How to Use a French Press | Perfect Coffee
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My name is Mike Jones, and I'm a barista at Third Rail Coffee right by Washington Square Park in New York City. I'm going to teach you some basic coffee-making skills.
I'm going to show you how to make a French press. First there's a few things you're going to need. You're going to need some fresh coffee, preferably whole bean in which case you'll also need a grinder. You'll need a timer and then you'll also need the French press. So the first thing you're going to do is weigh out the beans. I like to use 25 grams of coffee for this size French press. Now if you don't have a scale, you can also just do three rounded scoops. So you can go ahead and grind this coffee. So this is ground medium coarse. You can play around with the grind setting after making it a couple of times. If it's tasting too bitter and too strong, you might be using a little bit too fine of a grind. And if it's a little bit watery and weak, then it might be too coarse. So you take the French press, and you're going to want to preheat it. You can either take water off a boil, have a nice water tower here. Then you let that sit for a while so it gets up to heat. Alright, so after the French press is preheated, you want to dry it out then add the grounds. Now again, I definitely recommend getting a scale, it just makes brewing coffee easier. But if you don't have one, you just want to use about 12 and a half ounces of water for this size. So I'm going to go ahead and add the water to the French press. The first amount I'm going to add is just enough to soak the grounds at the bottom of the press. So adding that in... so just that much water there. And then just stir it around to incorporate all the grounds with the water and start the timer. And you actually just let that sit there for 30 seconds. I would also recommend covering it when you're not doing anything to keep the heat intact. Alright, after 30 seconds you're going to add the rest of the water. Now this is either 12 and a half ounces or 400 grams of water. Once you've added all of that, just give it another gentle stir. And you put the plunger on and then you're going to let that sit until 3 and a half minutes. So after 3 and a half minutes you're going to press the plunger down. And this is another way you can tell if you've ground too coarse or too fine. If it goes without any resistance, it's going to be too coarse. And then if you have a really difficult time pressing down it's going to be too fine. Then I recommend decanting the French press before serving, because if you leave it sitting there it will actually keep extracting and end up tasting bitter. So once you've done that, you can just let it cool down and it's ready to serve. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.
Or if you have things to do today here's another method:
Pour hot water over grounds
Plunge after 4 minutes
Drink your coffee
Yes hahaha exactly what I was thinking
You uncultured swine
Thank you! That took me 30 sec instead of 5 min
Geez thanks. I just bought one of these and was looking up a how to. I was like.....man that's complicated lol
Agreed
I’ve been using a French press for years, about 20 oz size. I put in 3 spoons (from my flatware drawer) of coffee, pour boiling water over, put on lid. Make a piece of toast, cook an egg, then pour coffee...perfect every time.
Can you use grounds
@@Squigglestheoriginal no
@@ishdhwb bro why
Wanted to buy a French press until I watched this video.. learning a second language seems quicker.
Nick Wright Nick, it’s so not difficult to use a press. I boil water, put 3 heaping teaspoons of finely ground beans , wait 4 minutes and then I pour delicious coffee into my cup. It’s not rocket science, it’s coffee! I hope you try a press, it’s a huge improvement over any other coffee method. Best wishes!
You're both right. This barista's just in a hurry because he's late for his antifa rally.
Here's what I do, 5scoops preground, pour boiling water on top, wait 6-7m, strain & pour. I also rinse out container & pour back in the coffee to double strain the brew. Ridding the excess ensure comfortable digestion with a worthwhile kick!
I don't really use the kuerig anymore the methods so good to me.
You should still get one if you haven’t. Just grind up some beans (eyeballing it is fine really), heat some water in an electric kettle, pour it in the press, wait a few minutes, and press it. Then pour your coffee.
