BREWING GUIDES
How to Brew with a Coffee Press
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Brewing with a coffee press gives you a full-bodied and rich cup of coffee. Make sure all equipment is clean before starting your brew.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Pour-over (gooseneck) kettle
- Coffee press
- Tablespoon
- Mug
- Spoon
- Your favorite whole bean Starbucks® coffee, like Pike Place® Roast, ground to a coarse grind size
- Water
WATER-TO-COFFEE RATIO
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2Tbsp coarse ground coffee per 6 fl oz water (10 g per 180 ml)
How to Brew with a Coffee Press
Follow the Steps Below or Watch the Video Above
STEP 1
Prepare your coffee press
Preheat the coffee press by rinsing with hot water.
Don’t forget to discard the water before adding the grounds.
STEP 2
Add the coarse ground coffee
Use 2 Tbsp (10 g) of grounds for every cup (6 fl oz, 180 ml) of water. Add the ground coffee to the empty coffee press.
For this brewing method, use a coarse grind to produce a rich flavor without bitterness.
STEP 3
Pour water to just below the rim
For the best brew, use water that’s 30 seconds off the boil.
Water temperature affects how efficiently coffee flavors are pulled from the grounds. The ideal temperature for brewing with a coffee press should be between 195–205°F.
STEP 4
Saturate the grounds
Gently stir the grounds a few times with a spoon. One or two stirs is plenty.
STEP 5
Secure the lid & wait
Let the coffee brew for about 4 minutes.
STEP 6
Steadily push the plunger down
Separate the coffee from the grounds by slowly pressing the plunger down.
STEP 7
Pour & savor your coffee at home
Take in the aroma and enjoy your fresh cup of coffee!
QUICK TIPS
Brewing with a coffee press is also called full-immersion brewing, as the grounds are immersed for the entire brew.
Make sure to clean the grounds stuck in the filter after every use. This will help your next coffee taste as good as the one before it.
RECOMMENDED COFFEE
Pike Place® Roast
A smooth, well-rounded blend of Latin American coffees with subtle notes of cocoa and rich praline, it's perfect for every day.
