OMG! using the second method of brewing - THE COFFEE EXPERIENCE I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF! 1000 thank you's - and easy too. WOW . I tried my hand at pour over many many times and gave up so dug up my old french press. Prior to your vidieo I was not very happy with the results of this brewing method. Love the heavy body low acidity of FP but NOT the muddy mouth feel if you know what I mean. What I love about the 10 min method is that coffee tastes thick/full bodied AND clean. Cyber hug to you!
In the 2nd method he stirred the mixture. Do not stir it. Let the coffee grinds float up and then remove after 4 minutes. That’s the Hoffman recipe as well. If you stir the mixture the floaters will mix and ruin the objective of this method.
The "2nd method" is simply an overly complicated version of letting the coffee brew in a jar, and then pour over a paper filter into a mug. It isn't french press.
I’ve spent the past few days watching videos and overthinking the French Press. This video does the best job of cutting through the confusion and explaining why both methods work. Also, kudos for giving Hoffmann credit on the second method - others don’t.
Here’s what I do: - Throw about 3 tablespoons of ground coffee into the pot - fill it about 2/3 of the way with water - wait 2 minutes - stir - wait 2 minutes - plunge - wait 2 minutes - pour, make sure to leave a little coffee in the French press as all the fines have sunk to the bottom and are in those last few drops. Perfect cup with no sludge whatsoever.
yes, i have my coffee press present from my sister. i try arabica gold. reaaaallly good. i pour it into fresh milk. woww i just realize i dont need instant flavored coffee sachet anymore, or instant coffee drink bottle. next, i want to try wamena ground coffee....
Hey, thanks for this very quality video ! I'm french and only use french press for my hot or cold coffee so maybe I can give a few humble notes, some of them are basic : _use a wooden thingie to stir your coffee, such as a wooden spoon handle _when pre heating your french press with a bit of hot water, you can always put the whole filter down so it gets heated too, then you can shake your french press so literally all the french press absorbs the heat from the water. The lid will become very hot of course if it's metal so watch out _depending on the coffee, it can give interesting results to submerge the coffee, using the filter, right below the surface of the water for the last 2 minutes of the brewing. it can quickly give bitterness though _it can give interesting results to pour only 20% of the water first, stir for 30 sec then pour the rest _grind your coffee yourself, and brew instantly, some people even say that after 15 minutes a ground cofee has emitted a lot of it's aromates _don't use tap water Personally I like to "shake" the last remaining of coffee in my mug to get all the "sludge" mixed in the coffee for the last sip, but maybe I'm just weird haha I didn't know about this second method using this press with filters, however are those plastic filters ? I would be afraid of endocrine disruptors
My love affair with coffee started with the French press. I enjoy the full body and don't mind the sludge. I hug my dog during brewing too! I just started watching James Hoffman a couple weeks ago. You offer something different. Thanks again!
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Man, am I ever impressed when I see someone explaining something and they actually know what they're talking about. So many people make suggestions, write books, make videos and yap on and on without a clue. Thank you.
I’ve been using the Espro, P7 for a year now. Using a 30 grind setting on the Baratza. Also did the 4min brew time as recommended. The resulting brew was fine, not great, just OK. But OMG, with the “no plunge” total of 10 min brew time, I am blown away. Best coffee ever! Cannot thank you enough.
I purchased a French press years ago, for my work to enjoy coffee. Followed the instructions but always ended up with coffee grounds in my coffee. So I purchased a brewing station for coffee, which never tasted as good as the French press. Gave the brewing station away and pulled my French Press from the cupboard, been making the best coffee I've ever drank. DELICIOUS!!! Now use a tea strainer and a paper towel to eliminate the grounds from my cup of delish coffee!!!
I do have a French Press and I use it every once in a while. Because of the sludge I have to get ride of, I prefer using my Keurig. Pop in the pod. Press the choice of size. 1 minute. Big full mug. Community Coffee from Louisiana. Done. Although I have to admit, the coffee from the Press is SO good!
Thank you! I've just today purchased the Bodum (brand) "Kenya" 4-cup French Press and had forgotten how to use one. Appreciate your video very much. Subscribed.
French Press was our daily brew for years. We've since come up to pour over. V60 for my wife and I and a Melitta 10 cupper when we have friends. Sometimes we like the heavy "chewyness" of traditional French Press. Thanks for the info.
Just bought one and can't wait to use it again..I like rich dark full flavor ☕ If I have a cup of tea then that's definitely depends on the type ..But I don't want my coffee to look like tea 🤣🤣☕😊Thanks for all the advice.
