The Ultimate French Press Technique
James Hoffmann · 3 HN recommendations
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James Hoffmann demonstrates his technique for a clean, sludge-free cup from a French press: stir, break the crust, wait, and carefully pour. It is a four-minute guide.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters swear by it as the best way to make French press coffee, and cite its 16:1 water-to-coffee ratio.
“IMO it produces the best coffee I've ever been able to make in a french press.” Read on HN ↗