Brew Guide
French Press Guide
French press coffee is generous, rounded and full-bodied. It gives weight and warmth to the cup, making it ideal for slower mornings, shared tables and coffees with chocolate, nut, caramel or deeper fruit notes.
At Asteri, we see the French press as a ritual of patience: simple to prepare, rich in texture and beautifully suited to coffees that deserve time.
What You Need
A simple, unhurried setup
French press / cafetière
Glass, ceramic or stainless steel.
Fresh coffee
Coarse grind, ideally ground just before brewing.
Hot water
Around 92–96°C.
Scales
For consistency.
Timer
To control steep time.
Spoon
For gently stirring and breaking the crust.
The Asteri French Press Starting Point
A recipe to brew by
Coffee
30g
Water
500g
Ratio
1:16–1:17
Grind
Coarse
Temperature
92–96°C
Total brew time, 4 minutes before plunge, or longer for a cleaner settling method.
How to Brew
Seven gentle steps
Warm the press
Rinse the French press with hot water, then discard. This helps keep the brew temperature stable.
Add coffee
Add 30g of coarse-ground coffee to the empty press.
Add water
Pour in 500g of hot water, ensuring all the grounds are saturated.
Steep
Let the coffee steep for around 4 minutes.
Stir and settle
Gently stir the crust, then allow the coffee to settle for a moment before plunging. For a cleaner cup, wait a few extra minutes and plunge slowly.
Plunge gently
Press down with steady, gentle pressure. Do not force it.
Serve immediately
Pour all the coffee out once brewed. Leaving it in the press will continue extraction and can make the cup taste heavy or bitter.
How to Adjust Flavour
Small changes, clearer cup
Too bitter or heavy
Use a coarser grind, slightly cooler water or shorter steep.
Too weak or thin
Use more coffee, grind slightly finer or extend the steep.
Too muddy
Grind coarser, plunge more slowly, or let the coffee settle before pouring.
Balanced but too intense
Add a little hot water after brewing to soften the cup.
Best Asteri Coffees for French Press
A slow-morning flight
Stardust House Blend
Dark chocolate, toasted almond and orange zest, balanced and comforting.
Cerrado Glow
Hazelnut, milk chocolate and brown sugar. Rich, rounded and ideal for slow mornings.
Huila Lantern
Red apple, caramel and cocoa, sweet, smooth and beautifully balanced.
Quiet Hour Decaf
Cocoa nib, plum and vanilla. Soft and suited to slower evening rituals.
The French Press Ritual
Warmth, patience, a fuller cup
French press coffee asks you to slow down. It is not about precision for its own sake, but about warmth, patience and the pleasure of sharing a full-bodied cup.