I haven’t made French press coffee in years. I tried the second method this morning and my God, probably the best cup of coffee I’ve had in a loooong time. Thanks for the info, man! ☕️
We French Press on the weekends and I would love to try this product! Thanks for all you have taught me over the years! I might even be a little coffee snobby now!!
Didn't know about that second, longer, method of French-press (i.e. with the additional filters). I'm listening a second time now to see if I can catch the name/brand of the second type of brewing device. Thank you for the useful, helpful info. I've subscribed. Really like your spirit for varying the results, as well as your spirit for increasing our enjoyment of coffee. Best wishes.
I just tested out my French press for the first time and followed this tutorial ! Not sure if I did it right (I used a blonde roast for the first time and it was pretty strong) but I enjoyed the process so much ! Very chill vibes
im new to french press as well i do enjoy the process of making it and i hated messing with the filters. i think this guy is making the process over dramatized and way more time consuming and his coffee is orange, i would drink his
W O W - I've been brewing for 10 minutes or more and then pressing - and wondering why the result was always a little disappointing. Can't wait to try this tomorrow. Great tip - thank you!
Great video man! Very well made and informative. I’m sorry if this question has already been asked, but doesn’t the coffee become cold in 10 whole minutes?
As another said, you can do this in a ball jar, since you’re not utilizing the “press”, after waiting, pour thru a silver mesh filter and enjoy. I don’t like using paper filters as you need to keep buying them and you may get a taste from them. That said, I just bought a silver Pour Over filter and I also have 2 French presses….LOL, but it was a learning process.
The second recipe is 100... We really love it. We taste notes of flavor that we didn’t taste in the simply way. I didn’t like the French press, now I do.
Two different things was interesting for me. The first was being so humble and truthful to admit and declare that the recipe isn't yours And the second one is that, I've seen this two different methods of brewing in various clips on the net, but no one has cleared the important difference between this two methods. Tanks a lot
I have used a French press for many many years and i have yet to encounter sludge or bits .i do it the basic way the Bodum instructions say ,no problems ,no issues just great coffee every time
Hi! Thank you for this video. I have a couple questions: I do not have a scale so how can I go about to ensure I use the correct coffee to water ratio if I were to use tablespoons and ounces? Would the coffee acquire a bitter taste after allowing it to sit for longer before pouring it?
You can still use the first method and simply pour it through a cheese cloth. I take a cheese cloth for straining, put it over my large coffee tumbler, press it down so it forms a crater like a volcano, then a rubber band round the outside of the tumbler to hold it in place. I can then pour all the coffee out of the french press and the cheese cloth holds back all the sediment. A quick rinse of the cheese cloth and hang it on something to dry and you're good to go!
My man you have this dialed in haha! What a science this is. Very inspiring ... I absolutely love coffee and just started brewing at home...the smell of fresh ground beans bruhhhhh🤤🤤🤤🤤....love the video man🔥🔥🔥
Yes it’s definitely quite the science! Enjoy home brewing, it’s a lot of fun. We have a lot of resources at www.homegrounds.co so check those out, and let us know if you have any questions! Happy brewing!
Interesting. I don't mind the suspended solids, but I'm going to give Method 2 a try out of curiosity. One question, though: What was the payoff of switching to a french press with a superior filter if you were not planning to use the filter anyway?
Good job! I'm looking for a French press now, and I think I would like to have that second one that you used on this video. Can you give me the information so I can get it on Amazon please? Thank you so much
Rather than going by weight and using a scale, can't you go by measuring cup and tablespoons? I suppose eventually you could eyeball it and know how much, but this seems like a lot of to-do for a cup of coffee. Also...a lot of equipment involved: kettle, press, and grinder, although I could use the market's coffee grinder. This was fun to watch and I'll bet it could become like an art form to practice first thing in the morning. Thanks.
So many coffee nerds but here I am. Nothing tastes as good as MJB European Roast for me because thats what I started drinking because my parents drank it. Just threw some through the french press and watched some videos. Best coffe is always MJB through a coffee pot for me. I cant nerd out like this because I definitely dont have the money. Drinking the stuff I love most because its cheaper than the other expensive stuff that never tastes as good for me. I do like the Moka Pot as it really has a kick to it as far as getting a shot of energy but its a pretty strong taste. I just have to try other coffees when I can afford it.
Love the choice in music 🎶 in the background. I have an old percolator I use when I'm at my grill (it's a big brick wood grill) and my son and I enjoy a cup while looking at the stars. Nice video!
two questions: 1. does doubling the length of time not mean that there's more time to extract and cause overextraction? 2. I thought grinding finer would mean you would decrease the time (otherwise it would over extract)?
