The French press is one of the simplest - and most rewarding - ways to brew coffee.
With just a press, hot water, and your favorite beans, you can create a rich, full-bodied cup in under five minutes. Perfect for home, the office, the beach or even while traveling.
32 fl oz (900 g / 4 cups) hot water (195–200°F / 90–93°C)
Grind the Coffee or Let us Grind it For You
2.1 oz (60 g) of coffee beans ground to a coarse texture - like kosher salt. Fine grinds can clog the filter and make the coffee bitter and muddy.
Heat the Water
Heat your water to just below boiling - 195–200°F (90–93°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, let boiling water sit for 30 seconds before using.
Prime the Press (Optional)
Pour a little hot water into the empty French press, swirl, anddiscard. This warms the container and helps maintain brewing temperature.
Add Coffee & Pour Water
Add your ground coffee to the French press. Gently tap the press on the counter to level the grounds.
Start pouring hot water in a slow spiral, making sure all grounds are evenly saturated.
Stir & Steep
After the first pour, stir gently with a wooden spoon or stick to break up the bloom (the coffee will puff up as it releases CO₂).
Place the lid on the press with the plunger pulled all the way up. Let it steep for 4 minutes.
Press & Pour
When the timer goes off, slowly press the plunger down with steady pressure until it reaches the bottom.
The patented Bru-Stop® technology creates a barrier between grounds and brewed coffee, preventing over-extraction and delivering smooth, rich flavor with every sip.
Built from durable, double-wall stainless steel, the Front Porch Cafe French Press is vacuum-insulated to keep your coffee hot or your cold brew chilled for hours - even in the harshest conditions.
