I think people mistaken passion for pretension too easily. It's taking crafts seriously that continues our understanding of everything around us. Without passion we would still be in the middle ages. I sensed no pretension here. I saw a humble man taking his job seriously. Thank you for sharing your art with us. I have a question for the channel or anyone that can answer it: if I leave the water on the grounds for longer than the suggested time will this extract more flavor/caffeine or will this have a side effect that I don't see? Thank you.
Lucy Pender Is the meaning of what I said pretentious? Or is it how I wrote the sentence that is pretentious? Either way, I don't see how. Please share.
I had been slowly poisoning myself with BPA and other plastics from my Keurig for the past 2 or 3 years. Watched your video and got inspired and decided to make the switch to organic coffee beans, a grinder and a French press. What a difference! The coffee tastes amazing and I feel energized and not jittery, and it really doesn't take that much extra time. Never going back to the Keurig.
I wish they would do away with the keurig. it's a huge contraption on the counter and the plastic isn't good for people or the environment and besides that it's expensive. It should be done away with. so many better ways to make coffee.
This is beautiful. I have just begun my journey into actually understanding the full depth and variety of ways to enjoy coffee. I used to be a Keurig guy until I realized it takes all of 5 more minutes to just prepare coffee in a much better way.
Quite fascinating. Forget the impatient, ignorant commentary. That was art to me. I'm no connoisseur, so this was rather interesting, despite its length, for this coffee lover.
If people don’t want to know how to properly make coffee using a French press, why are they even watching this video just to get mad that he gave the correct instructions?
French press is my everyday use for coffee, but i started changing the usual method (Your video) by doing it kinda half turkish style : heating the water with the coffee inside and stop just before a boiling point. Then 1mn sit, and press. The flavour is fuller than the traditionnal french press only without giving a too strong "turkish" taste. Give it a go some day ;) Cheers !
Aw man, this is much better, the water directly interacts with the grounds no flavor lost in the paper filters, or the metal filters some use. You get all the robust flavor of the coffee.
stickersdogcat42 Oxidation is always the big difference. Pre-ground anything, coffee, spices, black pepper, loses flavor and intensity due to oxidation. When whole, coffee beans are protected by their husk, once the inner parts are exposed to air, the flavor and aroma begin to deteriorate. Pre-grinding is very convenient, but you lose a lot of the flavor
This video gave me exactly what I was looking for, which is the water to grounds ratio, 2g coffee:1oz water. So thank you! My only other question is: how does this compare to a coffee maker? From what I've seen it would seem that you need a lot less grounds for the amount of water you're using. Is the Press method less effective at extracting flavour? Excuse my brewing ignorance, I've only ever brewed using a French Press (I live in a 2 person house and I am the only one who drinks coffee so we have no coffee maker) and when I do drink "machined" coffee it's at a friends' or parents' house and I didn't have to make it :p
I go by grams to (6 ounce) cup ratio, which seems to work for me.. It works out very similarly, considering I have a 32 oz carafe (which yields about 30 oz of coffee), and I use 55 grams, or 11 grams per 6 oz cup.. With a darker roast, I use 50 grams, or 10g's per 6 oz cup, because darker beans are denser.. Everybody likes their cup a little different, so use these guidelines to start, and adjust as you go.. Pretty soon, you'll be having just as much fun brewing your coffee, as drinking it, and your friends will love it, too..
it is quite fascinating how people of today value their time in terms of, for example, preparing beverages, when, to be honest, most of the people waste their time on facebook, youtube, tv and so on, wasting hours a week. id rather spend 10 minutes preparing great coffee than spend 1 minute preparing shitty coffee. same principle goes for everything in life. relationships, work, sport et cetera. people who are patient are way more happier in life. just wake up 10 minutes earlier.
Been doing pour overs for a few years straight, so I’m ready to go back to the French at least for tomorrow morning. I remember it’s more acidic in general, but oily and more full tasting.
Just had my first cup of French press coffee the other day on a nice date with my wife. Iv been on a hot pursuit for learning how to make it ever since. Thank you, great video and well explained.
Thank you very much for your instructions. I have do it wrong before. I saw your video and it has taught me the proper way. Even though it takes a little bit of time the aroma and the fresh coffee taste fantastic...!!!!
Thank you SO much for this video! I just bought a French press and feel much more confident about using it. Your steps are very clear - and I like your outfit!! Great look!