Good questions! As with all things coffee, there is some debate on this. Personally, I have found that it’s pretty difficult to overextract using immersion brewing methods. Which is backed up on the chart shown on this article: www.scottrao.com/blog/2017/10/20/immersion-vs-percolation Because of this, I don’t mind lengthening brew times with the french press.
Nice video! Just one concern regarding the 2nd method. It's just that brewing the coffee for 10mins will "over-extract" the coffee grounds thus making the coffee taste bitter. :(
This is what I was thinking usually you use a course grind with only 4 minutes to prevent bitter coffee, but he doesn't use a course grind and adds 6 minutes which both are usually a recipe for bitter coffee. I'm going to try out his way and see, maybe he really likes bitter coffee and that's why he doesn't notice. Coffee becomes even easier to over extract the thinner the grinds are so medium grind is still too small. I guess I will see once my new french press comes in a couple of weeks.
Would you mind telling us what brand of coffee u did used? Coz it looks great and the color is fantastic! Also, what’s the number of grinder u choosed?
The Bodum French press instructions suggest a course grind .I have tried preground coffee but for me the plunger wouldn't move because the finer coffee left no air between the coffee and the water.
It should just need a gentle continuall nudge as it glides down to the bottom. I don't get any sludge in my coffee by plundering the plunger, I can't imagine what all the fuss is about. The French press is the simplest method ever To.brew coffee
For those of you who know you DO need a paper filter with the French Press, here's how to use it. Unscrew the business end of the stem, take a round paper filter, cut it to size and poke a small hole in the middle of it and insert it between the first metal layer and the mesh screen and then screw the contraption back together. This will make the plunger harder to press down when the brew is ready to pour so expect that. When I first did this, I thought I'd never get the plunger down, but with effort it's doable.
I find that with all that waiting time I have to reheat my coffee because it has cooled a bit too much when I use the 2nd method so I eliminate the 10-minutes wait and just run the coffee through a pour-over stainless steel filter lined with a paper filter using the 1st method.
how much does the temperature drop waitng 4 minutes and 10 minutes?. and a tip i just thought up, pour your preheated press water water into your cup to warm it..... nice video you taught me something.. be safe
I will say the clock is ticking on the French press after the 4 minute brew.i can finish the pot if I keep the cup refilled which for me it's still hot up until around 20 minutes and the last cup is not piping hot but very drinkable
2nd. method seems interesting, as I do hate that sludge crap. But, I also like my coffee HOT, so waiting 10 minutes might detract from that. However I am willing to try it.
Don't forget to add the 45 minutes to clean the French press. How is this better than a stovetop percolator with basket filter ? It's fast, easy to clean, hot, no particles....... Seems like the best way to me.
As with pour over, the ideal temperature for French press is between 195-205 F/91-96 C. Personally, I brew at the higher end of the range because of thermal loss over the 4 - 5 minutes of infusion. I'll have to take my coffee's temperature after plunging it some time and see how much it drops.
@@shumeister1059 The standard advice is to let your water boil, then wait 30 seconds. I did that for YEARS before I finally got one of those cool digital kettles. Works with French press, pour over, you name it!
I also have the Encore grinder and it's been re-calibrated. What grind setting do you personally use for french press? I think it varies depending on the bean you use though.
regarding the second method: these fine particles will still get mixed back up with the remaining coffee, because of gravity and the fluid movement. They are very light, right? they are not glued to the bottom. I think its much better to plunge very slowly to reduce the volume to a minimum.
If i use the seconde methode whit the same cheap ikea french press u had use in the first part of the video , the result Will be delicious or i really have to buy à good french press ? Sorry my english and thx for the answer :)
Use french press first to make the coffee liquid and then pour it into Hario V60 with filter paper. The particles will be filtered by the paper. That's what I do.
Good video...probably the best one but for the second method I don't get why do you need French press at all a specially "upgraded " one. You can do it all in a simple tea mag. Because you not using plunger at all.
Probably already answered, but what the hey. I'm down in Peru with them beans and totally not happy with what seems to be available at local shops (including one pastry shop where they microwave pre-brewed java to volcano-hot temp, omg puh lease) so I ventured out today and found a 2-3 cup capacity French brewer for like $5. My question: Why not use a combination method of 1) cheap brewer plus 2) waiting x amount of time, then 3) NOT plunging, but simply pouring out via method number two to decrease the sludge factor??
I noticed that you said to warm your water to 195 to 205 degrees. Does it work if you use room temperature water? I'm going to be drinking it as ice-coffee.... Or is it that the hot water serves to 'activate' the brewing of the coffee?