Exactly. I was just given one for christmas!! Who's got time for all this crap !?!? I want my coffee in 5 minutes or less!!! I got work to do
Heres how you make french press:
Step 1: Throw that crap in the garbage
Step 2: Go to store and buy a cup of coffee
Forgot some details. First, you have to find organic coffee beans from ancient tribes living in the mountains of vietnam. Then you must use a french press made in france, and only a glass french press that contains beach sand from the beaches of Plage de Palombaggia. For water, you have to use certified rain water that comes from the clouds over the island of pipi in Thailand. Only then, can you have a great cup of coffee following the proceeding steps of this video.
Todd Miller right?? So glad somebody mentioned that
Actually I think the «french» in french press come from the way you separate the solid part from the liquid part of the coffee via a metal net. It is the same for french fries and other, where french is the way you cut potatoes with a metal net
Instructions not clear enough, got my dick stuck in the french press.
phi phi island* who's the neanderthal..
Todd Miller Vietnam? Ethiopian coffee is the best!
step one: "I want to buy a french press, let's see how it works"
step two: *clicks on video*
step three: "So, that's not gonna happen"
step four: *reads comments*
step five: *laughs and snorts for five minutes* "Ok, we can do this!"
Elle Ren that’s exactly the steps I went through
haha this is great, thanks for this!
😂😂😂 Easier to go to France 🇫🇷
This comment perfectly captured my process as I was also curious whether I should buy a french press.
LOL
Lot of keyboard warriors hating on this guy , I think he seems genuine and nice, also well describes the process, thank you for the video.
I think people are judging on his process of making coffee and not him. Seriously, it’s coffee not rocket science. I get he is a barista and baristas need to make everything they make complicated and fancy but this is coffee we are talking about. I too think he is a nice guy but his job just ruins the simplicity of making a coffee.
@@danielaguirre955 this is an outrage!
BOB Hood I agree
@@danielaguirre955 "his job just ruins the simplicity of making a coffee", dude, a french press invented in 1929 by Paolini Ugo. so no, the barista today dont ruins the simplicity of making a coffee, a technique like this already existed for a long time
I agree with you!
Idk yall a bunch of haters I liked this. He was chill af and it was nice to know all the extra info.
AJ D I just wanted to show a friend how it worked .... this dude took sooooooo long
AJ D extra info smh you mean USELESS information and misleading bullshit?!? Number one you don’t weigh out your damn beans you use a scoop, second you don’t fucking brew coffee pour it into a decanter then into a cup seriously you’re as big of a moron as this guy if this was a good video to you
This guy was trying to make it look far more complicated than it is so that he can continue to justify charging folks 6 bucks a cup.
99% of the people complaining are on their phone standing in their kitchen with a freshly unboxed french press going, "I WANT COFFEE. ME MAKE NOW. GET TO POINT."
@@an_what "Number one you don’t weigh out your damn beans you use a scoop" if you are a normie, sure
how does it end? I fell asleep.
hahahahaha
My eyes are crying with laughter. Perfect comment.
Nice one, evilcrawfish.
That’s ASMR for you!
You are hilarious!
Actually I was gonna say I appreciated the measurements and timing he involved in this video. So thanks!
followed your instructions and am currently enjoying the best coffee i've ever had. thank you, dude.
Me too! Everyone is ripping on this guy in the comments but why the hell did they come here in the first place?? Great tips to make excellent coffee!
@@eugenethomas4647 To a lot of people, taking an interest in how to make better coffee is just snobbery. But then they'll turn around, complain their coffee is too bitter, and then pour a pound of sugar and creamer into their coffee lol. To each their own I guess lol.
Same here
As soon as he said Mike Jones I immediately said “Whoooo!!!” Out loud 🤣🤣🤣 the Texan in me
So I need whole beans, a grinder, a timer, and a french press... But do I still need the English degree or....
+Warndog Probably an MBA :)
+Enfrad Lifestyle wait sorry this is probably dumb of me but I don't get the joke LOL. What are you referring to when you mention the English/MBA degrees? Like are you talking about how those degrees are as easy as the process of French pressing coffee or..? LOL please explain it to me. I'm genuinely interested xD
Ah no it's just kind of a gag. it implies that those with degrees in "The arts" generally can't find work after they finish college and end up working at a star bucks. A horrid generalization for sure, but almost seems to happen more often than not. But I shouldn't talk, I earned my BS degree in Electrical Engineering but couldn't find any work and now I fix and flip cars for a living :P
Warndog Well damn, I'm majoring in Business lmao. Hope you find a great job though xD Engineering's pretty impressive.
