Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsElyse RestaurantFrench Pressed Recipe

French Pressed Recipe

Inspired by Elyse Restaurant
Time15m
Serves4

Make French Pressed Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Ingredients

Optional Additions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Measure Coffee

    Measure out 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee and place it in the French press.

  2. 2

    Boil Water

    Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle. Remove from heat once boiling.

  3. 3

    Combine Coffee and Water

    Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds in the French press. Ensure all grounds are saturated.

  4. 4

    Stir Mixture

    Gently stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure even extraction of flavors.

  5. 5

    Steep

    Place the lid on the French press and let the coffee steep for about 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Press Plunger

    After 4 minutes, slowly press the plunger down to separate the coffee grounds from the liquid.

Serving

  1. 7

    Pour Coffee

    Pour the freshly brewed coffee into mugs or cups.

  2. 8

    Add Optional Ingredients

    Add sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract to taste, stirring gently to combine.

  3. 9

    Enjoy

    Serve hot and enjoy your French pressed coffee.

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