How to brew coffee in your French Press All you need is: coarse ground coffee, about 2 cups of hot water, and a French Press Start by putting four heaping tablespoons (32 grams) of coarse ground coffee into your French Press Pour just enough hot water in to wet your grounds (60 grams), stir and allow to bloom for 30 seconds Once you have allowed your grounds to bloom, pour the remaining water (356g) in to your French Press and push the plunger just below the water line. Allow the coffee to steep