No i dont think thats what he meant at all. He's joking about how complicated the process of making coffee with a french press is. Even tho it really isn't. Dont think he was throwing shade at english majors..
this video is so calming.
The comments on this are brutal but they gave me a chuckle and that alone deserves a thank you. On topic though, I did enjoy this video.
I have never seen people being this insecuse by how they make their coffee, he takes is time because this is his job😂
Dude, I just put ground coffee and hot water in the press. Let it sit for a while. Plunge down and pour. Perfect, every time.
That's it? How long do you let the coffee / water sit before you plunge and pour?
@@mikewoodman2872 He obviously said how long. "A while."
Actually no, really. I usually set my timer between 4 and 5 minutes when I do it. I boil water in an electric kettle, let it sit for 30 seconds after it's beeped at me, and then pour it in with the coarse grounds. Sometimes I'm extra and I moisten the grounds with hot water while the kettle comes to boil.
@@andrewl9191 awesome thanks
Barista shouldn’t even be a job title.
Whats the difference of that and the coffee maker?
What a gentle human being.
I know! I want to carry him around in my pocket. :)
Soul Purpose I think he's that way because he just smoke some grass
Soul Purpose right?
+religious and spiritual
Hello, did you need some change? Let me just go ahead and rummage around here for a while and I'll let you know what I find in 3 and half minutes. Yes, it seems like you have at least a dollar in here. I'll gather the coins now and hand them to you very soon so you can tip the full sized me brewing coffee over there.
I think so too Soul Purpose. I dislike the rude comments above.
0:04 Who!!!
Mike Jones!!!!!
I thought I was the only one..
Tunefuldork me 2 lol
Tunefuldork He's not typically found on the local coffeehouse playlist
:D
I totally thought that!
For reference, based on the video- 25 grams of whole beans, or 3 scoops before grinding (medium course, because too bitter might be due to a too fine grind) - then to be used for the french press to make coffee | preheat the frenchpress with freshly boiled water until filled to the top, then discard water, then add the medium grind coffee | add hot water just enough to soak the coffee grinds and stir a bit, then let sit for 30 seconds | after the 30 seconds, add the rest of water until almost full, and stir again | put plunger and cover, let sit for 3 1/2 minutes | after 3 and a half mins push plunger down ( If its too hard to push it means the grinds are too fine and if its too easy the coffee grind is too coarse) | pour the coffee into mug to prevent it from becoming bitter
Was I the only one that said “MIKE JOOONES “ 😂😂😂 maybe
So funny I automatically said it 😁 and looked at the comments and your the only one who is on the same page as me 😂😂😂😂
WHO?
@@Kosborne735 you are underappreciated, and I'm sorry. I got y'all though 😂
281-330-8004, a number I’ll never get out my head
Back then they didn't want me now HAWT they all on me
"Your need a scale"
He doesn't use the scale at all.
Nice
Lol that was funny but hes obviously memorized how much
His hands are the scale. He's well aware of how heavy 25 or 400 grams is.
He didn’t say he needed it! He said we need it! He’s obviously a coffee god and has no use of such a foolish tools!
Its normal for a good cook/barista to memorize how much of each ingredient is needed if they repeat the same recipe multiple times and use the same tools to make it. My mom knows how much water to put in a pot of rice at a single glance, she doesnt need to measure.
Well, he did said YOU need a scale.
How did the hipster burn his lips? He drank his coffee before it was cool.
I liked your comment while watching the video, then laughed at your comment again.
mcat2317 Good 1
LOL nice!
