How to Make French Press Coffee

For those who don’t want to invest in equipment, or who simply prefer the taste of steeped coffee, French press coffee is a great option and takes less than 10 minutes. Here's how to use a French press at home so you can brew a small batch of coffee with no appliance or filter.  

LET'S MAKE IT


What You’ll Need:  
 

  • Liquid Measuring Cup 
  • Measuring Spoon 
  • 6 Tablespoons Medium-Coarse Folgers® Coffee Grounds 
  • 3½ Cups Distilled or Filtered Water 
  • Hot Water Kettle 
  • Thermometer 
  • French Press Coffee Maker 

 Brew Time: 7 Minutes 

 

1. MEASURE & HEAT 
Add 6 tablespoons of medium-coarse Folgers® coffee grounds to your French press coffee maker. Separately, heat 3½ cups of water to about 200°F. 

 

2. PRE-WET 
Slowly add 1½ cups of the hot water to your French press, wetting all the grounds. Let them sit for one minute to bloom. Then gently stir. 

 

3. STEEP 
Slowly add another 2 cups of hot water until the waterline is level with the silver rim on the French press. Put the lid in place, but don’t press down. Wait 6 minutes. 

 

4. PRESS 
Slowly press the plunger down until it’s fully depressed. Then serve and enjoy.   

 

 

WHAT MORE CAN YOU MAKE WITH COFFEE?

More than just in your cup, Folgers Coffee makes a delicious ingredient in recipes, too. 

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