How to Use a Glass Coffee Plunger
A glass coffee plunger (or French press) is a popular way to make coffee that offers a lot of flexibility. Whether you’re new to coffee-making or a seasoned connoisseur, learning how to use a coffee plunger properly will result in a delicious cup to start your day.
What You’ll Need:
- Glass coffee plunger
- Coffee cup
- Ground coffee
- Hot (just-boiled) water
- Tea towel or cloth
Steps to Follow:
- Remove the plunger from the pot, grasp the pot’s lid and break the seal by pulling it off.
- Add two teaspoons of coffee per cup of water into the pot.
- Pour just-boiled water over the grounds and lightly stir.
- Replace the plunger in the pot, ensuring the plunger is at the same height as the top of the grounds. Do not push the plunger down.
- Allow the mixture to steep for approximately four minutes.
- After 4 minutes, gently press the plunger down, making sure you don’t press down too quickly, which can cause over-extraction.
- When the plunger is fully pressed down, pour your coffee into your cup, using the tea towel to avoid splashing.
- Enjoy your freshly brewed cup of coffee.