I wish I could like this more than once...
oh shit
I feel like every barista does this process with commentary when I order my coffee because that's how long it takes me to get my drink
4 mins? My god what a travesty! Almost like you aren’t the only person in the world ordering coffee 😮
@@newthrash1221 🤣🤣🤣
Back then they didn’t want me. Coffees hot now they all on me. MIKE JONES. still sippin on 4 oze black and foam flows
🤣🤣
This video was so relaxing, I fell asleep last night. Gonna watch it again tonight :D
Just canceled my order on Amazon to buy a french press after watching this video.
bruh, 5 min of your life for better tasting coffee
@@garrettcphillips 5 x 365
@@connorthompson1789 i did the math and im pretty sure it equates to about 30 hours every year for better coffee
:)
Thank you for making this video. Dunno about making coffee, but I find watching it, a great cure form my insomnia.
Turns around and his customer has died of old age waiting.
I thought I was the only one thinking that same damn thing. I mean, who really sets a spoon down that gently!
This entire video is 4 minutes and he made coffee for 3 people 🤷🏼♂️
Do you want a high rolling brew or just some sewer ?
Guess what you can do while your waiting? You can get out of your head and socialize, yay!
Jeepers… much hostility out there. I want to give MikeJones a big hug!! Thank you for taking so much care in making my precious cup of coffee. I watched many videos on this subject and Mike's is by far the best. Perfect cup of coffee from a perfect barista.
I play this for my toddler... works like a charm! Better than lullabies!
Sleeping pills are not needed, just keep a copy of this video!
Thanks so much for the video just bought a French press and this helped so much to hear from an expert barista they deal with coffee everyday all day .
I like how he explains things. They are very simple. I'm definitely looking into buying a French press.
I don't do all of these absurd ritualistic things this coffee snob does in the video.Here is what I do in the morning. Heat some water while I grind the coffee (amounts have adjusted overtime to my preferences). Throw the coffee in the press with the water. Go grab the newspaper. When I get back I press the plunger down and pour the coffee in my travel mug and go to work. The End.
you grab a newspaper to clean your PC desk with it before reading the news on the internet?
Grind the coffee..so not pre-ground, getting the paper while it brews.. Sound pretty ritualistic to me.... :)
well, it's his job, you would think he does it different or with "more love" or his job would be useless (and also the job of many other people who do something you can also do at home)
What? Are you actually telling us that you don't decant your coffee?
***** he decants it into the travel mug...
Thank you!!! Finally will be using my french press for the very first time after having it for 5 years
Lorena Sanchez - Jesus Christ.
Josh F i know lol
you won't regret it.
Mike, you are so easy to listen to, very calming
Super informative and soothing to watch. It is so easy to grind coffee too finely and have bitter coffee. All of his tips helped me.
This tutorial could have been 30 seconds long.
yes it was too damn long I was skipping
+Anna Graziano I was just coming to say how long this was. I was going to buy one today, but this made me not want a French press. lol
***** yes me too I was saying the same thing I'll just still stick with my regular coffee thing (whatever it's called). So much sim
I thought it was perfectly timed? There's quite a few steps to get it right
Alpharius absolutely agree
nice job explaining . I followed along and used the french press for the first time, in real time. Thanks!
Thank you! This was a great video and you're such a good teacher. I'm ready to use my French press. Cheers!
Why all the hate? Calm voice, clear instructions, and yummy coffee.... I love my french press and I love the effort that goes into it. It makes me enjoy and appreciate my coffee and not take it for granted.
Didn't know linus makes coffee too
Looooool
How many GHz is the French press
Does it taste like blanket lmfao
i toss some pre ground coffee in the press and pour boiling water over it. Then plunge and serve.
Type99Arisaka thank you
Hehhh me too, no measurments and it still tastes good
you pick your nose in public too don't you
This is so peaceful
I enjoyed! Trying out my very first french press so all these particulars were fascinating.
All the complaints and comments I'm seeing are completely just people trolling. This video was super helpful and informative. The instructions that came on my French press just said put coffee in bottom, fill with hot water and then press down and it wasn't coming out that great so I'm going to try all these tips! Also if you don't like his voice, why is it necessary to tell everyone? Get over it.
