How To Make French Press Coffee At Home: A Step-By-Step Guide

Coffee is one of the most preferred beverages in winter as it gives that much-needed warmth. Amidst several coffee variants, let’s learn to make French Press coffee at home in this step-by-step guide.  
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There is nothing more magical than waking up to the freshly brewed coffee, especially for the coffee aficionados. There's no denying that coffee has a charm that binds people together. As winter approaches, coffee is going to be the ultimate saviour for coffee lovers. If you are a coffee addict, you might have tried every variety of coffee to find that one all-time favourite, but still, there is a lot to explore. This winter season, you can try Sanjeev Kapoor, Wonderchef's recommended French Press Coffee. Scroll down to learn the step-by-step process to make French Press Coffee at home.

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Ingredients Required

Here are the ingredients you will need to make French Press Coffee at home:

  • Arabica Coffee Beans or any other coffee of your choice
  • Warm water
  • French Press Coffee Maker
  • Sugar (If needed)
  • Milk (For Frothy coffee)

How To Make French Press Coffee At Home

Here’s a step-by-step guide to make French Press Coffee at home:

Step 1: Take arabica coffee beans and grind them into fine powder.
Step 2: Boil two cups of water in a pan.
Step 3: Now add one tablespoon of coffee powder to the French Press Machine.
Step 3: Next, add the boiled water to the machine and close it.
Step 4: Leave it for 5 minutes and make sure the handle of the French Press is up.
Step 5: Press the handle down.
Step 6: Now pour the filtered coffee into a cup.
Step 7: You can enjoy this concoction as black coffee or you can add it into a blender along with milk to make frothy coffee.

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Ratio Of Water And Coffee For French Press

Though there are several ways to enjoy coffee, French Press is one of the easiest ways. However, most people struggle with maintaining the ratio of coffee and warm water while making it through French Press. According to The Kitchen official portal, the ratio of coffee and water depends on the servings. Here are the ratios of coffee and water you can consider:

1 serving — 1 cup water — 2 tablespoons coffee beans
2 servings — 2 cups water — 1/4 cup coffee beans
4 servings — 4 cups water — 1/2 cup coffee beans
8 servings — 8 cups water — 1 cup coffee beans

If you stay in a hostel or an apartment, having the idea of using a French Press Coffee machine can sail you through the winter season.

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  • Total Time :15 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 5 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Beverages
  • Calories: 5
  • Cuisine: Others
  • Author: Anukriti Srivastava

Ingredients

  • Arabica Coffee Beans or any other coffee of your choice
  • Warm water
  • French Press Coffee Maker
  • Sugar (If needed)
  • Milk (For Frothy coffee)

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Take coffee beans and grind them into fine powder.

  • Step 2 :

    Boil two cups of water in a pan

  • Step 3 :

    Now add one tablespoon of coffee powder to the French Press Machine.

  • Step 4 :

    Next, add the boiled water to the machine and close it.

  • Step 5 :

    Leave it for 5 minutes and make sure the handle of the French Press is up.

  • Step 6 :

    Press the handle down.

  • Step 7 :

    Now pour the filtered coffee into a cup.

  • Step 8 :

    You can enjoy this concoction as black coffee or you can add it into a blender along with milk to make frothy coffee.