Tips & Tricks For Great French Press Coffee

Tips & Tricks For Great French Press Coffee | Cup O' Joe

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8 жыл бұрын

Frech press coffee can be so good, but it can also go horribly wrong! In this video Joe shares some of his tips and tricks for getting great flavor using a French Press! Have some tips yourself? Share them with us in the comments!
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@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

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@xuarchie9098 7 жыл бұрын

i love Joe, his gesture is really crazy but that's his way of showing passion toward coffee. I hope to see more of him!

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Xu Archie too much coffee can do that! 😂

@PFirefly06 7 жыл бұрын

I am admittedly new to french press coffee, but your HULK SMASH method of pressing was truly terrifying.

@erdmax_ 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@josephro6367 5 жыл бұрын

This was an alright French press video. All was going relatively well... until he plunged the coffee into the depths of hell like that. :(

@rubixmantheshapeshifter1769 5 жыл бұрын

Well you can see he's had way too much coffee in his system.... He can ease back on it for now

@swaytech 7 жыл бұрын

I've been on a coffee making video binge for a few days now. really liked a lot of the tips you mentioned here. A lot of videos are talking about super specific measures and timing, but I find that yours makes it easier to understand how you can dial in your own personal preferences. thanks! I think I watched this like 10 times.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@arodude2591 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Enjoyed watching it

@nonesuchone 8 жыл бұрын

I like the straight forward instructions on this one, very little fuss, and no archaic or superstitious techniques; very well done.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for checking out this video :)

@jennlott6275 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips

@TuckertonRR 8 жыл бұрын

I brewed 2 1/2 cups dark roast coffee in my french press this morning. I don't go through all the stirring, I just stir it once after I pour it, and let it sit for maybe 3 mins, then drink. It's my 2nd favorite brewing method, behind the pourover - which I use a 50 y/o ceramic one.

@thatgirlray 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Finally, body of coffee and why the french press differs in method of brewing.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bartr2888 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Joe! I definitely made a better french press today with a great coffee from Cameroon (roasted a few days ago in my hometown). the things you say about tasting made me more aware of what I taste. great video!

@Klassenfeind 7 жыл бұрын

amateur tip: always make 10-20% more than you actually want to drink or fits in a cup :) this makes sure that you don't get the residue (used coffee grounds) into your cup. Some people don't mind the "grainy feel", though (like me, e.g.)

@klarinetta 7 жыл бұрын

Or just get the Espro press.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip! Thank you 😊

@daniellower72 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent the way to tell an expert is that they can explain why it's done a particular way and you did that. I found it very informative thanks. I have also learned use filtered water makes sense and temperature is important to prevent burning or over extraction leading to a bitter taste.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pearlrandall1205 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@bertufarrugia 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! Very informative and interesting :D

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Farrugia Glad you found it informative! Cheers! :D

@vogt999 7 жыл бұрын

great coffee teacher! Thanks Joe (the perfect coffee name)!

@kakegarcia8056 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Joe, is always nice to watch your videos

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+Kake Garcia Thanks for watching! (as always) :)

@sscott6122 8 жыл бұрын

Oh and I do learn something when watching as well.

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! The judgmental comments are terrible. Thank you for sharing this video. I am considering a change from a drip coffee maker to French press. This video helped me make a clear decision. ❤️

@aaroozz 4 жыл бұрын

its a bunch of coffee snobs on the intraneters, what ya expect?

@joshuaanderson9972 8 жыл бұрын

Best explanation. I love SCG. I'm located in bellevue and frequent that one

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Anderson Cheers! Thanks for watching!

@Booze2407 Жыл бұрын

There’s no crust any more for me after breaking it the first time. The next two times it’s like I’m just pushing the spoon through the lighter colored top layer, but I’m not seeing the point if there’s no grounds?

@Frisby0 7 жыл бұрын

I wish that you wouldn't assume that your watchers are long-time viewers of your videos. Having said that, I enjoyed this video, very informative, but also felt like I had some holes since you assumed that I knew all about pour overs and other things. Still learning. Thanks

@johnkovarik1053 7 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on everything cold brew. I am very passionate about my cold brew and it seems like you would have some interesting opinions!

