Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsChester's Kitchen & BarFrench Press Coffee Recipe

French Press Coffee Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

weeden creek roasters mexican chiapas, chocolate & vanilla notes with a clove finish

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Ingredients

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Coffee Ingredients

Flavor Enhancements

Method

Coffee Preparation

  1. 1

    Measure Coffee

    Measure out 0.5 cups of Weeden Creek Roasters Mexican Chiapas coffee beans.

  2. 2

    Grind Coffee

    Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency suitable for French press brewing.

  3. 3

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then let it cool for about 30 seconds to reach the ideal brewing temperature (around 200°F or 93°C).

Brewing Process

  1. 4

    Combine Coffee and Water

    In the French press, add the ground coffee and pour the hot water over it, ensuring all grounds are saturated.

  2. 5

    Stir and Steep

    Stir the mixture gently with a spoon to combine. Place the lid on the French press and let it steep for 4 minutes.

  3. 6

    Press and Serve

    After 4 minutes, slowly press the plunger down to separate the coffee grounds. Pour the brewed coffee into a mug.

Flavoring Coffee

  1. 7

    Add Vanilla and Cinnamon

    Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 0.25 tsp of ground cinnamon to the brewed coffee. Stir well to combine.

  2. 8

    Sweeten and Cream

    Add sugar and milk or cream to taste, stirring until everything is well mixed.

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