french press measure

by Kat
(southern California)

QUESTION:

Hi there. Just purchased a Bodum Frech Press. I wanted a large capacity coffee maker enough for 2 morning coffee drinkers. I decided on the 8 CUP maker, so I thought it made 8 cups of coffee and I used 8 coffee scoops!!! Ohhh strong! So then I thought maybe I did something wrong and maybe they are talking 6oz cup instead of 8 oz cups, so I then cut down the coffee grounds a bit. Too strong still! So I got the box...

I am confused...

The Box says:

8 CUP COFFEE MAKER
1.01 Liter
34 ozs

I admit I only saw the "8 CUP" when I picked it from the shelf... so it is my fault but is this a misprint? What measurement are they going by? Even at 6 ozs per cup times 8 cups equals more than 34 ozs...???

Thanks.

This is why I was feeling sick by using 8 scoops!!!
hah!

Kat.


ANSWER:

It doesn’t sound like you are doing too much wrong. One coffee scoop per cup of coffee should give you a good brew. If that is too strong for you, just use a little less coffee in proportion to the water.

This is all explained in more detail in my video on making coffee with a French press.

In the end, just keep making adjustments to the amount of coffee you add, and you’ll find the perfect amount.