Do you love the idea of a French Press Coffee Pot, but you’re a little bit afraid to try it for yourself?  Let me assure you that it’s really very easy to make a perfect cup of coffee in a French Press.

A couple of things to keep in mind are that you need to use a coarse grind when you grind your fresh beans.  That’s right – you should always grind your own coffee beans for the best cup of coffee!  You want to make sure that the grind isn’t too fine, or you’ll clog the mesh filter in your coffee press.

You should always make sure to measure your coffee.  Use one large tablespoon of course coffee grounds for each 4 ounces of fresh hot water.  When you measure the grounds, simply pour them directly into the bottom of the French Press.  Of course you’ll have the plunger and filter unit sitting outside of the French Press while you pour in your coffee grounds.

Use a tea kettle to heat up your fresh water, and pour it into the French Press when it’s just below the boiling point.

Now simply stir and wait.  I know, that sounds a little odd, but you’ll stir up the coffee grounds and hot water, then place the top on the coffee press to keep the heat in.  Set your timer for four minutes – any longer than that and the coffee might be too strong for you!

Now it’s time to plunge.  Press the plunger down slowly and carefully, all the way to the bottom.  Once the plunger has reached the bottom of the coffee pot,  the coffee grounds will all be in the bottom, and you’ll have a perfect cup of freshly brewed coffee!

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