'this size' french press"? Would have been great to include what "this size" of the press was.
It's a 12 ounce press, I believe
Marc Latorre it can't be, he put 12 1/2 ounces of water in it. Yes, the size would have been helpful
He said 12 oz or 400 g of water several times. It's also included in the video instructions...
16 oz. (4 + 12). Also, fill to the top line.
Approx 16 oz he had water in it then added 12
As someone who has tasted very exceptional coffee, I really liked this video. One thing I feel like you left out was: what was the temperature of your steeping water? I figure if the temperature is important enough to preheat your French press, then it is important enough to note in the video. Thanks for the video.
I think could see the 200f on the machine, but yes, he should have mentioned it.
I had the same question. It's probably at 200F-205F
Boiling water should be used.
@@baublesanddolls lmao no it shouldnt. that will burn your coffee
French press is definitely one of my favourite ways to enjoy coffee. Good to get a solid course grind down though to make it great
Helpful tip... The best water temp for this process is about 195-205 degrees (F), or just under boiling (212F).. This guy's water dispenser is probably set to that temp, but when using a kettle, at home, I tend to take the kettle off the heat right as it starts to whistle, then let it sit for 45-60 seconds, and it's usually perfect..
This works really well too, if you have a grinder, so you can grind the beans while waiting for the water to cool for a minute..
Note: I have never pre-heated my press, instead I simply pour the coffee into the carafe of my automatic drip maker, and turn it on to keep the coffee hot.. It's an interesting step, maybe I'll try it?..
Other than that, I pretty much have always brewed coffee like this guy does..
I've tried many different methods of making coffee over the past 50 years! French press I've found give the best cup of coffee and does not waste expensive coffee. You do need to grind your own coffee and you need a good quality burr type coffee grinder. I weigh my coffee beans and into the grinder and directly into the French press. Add boiling water and I set my timer for 4 minutes after which you have a great cup of coffee. IMO no need to make it any more complicated than that.
Great video! Super helpful! My Keurig broke this morning and I had a French press I bought forever ago but didn’t know how to use it!
So satisfying to watch
I need a cup of coffee after watching this video because this man is the most uncharismatic person ever.
By the way, are you shure he's a man?
I don't think we can call it a man, legally, until we know if it's even human.
Mike Jones is very good at instructing. He gives great step-by-step with a very soothing voice, and doesn't prattle on with nonsense for 20 minutes like some youtube tutorials. MORE MIKE JONES PLEASE!!
MORE Lauren Simonelli PLEASE!!
Lauren Simonelli please point me to 20 minute french press video.
I was actually talking about tutorials in general. I've seen a lot of tutorials where the people (esp women) just jibjab forever when the actual thing they're doing only takes a few minutes. I don't want to know superfluous information- I just want to see the tutorial for the thing the video is supposed to be about.
that's how women do in general.
Drives me crazy. I can't stand when people talk for the sake of making noise. Either make a point or stfu, ya know?
Thank you! My cup of coffee came out perfect!
Thank you for these calm, easy to follow directions.
His voice is so mesmerizing
Looks like I've been making french press coffee correctly. Except I use a 100 year old antique grinder to grind the beans. I'll never use a electric blade grinder again. Also I use a stainless steel french press since I've broken several glass ones. Good tutorial. If everyone knew how easy it was to make world class coffee at home the coffee shops would go out of business.
This is the first food/drink recipe that I've seen in my life that needs a kitchen timer as an ingredient...
Food is definitely an art...
Tea also needs to be timed.
Tea is also dependent on water temperature. Get either one wrong and the tea will taste funky.
Thanks Mike. I’ll try it.
Many of the comments are making fun of him,omg ! Why you guys here in the first place, if you dont like the video leave.Its his job,well I tried and coffee came out good.