Nice video on how to brew coffee using a french press! Just one question sir! What do I do with the remaining coffee in the french press, do I store it in the refrigerator and use it again? Do I heat it in a microwave to enjoy the same taste as the first cup ??
At the grocery store, how coarse of a grind should I do? They have pictures on the grinder at our store, but there’s no “picture” of a French press. I went FULL coarse and followed the instructions that came with the press. I waited the four minutes and plunged. The taste was... well, slightly coffee flavour.
You don't want any turbulence during the brewing process, but still you swirl the pot and hit it on the counter after it's filled up. Does it make any sense?
To what decimal place precision must the ingredients be weighed? And can you suggest a reputable establishment who can calibrate the scales to the necessary degree of precision?
How do you consume the second cup if you are drinking both of them? Seems like it would be too strong and the temperature might be too low. What's the cleanup routine? Do you end up throwing the grounds in the sink?
Excellent instructional video! And to all the haters, you're missing out on a much better cup of coffee if you dismiss this as pretentious. Me, I use a 32oz Frieling stainless double walled French press (but only brew about 24 oz at a time, stays nice and hot that way). I also use a 4oz water to 1 scoop of coffee beans (*COURSE* grind!) ratio, as well as grind my beans fresh each time (Rancilio burr grinder), which gives me a nice strong brew. And voila, I get a perfect cup of coffee every time. Cheers!
if i'm not mistaken, it should be 90'-92' C. normally you can get this temperature by let the water rest for about 45 second before pour it into your coffee. CMIIW.
Was the coffee warm by the time you were done with the whole process? Or because you did 3 minutes instead of 4-5 minutes it stayed hot? Please explain the concept behind releasing the gases to me. Why should I do it at home ?
Thanks for this video! I just bought a French press & am trying to learn how to best make it. Can I ask you, do you think it’s important to warm up the pot & mug with hot water first as some suggest? I’d love to skip that step of it doesn’t really make a difference 😊👍🏼
I just bought a French press today and a tea kettle to boil water. My keurig style machine broke so I am very interested in trying this new way of making coffee 😊. Also I bought a coffee grinder.
Are the coffee grinds still in contact with the brewed coffee after pressing the plunger to the bottom? I'm just trying to figure out if you must pour out all the coffee after you have made it immediately or else it'll be 'over brewed' if you leave it sit for a while and become bitter.
I'm surprised that you didnt decant that finished brew into a decanter, for ideal saturation. Just my thoughts. Great tutorial though. Well explained and demonstrated.
good coffee needs time and patience. Not rushed. if you need quick instant coffee, then just buy the instant coffee or all in one mix. Siimply add hot water and drink!!!. Infact this video helped me a great cofee.
I notice you don't preheat the press - perhaps the 'great water' is too expensive to waste. I agree, but you can just swirl a bit around the glass to warm it up. Good alkaline bottled water is what I use (Evian for example)
Black rifle coffee is some of best coffee beans i’ve ever tasted. Price for taste is unmatched in my opinion. Never really had the “expensive high end premium” coffee, but for around the same price BRCC blows similar priced coffee out of the water
Hiii!!! Thanks for the vid!!! I wanna do this at home! Can i do cold brew the same method u did? Or do i have to follow a different recipe? :0 Pls reply thank u! ^~^
No, before you pour the water in the French press..it has to be at 200 degrees. While its sitting there for the 3 to 4 minutes you put the lid on and it keeps the heat intact. Trust me, find a good type of bean you like and you'll love this.
always let coffee wait to "cool" down before drinking.. hot coffee only burns yours u and u loose all the taste of the coffee :) if u make drip coffee let it wait for even 3og for more mins :)
He left out that the press should be heated first with hot water, toss it out before adding the coffee. Then add a little bit of water to the coffee to stir it, and add a pinch of kosher salt. Add a teaspoon of real butter (room temp) to your cup of coffee, oh it's so good!
Every video of using a french press always leaves out at least one important step. On this video, he fails to mention to preheat your french press with hot water. Helps maintain temperature.
Ryan Lee Hey! I'm wondering also if you happen to know what temperature the water that you add to the grind should be. Can I just leave the pot of water on the stove for say 5 minutes and then poor it in?
The ideal temp for your water would be from 195 to 205 F. The closer to 205, the better. Most just bring it to a boil, and then once the boil starts, kill the heat, and as soon as you have calm water, should be good to go!