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Have you seen this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5ZmrJR2ztewhKM.html

@johnkovarik1053 7 жыл бұрын

i have not. i was also wondering about what blends are best for cold brew given the very long brewing time and the fact that you can bring alot more flavor out of a coarser grind.

@jerryp2341 6 жыл бұрын

Always pre heat press and filter and coffee cups. Pour hot water to just top the coffee grind in the pot then let bloom for 30 seconds, then pour in rest of water, stir lightly, place filter in pot a few inches to keep heat in, stir again one minute later, replace filter then wait 2 more minutes, then slooowwly plunge filter down to bottom of pot and pour coffee into cup.. If being extra particular, pour brewed coffee through another small metal mesh filter to catch any small grinds.

@gamester711 6 жыл бұрын

It's a widely held misconception that the grind should be rather course. You should go as fine as you can without getting too mush sediment. Your coffee will taste richer, and you will use less. Try a setting of 26 on the Baratza.

@laresco409 6 жыл бұрын

What is better for French press light, medium, or dark roast coffee or does it not matter

@rollwithmemtb 6 жыл бұрын

laresco409 It doesn't matter, whatever you want at the moment is good 👍

@charlesbarry9194 7 жыл бұрын

Always preheat your press.

@sgringo 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! It makes a difference. Just as rinsing paper filters before use does.

@Updog115 5 жыл бұрын

charles barry how do I pre hear it

@stueymorris 5 жыл бұрын

@@Updog115 put boiling water in it

@sirthawkz7488 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Been making French-press coffee for a few years and tried this technique today. Coffee tastes amazing, much better than how it usually does. Thanks!

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it!

@randomcheese1719 3 жыл бұрын

my method: pour water, stir, push plunger so all coffee is submerged, wait 4 minutes, stir again, plunge fully and pour. The bodum directions actually say to stir before plunging.

@sgringo 5 жыл бұрын

I had that same grinder. It lasted around eight years. Good grinder.

@mariai9549 5 жыл бұрын

so the burrs just wore out?

@sscott6122 8 жыл бұрын

Oh and I do learn something as well.

@MrTJohnston 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know how much ground coffee to add to how much water?

@mariai9549 5 жыл бұрын

it 's kind of a standard from the SCAA to get an even extraction for a cup of coffee. 1 part coffee to 16.6 parts water. Some go as low as 1 to 12 or high as 1 to 18 but generally in that range will get a decent cup.

@Sumguy21 8 жыл бұрын

At 4:44 you mention you don't stir the process. But why not enhance extraction by stirring? Forget time, if it's too slow! Can we then substitute some time by stirring? Thank you for reading my comment.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+Sumguy21 You can totally do that too! This is just the method Joe prefers :D Cheers!

@ThatsMyCoffee 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I've always let the grounds bloom. If I see a big reaction I'll shorten the brew time. If the coffee is a bit stale and not much happens, I'll lengthen it.

@Rectitude4U 3 жыл бұрын

16.6 repeating parts?

@luiscarloosinagasoria3903 7 жыл бұрын

Joe is awesome i dont know why people say hes annoying. Go Joe!

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Thanks for watching!

@grizzlycountry1030 6 жыл бұрын

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@jacksonsigmon7069 7 жыл бұрын

How much coffee grounds per water?

@consciousbean7520 6 жыл бұрын

The average range is 14-16 to 1 water to coffee. (in this video he said 16.6666 to 1)

@ThatsMyCoffee 8 жыл бұрын

The coffee/water ratio mentioned was quite different from what I've done in the past. I tried it, just to see. Nope, too watery for me! Perhaps I'll adjust my grind size smaller and try again tomorrow.

@zattan2002 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I would suggest some improvement if you please. Firstly, do not put all the water in one time. Just put a little, wait for the gaz to escape, then gently put the rest of the water. Doing this way, the coffee grinds won't mix with the foam and you won't need to use the spoon to imerge the coffee. Once the brewing is over, you should use that spoon to get that delicious pure foam, and put it into your cup! Then press down, or just put the press on top of the coffee and verse the coffee like some people do. I never tried this last tip but i will do soon. Cheers!

@modenajon 8 жыл бұрын

There are so many opinions regarding the whole out gassing and agitation process for French press. I'm going to forget about my 30 second out gassing since I saw this video. Also, setting 20 on the Barataza I've found to be the perfect French press setting.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! How long do you brew for at that grind size?

