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The long contact with the water (4 minutes) brings out all the flavors of the coffee and the coffee contains a lot of caffeine. So the cafetière is great for a strong cup of coffee, ideal when you want to wake up.

What you need

  • 3 - cup cafetière 
  • 21 grams of coarsely ground coffee 
  • Water just short of boiling 
  • Scale
  • Wooden spoon 
  • Timer 
  • Mug

Wait 3 minutes and think of embarrassing moments you experienced with your first love (don't forget the time!)

Step 1: Prepare & Heat
Make sure you have the items listed above (and a good mood) on hand. That way, you can make an excellent cup of coffee in no time. Heat the water until it’s almost boiling (a regular electric kettle works fine). Then use the water to preheat the French press. This will keep the coffee from cooling down too quickly. 

Step 2: Weighing & Grinding Coffee
Now comes one of the most important parts of making coffee: determining the amount and the grind. To do this, place a small bowl on the scale and press “tare” so the scale resets to 0. Now weigh out 21 grams of coffee beans. Next, grind the coffee to a coarse consistency—it should feel like sand.  
Next, weigh the ground coffee again to make sure you’re putting exactly 21 grams into the French press. Of course, the 21 grams is just a guideline. It’s best to experiment with your favorite coffee until you find a recipe that tastes best to you.  

Step 3: Timing & Brewing
The coffee is ready to be brewed. Make sure all the water has been removed from the French press, then add the ground coffee. Now set your timer for 4 minutes. Carefully pour the water (just off the boil) into the French press until it reaches the top of the metal rim of the pot.  

Step 4: Wait impatiently & stir
The brewing process has begun, and the coffee is releasing its air and oils. After 1 minute, briefly stir the top layer (with the crema) using a spoon (preferably wooden, to prevent damage). Now place the lid on the coffee, but don’t press the filter down yet. Wait 3 minutes and think about those awkward moments you experienced with your first love (don’t forget to keep track of the time!) 

Step 5: Pressing & Pouring
Now gently press down on the filter of the French press. The coffee is ready to be poured. Coffee made in a French press should be drunk (or at least poured) immediately because it continues to brew. 

If you are alone, it is best to pour the coffee into a thermos or carafe right away. In a thermos, the coffee is still delicious for about 30 min.