Illy French Press Coffee Recipe
22 oz. dark roast plunged and served tableside...perfect for two!
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Measure the Coffee
Using a kitchen scale or measuring cup, measure out 0.5 cups of dark roast coffee beans.
- 2
Grind the Coffee
Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency using a coffee grinder. The grind should resemble sea salt.
- 3
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 22 cups of filtered water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Brewing
- 4
Combine Coffee and Water
Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat and let it sit for about 30 seconds. Pour the hot water over the ground coffee in the French press.
- 5
Stir and Steep
Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, gently stir the mixture to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated. Place the lid on the French press and let it steep for 4 minutes.
- 6
Plunge the Coffee
After 4 minutes, slowly press down the plunger to separate the coffee grounds from the liquid.
- 7
Serve the Coffee
Pour the freshly brewed coffee into two cups and serve tableside. Enjoy your Illy French Press Coffee!
