How To Brew Perfect French Press Coffee : Two Different Methods!

[@leesawatt5544]

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!

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

We're so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

[@harshitrawat3856]

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.

[@TheSirdavis]

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.

[@risktrader3821]

THIS METHOD CAME FROM JAMES HOFFMAN, CHECK HIS CHANNEL.

[@sumeroo5689]

@@HomeGroundsCoffee No

[@GirtonOramsay]

This guy looks like he really needs a caffeine boost

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

You can say that again.

[@laurabrown1372]

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[@reedleatherware]

yea he sounds perfectly normal at 1.25x playback speed. hehe

[@NoBody-kt5lp]

Hahaha 1st thing I've noticed

[@joemusic2882]

Don’t make it so complicated.

[@vijaykolakaluri2]

The second method does not need a French press. This can be done in any container, tall and slim. Good.

[@Matt-ec7yb]

I got a French press yesterday and I can never go back to the old drip coffee maker. I have seen the light lol

[@davidyuwa1598]

Me too!

[@Tinfintytin]

Started my journey last week! Wow what a difference from before

[@sumeroo5689]

@@davidyuwa1598 No

[@sumeroo5689]

@@Tinfintytin No

[@sumeroo5689]

@@messijr5145 No

[@wawilson3]

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.

[@dzenisalickovic5868]

What's the point of grinding the coffee course. I just grind it finer and don't need to wait the 4 minuta....

[@magicsteve5523]

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.

[@neoks6464]

Wow I just did everything you said and it was an excellent cup of coffee. Thank you very much sir !

[@mrssomeone2143]

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....

[@jruch314]

Ill try this with a lil variety thrown in there to make it my own :)

[@warrensimpson3276]

Thats the way I always did it, just makes sense..right ??

[@cmloubert72]

Much simpler explaination than most of the coffee snobs... I thought coffee was for everyone... Anything can be turned into pretentiousness

[@AndrewCiszczon]

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!

[@HellGatefr2]

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

[@UrbanSikeborg]

Just curious: Why is it better to use a wooden tool (for example, a ladle) to stir the coffee?

[@otto_jk]

You can use tap water if it's high quality and soft. (Switzerland, Sweden, Finland etc.) Don't in France, Mediterranean, England etc.

[@rikardekvall3433]

Get a BRITA jar. I use it in Mallorca, so my Technivurm Moccamaster brewer doesn’t clog with lime scales and other bad taste.

[@pandaguan]

The thing with the Hoffman method is that you don't actually need a french press to do it.

[@stuartdryer1352]

Personally I don't mind the sludge at all.

[@Amb-rozey]

During the 4 minutes, i recommend doing something productive like washing the dishes but u can do what i do and just watch, haha ok sir

[@robertshirley1672]

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.

[@boldcord7947]

Your grinder sounds like you’re starting a formula 1 car

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Pretty much....

[@barbarasylvain5060]

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.

[@sallym4149]

I don't think many people have a scale with grams to use. Tsps or Tlbs???

[@zouki42]

So if I understand, with the second method, a french press is useless? Right ?

[@The_Joker_]

There’s no way I can ground coffee beans without sticking my nose in and filling my senses with that beautiful aroma. Ohhhh bliss.

[@coybi]

I think you mean grind

[@theRishabK]

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?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

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.

[@rubyus7332]

I cover it with a kitchen towel while it’s brewing.

[@judyberry803]

Can anyone use ounces anymore? Or a tablespoon?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

You can, they're just less consistent.

[@voiceofshanghai9681]

If you like strong, no acidity coffee, you should use espresso maker. Definitely not French press. French press is perfect for medium roast.

[@BennyLeSanto]

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🔥🔥🔥

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

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!

[@petermorrison9568]

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

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Thank you! We love James' channel as well!

[@EPpMac]

The second brew method is simply the best , so full of flavor and clean- thank you!!

[@rgruenhaus]

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.

