Pressed coffee

Pressed Coffee

Serves: 2–4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• Freshly ground coffee beans (medium to coarse grind)
• Boiling water
• French press (8-cup size)

Directions

1. Warm your French press by rinsing it with hot water.
2. Add 8 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee to the press.
3. Pour in 4 cups of boiling water and stir gently to combine.
4. Place the lid on with the plunger pulled all the way up.
5. Let steep for 4 minutes.
6. Slowly press the plunger down, separating grounds from coffee.
7. Pour immediately into mugs to serve.

Hostess Note

Pressed coffee has become one of my little luxuries. It always reminds me of my hygge Danish roots and my grandpa, who truly loved his coffee. I don’t make it every day, but on mornings when family visits or on special occasions, it feels so meaningful. My daughter once gave me a beautiful pink Le Creuset French press with matching little pink teacups, and now it’s part of our coffee ritual together. Serving coffee this way feels extra special—quiet, cozy moments with her over steaming cups have become some of my favorite joys.