5 steps to make coffee with a French press

A quiet moment, a moment for you. You want something good coffee to cap off this break. Why not take the opportunity to fully enjoy an authentic and satisfying coffee experience? There French coffee maker one naturally invites oneself into this environment. Silent. Direct. Without artifice.

No cars, no noise. Right from waterfallFrom ground coffeeAND stainless steel filter and your desire for a delicious coffee.

THE French press it is ideal for a home-made coffee rich in aromas, easy to master, faithful to the taste of the coffee beans. But how do you make good coffee with a French press, without making it too bitter, too weak or too cloudy?
THE Cafés Méo experts give you theirs recipesimple and effective, from a French press coffee in 5 steps.

Why is the French press one of the methods that are back in fashion?

What pleases especially with the French press coffee maker, this is the method ofinfused, sweetwhich respects the aromas of the coffee. The water remains in direct contact with the ground coffee. No filter paper that absorbs oils. Here the extraction is slow, it takes time reveal the richness of the beans of ground coffee.

Notes of chocolate, dried fruit and sometimes a light spicy touch depending on the coffee chosen are better perceived. THE natural oils stay in the cup.

AND taste rounder, deeper and more authentic with less bitterness. A denser and more enveloping texture.

The French press coffee maker it is ideal for coffees with character, special ground coffees or coffees with strong profiles, well-defined origins.
Never hesitate to enjoy your French press coffee in different cups to savor the evolution of the development of aromas over time.

A simple, artisanal and authentic method, without electricity

Terribly trendthe French press works by hand. Nothing complicated. No electronic circuitry. No connection needed. Quick and project at home and practical on the go, the French press has regained its reputation among new generations looking for authenticity.

The models inside glass retain the elegance of ancestral know-how, the versions in stainless steel they are sturdy. The filter stainless steel It resists time, repeated washing and daily use.

What do you need to make French press coffee?

Good coffee starts with goodness ingredients and tools:

• From ground coffee or freshly ground coffee beans.
• From thewaterfall fresh, without parasitic flavors, mineral or filtered if possible.
• A French coffee maker adapted to the quantity of desired cups, in glass or stainless steel.
• A kettle or a pot to heat water.
• A table spoon mix.
• AND timer or a stopwatch to monitor brewing time.

Méo’s advice: Pay attention to the coffee/water ratio to dose your coffee correctly and not alter its taste.

Which grind to choose for a French Press, and why it changes everything in the cup

A coarse grinding remains the golden rule for the French press. A consistency close to rock salt is the perfect size to allow the water to infuse properly without passing through the material too quickly. The filter stainless steel plays its role as a barrier and holds the soil while allowing the passage of oils. There piston pressure It goes down cleanly and easily with just the right amount of resistance.

The 5 steps to prepare a French press:

Here are the 5 steps deposit make your piston coffee a success. Take your time, a French Press is a coffee experience, savor the slow moment of the coffee as much as the result.

Step 1: Heat the water to the right temperature

Water temperature directly influences extraction. Ideally between 90 and 96°C. Underneath, the coffee lacks body. Avoid boiling water which burns the aromas. Let it sit for a few seconds after boiling. Pour some hot water into the coffee maker to preheat it.

Step 2: add the ground coffee (and enjoy the first aromas)

Add the ground coffee on the bottom of the coffee maker. A coarse and regular grind. The right amount depending on the volume of the French press.

At this point the aromas of the coffee begin to emerge. A pleasant and captivating scent that invites indulgence. This first contact matters. It already gives an idea of ​​the result in the cup.

Step 3: Pour water for pre-infusion

Pour in the hot water, slowlynot all at once. Wet the ground coffee just enough to cover it. The coffee swells, then we say that it «flowers». This pre-infusion should last approximately 30 seconds.

This phenomenon releases the carbon dioxide trapped in the coffee beans, the extraction is more homogeneous.

Mix gently with a spoongently, to avoid breaking the structure of the grind.

Step 4: respect the infusion times for a perfect balance

Add the rest of the water to the desired level. Cover. Leave to infuse for three to five minutes. This infusion time affects the potency, the duration in the mouth, the sensation.

Step 5: Gently press the plunger for a smooth finish

Gradually lower the pistonwithout forcing. The stainless steel filter does its job and smoothes out the texture while retaining the coffee grounds. Serve immediately to preserve the heat and aromas of your French press coffee.

The French press coffee maker fits a simple artalmost a ritual. At home Distortedthis method goes perfectly together our coffees with rich profiles. Vary the coffee beans, this is the secret.