@modenajon 8 жыл бұрын

+Seattle Coffee Gear 4 minutes and then I dump everything into my 10 cup Chemex carafe that I've preheated with hot water. Perfection!

@modenajon 8 жыл бұрын

+arun120977 spot on my friend! Enjoy your brew!

@modenajon 8 жыл бұрын

+maria sometimes our opinions come from our own evidence.

@modenajon 8 жыл бұрын

+maria I agree about French press/pour over flavor consistency.

@zauche81 7 жыл бұрын

Why a ratio of 1:16.6 ? I thought the ratio is 1g of coffee to 17.42ml of water ?Thanks in advance !

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

1:16.6 is kind of the golden rule but definitely experiment with your own ratio and find what works best for you and your coffee!

@Croozer 7 жыл бұрын

Brazilian Cerrado is very good coffee.

@troym3219 2 жыл бұрын

The brew ratio is incorrect in this video. The standard is 12 to 1 for French Press. Joe's ratio of 16 to 1 works for Chemex, but that ratio yields a very thin and watery cup out of the French Press.

@labarbovent 7 жыл бұрын

So the grainy/dirty/powder feel is normal? It's good?

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Normal for french press! And if you like it, then it is totally good! :D

@labarbovent 7 жыл бұрын

+Seattle Coffee Gear thanks for the answer. Yeah at first I wasn't sure but I think I like it!

@Andrew-he1sh 5 жыл бұрын

Leave the guy alone, he's trying to help people..you make it how you like it.. new coffee drinkers will get a lot from the video and discover what they like moving forward.. experienced drinkers might be encouraged to try something new.. tweak the method as you like, there are no rules.. you wouldn't go up to someone on the street and tell them how much they annoy you just because they are using hand gestures telling someone how they like their coffee, which is different than your preference!.. or tell someone in front of you at Starbucks they are ordering the wrong coffee!.. opinions abound in this controversial subject but the derogatory comments aren't necessary.. if the method you use is so perfect then why watch a video on how to make coffee??.. any one of you who spew hatred can easily click elsewhere at any time within the 8 minute video and move on with your life.. KZfaq commenters are the scourge of society..

@mattallen3860 8 жыл бұрын

Just got an aeropress. So much less fuss. So much better. :)

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

We certainly love our Aeropress too!

@mariai9549 5 жыл бұрын

@@arun120977 not true at all. Aeropresss is the MOST versatile brewer on the market by far.

@orlandorosado2157 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting out great videos

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

@sscott6122 8 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos! I feel like I have been in a chemistry class, but they are entertaining!

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :D

@MATADOR33 8 жыл бұрын

Very interesting ...thanks

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+James W Dorsett You are very welcome! :D

@sgringo 5 жыл бұрын

3:00 - It sounded like he said, "slates under pressure." What does that mean?

@callumamacher6132 5 жыл бұрын

Coffee brand

@sgringo 5 жыл бұрын

@@callumamacher6132 Ooohhh ... right. Got it. Thanks!

@lliMaDnEsSill 6 жыл бұрын

this is could be easily a 1 minute video.

@teamfrankgaming7838 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, pour the water in the French press, press! And pour it in a cup.

@VickyLatorreArt 7 жыл бұрын

I like that everyone is sharing their way of making coffee and how to make it taste better but what about information on how much caffeine each way have, antioxidants and other healthy things? Can you tell me if doing it with the french press would have more antioxidant? I read that the amount of caffeine won't fade away the longer the coffee sit there, that only flavor would change but not healthy benefits. Is this truth? Thanks for sharing.

@VT-mw2zb 6 жыл бұрын

Vicky Latorre antioxidants are simply chemicals that can be easily oxidised. This means if you have them in a mixture of other less readily oxidised chemicals, they will be oxidised first, thus protecting others from oxidation. Antioxidants are oxidised upon contact with air, and higher temps speed up the process. If you want to absorb those antioxidants, cool down your coffee, then drink it quickly. Metal filtered coffee has some oils in them that on average, raise your cholesterol level (LDL) by 10%. At the same time, they appears to have anticarcinogenic effect. Paper filters don't have such oils.