[@bayer54]

It doesn’t get cold after 10 min ? I kind of have trouble waiting that long for my cup in the morning 😂

[@felicityfoo6240]

This is definitely not one for a busy person. As for temperature, water right off boil is ideal for a french press anyway (especially if not pre-heating) so it's still too hot to drink after the 10-minute brew

[@borarider669]

do it on the weekends and to enjoy it.

[@lauramorales9194]

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?

[@warrensimpson3276]

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...

[@stevehunter4235]

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!!

[@donzken]

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

[@michaelmerck7576]

That 4 minutes seems like seconds I do t see an issue.a drip machine takes 10 to 15 minutes to coffee

[@LYoung-op5ub]

Thanks but can you convert the grams, tablespoons, cups,etc.

[@bimanaga199]

So the best tasting coffee made by a french press is made by not french pressing it? Why buy a french press?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

It can be made without a french press, but the method is intended for people who already own a french press. The mesh filter on the press is still filtering when pouring into your cup. Happy brewing!

[@rubyus7332]

Love your methods and explanation. But you mentioned the second French press has a couple of mesh cups blah blah blah. Why do we need to use an expensive gadget if we are not using the mesh cups? Instead we can use just an empty pickle jar! 😉

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

That's true! The extra mesh does help out when pouring the coffee into a mug though.

[@pitchprof65]

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?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Good question! It wasn’t totally necessary, but the filter is still doing some work when pouring because not all the fines will sink.

[@EPpMac]

The filter is used when you pour- and it seriously makes a huge difference- give it a try- enjoy!!

[@MiciahChamberlain]

I don’t get the sludge but my coffee grounds float at the top this means that it’s too corse right?

[@michaelmerck7576]

They should not get past the mesh and metal filter. Make sure you take apart and clean after each use

[@mikeFolco]

Casey Neistat ruined KZbin videos for a generation.

[@derycristinatorresdedoming3648]

Thank you so much! Today I bought mine, I really didn't know how to use it but you explained so well.

[@LibertyLakeWildlife]

Your video is THE BEST video on French Press coffee. 15 to one.... Yes! 4 and 10 minute brews YES! Thank you for this!!!!!

[@shaunflynn]

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.

[@notmyworld44]

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.

[@user-gr7jo9qb3l]

so how many spoons per cups? no scale

[@bungalobill7941]

You are a coffee genius Sir. May your family grow all the beans and cabbage they need for winter, so as to not starve.

[@SarahDavis-h6c]

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.

[@gooberorwhatever3473]

You’re using a popular grinder so, while “bread crumbs” might mean a whole lot to some it really leaves a lot of interpretation. So tell us the damn setting you’re using.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Good point! I always hesitate to give exact numbers since even the same grinder model varies drastically. However I brewed this at the 24 setting on the Baratza Encore. I’ll be sure to give grind setting numbers in the future, thanks for the comment!

[@gooberorwhatever3473]

@@HomeGroundsCoffee i'm sure that all encores set at 24 are more similar than each person's idea of what breadcrumbs look like. and if someone is actually watching coffee brewing videos then they probably have one of a handful of popular home grinders. i'm always annoyed that folks don't just quickly share their setting. especially when i constantly see an encore or virtuoso being used.

[@mrbachittarsingh9243]

goober or whatever he takes the time to film and edit this video and all you are is rude? Go and learn some manners.

[@jerry2154]

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! ☕️

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

So glad to hear it! Have a great day!

[@lukashacki2240]

I enjoyed this video and learned some new stuff! Thank you and best wishes from Germany!

[@jenniegem5338]

Your "lazy" method is harder then my method LOL

[@johntropea5957]

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)?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

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.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Who else has had great success with either of these french press recipes?? Let us know!

[@ethiopianbuffman]

What was the setting on the encore for the 2nd? 20?

[@colc2190]

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

[@Seokjinnnnie]

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

[@perry92964]

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

[@rem45acp]

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!

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Great idea!

[@ripley275]

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.

[@danjv]

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.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Thanks for sharing!

[@natemcdonald8853]

Have you ever tried this ? I only have a single filter French press , so I grind my beans medium coarse , pour them in the bottom of the caraf , then rinse and vigorously stir with about a half a cup of cold water !(gets rid of sludge and acid)plunge all water out ,then brew for about 6 minutes. Another way to make a clean cup of coffee I think !😋

[@o2n8fzj2]

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.

