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Ingredients
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Coffee
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat once boiling.
Add Coffee Grounds
Place 0.5 cups of coarsely ground coffee into the French press.
Combine Coffee and Water
Pour the boiling water over the coffee grounds in the French press.
Brewing
Stir and Steep
Gently stir the mixture with a wooden or plastic spoon to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated. Place the lid on the French press and let it steep for 4 minutes.
Press the Plunger
After 4 minutes of steeping, press the plunger down slowly and evenly to separate the coffee grounds from the brewed coffee.