Macadamia Free French Press Coffee
Rich, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying, a well-made French press cup is one of those small daily rituals that genuinely elevates your morning. The bloom step — where hot water first meets the grounds and releases that gorgeous foam — signals freshness and coaxes out every layer of flavor before the full brew even begins. Using filtered water at just the right temperature keeps the extraction clean and balanced, so you get complexity without bitterness. Pressing slowly and pouring immediately are the two moves that separate a great cup from a mediocre one, and this recipe walks you through both with precision. Coffee is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's nothing to second-guess here — just pure, unadulterated brew from two simple ingredients. Whether you're sipping it black or adding your preferred splash of something creamy, this method delivers a café-quality result right on your countertop.
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2 servings
- 28 g (about 4 tbsp) whole coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups (480 ml) filtered water
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a kettle until it just comes off the boil, about 200°F (93°C) — remove from heat and let it sit for 30 seconds if it reaches a full rolling boil.
- 2
Add the coarsely ground coffee to the empty French press carafe.
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