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French Press

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  • Midnight Run Best for this coffee & Dockside Drop

    Grams Original 36 g coffee + 500 g water | 1:14.
    US cups & spoons Approx. 7.2 tbsp ground coffee + 2.11 US cups water.

    Steps

    1. Heat water to 200°F (93°C). Add the 36 g of coarse-ground coffee to the press.
    2. Pour in all 500 g of water and stir to saturate the grounds.
    3. Place lid on with plunger raised. Steep for 4 minutes.
    4. Press the plunger down slowly, then pour into your mug.

  • Running Dark, Off Radar & Mug Smuggler

    COARSE GRIND / 1:16.67

    You need French press, kettle, scale, timer and spoon.

    Grams Gram recipe 30 g coffee + 500 g water; steep 4 minutes.
    US cups & spoons US approx. 6 tbsp grounds + 2.11 cups water.
    UK metric approx.

    6 tbsp grounds + 2 cups water.

    Steps

    1. Heat water to 200°F (93°C). Add coffee to the press.
    2. Pour in all 500 g of water and stir to saturate the grounds.
    3. Place lid on with plunger raised. Steep for 4 minutes.
    4. Press the plunger down slowly, then pour into your mug.
How to measure

A better everyday brew. Use grams for consistency. Use cups and spoons for convenience.

Water: 1 US cup = 236.6 mL; 1 US tablespoon = 14.8 mL; 1 g water ≈ 1 mL. Ground coffee: 1 level US tablespoon ≈ 5 g, so 1 US cup of grounds ≈ 80 g. Grind size, roast and packing change the weight. Use level spoons and treat every household measure as a starting point.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Water amounts are inputs; finished drink volume will be lower. For moka pots, follow the brewer's fill level and basket capacity; never tamp the grounds. Cold brew retains the 12-hour steep; strain, then dilute to taste if desired. Espresso volume varies with crema, so weigh its yield rather than measuring it in cups.

Note: Conversions use 5 g per level tablespoon.

Measuring notes

US measures: 1 cup = 236.6 mL; 1 tbsp = 14.79 mL; 1 tsp = 4.93 mL. UK metric: 250 mL cup, 15 mL tbsp, 5 mL tsp. About 5 g ground coffee per level tablespoon; weigh the grams for best consistency. Water amounts are amounts added, not final drink yield. 200°F ≈ 93°C.

Quick water conversions

300 g ≈ 300 mL = 1.27 US cups or 1.20 UK metric cups. 500 g ≈ 500 mL = 2.11 US cups or 2 UK metric cups. 1,000 g ≈ 1 litre = 4.23 US cups or 4 UK metric cups.

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