French Press Espresso
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It’s possible to make a darn good espresso without an espresso machine. Here’s how to make French press espresso!
- Author: Sonja Overhiser
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 double shots espresso 1x
- Category: Coffee
- Method: French Press
- Cuisine: Coffee
- Diet: Vegan
- 36 grams (1/2 cup beans) espresso roast coffee, medium fine ground
- 205 mL/grams hot water (3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- Grind the coffee to a medium fine grounds.
- Heat the water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F).
- Add the espresso coffee to the French press.
- Top with the hot water and stir.
- Set a timer and wait 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, place the lid on the French press and slowly press the plunger all the way down.
- Pour into two espresso cups and serve immediately, or use in espresso drinks.