Interesting - how does the Hoffman technique come out when using a “regular” French press? From my understanding, the Espro’s whole point is that even if you plunge conventionally, it’s going to eliminate those fines anyway.
Noob here but I am wondering if with the second method the coffee will still be warm enough at the end? I find that after about 5 minutes of brewing the temperature is just right for me to drink it right away.
I have been using this method for a few weeks now. I am wondering about the coffee ratio. It ends up being about 3/4 of a cup of coarsely ground coffee beans for one "press" of coffee. I end up with 2 1/2 of my size cups of coffee. It seems like a lot of coffee, much more than my husband uses for his Keurig. Does using a French press mean using a LOT more ground coffee?
You could do that, and just dilute after brewing. But it wouldn't exactly be the same as brewing two separate cups using 20:300. Whichever works best for you, happy brewing!
OMG! using the second method of brewing - THE COFFEE EXPERIENCE I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF! 1000 thank you's - and easy too. WOW . I tried my hand at pour over many many times and gave up so dug up my old french press. Prior to your vidieo I was not very happy with the results of this brewing method. Love the heavy body low acidity of FP but NOT the muddy mouth feel if you know what I mean. What I love about the 10 min method is that coffee tastes thick/full bodied AND clean. Cyber hug to you!
We're so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
In the 2nd method he stirred the mixture. Do not stir it. Let the coffee grinds float up and then remove after 4 minutes. That’s the Hoffman recipe as well. If you stir the mixture the floaters will mix and ruin the objective of this method.
The "2nd method" is simply an overly complicated version of letting the coffee brew in a jar, and then pour over a paper filter into a mug. It isn't french press.
THIS METHOD CAME FROM JAMES HOFFMAN, CHECK HIS CHANNEL.
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I’ve spent the past few days watching videos and overthinking the French Press. This video does the best job of cutting through the confusion and explaining why both methods work. Also, kudos for giving Hoffmann credit on the second method - others don’t.
Here’s what I do:
- Throw about 3 tablespoons of ground coffee into the pot
- fill it about 2/3 of the way with water
- wait 2 minutes
- stir
- wait 2 minutes
- plunge
- wait 2 minutes
- pour, make sure to leave a little coffee in the French press as all the fines have sunk to the bottom and are in those last few drops.
Perfect cup with no sludge whatsoever.
Wow I just did everything you said and it was an excellent cup of coffee. Thank you very much sir !
yes, i have my coffee press present from my sister. i try arabica gold. reaaaallly good. i pour it into fresh milk. woww i just realize i dont need instant flavored coffee sachet anymore, or instant coffee drink bottle. next, i want to try wamena ground coffee....
Ill try this with a lil variety thrown in there to make it my own :)
Thats the way I always did it, just makes sense..right ??
Much simpler explaination than most of the coffee snobs... I thought coffee was for everyone... Anything can be turned into pretentiousness
The second brew method is simply the best , so full of flavor and clean- thank you!!
Would the 2nd method work with a regular French press? I would hate to be pouring and have the plunger fall dumping coffee AND grounds.
Hey, thanks for this very quality video !
I'm french and only use french press for my hot or cold coffee so maybe I can give a few humble notes, some of them are basic :
_use a wooden thingie to stir your coffee, such as a wooden spoon handle
_when pre heating your french press with a bit of hot water, you can always put the whole filter down so it gets heated too, then you can shake your french press so literally all the french press absorbs the heat from the water. The lid will become very hot of course if it's metal so watch out
_depending on the coffee, it can give interesting results to submerge the coffee, using the filter, right below the surface of the water for the last 2 minutes of the brewing. it can quickly give bitterness though
_it can give interesting results to pour only 20% of the water first, stir for 30 sec then pour the rest
_grind your coffee yourself, and brew instantly, some people even say that after 15 minutes a ground cofee has emitted a lot of it's aromates
_don't use tap water
Personally I like to "shake" the last remaining of coffee in my mug to get all the "sludge" mixed in the coffee for the last sip, but maybe I'm just weird haha
I didn't know about this second method using this press with filters, however are those plastic filters ? I would be afraid of endocrine disruptors
Just curious: Why is it better to use a wooden tool (for example, a ladle) to stir the coffee?
You can use tap water if it's high quality and soft. (Switzerland, Sweden, Finland etc.) Don't in France, Mediterranean, England etc.
Get a BRITA jar. I use it in Mallorca, so my Technivurm Moccamaster brewer doesn’t clog with lime scales and other bad taste.
Is the coffee still hot after 10 mins?