Ryan Lee If you want to get crazy about this you factor in the altitude because that affects the temperature at which water boils. So water boils at sea level at 212 degrees F - at my altitude, 7,000 ft, it boils at about 14 degrees less (2 degrees for each 1000 ft of elevation). So our water boils at about 198 degrees F - about perfect for French Press coffee?
One general comment for the people making comments - what is a scoop? I have three "coffee scoops" in my kitchen. They all measure a different amount of coffee. If I use 2 grams/oz of water - I can measure that if I have a scale and be reasonably accurate. If I say one level tablespoon per cup, I can still be fairly accurate but if I use the term scoop? I have no idea how much coffee I'm using.
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I missed this episode of Mythbusters.
Josh Magda so true haha
I know they had the lead singer of Fall Out Boy on and didn't even mention him!
This method was amazing though seriously. Good stuff.
Haha
Hahahahha
I think people mistaken passion for pretension too easily. It's taking crafts seriously that continues our understanding of everything around us. Without passion we would still be in the middle ages. I sensed no pretension here. I saw a humble man taking his job seriously. Thank you for sharing your art with us.
I have a question for the channel or anyone that can answer it: if I leave the water on the grounds for longer than the suggested time will this extract more flavor/caffeine or will this have a side effect that I don't see? Thank you.
It might extract favors you wouldn't like, such as bitterness. good luck!
David Bergin I talked to a friend today about it and found that it becomes bitter and increases the caffeine. That makes sense.
yeah I thought the kettle comment was funny, but he doesn't seem pretentious
Lucy Pender Is the meaning of what I said pretentious? Or is it how I wrote the sentence that is pretentious? Either way, I don't see how. Please share.
sagellivokin It is not art, it's just not
I'm on a french press tutorial bender
+Vacantti me too - did you find a good video for beginners? /watch?v=9B4n-iUW_wI this one was pretty good
+Vacantti DItto.
You gotta hone your life skills bro
same
LOOOOOOOOOL
These are the best, most sensible and understandable directions I've seen for making French Press coffee. Thanks so much!
I had been slowly poisoning myself with BPA and other plastics from my Keurig for the past 2 or 3 years. Watched your video and got inspired and decided to make the switch to organic coffee beans, a grinder and a French press. What a difference! The coffee tastes amazing and I feel energized and not jittery, and it really doesn't take that much extra time. Never going back to the Keurig.
I wish they would do away with the keurig. it's a huge contraption on the counter and the plastic isn't good for people or the environment and besides that it's expensive. It should be done away with. so many better ways to make coffee.
I just tried this method and it made strong, but not bitter, delicious coffee.
This is beautiful. I have just begun my journey into actually understanding the full depth and variety of ways to enjoy coffee. I used to be a Keurig guy until I realized it takes all of 5 more minutes to just prepare coffee in a much better way.
Quite fascinating. Forget the impatient, ignorant commentary. That was art to me. I'm no connoisseur, so this was rather interesting, despite its length, for this coffee lover.
If people don’t want to know how to properly make coffee using a French press, why are they even watching this video just to get mad that he gave the correct instructions?
Big facts!
French press is my everyday use for coffee, but i started changing the usual method (Your video) by doing it kinda half turkish style : heating the water with the coffee inside and stop just before a boiling point. Then 1mn sit, and press. The flavour is fuller than the traditionnal french press only without giving a too strong "turkish" taste. Give it a go some day ;) Cheers !
seinthomas "heating the water with the coffee inside" --- do you mean heating the coffee with the water inside?
Heating the right amount of water and grinded coffee blended together from the start
What's the difference between this and a regular coffee machine?
Aw man, this is much better, the water directly interacts with the grounds no flavor lost in the paper filters, or the metal filters some use. You get all the robust flavor of the coffee.
stickersdogcat42 Oxidation is always the big difference. Pre-ground anything, coffee, spices, black pepper, loses flavor and intensity due to oxidation. When whole, coffee beans are protected by their husk, once the inner parts are exposed to air, the flavor and aroma begin to deteriorate. Pre-grinding is very convenient, but you lose a lot of the flavor
This video gave me exactly what I was looking for, which is the water to grounds ratio, 2g coffee:1oz water. So thank you!
My only other question is: how does this compare to a coffee maker? From what I've seen it would seem that you need a lot less grounds for the amount of water you're using. Is the Press method less effective at extracting flavour?
