French Press Iced Coffee
I’m going to teach you how to make french press iced coffee – it’s so easy! There are a couple of different methods to this and my method is the fast way. My iced coffee in a french press method doesn’t require the 12-24 hours of brew time like that of traditional cold brew. So, if you’re looking for a quick cup of iced coffee this is your recipe.
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- what you'll need to make french press iced coffee
- how to make french press iced coffee
- French press coffee ratio
- what grind is best for french press iced coffee
- how long to steep iced coffee in french press
- how to flavor iced coffee
- why do people drink iced coffee
- does iced coffee have more caffeine?
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what you’ll need to make french press iced coffee
Ingredients
Whole coffee beans (we love Stumptown coffee or the organic coffee from Thrive Market)
Filtered water (we use our Berkey)
Ice
Desired additives (cream, milk, sugar, etc.)
equipment
Tablespoon/measuring cups
Timer
Cups
how to make french press iced coffee
Time needed: 12 minutes
Making iced coffee in a french press method
- Gather supplies
Grab your french press, tea kettle, coffee beans, and coffee grinder
- Heat water
Fill a tea kettle about half full of filtered water and place on high burner until it comes to a whistling boil.
- Grind beans
While your water is heating, prep your beans by measuring out 8 tbs beans into a grinder. Grind to a medium-course grind (similar to bread crumbs). Pour your freshly ground coffee into the french press basin.
- Let water rest
Once your tea kettle whistles or your water has come to a rolling boil, turn off the heating element. Let the water rest for 30 seconds (you want to pour your water when it’s 30 seconds off the boil).
- Pour the water for the bloom
Slowly pour your water by taking the french press in one hand, the kettle in the other, tilting the french press slightly, and pouring the water in a circle around the beans so all the beans are slightly saturated with water. Only pour a couple of inches of water on the beans – enough to see the beans bloom (expand). Take the french press and swirl the water gently so all beans are covered. Let this rest for 1 minute.
- Pour the rest of the water
In a circular motion pour the rest of your water into the french press. Swirl the water around by turning the french press in circular motions again (or stir the coffee with a spoon). You should have a layer of crema over the top like this.
- Let steep for 5-10 minutes
Set the lid on the french press without pressing the plunger down. The length of time you let your coffee steep depends on how strong you like it. 5-10 minutes is a good range.
- Push the plunger down
If you ground your coffee correctly, the plunger should not go down too easy but it also shouldn’t be hard to push down. You should be met with slight resistance.
- Pour over ice
Fill your cups with ice (some will melt, which is why you brewed double-strength coffee).
- Flavor how you like it
Adding water, cream/milk or flavors will all be personal preference. You don’t need to add anything at this point unless you want.
French press coffee ratio
coffee to water ratio french press
For a regular, warm cup of french press coffee, the ratio you want is 4 tbs coffee per 12oz (1 1/2 cups) water (slight adjustments from this to taste).
coffee to water ratio for french press iced coffee
For iced coffee in a french press, the ratio you want is 8 tbs coffee per 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) water (slight adjustments to taste). You’ll notice this is double the strength of regular french press coffee – this accounts for the ice that will melt adding to the water content of your coffee.
what grind is best for french press iced coffee
You’ll want a medium-course grind to make iced coffee in a french press. A general rule of thumb is you want your grounds similar to that of breadcrumbs. You’ll know you have the right grind when your plunger goes down smoothly and consistently met with only slight resistance.
how long to steep iced coffee in french press
You should steep your coffee in your french press for about 5-10 minutes depending on how strong you like it.
how to flavor iced coffee
- Cream
- Milk
- Nut milk
- Brown sugar/regular sugar
- Flavoring syrups
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Peppermint extract
- Chocolate
- White chocolate
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Any combination of the above could be delicious! I’m more of a coffee purist and I enjoy regular black coffee, occasionally with some nice, thick cream.
why do people drink iced coffee
Many people who don’t like regular hot coffee actually enjoy iced coffee because it’s not as bitter as hot coffee. There is less acidity in iced coffee as hot coffee, making it a little less strong – perfect for someone just getting into coffee.
Iced coffee is also so refreshing on a warm day! It’s so nice to take a freshly made cup of iced coffee while you run errands. Even better when you can make it yourself in your french press!
does iced coffee have more caffeine?
Cold-brew coffee can have about double the caffeine as hot coffee, but using the method we use here, there is not much more caffeine (if any) than regular hot coffee.
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French Press Iced Coffee
Equipment
- French Press
- Tea kettle
- Coffee bean grinder
- Tablespoon
- Glasses for coffee
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water boiling
- 8 tbs coffee beans ground into course grind
- ice desired amount (remember the hot coffee will melt the ice so use more than you usually like)
- Any cream or flavors you desire
Instructions
- Grab your french press, tea kettle, coffee beans, and coffee grinder
- Fill a tea kettle about half full of filtered water and place on high burner until it comes to a whistling boil.
- While your water is heating, prep your beans by measuring out 8 tbs beans into a grinder. Grind to a medium-course grind (similar to bread crumbs). Pour your freshly ground coffee into the french press basin.
- Once your tea kettle whistles or your water has come to a rolling boil, turn off the heating element. Let the water rest for 30 seconds (you want to pour your water when it's 30 seconds off the boil).
- Slowly pour your water by taking the french press in one hand, the kettle in the other, tilting the french press slightly, and pouring the water in a circle around the beans so all the beans are slightly saturated with water. Only pour a couple of inches of water on the beans – enough to see the beans bloom (expand). Take the french press and swirl the water gently so all beans are covered. Let this rest for 1 minute.
- In a circular motion pour the rest of your water into the french press. Swirl the water around by turning the french press in circular motions again (or stir the coffee with a spoon). You should have a layer of crema over the top like this.
- Set the lid on the french press without pressing the plunger down. The length of time you let your coffee steep depends on how strong you like it. 5-10 minutes is a good range.
- If you ground your coffee correctly, the plunger should not go down too easy but it also shouldn't be hard to push down. You should be met with slight resistance.
- Fill your cups with ice (some will melt, which is why you brewed double-strength coffee).
- Adding water, cream/milk or flavors will all be personal preference. You don't need to add anything at this point unless you want.
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