My love affair with coffee started with the French press. I enjoy the full body and don't mind the sludge. I hug my dog during brewing too! I just started watching James Hoffman a couple weeks ago. You offer something different. Thanks again!
Your video is THE BEST video on French Press coffee. 15 to one.... Yes! 4 and 10 minute brews YES! Thank you for this!!!!!
This guy looks like he really needs a caffeine boost
You can say that again.
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yea he sounds perfectly normal at 1.25x playback speed. hehe
Hahaha 1st thing I've noticed
Don’t make it so complicated.
There’s no way I can ground coffee beans without sticking my nose in and filling my senses with that beautiful aroma. Ohhhh bliss.
I think you mean grind
Man, am I ever impressed when I see someone explaining something and they actually know what they're talking about. So many people make suggestions, write books, make videos and yap on and on without a clue. Thank you.
That's what we're here for! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! Today I bought mine, I really didn't know how to use it but you explained so well.
You are a coffee genius Sir. May your family grow all the beans and cabbage they need for winter, so as to not starve.
I’ve been using the Espro, P7 for a year now. Using a 30 grind setting on the Baratza. Also did the 4min brew time as recommended. The resulting brew was fine, not great, just OK.
But OMG, with the “no plunge” total of 10 min brew time, I am blown away. Best coffee ever! Cannot thank you enough.
I purchased a French press years ago, for my work to enjoy coffee. Followed the instructions but always ended up with coffee grounds in my coffee.
So I purchased a brewing station for coffee, which never tasted as good as the French press. Gave the brewing station away and pulled my French Press from the cupboard, been making the best coffee I've ever drank. DELICIOUS!!!
Now use a tea strainer and a paper towel to eliminate the grounds from my cup of delish coffee!!!
I have used the French press just as the Bodum instructions says and I have drank excellent coffee with no sludge in my poured coffee
How do people keep finding this because mine has never done that
I do have a French Press and I use it every once in a while. Because of the sludge I have to get ride of, I prefer using my Keurig. Pop in the pod. Press the choice of size. 1 minute. Big full mug. Community Coffee from Louisiana. Done. Although I have to admit, the coffee from the Press is SO good!
Thank you! I've just today purchased the Bodum (brand) "Kenya" 4-cup French Press and had forgotten how to use one. Appreciate your video very much. Subscribed.
French Press was our daily brew for years. We've since come up to pour over. V60 for my wife and I and a Melitta 10 cupper when we have friends. Sometimes we like the heavy "chewyness" of traditional French Press. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for sharing!
Just bought one and can't wait to use it again..I like rich dark full flavor ☕ If I have a cup of tea then that's definitely depends on the type ..But I don't want my coffee to look like tea 🤣🤣☕😊Thanks for all the advice.
I haven’t made French press coffee in years. I tried the second method this morning and my God, probably the best cup of coffee I’ve had in a loooong time.
Thanks for the info, man! ☕️
So glad to hear it! Have a great day!
We French Press on the weekends and I would love to try this product! Thanks for all you have taught me over the years! I might even be a little coffee snobby now!!
I gave the second method a try and it was wonderful!
Brilliant! Answered some things that puzzled me about using my French press.
Didn't know about that second, longer, method of French-press (i.e. with the additional filters). I'm listening a second time now to see if I can catch the name/brand of the second type of brewing device. Thank you for the useful, helpful info. I've subscribed. Really like your spirit for varying the results, as well as your spirit for increasing our enjoyment of coffee. Best wishes.
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I just tested out my French press for the first time and followed this tutorial ! Not sure if I did it right (I used a blonde roast for the first time and it was pretty strong) but I enjoyed the process so much ! Very chill vibes
im new to french press as well i do enjoy the process of making it and i hated messing with the filters. i think this guy is making the process over dramatized and way more time consuming and his coffee is orange, i would drink his
I enjoyed this video and learned some new stuff! Thank you and best wishes from Germany!
That plunger/grind tip is great! I always wondered why sometimes it would be harder or easier.
W O W - I've been brewing for 10 minutes or more and then pressing - and wondering why the result was always a little disappointing. Can't wait to try this tomorrow. Great tip - thank you!
Great video man! Very well made and informative. I’m sorry if this question has already been asked, but doesn’t the coffee become cold in 10 whole minutes?
Surprisingly not! Just doing everything you can to retain heat. Pre-heat the brewer, leave the plunger sitting on top to prevent heat escaping, etc.
I cover it with a kitchen towel while it’s brewing.
The second method does not need a French press. This can be done in any container, tall and slim. Good.
I got a French press yesterday and I can never go back to the old drip coffee maker. I have seen the light lol
Me too!
