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James Hoffmann

Hoffmann French Press

Ultimate French Press method. 4min steep + break crust + skim + decant.

Yield
350 ml
↕ drag to adjust · 250–1000 ml
Coffee 21g
Ratio 1:16.7
Temperature 94°C
Roast Medium – Dark
Grind Medium-coarse
X-RayThe method's parts and what to do before you start.
French press bench
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Press

A glass beaker in a metal frame with handle and spout. Coffee and water steep together until it is time to serve; there is no paper filter.

Set it straight on the scale: the press is its own server.

Steps · 5
01 Pour water — 350 ml 0:30
02 Steep 4:00
03 Break crust 4:30
04 Rest 9:30
05 Pour 10:30
Glossary 3
Immersion
Brewing method where coffee soaks in water for a set time (Aeropress, Clever, French Press). The opposite of percolation, where water flows through (V60, Chemex).
Crust
The layer of coffee floating on the surface during immersion (typical of French Press and cupping). Breaking the crust releases aromas and helps fines settle.
Fines
Very small coffee particles produced when grinding. They speed up extraction and may clog the filter; agitation helps redistribute them.