How to Make French Press Coffee

1 cup water (8 fluid ounces) - 2 tablespoons coffee beans (14 grams)

2 cups water (16 fluid ounces) - ¼ cup coffee beans (28 grams)

4 cups of water (32 fluid ounces) - ½ cup coffee beans (56 grams)

8 cups of water (64 fluid ounces) - 1 cup coffee beans (112 grams)

French Press: This might go without saying, but you'll need a French press to make French press coffee. There's no need to spend too much money on one, as French presses are one of the simplest of all brewing systems. This $17 top-rated model from Bodum is available on Amazon.

Boiling Water: You'll need boiling water to "warm" the press before brewing, and of course you'll need boiling water to brew the coffee.

Long Spoon or Stirrer: While you can buy a wooden coffee stir stick for just $7, any long spoon (like a teaspoon or a wooden spoon) will work for breaking up the top layer of coffee. It's best to steer clear of metal spoons so you don't accidentally break the glass.

Timer: Let's be real, this is probably going to be your phone. But you'll need some sort of timer ($14, Amazon) to time the four minutes it takes to brew the perfect cup of French press coffee.

Your Favorite Mug! Serve your coffee in your favorite mug or tumbler (bonus points for serving it in this Parisian-themed mug).

Directions at allrecipes.com

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