Started my journey last week! Wow what a difference from before
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Hi. Thanks for the Video. With some flavoured grounds, even fine I use a basket paper filter over the plunger and it greatly reduces any sludge.
As another said, you can do this in a ball jar, since you’re not utilizing the “press”, after waiting, pour thru a silver mesh filter and enjoy. I don’t like using paper filters as you need to keep buying them and you may get a taste from them. That said, I just bought a silver Pour Over filter and I also have 2 French presses….LOL, but it was a learning process.
The second recipe is 100...
We really love it. We taste notes of flavor that we didn’t taste in the simply way. I didn’t like the French press, now I do.
So glad to hear! It’s definitely our favorite French press recipe!
Two different things was interesting for me.
The first was being so humble and truthful to admit and declare that the recipe isn't yours
And the second one is that, I've seen this two different methods of brewing in various clips on the net, but no one has cleared the important difference between this two methods.
Tanks a lot
Thanks for sharing!
Okay, I had noticed that using the plunger agitates all the coffee particles, when using the cafetiere, so I'm going to try this method. Thanks.
Hope you like it!
I have used a French press for many many years and i have yet to encounter sludge or bits .i do it the basic way the Bodum instructions say ,no problems ,no issues just great coffee every time
Hi! Thank you for this video. I have a couple questions: I do not have a scale so how can I go about to ensure I use the correct coffee to water ratio if I were to use tablespoons and ounces? Would the coffee acquire a bitter taste after allowing it to sit for longer before pouring it?
There is NO correct amount,,don't know what he is talking about, it just takes a little trial and error to get the coffee as you like it...
You can still use the first method and simply pour it through a cheese cloth. I take a cheese cloth for straining, put it over my large coffee tumbler, press it down so it forms a crater like a volcano, then a rubber band round the outside of the tumbler to hold it in place. I can then pour all the coffee out of the french press and the cheese cloth holds back all the sediment. A quick rinse of the cheese cloth and hang it on something to dry and you're good to go!
Great idea!
My man you have this dialed in haha! What a science this is. Very inspiring ... I absolutely love coffee and just started brewing at home...the smell of fresh ground beans bruhhhhh🤤🤤🤤🤤....love the video man🔥🔥🔥
Yes it’s definitely quite the science! Enjoy home brewing, it’s a lot of fun. We have a lot of resources at www.homegrounds.co so check those out, and let us know if you have any questions! Happy brewing!
Interesting. I don't mind the suspended solids, but I'm going to give Method 2 a try out of curiosity. One question, though: What was the payoff of switching to a french press with a superior filter if you were not planning to use the filter anyway?
Good question! It wasn’t totally necessary, but the filter is still doing some work when pouring because not all the fines will sink.
The filter is used when you pour- and it seriously makes a huge difference- give it a try- enjoy!!
I love my french press. it´s so easy and delicious.
It really is!
Liked this video-pretty easy. I have a baratza encore also. What grind setting did you use.
For stirring. Gentle! spin clockwise on around the wall. Then stir west/east. Last North/south.
Been using James method for a while its brilliant also his channel is great
All the best Pete ps you got a new sub thanks for sharing
Thank you! We love James' channel as well!
Good job! I'm looking for a French press now, and I think I would like to have that second one that you used on this video. Can you give me the information so I can get it on Amazon please? Thank you so much
Rather than going by weight and using a scale, can't you go by measuring cup and tablespoons? I suppose eventually you could eyeball it and know how much, but this seems like a lot of to-do for a cup of coffee. Also...a lot of equipment involved: kettle, press, and grinder, although I could use the market's coffee grinder. This was fun to watch and I'll bet it could become like an art form to practice first thing in the morning. Thanks.
So many coffee nerds but here I am. Nothing tastes as good as MJB European Roast for me because thats what I started drinking because my parents drank it. Just threw some through the french press and watched some videos. Best coffe is always MJB through a coffee pot for me. I cant nerd out like this because I definitely dont have the money. Drinking the stuff I love most because its cheaper than the other expensive stuff that never tastes as good for me. I do like the Moka Pot as it really has a kick to it as far as getting a shot of energy but its a pretty strong taste. I just have to try other coffees when I can afford it.
Love the choice in music 🎶 in the background. I have an old percolator I use when I'm at my grill (it's a big brick wood grill) and my son and I enjoy a cup while looking at the stars. Nice video!
Sounds wonderful, thanks for watching!!
two questions:
1. does doubling the length of time not mean that there's more time to extract and cause overextraction?
