfiltered process that give the french press it’s full bodied flavor. As for which type to buy, I’ve never had any issue with the normal french press but the Espro version looks great.
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Thank you so much brother,
Your answer really cleared my doubts about French press and now i am definitely ordering one. And i am going for normal type French press as here in India Espro French is bit expensive and it’s really hard to find with no options of getting any spare parts if anything broke in future.
Is it always the best move to grind it for coarse? I see alot of suggestions for a grind size of medium-coarse for french press. Thoughts?
I see those as well. I generally like the results I get with coarse, but I think a little testing (by either of us) would be worthwhile.
What kind of coffee did you use? Im looking to try a new one, and want to use one that's good for a french press!
I would go with a Colombia to start out, or a blend with South American coffees. Can’t miss.
@@therobmcgee got it, thanks!
How much of a difference will it make if the the coffee is find grind?
If it’s fine ground you’re going to have a lot of particulates left in the french press after you plunge it. But if you want to try I would just do like a 2:00 brew time and see how it taste. If too strong, go with less time.
Please explain your 16/1 ratio. If it's by volume, that would be 160 TBSPS water, or 80 fl ozs. Or do you mean by weight?
Great question, John. For ease, brew ratio in coffee is almost exclusively by weight in grams. So 16 grams of water for every gram of coffee. In this case it's about 850g of water to 53g of coffee, or 16:1. From what I've been told, milliliter of water weighs about a gram - but I haven't tested that myself.
@@therobmcgee Thanks. And I just tested it on my electronic scale. 100milliliters water = 100gms. Very convenient.
Glad to hear it!
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Love the video, been trying to work out how to use a french press and managed to get the flavor right only 2-3 times (even then I felt like I could do better). The rest either started to watery or bitter.
I also don't have a scale and not much of a numbers guy (the ratios and all that might as well be a foreign language). How many tablespoons of a coffee do I need? How do I measure how much water to put into the press? I am more of cups and table/teaspoon kind of guy (its the only ways that I'll absorb the information and how I measure things).
@@u.a.perfectace7786 That’s why I made this. I knew there was a simple way to make great french press coffee. Let me know if I can help in any other way.
My problem is not knkwing how long can coffee "sit" in the press after brewing. How long can it be in the press, is it a preferntial thing
I’ve let it sit for a while and still been very happy with the coffee. I’d say keep it under 30 minutes.
Is it okay to make this night before and just warm the coffee up in the morning?
_I'm curious about these French Press demonstrations. They're almost always about brewing huge amounts of coffee. Not able to find ONE single example of brewing a single cup of coffee._
_I'm a proud owner of a French Press. And I use a measuring spoon (no scale) to measure my unground beans. ONLY one spoonful, that's it. My method makes what I consider good coffee. But is it possible to make even better coffee?_
_So my question is this. In order to get ONE delicious cup, does one has to pour large amount of coffee grounds in the carafe, like in this video?_
I would just scale it back to whatever amount you want to drink, rather than what I do in the video. Should be totally fine.
Pour water on grounds in a circular manner
I am always wondering how do you know how much caffeine you are drinking if it is never posted on the coffee bags anywhere.
So funny you say that. To my knowledge it’s not, but my friends and I had this same conversation recently. It should be on the bag.
Can you store this in the fridge for iced coffees
You can, but you should check out my iced coffee with a french press video!
how to make with loose leaf tea?
Never tried it but I think I will. ☝🏼
I swear everytime I make this, it tastes like crap and I follow all directions.. maybe I just don't like French press coffee.. I often get a burnt or a weak and bitter taste (weak and bitter at the same time). And I have been making it for 3 years 😂😂. I have honestly tried everything.. maybe my beans arnt good?
I suspect it could be the beans. French Press is generally these easiest method to get amazing results with. What beans are you using?
OkThe most important thing is the water temperature. I use whatever Columbian roast that I have a digital coupon for. Medium grind. By making sure that the water temperature is 200-205 F I get a damned fine cuppa coffee. Also the coffee to water ratio makes a big difference but that has more to do with personal preference as the ratio affects the strength and not so much the flavor.
Truth
:o) 10 Tbs? Can your coffee walk out of the cup and slap the dog next door?
Yep, it’s more of a cat person. But trust me, this amount will get you good results.
On the instructions they have the locking lid instructions but I cannot for the life of me figure out am I overthinking it does the lid stay down what exactly is the locking lid am I just not figuring this out lol
Sorry. I don’t have a locking lid!
Oh now I know why I never wanted a French press too much bother
I and many others strongly prefer James Hoffman's method for French press, which you can find here in CZcams.
The problem with this method is that it greatly reduces the clarity of your coffee. You end up tasting less coffee and more silt.
There’s not a problem with this method, it’s for those who want a basic recipe. You won’t taste any more silt than any other method - as long as you don’t pour heavy close to the end. That said, James’ method is great.
Whats the purpose of pressing that down?
Good question. It stops (or slows) the brewing process and doesn’t let the coffee touch the rest of the water.
As a French user, I find that you press a little too quickly. Apart from that, the explanations are perfect.
It's because my arms are so heavy from all the muscles.
I got one for years never know how to use it😅😅😅
Now you know!
Don't use plastic in hit water☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
Never.
When someone makes coffee based on taste then he is simply telling his story instead of how it should be done.
To a certain extent, yes, but I think there are some basic qualities like clarity, sweetness, strength, and mouthfeel that can be generalized and communicated.
go ahead, go ahead, go ahead, why repeat that over and over? uhg
Probably because making videos is harder than it looks. Thanks for the feedback.
After that great cup of coffee, you have a big freakin' mess to clean up. No thanks.
There's literally no mess. Dump grounds in trash and wash the FP.