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Medium Roast Brew

Region: Global
Brewing Time: 4-5 minutes (for French Press)
Total Time: 6-7 minutes
Indulgence: ☕️ (Balanced)
The Story:
Medium roast coffee is often called the "American roast" or "breakfast roast." It strikes the perfect balance between the bright, acidic notes of a light roast and the bold, smoky body of a dark roast. This roast level allows the bean's origin characteristics (like fruit, nut, or chocolate notes) to shine through without being overpowered by the roast flavor itself.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Brewing time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 30 grams medium roast coffee, coarsely ground
  • 500 grams (ml) water, just off the boil (200°F / 93°C)

Equipment

  • Grinder
  • French Press or preferred brewer

Method
 

  1. Add coarsely ground coffee to the clean, dry French press.
  2. Pour hot water over all the grounds, ensuring they are fully saturated. Start a timer for 4 minutes.
  3. Place the lid on top with the plunger pulled up. Let steep.
  4. After 4 minutes, gently press the plunger down slowly and steadily.
  5. Pour into a mug immediately to stop the extraction.
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