2. I thought grinding finer would mean you would decrease the time (otherwise it would over extract)?
Good questions! As with all things coffee, there is some debate on this. Personally, I have found that it’s pretty difficult to overextract using immersion brewing methods. Which is backed up on the chart shown on this article: www.scottrao.com/blog/2017/10/20/immersion-vs-percolation
Because of this, I don’t mind lengthening brew times with the french press.
Interesting! It doesn't over extract or get too cold in all that time? I'm going to try this tomorrow morning. Thanks!
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Thanks for this tutorial! My coffee now tastes much better than before! 😁
Great to hear!
Only got into french press coffee a couple of months ago, loving it.
That’s great, it’s a wonderful brewer!
Do you preheat the mug too??
Great video 🤜🏽💥🤔
Yes definitely preheat the mug as well! Thanks for watching.
Nice video!
Just one concern regarding the 2nd method. It's just that brewing the coffee for 10mins will "over-extract" the coffee grounds thus making the coffee taste bitter. :(
This is what I was thinking usually you use a course grind with only 4 minutes to prevent bitter coffee, but he doesn't use a course grind and adds 6 minutes which both are usually a recipe for bitter coffee. I'm going to try out his way and see, maybe he really likes bitter coffee and that's why he doesn't notice. Coffee becomes even easier to over extract the thinner the grinds are so medium grind is still too small. I guess I will see once my new french press comes in a couple of weeks.
Would you mind telling us what brand of coffee u did used? Coz it looks great and the color is fantastic! Also, what’s the number of grinder u choosed?
The Bodum French press instructions suggest a course grind .I have tried preground coffee but for me the plunger wouldn't move because the finer coffee left no air between the coffee and the water.
Can you leave the coffee in the press, or should you decant it at the end of the coffee making process?
Great. I didn't know why the plunger was hard to press down.
Glad it was helpful!
It should just need a gentle continuall nudge as it glides down to the bottom. I don't get any sludge in my coffee by plundering the plunger, I can't imagine what all the fuss is about. The French press is the simplest method ever To.brew coffee
For those of you who know you DO need a paper filter with the French Press, here's how to use it. Unscrew the business end of the stem, take a round paper filter, cut it to size and poke a small hole in the middle of it and insert it between the first metal layer and the mesh screen and then screw the contraption back together. This will make the plunger harder to press down when the brew is ready to pour so expect that. When I first did this, I thought I'd never get the plunger down, but with effort it's doable.
You might WANT one but you don't NEED one
Thanks for sharing these recipes. Great video!
I find that with all that waiting time I have to reheat my coffee because it has cooled a bit too much when I use the 2nd method so I eliminate the 10-minutes wait and just run the coffee through a pour-over stainless steel filter lined with a paper filter using the 1st method.
how much does the temperature drop waitng 4 minutes and 10 minutes?. and a tip i just thought up, pour your preheated press water water into your cup to warm it..... nice video you taught me something.. be safe
I will say the clock is ticking on the French press after the 4 minute brew.i can finish the pot if I keep the cup refilled which for me it's still hot up until around 20 minutes and the last cup is not piping hot but very drinkable
2nd. method seems interesting, as I do hate that sludge crap. But, I also like my coffee HOT, so waiting 10 minutes might detract from that. However I am willing to try it.
Don't forget to add the 45 minutes to clean the French press. How is this better than a stovetop percolator with basket filter ? It's fast, easy to clean, hot, no particles....... Seems like the best way to me.
Great video, very helpful. Have you ever done a Clever dripper video?
We have not yet, but thanks for the suggestion!
good info. thank you. second method takes too long.
Can you do for old folks with tablespoon to cups
Cool. I just wanted to know the brew time, 4min. And now I'm also curious about the temperature of the water. Baristas get more technical.
As with pour over, the ideal temperature for French press is between 195-205 F/91-96 C. Personally, I brew at the higher end of the range because of thermal loss over the 4 - 5 minutes of infusion. I'll have to take my coffee's temperature after plunging it some time and see how much it drops.
@@HomeGroundsCoffee Thanks! I guess I could boil water and wait a minute to cool it down a tad, before pouring.
@@shumeister1059 The standard advice is to let your water boil, then wait 30 seconds. I did that for YEARS before I finally got one of those cool digital kettles. Works with French press, pour over, you name it!
@@HomeGroundsCoffee Thanks for the tip. I'll eventually get it, and bur grinder etc.
@@HomeGroundsCoffeewhen you don't hear the water or steam surging it's time to pour. Like it was said about 30 seconds or so
Loved your vid, very informative and has a sense of humour.👌♥️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you very well explained.
I also have the Encore grinder and it's been re-calibrated. What grind setting do you personally use for french press? I think it varies depending on the bean you use though.
