How to Make a French Press Coffee (that tastes good)

How to make a: Plunger, French Press, Cafetiere - whatever you call it, Alex walks you through our steps to making the cleanest, most delicious coffee you'll ever get from one of these devices. This method has been inspired from many coffee professionals along the way through Alex's UK coffee journey.

*Hot Tip* Don't press the plunger down!

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[coffeewithbill]

The great thing about coffee brewing is, it's an adventure and you should try different ways! It's not one technique fits all.

Liked the video!

[pepperco]

I've used a French press to make coffee for years. It is simple: bring bottled water to a boil, pour over grounds in the carafe, stir with spoon, wait about 4 minutes, plunge handle down. This makes an excellent pot of coffee!

[seansteele]

I put whisky in my coffee because it’s always Ireland somewhere.

[LouisWinthorpe]

And remember: always start your brew and decant it on an even numbered minute past the hour, use water from the nearest fairy glade (failing that, Scandinavian or Icelandic glacial meltwater is an acceptable substitute), remove all footwear during the steeping process and don't talk within 10 feet of the brew while it's steeping or the micro shockwaves of your voice will agitate too much bitter tannins and oils from the grounds.

For best results, throw your cafetiere out and buy a new one after every use. Or why not be eco friendly and donate it to some plebs.

[emiliofernandez]

Baristology is the science of making a simple process into a complex one

[bilcarter]

I would change one thing - while steeping, put the lid on the pot but don't plunge it. In four minutes, you can lose a lot of heat. Keeping the lid on will prevent that.

[Deacon_T]

Just push the plunger. You'll be happy you did. Relieves stress.

[johancakep]

I know I'm not the first to question this but I'm gonna do it anyway: IF YOU'RE NOT GONNA PUSH THE PLUNGER, WHY ARE YOU USING THE FRENCH PRESS IN THE FIRST PLACE??

[RDJKR]

"Don't push down on the plunger"

Me: but that's the best part

[emonsquzy]

The sediment gives french press coffee its earthy, full bodied flavour and keeps it from tasting acidic. I really don't mind some sediment in my cup. It settles down at the bottom and doesn't bother me much.

[deplorabledaniel]

So for how ever long the French press has been around we have all been doing it wrong. Wow thank God I found this channel

[graemep]

Never had a problem with coffee grounds getting past the filter when using the plunger. This seems a convoluted way of serving coffee.

[jeffboutilier]

The most ridiculously over dramatic thing i have ever watched, glad I was high

[codyjohnson]

“Because I have no friends I’m having this coffee by myself” yup that’s me every day lol

[johnmatelski]

I was skeptical, but I have to say that by doing a stir after steeping -> removing any surface floating grinds with a spoon -> only pressing about 1 inch -> pouring carefully, I made the most even / delicious French Press yet ... with NO Sediment! Thanks for the tips!

[klimber]

I made my coffee in a french press and I'm now enjoying it since the start of this video... This nice fella hasn't even poured his yet... 😔☕

[remyhocage]

If I'm not supposed to push the plunger, why is this item called a "French Press?" That is my favorite part -- and my coffee tastes great.

[rominadelalcazar]

wow this guy really knows how to complicate something so simple

[bah]

Just made a beautiful 20oz cup of dark roast. 50g of coffee 1L of boiled water give a gentle stir with spoon to mix grounds. Put on lid steep for 6mins plunge to bottom without squeezing the grounds on the bottom. Perfect and very delicious

[saharshmangal]

You just woke up the spirit of the person who invented the French press!