Excuse my brewing ignorance, I've only ever brewed using a French Press (I live in a 2 person house and I am the only one who drinks coffee so we have no coffee maker) and when I do drink "machined" coffee it's at a friends' or parents' house and I didn't have to make it :p
I go by grams to (6 ounce) cup ratio, which seems to work for me.. It works out very similarly, considering I have a 32 oz carafe (which yields about 30 oz of coffee), and I use 55 grams, or 11 grams per 6 oz cup..
With a darker roast, I use 50 grams, or 10g's per 6 oz cup, because darker beans are denser.. Everybody likes their cup a little different, so use these guidelines to start, and adjust as you go..
Pretty soon, you'll be having just as much fun brewing your coffee, as drinking it, and your friends will love it, too..
roo7227 can’t you guys just go full metric already? I mean, grams and ounces to measure out 😂
it is quite fascinating how people of today value their time in terms of, for example, preparing beverages, when, to be honest, most of the people waste their time on facebook, youtube, tv and so on, wasting hours a week. id rather spend 10 minutes preparing great coffee than spend 1 minute preparing shitty coffee. same principle goes for everything in life. relationships, work, sport et cetera. people who are patient are way more happier in life. just wake up 10 minutes earlier.
Excellent point!
No. No no no. No coffee is worth 10 MINUTES of my time. Unless I'm already sipping my first cup of coffee.
onraj9mm Thank you.
You are a better human being than I, but I'm sure you already knew that.
onraj9mm just what I’m thinking while I’m watching all these baristas working thoughtfully with patience
Another great video tutorial! I like the 2g/1oz ratio. I do it a little stronger, but by very little. Depends on the beans. Great job!
Been doing pour overs for a few years straight, so I’m ready to go back to the French at least for tomorrow morning. I remember it’s more acidic in general, but oily and more full tasting.
Just had my first cup of French press coffee the other day on a nice date with my wife. Iv been on a hot pursuit for learning how to make it ever since. Thank you, great video and well explained.
Excellent tutorial. Informative and fun to watch. Thanks.
Thank you very much for your instructions. I have do it wrong before. I saw your video and it has taught me the proper way. Even though it takes a little bit of time the aroma and the fresh coffee taste fantastic...!!!!
Where can I find the "Great Water" that he was talking about lol
North Dakota try a produced water pit mmmmm taste like chemicals.
A faucet ... in New York City. lol
from a bottle... not from a faucet
Get a clue - New York city water from the upstate New York aquifer system tops bottled water.
Mountain Valley Spring Water. Bottled at the source in glass
I love this video!!!! Straight to the point and simple! Thank you!
This is my favorite french press video straight to the point explanation done well
you should try toraja beans for french press it's absolutely amazing rich taste that you can't forget
I must ask why you did not pre heat your press or stir after pouring water?
Thank you! I appreciate your technique and instruction. A fun, instructive video.
Good video but you leave out the most important part, what temperature should the water be.
Thank you SO much for this video! I just bought a French press and feel much more confident about using it. Your steps are very clear - and I like your outfit!! Great look!
Ahhhh I might have to come from Lakeland and visit you guys. Looks great
Please do! We would love to meet with you and talk coffee!
Oh wow I'm actually in Tampa. TYhanks for the video. Might have to drop by for a cup of coffee
Nice video on how to brew coffee using a french press! Just one question sir! What do I do with the remaining coffee in the french press, do I store it in the refrigerator and use it again? Do I heat it in a microwave to enjoy the same taste as the first cup ??
At the grocery store, how coarse of a grind should I do? They have pictures on the grinder at our store, but there’s no “picture” of a French press. I went FULL coarse and followed the instructions that came with the press. I waited the four minutes and plunged. The taste was... well, slightly coffee flavour.
You don't want any turbulence during the brewing process, but still you swirl the pot and hit it on the counter after it's filled up. Does it make any sense?
Renatus Argentoratensis he means by pouring too much water too fast, it will foam and make an emulsion, gently swirling or stirring doesn't do that.
This method leads to amazingly clean results. Much better than James Hoffmann method. God bless you.
The 30-seconds of off gassing - what is off gassing? If I don't off-gas i.e. Pour all the water in at once, will it drastically affect the flavor?
To what decimal place precision must the ingredients be weighed? And can you suggest a reputable establishment who can calibrate the scales to the necessary degree of precision?
How do you consume the second cup if you are drinking both of them? Seems like it would be too strong and the temperature might be too low. What's the cleanup routine? Do you end up throwing the grounds in the sink?
