This French Press Espresso is an easy way to get thick and creamy, flavorful coffee without a machine.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
5 stars (2 reviews)
Keywords
coffee, dark roast coffee beans, espresso, Gluten-free, hot drinks, vegan
Ingredients
1 cup water
7 tablespoons espresso (medium-coarse ground or dark roast coffee beans)
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Steps
Note: if you have a glass French press and are worried about hot water shattering the glass, you might want to preheat it by filling it with hot (not boiling water). Once the glass is warm, pour the water into glasses to drink later and begin with the recipe below.
Bring the water to a boil then let it cool for a minute. If you have an electric kettle and you’re able to set the target temperature, set it to 195 °F (91 °C).
Add the ground coffee beans to the bottom of the French press.
Pouring in a circular motion, cover the grounds with a little water (about 78 grams or 5 tablespoons). Don't stir.
Wait 30 seconds to allow the ground coffee to bloom.
Add the remaining water and do not stir.
Put on the plunger, but do not push it down yet.
Let it steep for 2-4 minutes. Two minutes is good for light roast (which typically isn’t used in espresso) and four is good for dark roast (which is probably what you’re using).
Slowly press down the plunger, but not all the way down, until you meet resistance from the coffee grounds. You don't want to disturb the coffee grounds by pressing down very hard.
Pour and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 1 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.01 g
Fat: 0.03 g
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Sodium: 8 mg
Unsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Reviews
Amanda on 2023-01-17 (5 stars): I love my coffee, and this is just the best way to make espresso. The French press made for such a robustly flavored cup, just how I like it. This was a great way to start the day.
Ksenia on 2023-01-17 (5 stars): As someone who often struggles with French press (so silly, I know!), I really appreciated the detailed step-by-step approach of this recipe. Thanks for creating it!!!