French-press Coffee Recipe
A method of brewing coffee that allows for full flavor extraction.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Prepare the French Press
Start by boiling water and letting it cool slightly. Measure out 0.5 cups of coarsely ground coffee.
- 2
Add Coffee Grounds
Place the coffee grounds in the bottom of the French Press.
- 3
Add Hot Water
Pour 4 cups of hot water over the coffee grounds, ensuring all grounds are saturated.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Gently stir the coffee and water mixture with a spoon to combine.
- 5
Steep the Coffee
Put the lid on the French Press and let it steep for about 4 minutes.
- 6
Press and Serve
Slowly press the plunger down to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!