A little knowledge is all it takes to elevate your French press coffee from meh to magnificent.

These 5 simple tips will get you brewing like a pro for the best coffee ever.

Hey, presto: coffee!

Boiling Water Poured onto Coffee Grounds in a French Press for French Press Coffee Recipe

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You’re probably making one of these pretty common but easily rectifiable and avoidable French press mistakes.

You want the grounds to mingle with the hot water for four minutes.

No more, no less.

French Press Covered with Lid and Plunger Pushed Down for French Press Coffee Recipe

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Otherwise, it’ll continue to brew and take on a bitter, unpleasant flavor.

It’s not so hard.

Before you know it you’ll be making French Press coffee like a pro.

Cup of French Press Coffee Surrounded by a Plate with a Breakfast Pastry, a Bowl of Sugar, a Small Pitcher of Milk, Another Cup of Coffee, and a French Press

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