Plunger Brew Guide
The French Press, or Coffee Plunger, is a consistently reliable way to brew a rich and syrupy cup of coffee. We’ve broken down this classic brewing method so that you can achieve an elegant heavy-bodied coffee in just 7 simple steps.
What you'll need
- Plunger 3 cup / 8 cups
- Grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Filtered water
- Nuddy Coffee
STEP 1
Boil a kettle of filtered water.
The ideal water temperature is between 93 and 96 degrees celsius. If you have a regular kettle, bring it to boil and then leave it to sit for a few minutes whilst grinding your coffee.
STEP 2
Put the glass chamber on the scale.
Take out the plunger filter, and place the glass chamber onto your scales.
STEP 3
Add ground coffee to your plunger chamber.
The grind size should be a similar size to fine table salt.
- Add 18g of coffee for a 3 cup plunger
- Add 60g of coffee for a 8 cup plunger
STEP 4
Pour hot water
If you don’t have scales, just fill the plunger chamber up until it’s almost full. If you have a scale, use 300g of hot water in a 3 cup plunger or 1000g of hot water in an 8 cup plunger.
STEP 5
Let it sit for 4 minutes.
Patience is key to extracting an optimal brew that’s full of flavour. No stirring is required.
STEP 6
Break the crust.
Use a table spoon to push down the crust. Enjoy the aroma!
Tip: Scoop out any coffee that’s floating on the top for a cleaner taste.
STEP 7
Press down.
Press down gently on the plunger.
Enjoy!
