French Press Coffee: A Beginner Guide

Learn the basics of preparing French press coffee.

Published: 2026-10-23

What you need

A French press, coffee, hot water and a timer.

Choose your grind

A medium-coarse grind is a practical starting point for French press brewing.

Prepare your coffee

Add coffee, pour hot water and allow it to steep. Press slowly and carefully.

Adjust to your taste

Experiment with steeping time and coffee quantity to find your preferred flavour.