James Hoffmann French Press recipe

Despite being one of the longest recipes with some fiddly steps, this French Press/Cafetière technique, conceived by James Hoffmann, guarantees a consistently delicious, sediment-free cup of coffee.

Preparation

  • Place the brewer on the scales.
  • Add the ground coffee to the French Press and tare your scales.

Recipe Overview

Coffee
  • 30g
  • Medium Coarse grind
  • Medium roast
Water
  • 500g
  • 100°C / 212°F
Equipment
  • Kettle
  • French Press / Cafetière
  • Scales
  • 2 Tablespoons

Steps

  1. 1. PourPour 500g of water for 10 seconds
  2. 2. WaitWait for 230 seconds
  3. 3. StirStir for 10 seconds
  4. 4. StirStir for 10 seconds
  5. 5. WaitWait for 300 seconds
  6. 6. PlungePlunge for 10 seconds