[@lorichaulk5583]

Can you do for old folks with tablespoon to cups

[@lombanth]

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?

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

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!

[@YukonHawk1]

Oh man!! I love my Espro French Press!! It makes the best coffee. As I respect James Hoffman's technique....by the time 10 minutes is up, your coffee is going to be way too cold!! Unless of course you use the Espro P7 double walled insulted French Press.

[@SkyBridgeRE]

Cowboy coffee with a filter 🤷‍♂️

[@mikegu2527]

Just like my Grandma made hers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYakoIdoZsqkjqs

[@nette49]

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!

[@return2earthvideochannel]

NO!!! Using the second method means you are leaving the brew in the jug for 10 minutes. This means a significant amount of heat is being lost. This is how you make a great brew: Pour hot water and ground coffee into a standard cafetiere. Now take a 16,000 RPM hand-held battery powered milk whisk and whisk the brew for just 10 seconds (aka Nespresso VertuoLine Centrifusion technique). Remove the whisk and replace the lid & mesh filter and pour. You have piping hot coffee without the wait. The 10 second whisk routine uses centrifugal force to draw out far more flavour (and anti-oxidants) from the grounds compared to coffee standing still without movement. The whisk method means you only need about 50% - 60% ground coffee per cup to achieve the same strength and complexity. And if you don't want to drink your coffee right away, simply pour the brew directly into a stainless-steel vacuum pot - your coffee will keep piping hot for hours... enjoy!

[@phil2bfree]

Thanks for your suggestion. I have been using the milk whisk to brew coffee for a few weeks now & I really like it. I ain't no coffee connoisseur but using the whisk yields a clean, smooth great tasting cup of coffee quickly. However, I found that your statement that I would only need 50-60% ground coffee did not work for me. Unless I wanted weak coffee, I still needed 100% of the ground coffee I used in the past. But I enjoy using the whisk & the good coffee I get with this method. Thanks.

[@nicholairuiz9658]

How many table spoon of coffee for 1 gram?

[@frankienorbertsteiner8167]

1

[@borarider669]

@@frankienorbertsteiner8167 lol

[@miaschu8175]

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.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Hope you like it!

[@1SpudderR]

Hmm? Temperature?......main flaw with your method......Burn the coffee, not good for taste! Regards

[@ajscout]

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?

[@bobbybrooks4826]

30 g is about a 16 th of a pound of coffee....he claims that's for 2 cups or 1 large mug...., And that's when you measure exacly ,,, THAT'S A WASTE OF COFFEE.... THAT'S 16 SERVINGS PER POUND OF COFFEE..., , that's likey under 2 weeks worth if you drink more than once a day.., if you do method 2 its twice as bad....i dont need to be spending 12 - 20 bucks a week on good coffee...., PEOPLE WHO drink at dunkin or Star bucks dont get a dollars worth of grind Per cup...i bet they dont Get 10 cents worth

[@cmloubert72]

Enough with the math already... Let's drink the D... Coffee... I would chop the beens with a good chopping knife if I wanted to... What about a heavy body anyway

[@a0groovy]

no plunge and 10 to15 min, crazy! nothin better than a good old percolator and a good grinder

[@davidwilburn6314]

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??

[@kingsgambit]

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.

[@its_Freebs]

Nice video, but 10 minutes to brew the second one? That's a recipe for iced coffee in my world. If the carafe was insulated, perhaps I would wait that long... probably not. 🙂

[@davidklein1667]

No...no...no!! He got it right...basically. But when there's only several steps... He forgot..or doesn't 'bloom's the coffee by moistening it with a trickle of water...do this while your water is heating...it allows the coffee to begin absorbing water, swelling and will release all that yum a lot easier! He didn't mention also the three rules of good coffee that apply to presses even more...Clean...Clean...CLEAN!!!!

