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Field Manual · FRENCH PRESS SOP

FRENCH PRESS SOP — The Foxhole Recipe

Full body. No filter. No apologies.

No fluff, no latte art. The recipes we actually use in the roastery, written so you can dial in a cup that doesn’t waste the bean. Immersion means coffee and water together for the full steep time — no paper filter, the oils stay in the cup, and the result is heavier, more textured, and more forgiving than pour-over. This is the method to make when you have time and want something that actually feels like coffee.

French Press SOP brewing — Foxhole Coffee Field Manual
Quick Stats
Grind

Coarse · like raw sugar

Ratio

1:15

Water Temp

94°C / 201°F

Brew Time

4:00 total

Step by Step

The Recipe

1

Preheat French Press with hot water, discard

2

Grind 30g coarse (like raw sugar — not whole peppercorns, not powder)

3

Add coffee to empty press

4

Start timer. Pour 450g water at 94°C, saturating all grounds

5

Stir once, place lid on (plunger up), let steep 4 minutes

6

At 4:00, press plunger down slowly — 20–30 seconds

7

Pour immediately, don’t let it sit on grounds

Troubleshooting

Dial It In

Problem Fix
Bitter Grind coarser, drop temp to 90°C, or press faster
Weak / Sour Grind finer, raise temp, or steep 5 min
Muddy Use a coarser grind and pour gently — let grounds settle 30 sec before drinking
FAQ

Common Questions

Q: What's the ideal grind for French Press?

Coarse — like raw sugar. Too fine and it over-extracts, giving you bitter coffee. Too coarse and you get weak, sour results.

Q: Should I plunge fast or slow?

Slow and steady. Fast plunging creates turbulence that forces grounds through the filter.

Q: My French Press tastes weak.

Grind finer, raise water temp, or extend steep time to 5 minutes. Also check that your ratio is correct (30g coffee to 450g water).

Q: What beans work best in a French Press?

Full-bodied roasts like Daybreak and Sentinel. The immersion method amplifies chocolate and nut notes.

Other Methods
← Field Manual Pour Over SOP → AeroPress for the Field →

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