Learn with our roaster and Co-founder, Paula, how to prepare your coffee using French Press.
Level: Easy
Time: 5-10 minutes
Type of coffee: Filtered Coffee
Notes: A traditional French Press does not use a paper filter, which will result in more coffee oils coming through to the cup. This will brew coffee with a stronger body and mouthfeel.

What you’ll need:
1. French Press
2. Kettle Burr grinder
3. Kitchen scale
4. Timer
5. Spoon to portion and stir
6. Mug / Carafe
7. Abra Coffee

Instructions:
1. Heat the water: Heat the appropriate amount of water to 200 F-205 F (Or bring water to a boil and wait one minute after it boils to prepare the coffee)
2. Weigh coffee: A good rule of thumb is to use 1 gram of coffee for every 15 milliliters of water. For an 8oz (~240ml) cup of coffee, you would use 16g of dry coffee( about 2 tablespoons) and 240ml of water (about 1 cup of water). Experiment with the proportions to find the perfect one for your taste.
3. Grind the coffee: While the water heats, grind the coffee coarsely with consistency similar to sea salt.
4. Prepare equipment: Take the plunger out of the French press container.
5. Add the coffee: Add the coffee, and gently shake the French press to level the grounds.
6. Add the water: Start the timer and slowly add the whole water in a circular motion to ensure that the coffee is evenly saturated.
7. Steep and press: Position the plunger in the French press, but don’t press yet. Let the coffee steep for 4 min, and then start pressing the plunger down slowly, maintaining constant pressure until the plunger is all the way down.
8. Serve your coffee: After pressing, serve the coffee right away to avoid over-extraction. Enjoy your delicious cup of Abra Coffee.