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Strong French press coffee being poured into a ceramic cup.

French Press Coffee Concentrate

Strong immersion coffee for milk drinks, not true espresso or crema. Ratio: 1:10. Coarse grind; steep for 5 minutes. This is an editorial starting point, not a manufacturer recipe or a result we tested. Yield is less than 300 ml. Start with 120 ml coffee and 180 ml milk per latte.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Steep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 30 g coarse-ground coffee
  • 300 ml hot water

Equipment

  • French press, kettle, scale, wooden or plastic spoon suited to your press, and a heat-safe jug or mug

Method
 

  1. Add the coffee to the French press.
  2. Pour in the hot water and stir gently with a wooden or plastic spoon.
  3. Put the lid on with the plunger raised, and steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the plunger slowly, with minimal pressure.
  5. Pour the coffee into a heat-safe jug or mug straight away.