@drewj50 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. I would also add to press the plunger down slower and never use a metal spoon!

@consciousbean7520 6 жыл бұрын

The no metal spoon rule is so you don't scratch the inside of your container (if you have metal one) or not break the glass (if it's a glass one). In this instance, he was simply breaking the crust of the coffee (like in cupping) not stirring the coffee grounds that may have clumped at the bottom where he would be touching the sides of the container (in that situation, a wooden or silicone paddle would be preferred for device wellbeing and longevity). This is also the reason the plunger didn't end up taking a long time to press down. When the crust sits at the top and pressure is added (pressing the filter) backforce is created due to in part a thicker solid pressing back against you) and consiquently physically slower press. With the grounds broken up, as in this video, you are really just pressing through water so far far less back pressure is created. If you prefer the thicker body in a french press, break up the crust less. This will allow for more solids to pass through the filter (more body). Lastly, if body is your goal, pour immediately after pressing before the TDS have had time to settle to the bottom. If your goal is less body, after pressing, allow for TDS to settle (2-6 min depending on desired outcome) before pouring.

@francisco3254 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm going to try and make my coffee using a French press

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Let us know what you think!

@rosae.8845 8 жыл бұрын

I like this dude! I didn't even want to watch the whole video, lol but he's kinda quirky and it kept me watching.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+LoveRosaE Thanks for watching! Check out the Cup O' Joe Playlist for more Joe! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orWkf8icsr6YfIk.html

@Matthewwpace 7 жыл бұрын

Don't know why you're recommending to not bloom. This is the first thing I've seen that doesn't recommending blooming. Also, you should have a coarse grind, again not sure why you'd say the grind doesn't matter. I agree not to agitate the coffee too much but you should a little. All in all it's just a different method that is interesting to say the least

@Klassenfeind 7 жыл бұрын

+1 to coarse grind and blooming, it does make a difference :)

@voidremoved 6 жыл бұрын

and an individual can have their own particular preference of these differences... blooming with a French press... its already soaking around in there anyways...? so why...

@thomasrichardson5425 6 жыл бұрын

Blooming does nothing in a french press, the only reason you bloom with in a v60 is to prepare the coffee to release it flavours and cause them to swell so the water travels slower through the coffee and doesn't just pass through the coffee and filter without picking up flavour. Because you're steeping the coffee with a french press you're gonna get all the flavour that's available. When you think about why you normally bloom, you see that it makes no sense to bloom with a french press

@PTPerdix 6 жыл бұрын

"Blooming" (for me) for French press coffee is more about getting it to immerse than anything else. It's simply to avoid having to use a spoon to press it down like Joe does in the video (spoon isn't hard, granted, but if I'm at work I might not have a spoon handy). A small amount of water with a quick swirl and giving it a half minute to soak in before pouring the rest of the water can avoid the necessity of the spoon step. Though it does add more agitation.

@OoMASEoO 6 жыл бұрын

I like a solid 11 minute steep. Shake half way 👌

@jayvalentine2046 6 жыл бұрын

The grounds 100 percent matter , you didn't even preheat your french press , and you are spose to press slowly

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Jay Valentine “suppose to” but thank you for your expert opinion

@nikoalim9696 8 жыл бұрын

Jay-zus kraiyst man! I understand the epicure connoisseur of coffee, but this is a chemistry class every morning. LOL Useful though tips, but too much precision.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

Precision is the quest for perfection!

@MrKelsomatic 7 жыл бұрын

The deeper you go down the coffee rabbit hole the more you realize that it is actually just chemistry, haha.

@joytodworld7883 6 жыл бұрын

Seattle Coffee Gear, precision? where are the measurements?

@JAREDKIRCH 8 жыл бұрын

What up Slate??

@randyclere7756 3 жыл бұрын

Is this guy for real?

@celiofirmo 6 жыл бұрын

How many French Press have you broken? Definitely the most exotic explanation I've ever seen

@raquelbpupo 6 жыл бұрын

This guy had more than just coffee .....🤔

@teamfrankgaming7838 5 жыл бұрын

Thermodynamics of coffee? Yeah, definitely more than just coffee

@TheZayshi 8 жыл бұрын

you don't have to make coffee by using a French press if you hate it so much. no pressure.

