Getting the Coffee - Water Ratio Right

The ideal ratio of coffee grounds to water is 1:15, known as the 'golden ratio'. This translates to 1 gram of coffee for every 15 ml of water at room temperature. If using 1 cup (240ml) of water, you will need to add around 15 gm of ground coffee; for 2 cups of water, you will need 30 gm, and so on.

You can adjust the ratio of coffee depending on your desired flavour. For a stronger Coffee add an 1-2 grams per 15ml of water;

for a weaker coffee, reduce the coffee 1-2 grams per 15ml of water.

Grind Size

Because the plunger mechanism separates the grounds from the brewed coffee, the grind size really needs to be coarse. Finer grounds are harder to separate and can lead to a bitter flavour. Coarser grounds can steep for longer, imparting their flavour without getting bitter.

Ideally, grind your coffee fresh using a burr grinder. Burr grinders generate less heat during grinding and result in a more consistent grind size than blade grinders.

If you don't have a grinder, We can grind it for you. But always remember to seal it for freshness in an airless container. Our vented pouches are resealable and allow co2 to escape naturally.

Water Temperature

The ideal temperature range for French press brewing is 90-96°C, or water that has cooled slightly (about 30 seconds) after boiling. Boiling water can scald the coffee, leading to a bitter taste.

Brew Time

Pour a small amount of slightly cooled, boiled water over the coffee grounds in your french press. Allow the grounds to 'bloom' for 30 seconds. This releases co2 trapped in the beans and prepares them for extraction of flavour. Add the rest of the water and steep for between 3 and 6 minutes before plunging.