Good point, it will vary quite a bit! I used 20 for this video, but I probably need my grinder re-calibrated.
@@HomeGroundsCoffeehow does one get a burr grinder recalibrated??
Your dog so cute
U were telling me to be productive during that 4 mins wait while ur personal preference is to to wait, just sit and relax .. Very fair my love
That 4 minutes seems like seconds I do t see an issue.a drip machine takes 10 to 15 minutes to coffee
bro the ikea french press is bloody awesome
regarding the second method: these fine particles will still get mixed back up with the remaining coffee, because of gravity and the fluid movement. They are very light, right? they are not glued to the bottom. I think its much better to plunge very slowly to reduce the volume to a minimum.
I don't think many people have a scale with grams to use. Tsps or Tlbs???
If i use the seconde methode whit the same cheap ikea french press u had use in the first part of the video , the result Will be delicious or i really have to buy à good french press ? Sorry my english and thx for the answer :)
Use french press first to make the coffee liquid and then pour it into Hario V60 with filter paper. The particles will be filtered by the paper. That's what I do.
Good video...probably the best one but for the second method I don't get why do you need French press at all a specially "upgraded " one. You can do it all in a simple tea mag. Because you not using plunger at all.
Probably already answered, but what the hey. I'm down in Peru with them beans and totally not happy with what seems to be available at local shops (including one pastry shop where they microwave pre-brewed java to volcano-hot temp, omg puh lease) so I ventured out today and found a 2-3 cup capacity French brewer for like $5.
My question: Why not use a combination method of 1) cheap brewer plus 2) waiting x amount of time, then 3) NOT plunging, but simply pouring out via method number two to decrease the sludge factor??
On the top of it. Your video editing skill worth another tutorial clip dedicatedly.
Thanks for watching!
I noticed that you said to warm your water to 195 to 205 degrees. Does it work if you use room temperature water? I'm going to be drinking it as ice-coffee.... Or is it that the hot water serves to 'activate' the brewing of the coffee?
Can I use Folgers coffee or any brand available in the market . Do I have to grind. Answer please.
Good stuff, Im gonna make the wife one hell of a french pressed coffee now! :)
How fast to plunge on the first method? Also does stirring actually do anything? It seems like my coffee comes out with more body if I don't.
Nice grinder 😋😋
Thanks for the video and I ended up with great coffee after trying both methods. :)
Thanks for watching!
Interesting - how does the Hoffman technique come out when using a “regular” French press? From my understanding, the Espro’s whole point is that even if you plunge conventionally, it’s going to eliminate those fines anyway.
Have I just been lucky? I have a Bodum FP, I brew the normal 4 minutes course ground, various ratios,favourite 10 to 1. Never get sludge
Noob here but I am wondering if with the second method the coffee will still be warm enough at the end? I find that after about 5 minutes of brewing the temperature is just right for me to drink it right away.
It will be as long as you preheat everything, and try to have the top one whenever it's sitting around brewing!
Your grinder sounds like you’re starting a formula 1 car
Pretty much....
I have the Barista Encore. Can you advise on what setting I should be using?
The one that tastes good.
Who else has had great success with either of these french press recipes?? Let us know!
What was the setting on the encore for the 2nd? 20?
I don’t get the sludge but my coffee grounds float at the top this means that it’s too corse right?
They should not get past the mesh and metal filter. Make sure you take apart and clean after each use
Second method only can be done in that type of press?
I have been using this method for a few weeks now. I am wondering about the coffee ratio. It ends up being about 3/4 of a cup of coarsely ground coffee beans for one "press" of coffee. I end up with 2 1/2 of my size cups of coffee. It seems like a lot of coffee, much more than my husband uses for his Keurig. Does using a French press mean using a LOT more ground coffee?
Keurigs typically don't use a "correct" amount of coffee. The amount you're using seems about right, but feel free to adjust to your preferences!
I bet yours tastes better than his
@@mikegu2527 I like to think so! Whatever blows your hair back!
Can anyone use ounces anymore? Or a tablespoon?
You can, they're just less consistent.
Hoffmann method FTW!
That special smile right after the 7 minute mark... unexpected... hilarious... subscribed. Your coffee video was helpful, too.
Congratulations! You reveals me an easy and effective way to get a great coffee at home! Thank you very much!
Happy to help!
So my mug holds 300 grams of water when I use the scale. If I want two cups of coffee, would I use 40grams of coffee?
You could do that, and just dilute after brewing. But it wouldn't exactly be the same as brewing two separate cups using 20:300. Whichever works best for you, happy brewing!