French Press Brew Guide

Step 1: Measure out 500g of water (approximately 2 cups or 18oz.) This is for a standard, 4-cup press. For larger size press pots, simply add more grams of coffee and water.

Step 2: Transfer your water to a stove-top or electric kettle. We recommend a Bonavita.

Step 3: Pre-heat your water to between 195° and 200°F. Tip: As an extra step, heat additional water and use it to warm up your cups and carafe.

Step 4: Measure about 30g (2 tbsp) of your favorite, freshly roasted Picacho Coffee. Tip: For a stronger brew use up to 45g of coffee.

Step 5: Select a medium-coarse grind setting, just a bit coarser than for a paper filter. Ideally as fine as possible without passing through the metal filter. Burr grinders are recommended, but not essential.

Step 6: Add the ground coffee to the empty carafe. Tip: Give the carafe a shake to level-off the coffee grounds in the bottom.

Step 7: Check your water temp, and pour in a slow, circular motion. Take care to ensure all grounds are wet, and there are no pockets of dry coffee remaining.

Step 8: Place the lid on top of the carafe without pushing down on the plunger. Keep the lid in place for heat retention. Let sit for about two minutes.

Step 9: Give the brew a gentle stir, and break the coffee crust that floats to the top. Tip: Aggressive stirring increases agitation of the grounds, leading to an aggressive extraction.

Step 10: Place the lid back on the carafe, and wait another two minutes. Total brewing time is 4:00 minutes. Tip: Increase brewing time for a stronger cup.

Step 11: After 4 minutes slowly push down the plunger, taking about 5-10 seconds. Wait another minute or two before pouring, allowing the grounds to settle at the bottom of the carafe, and not in your cup.

Step 12: Pour slowly. We recommend emptying the french press; coffee left in the press will continue brewing and can result in a bitter, over-extracted flavor.

Step 13: Sit back and enjoy!