Voulez Vous French Press? How to "French Press' from Weaver's Coffee

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Preparation:

 Measure 2 tbsp  10g)of ground coffee per each 6 fluid ouces (180 ML) of water

 Boil water and let settle for about 15 seconds

 Pour water into French Press and stir with a wooden spoon - do not use metal spoons

 Keep stirring until French Press is filled to about 1 inch from the top

 Place plunger into the French Press and gently press down a quarter of the way and then pull back up so it is just covering the top of the coffee

 let it sit for about 3 minutes

 Gently press the plunger down to the bottom.  If there is any resistance, wait, (you should be able to push the plunger down with just one finger).  If there is resistance then it is not ready

 When the plunger goes down with the press of 1 finger, press it to the bottom and it is ready to serve

 Courtesy of Weaver's Coffee!

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