[@BR54niner]

I really wish the background music was not playing constantly while you are explaining. Completely unnecessary and very distracting. But…that’s just my teeny weeny opinion

[@lunacave]

Anymore than 6min is too long for a brew IMO. I've been making coffee with an FP for 22 yrs daily. I use a finer ground and just below boiling water temperature. 4min then a very slow plunge. I still get a bit of mud but who cares? Also remember when pouring into another container, thermos, etc., to leave the last bit unpoured so as to not pour the grounds at the bottom.

[@nelidakiss7773]

Your dog so cute

[@michaelmerck7576]

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

[@mingodingo]

The second method: basically don't use a French press. You can do the immersion in a fishbowl for all it matters. Just pour it through a filter afterward and you get the same results.

[@kkdiavolo5487]

What's the point of a French press just use the pot you boil your water in and pour it through a filter. That's the same thing your doing in a 50 dollar plus glass jar😂😂😂😂

[@vicBellamonkey]

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.

[@peterpiper487]

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.

[@maxlinder6518]

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.

[@georgesontag2192]

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.

[@mcdonrolando]

try my new coffee" hand gring etc the beans underwater to remove the oxidation problem! patent pending!

[@Robin7-26]

It seems like if you had to wait for 10 minutes for your coffee and you poured it over the grounds and it wasn’t even boiling, it would be room temperature by the time you got to drink it. 🤔

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

So, basically you don't use your French press as a French press but more of a drip type? Kinda defeats the whole purpose of using a French press!

[@basha191]

Can I use Folgers coffee or any brand available in the market . Do I have to grind. Answer please.

[@scottsoucy6186]

I love my French press coffee, but in my opinion it is a pain in the butt to clean. If I'm in a hurry, I use a drip coffee maker because the paper filter makes cleanup so much easier.

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

Do your coffee your way. There is no right or wrong. It's s not cool to tell people that the correct way is your way. That works for you, good. You don't need a scale or a timer, those things are frivolous.

[@shumeister1059]

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.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

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]

@@HomeGroundsCoffee Thanks! I guess I could boil water and wait a minute to cool it down a tad, before pouring.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

@@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!

[@shumeister1059]

@@HomeGroundsCoffee Thanks for the tip. I'll eventually get it, and bur grinder etc.

[@michaelmerck7576]

​@@HomeGroundsCoffeewhen you don't hear the water or steam surging it's time to pour. Like it was said about 30 seconds or so

[@therealghostgirl]

I get the concept but the coffee is not hot enough after 10 min. I HATE putting my coffee in the microwave. It just isn’t the same and I need my first cup every morning to be HOT! I’ll try this with my press but I’ll probably convert it to a cup of iced coffee.

[@daffyduck4195]

To remove the residue I place a small hand-held mesh over the cup before pouring the French press coffee. No big deal. No need for fancier French presses.

[@mrob75]

You really don’t need a scale. Just add 2 tbs of coffee to 1c of H2O.😊 (…and of course, don’t use tap water)

[@austinboyd5363]

Lol some of y'all have never had Jamaican coffee, lol its like drinking a mug of delicious caffeinated mud.

[@baublesanddolls]

Waiting four minutes cools the water too much for me. I don't wait more than ten seconds and I have a perfect cup every time. I don't skim the top either.

[@stellapan4346]

So brewing coffee is like cooking instant noodles, right? Just pour in boiling water and wait

[@greatexpectations2307]

Gonna white glove our old god given percolator from now one. Fixes tie, coffee pin.

[@sabergermd]

30gms of coffee to 500gms of water is 1:16.6. What happened to 1:15?

[@sstace69]

Ok I'm not going to buy a scale to weigh coffee so any one got amounts in non hipster bull shit?

[@microconut1296]

Hi I saw this ratio of coffee to water in James Hoffman's technique for french press. It's 30 grams of coffee per 500grams of water. But i always saw in some of the vids they dont consider the weight of the container? Please enlighten me.

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Yes that's correct! Make sure to tare, or zero out, the scale after putting on the container.

[@MrShazaamm]

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!

[@HomeGroundsCoffee]

Sounds wonderful, thanks for watching!!

[@Appplethefruit]

Pls introduce your own style and not follow Hoffman. Also, add some more energy and color.