I dream of brewing coffee with french press, there is so many variation with just a simple brewing method like french press. Complexity in simplicity.
How long will the coffee be good to use/drink while in the jar? Would it stay warm enough?
Oh, that coffee looks so good, my heart jumped!
Do these French presses really make a big difference compared to just pouring hot water on pre-grounded coffee?
Excellent instructional video! And to all the haters, you're missing out on a much better cup of coffee if you dismiss this as pretentious.
Me, I use a 32oz Frieling stainless double walled French press (but only brew about 24 oz at a time, stays nice and hot that way). I also use a 4oz water to 1 scoop of coffee beans (*COURSE* grind!) ratio, as well as grind my beans fresh each time (Rancilio burr grinder), which gives me a nice strong brew. And voila, I get a perfect cup of coffee every time. Cheers!
Watched both this video and the Chemex one. Thanks for them.
awesome didn't know how to do a french press! Now I do!
About how long do you let the water cool after boiling it before you pour it over the coffee?
I heard 85 degree Celsius is good. So boiling @ 100 and little bit cooler than that.
if i'm not mistaken, it should be 90'-92' C. normally you can get this temperature by let the water rest for about 45 second before pour it into your coffee. CMIIW.
Polyphonic Press bring water to boil. grind your coffee. youre ready to go. simple
I was told 2 minutes
+Polyphonic Press I usually use a temp probe and make sure it's around 195 to 205 so just under the boiling point of water at sea level (212).
dont u remove the top crema before instaling the filter? for wath i heard it maks it cleaner
Was the coffee warm by the time you were done with the whole process? Or because you did 3 minutes instead of 4-5 minutes it stayed hot? Please explain the concept behind releasing the gases to me. Why should I do it at home ?
I bought a cheap French press at Ikea, and, wow, yummy coffee. The few minutes it takes is well worth it.
What is the purpose of “blooming” the coffee for the first 30 seconds? Does it really make a noticeable difference?
Thanks for this video! I just bought a French press & am trying to learn how to best make it. Can I ask you, do you think it’s important to warm up the pot & mug with hot water first as some suggest? I’d love to skip that step of it doesn’t really make a difference 😊👍🏼
So what's the right temperature on your filter water?
Why would stirring the grounds be a problem? It settles before it’s done extracting anyway
I just bought a French press today and a tea kettle to boil water. My keurig style machine broke so I am very interested in trying this new way of making coffee 😊. Also I bought a coffee grinder.
You made a good move
Love your vids. Great look, feel and info!
Love your presentation! And the clothing is very nice looking
Very informative. Thanks!
How about the temperature? Isnt it cold after 4 mins?
What about water temperature? Can we assume it's a non-critical element since you don't mention it?
Will the coffee get stronger since grounds continue to steep under the filter?
I do need to know this was done in Tampa? -.-
May I ask How much of temperature do you recommend for this?
Nice video...I'll give it a try.
I think it is best to pour the strained coffee into a decanter so the mix doesn't become too bitter
Thank you for the great video
Are the coffee grinds still in contact with the brewed coffee after pressing the plunger to the bottom? I'm just trying to figure out if you must pour out all the coffee after you have made it immediately or else it'll be 'over brewed' if you leave it sit for a while and become bitter.
LiNingAir yes, it is recommended if you're going to have it sit in there for a while to instead put it in a decanter.
I'm surprised that you didnt decant that finished brew into a decanter, for ideal saturation. Just my thoughts. Great tutorial though. Well explained and demonstrated.
If my coffee doesn't bubble up when I put in the water, does that only mean that the coffee is bad? Or are there other possible explanations?
It just means that the coffee isn't freshly roasted. Most folks say that coffee is best when you drink it within a week or two. good luck!
Buddy Brew what if i only have a whistling tea kettle?
how much scoops of coffee do you recommend for the 17oz chambord?? btw, this is for 1 mug of 17oz
good coffee needs time and patience. Not rushed. if you need quick instant coffee, then just buy the instant coffee or all in one mix. Siimply add hot water and drink!!!. Infact this video helped me a great cofee.
Some people say use the press and some don't. What is the difference? [and I mean pushing it to the bottom/leaving it at the top]
I notice you don't preheat the press - perhaps the 'great water' is too expensive to waste. I agree, but you can just swirl a bit around the glass to warm it up. Good alkaline bottled water is what I use (Evian for example)
Isn’t the coffee cold after waiting that long?
What type of grind?
