French Press Coffee Preparation
Brewing Coffee with a French Press
Brewing with a French press is one of the immersion brewing methods, where the coffee extracts while suspended in water. The rather coarse metal filter allows more oils and sediments to remain in the coffee compared to brewing with paper filters. This results in a coffee with a strong body.
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What you need to brew with a French Press
- Fresh coffee
- Coffee grinder
- French Press
- Precision scale with timer
- Kettle
- Wooden spatula for stirring
Instructions for coffee with the French Press
1. Start by bringing the water to a boil. For optimal extraction, the French press should be preheated with hot water.
2. Meanwhile, weigh out the coffee and grind it in the grinder of your choice.
The grind size should be slightly coarser than for a pour-over filter.
3. Then, empty the hot water and pour the freshly ground coffee into the French press.
4. After taring, start the timer on the scale and pour the desired amount of water over the coffee grounds.
Tip: Note that the water temperature decreases by 3°C - 4°C just by pouring.
5. First, stir gently to dissolve any clumps and prevent coffee grounds from sticking to the sides.
6. Then, place the lid on and press the plunger down just enough so that the coffee grounds are completely submerged below the water surface. This ensures an even extraction of all coffee particles.
7. Now the coffee extracts. The optimal brewing time varies depending on the coffee and grind size. We recommend pressing the plunger all the way down after approximately 4 minutes.
8. If you're not going to pour out all the coffee immediately, transfer the remaining coffee to another container. Otherwise, the remaining coffee in the French press will over-extract and taste bitter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Süssmund Coffee Shop located?
You can find us at Rauhensteingasse 12 , 1010 Vienna.
What are the shop's opening hours?
Our shop is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The shop is closed on public holidays and Sundays.
Can I also drink coffee in the shop?
Yes, you can enjoy a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks in the shop or take them away. We'd be happy to prepare your drink with your choice of coffee. You can find the current menu here.
Can I buy coffee online and pick it up at the shop on Rauhensteingasse?
Yes, of course! Simply select local pickup during checkout and then the Süssmund Kaffee Shop location. You'll receive an email notification as soon as your order is ready for pickup.