@SeattleCoffeeGear 8 жыл бұрын

+Sumayya Hayder Just sharing knowledge...

@WaseemSenjer 6 жыл бұрын

I like it but I hate to clean the french press after.

@msaloha001 7 жыл бұрын

very informative but a lot of movement

@williamtse4462 6 жыл бұрын

Ratio?

@SeattleCoffeeGear 6 жыл бұрын

1 part coffee, 16.6 repeating parts water!

@Domje 7 жыл бұрын

Yo Louis Theroux, change in career?

@shane24v 4 жыл бұрын

Christ my coffee has gone cold by the time 4 mins is up lol

@bohdaaanek 7 жыл бұрын

search for James Hoffman method!

@marksmith-xe4no 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't you just say in a previous video that blade grinders are no good because of inconsistency in the grind size? Now you say grind size doesn't matter. Sheesh

@kinghenry238 5 жыл бұрын

Comments got way better tips than this guy

@KFVR91 5 жыл бұрын

Wait... so, no stabbing?

@SteamPoweredFox 5 жыл бұрын

"He moves around too much!" bemoaned the children who ended up on a coffee video when they were searching for videos of keys jangling

@Al-zj9di 4 жыл бұрын

“Coffee grind! Almost doesn’t matter.” *downvotes*

@padraigocuinn8384 7 жыл бұрын

wrong way of doing it. 1. heat French press 2. add desired amount of coffee per cup 3. cover coffee with boiled water for just 30 seconds 4. add your water per cup taken 5. wait 3 to 4 minutes 6. slowly press press 6a. if press it too quick coffee is too fine. 6b. if press is too hard. coffee is too course 7. pour coffee into cup and enjoy

@personperson717 6 жыл бұрын

There is no ”wrong way”. If he likes his cup of coffee then isn’t it perfect?

@marksmith-xe4no 6 жыл бұрын

When you starting your show?

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you make your own video.

@rayskitten78 4 жыл бұрын

you forgot the tea spoon of salt in the dry coffee

@dank9288639 4 жыл бұрын

no he didn't lmaooooo, no one salts coffee

@SirFancyPantsMcee 5 жыл бұрын

I want someone to teach me who likes french press.

@AntPDC 5 жыл бұрын

French press = tepid, insipid coffee. Moka pot is way better for those who like their coffee hot, rich, and flavourful :)

@mariai9549 5 жыл бұрын

Moka pot doesnt do anything better than a french press. IMO very similar profiles. The best thing about it is it wont break if you drop it.

@sallyville3442 8 жыл бұрын

I like his videos but he moves way too much and its starting to annoy me. 😐

@johndipetto7083 8 жыл бұрын

+Sally Rodriguez : me too

@grizzlycountry1030 6 жыл бұрын

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@walkertongdee 6 жыл бұрын

you people are easily annoyed and are starting to annoy me.

@cerisekarpinski9697 6 жыл бұрын

He didn't tell how to make it so that is big time annoying!!!!

@loveusoc 6 жыл бұрын

It is the coffee he drank....duh.

@jameskile3053 5 жыл бұрын

Watching Joe is worse than waiting for water to boil.

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Jay Kay Simple solution is not to watch... 🤷🏻‍♀️

@bluemystic7501 4 жыл бұрын

Only watchable at 1.5 speed.

@marrychan4292 7 жыл бұрын

he is so skitzy..annoying to watch

@SeattleCoffeeGear 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way

@mauimikey7361 7 жыл бұрын

people are crazy online with comments, He's so skitzy? gimme me a fricken break! Go Joe!!

@chavitavb 7 жыл бұрын

Your hand movements are driving me nuts 😐😔

@richardcranium9415 6 жыл бұрын

Typical ADD drama queen.

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Turn it off

@remollino1 5 жыл бұрын

As soon as you said boil I stopped watching

@rayskitten78 4 жыл бұрын

dude quit talking and make the dam drink

@shadows124 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah; no. You can keep your method.

@rena6895 5 жыл бұрын

Diatsu and you can keep your opinion

@shadows124 5 жыл бұрын

@@rena6895 Yeah; no. This is a shit method and if you think otherwise than you're clueless.