French Press Espresso

How to prepare a french press espresso! It’s easy and makes great tasting espresso, no fancy machine required.

Want to make espresso but don’t want to pay for an espresso machine? Do we have a method for you: try this one French press espresso. Yes, it is possible: and it also makes a very good espresso. In fact, we were pleasantly surprised at how close the flavor came to our beloved espresso machine. The best part? The French Press Espresso is ideal for espresso drinks such as latte, cappuccino, macchiato, iced latte, affogato, etc.

Use roast, medium-fine ground espresso coffee

Besides a French Press, what do you need for a French Press Espresso? Espresso roast coffee, medium-fine ground. Therefore these things are important:

• Roast espresso is important to get the right dark, bitter taste typical of espresso shots. We like Starbucks Espresso Roast or Intelligentsia Black Cat.
• Medium-fine grind is important for use in the French Press. Espresso coffee beans are usually ground very finely when using an espresso machine. But if it’s too thin, the French Press will be difficult to filter, and you’ll end up with buildup in your coffee cups.

How to Make a French Press Espresso: Basic Steps

Here’s the basic idea behind the French Press Espresso: It’s quick and easy. This method works perfectly, so

• To grind coffee: Grind ½ cup of coffee beans to a medium-fine grind.
• heat water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons of hot but not boiling water (200-205°F).
• Add the coffee and wait 4 minutes: Put the medium finely ground espresso coffee into the French Press. Cover with hot water and stir. Set a timer and wait 4 minutes.
• Dive: Place the lid on the French Press and slowly push the plunger all the way down.

Which French Press to buy

Are you looking for a French Press? This is the Bodum French Press that we use. It’s high quality, works well and the brand has been making them for years. We highly recommend it! The other option is to use an insulated French Press, which will keep the coffee hot.

Other ways to make espresso without a machine

French press espresso is our best way to make espresso without a machine because it has the best flavor and doesn’t require any special equipment. But if you’re looking for other options, here are some more ideas:

• Manual espresso machine: This option has the best taste for a given tool and at $66 is a lot cheaper than a machine. This manual espresso machine is what we use: it’s cheap and portable.
• Aeropress: The Aeropress is even cheaper, but you’ll sacrifice taste: the espresso isn’t great, but it’s decent if you’re in a tight spot. Try this Aeropress espresso method.

This French Press Espresso Recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.