Drinks

French Press Brewed Coffee

Name: French Press Brewed Coffee
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Coffee; 2 cup Water; 1 tbsp Sugar

Maria Connie Villa March 4, 2022

Servings: 2 Total Time: 9 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Don't get intimidated by the French Press coffee name. Making this delicious drink is actually very simple, fast, and inexpensive.

Why will you love this French Press Brewed Coffee?

There is something special about fresh brewed coffee to kick start your morning. Many of us can’t start our mornings without our cup of coffee. This French Press Brewed coffee is delicious and easy. All you need is a French press, water, and coffee beans or ground coffee. A food thermometer, kitchen scale, and coffee grinder would also be great additions, but you don’t need to invest in these items. Just your French press, ground coffee, and water will make the same tasty coffee. I will show you both methods, so you are fully equipped.

Key ingredients and items you need for the French Press Brewed Coffee

Ingredients

Coffee beans or ground coffee: Go for a bold flavor such as this Starbucks French Roast or Organic Pete’s French Roast. However, if you like a lighter coffee taste, a medium or light roasted kind would be amazing too such as the Veranda. An organic brand would be better since your coffee will be purer and healthier for you. Use a good quality coffee, especially if you drink coffee every day. You want to make sure that you are adding good things to your body. Smell the coffee before you buy it. If it smells pleasant, you will also like its taste and aroma.
Water
Sweetener: this is optional, but if you wish to add sweetener, I suggest coconut sugar, agave, organic maple syrup, honey, or erythritol. Black coffee, when is a good quality, tastes amazing without any sweetener.

Items

French press: Any French Press will do the work. You can get very affordable ones like this Bodum French Press in Amazon for only $17.99.
Coffee grinder (optional)
Kitchen scale (optional)
Measuring spoons: 1 tablespoon
Measuring cups: 1 cup, 2/3 cup
Kettle for boiling water
Timer

What is the nutritional value of coffee?

This French Press Brewed Coffee is the best I have every tried. I prefer the French Press coffee method over the coffee maker one. I highly suggest trying both ways, so you see the difference in taste and aroma.

Our morning cup of coffee supplies us with a dose of caffeine, a mild stimulant to our central nervous system that boosts our energy and alertness levels. One cup or 8 ounces of brewed coffee contains about 95 mg caffeine. Eight ounces of instant coffee contains about 60 mg caffeine, and the same amount of decaffeinated coffee contains about 4 mg of caffeine. One shot or 1.5 ounces of espresso contains about 65 mg caffeine (1).

Coffee is not a simple drink; it contains over a thousand chemicals (2). This is why the coffee you make at home is different from the coffee shop. Try to select an organic brand, especially if you drink coffee every day. Olive Magazine has a great article recommending their 20 best coffee beans to shop.

French Press Coffee in a cup and coffee grounds

How to make French Press Brewed Coffee step by step

Coffee beans: If you have a grinder, set your grinder to coarse grind size and grind the coffee beans. The coffee grinds should be the size of coarse salt. Skip this step if you are using ground coffee.
Heat the water until it reaches 206 degrees Fahrenheit with a food thermometer. The water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so just when it starts boiling, it will reach the desired temperature. If you do not have a thermometer, bring the water to a boil and let it stand for 1 minute.
Pour hot water into the French press to preheat it – about 2 tablespoons, then discard the preheating water.
Pour the ground coffee into your French press. As indicated, it is about 2 2/3 tablespoons of ground coffee or 40 grams. If you are measuring on a scale, place the French press on a scale with the coffee and set the scale to zero (Tare). Pour water until the scale reads 600 grams, and make sure the coffee is completely saturated in water. Let stand for one minute uncovered.
After the minute has passed, stir gently to loosen up the natural oils of the coffee. Cover without pressing the filter down and let it stand for 3 minutes.
After the 3 minutes have passed, press down the press gently. Remember, this coffee is very hot! Continue pressing down until it is fully depressed.
Pour the coffee into cups and leave the dregs in the French press. Enjoy with your favorite sweetener. I tried it with 1 tablespoon of agave or coconut sugar, which is very delicious.

Useful tips and tricks for the perfect French Press Brewed Coffee

Optional Add-Ins and Variations: ground cinnamon 1/4 to 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract 1 teaspoon, caramel 1 tablespoon
How do you serve this French Press Brewed Coffee? Serve immediately from your French Press in your favorite cup. Since we use boiling point water, it may be too hot for some. Let it rest in your cup for a few minutes if this is your case. This recipe makes two servings to share with your favorite person.

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References

2. Je Y, Liu W, and Giovannucci E. Coffee consumption and risk of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. International Journal of Cancer, 2009. 124(7): p. 1662-8.