Stupid question..................the waiting time frames.......does the water gets cold?
Interesting how you accomplished a step ("breaking the crust") by simply pouring in remaining water then swirling.
"Starting with great water, filtered to the right temperature." Which is?
195-205 degrees F.
this video gives no information. useless.
Amanda J. Usey just below boiling. If you don't have a thermometer, just bring it to a boil and then turn off the heat and let sit for 20-30 seconds.
Amanda J. Usey I've heard between 195 & 205 degrees F. Make mine at 203 or 204.
200 on the dot, if you go outside of 197 to 203 you can seriously taste the difference. over 203 and your coffee will taste burnt AF.
I'm sort of entering the quality/gourmet coffee scene. What are some of your favorite Coffee beans to use?
Black rifle coffee is some of best coffee beans i’ve ever tasted. Price for taste is unmatched in my opinion. Never really had the “expensive high end premium” coffee, but for around the same price BRCC blows similar priced coffee out of the water
Thanks...simple to understand.
Since it is an immersion method, why do you need to "off-gas" or bloom the coffee? It's just going to soak up water and brew anyways.
ok so break down what 60 grams is in tablespoons roughly.
aww my dog is named Buddy and he looks just like the dog in your logo. Very excellent presentation
Fantastic. Thank you!
Thanks for the video you'd be surprised how easy it is for a person to completely screw up something so simple
Bro . please next time include a coffe brand ( type for us new guys) that you can recommend.
nice video.
Hiii!!! Thanks for the vid!!! I wanna do this at home! Can i do cold brew the same method u did? Or do i have to follow a different recipe? :0
Pls reply thank u! ^~^
I find that pushing the filter all the way down to the bottom o be ineffective. It stirs up all the grinds again in the french press.
so how much per how much?
2 GRAMS per OUNCE? Why the frack are you mixing imperial and metric measures?
My coffee tasted much better after preparing it slowly rather than dumping the water in. Not as bitter as usual. Thank you
Doesn't your coffee get cold after 3 / 4 minutes?
No, before you pour the water in the French press..it has to be at 200 degrees. While its sitting there for the 3 to 4 minutes you put the lid on and it keeps the heat intact. Trust me, find a good type of bean you like and you'll love this.
always let coffee wait to "cool" down before drinking.. hot coffee only burns yours u and u loose all the taste of the coffee :) if u make drip coffee let it wait for even 3og for more mins :)
Okay, à legit question here... Why not stir?
For the simple folk at home without a scale and who don’t speak in grams... tablespoon to cup of water ratio??
THAT IS BOSS! I LOVE COFFEE! CHEERS!
Ok I get the grams but what the hell is a ounce? I don’t know the drug measures...
Thanks! Glad it's helpful.
Why is the background music so loud 🙄 I can't hear you
thank you so much!!!!!
He left out that the press should be heated first with hot water, toss it out before adding the coffee. Then add a little bit of water to the coffee to stir it, and add a pinch of kosher salt. Add a teaspoon of real butter (room temp) to your cup of coffee, oh it's so good!
Every video of using a french press always leaves out at least one important step. On this video, he fails to mention to preheat your french press with hot water. Helps maintain temperature.
How do you mean? Just let the hot water sit in it prior, or just give it a good rinse? -thx
Yes, fill with hot water and let it sit for a few minutes before using.
Ryan Lee Hey! I'm wondering also if you happen to know what temperature the water that you add to the grind should be. Can I just leave the pot of water on the stove for say 5 minutes and then poor it in?
The ideal temp for your water would be from 195 to 205 F. The closer to 205, the better. Most just bring it to a boil, and then once the boil starts, kill the heat, and as soon as you have calm water, should be good to go!
Ryan Lee If you want to get crazy about this you factor in the altitude because that affects the temperature at which water boils. So water boils at sea level at 212 degrees F - at my altitude, 7,000 ft, it boils at about 14 degrees less (2 degrees for each 1000 ft of elevation). So our water boils at about 198 degrees F - about perfect for French Press coffee?
One general comment for the people making comments - what is a scoop? I have three "coffee scoops" in my kitchen. They all measure a different amount of coffee. If I use 2 grams/oz of water - I can measure that if I have a scale and be reasonably accurate. If I say one level tablespoon per cup, I can still be fairly accurate but if I use the term scoop? I have no idea how much coffee I'm using.
I wondered the same thing. If you are really into this, perhaps weighing the coffee would be best.