Man don't listen to the haters this is a good and clear video. i appreciate the effort. You took it very slow to explain how it is used instead of blowing through the steps. Total time to make the coffee is 5 minutes, not sure why everyone acts like this take forever....
i like the idea of pre-heat the glass, also pre-soak for 30 seconds in a small amount of hot water. great instructions thank you i just bought one.
Now I have my coffee is so expensive. They’re obviously billing by the hour.
so this is where Snowden hides out.
Snowden became a barista!
Don’t make fun of him. He did a great job!!! Thanks
Thank you. Did know anything about French press, very instructive video. Learned a lot
for my coffees, i fill the press almost 1/3rd full of coffee and then fill with warm water , wait a few mins, press . This coffee looked like it would be fairly weak and watery
I didn't realize a video like this could be so controversial... Lol.
I haven't been decanting or using coarse grind coffee, which explains why my coffee has been super bitter! Thx for the tips!
Thanks Mike. Video helped me out.
Miiiike joooones, you’re alright in my book. That was probably a d*mn good cup of coffee
these comments are hilarious
But right
Nice presentation, thank you! 🤗
Very nicely done. Thank you.
Quick guide
Put coffee ground into French press
Add hot water
Stir
Let sit
Plunge goes on top
Press down the plunge
Pour coffee
I recommend reading Proust during the 3 and 1 half minute steeping time.
This is a nice video, clear and relaxed explanation, no need to hate
Great video, Mike. Greetings from Canada. I appreciate the pace and instructions in the video.
This is the most insecure comment section i've seen in awhile. Who goes to a How To video on coffee and complains that its pretentious for showing you how to make coffee? You guys are weird
I agree. If you don't want detail, find a vidio that is 40 seconds, not 4+minutes. Some people want details. Chill.
So true
It's dumb, using a French press is so simple yet so satisfying. The whole process takes around 6 minutes. This video is just 4 minutes and explains it well, imagine the people that complain about it... No patience at all. How are they even gonna make this coffee if they've got so little attention span and patience haha
Buy a machine if you're too lazy, this isn't for you
My problem with the video is the fact he's using a professional grinder with a big huge kettle, and even tells you you "need" a timer instead of just suggesting you use your phone or a clock. The people clicking these videos want a beginner's guide, using a basic kettle and preground coffee. Also despite the professional gear the technique in this video isn't even that advanced anyway, so this video is more or less useless to the people who do actually own a grinder.
@@sidbrun_ lol
I've been using my french press to froth my milk. Lmao! 😂😂
Real fucking shit lol!!!
if you keep going you might be able to make some butter too.
Wow! Mike Jones has changed a lot over the years
That's why its always cold thanks for the video.....
This guy is getting too excited for the video.
MIKE JONES! WHO?
I stay flossing in that candy paint
WE FLY
Still tippin on 4 4 's
2853308004 hit Mike Jones up on the low
@0:04 I could not resist saying "Who!?" lmao
Mike is trying to slide into my subscriptions with this asmr voice
I think barista is Italian for:
*“That’s gonna take a while for one coffee”*
This was a really relaxing video. He sounded like he was giving a yoga practice
He sounded like he was high AF.
This guy has the chillest most awesome energy to him and I want to be his friend because of it. Also he’s mad cute
Ditto
Great video! Great Coffee ☕️
I can only imagine someone ordering a coffee from this guy during the morning rush......
lmao
"it's all in the grinds, can't be too fine, can't be too corse" - a line from black hawk down
Coarse*
@@fijiarc2090 Penis*
@@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771 *Wanker
@@fijiarc2090 Too much friction.
@@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771 Sorry petal.
Loved the tutorial
so soothing to watch 😇
Great informative video and oddly relaxing to watch
Me: Who?
Also me: Mike Jones!
If you know you know
hes got a gang, thats far too strong
If you want to see how to make this coffee skip to 2:11
Tips are excellent and actually makes extremely good coffee if you actually care about taste.
Thank you for this
"I like to use 25 grams of wee- er, coffee! Yes.. coffee...."
That should do