French press brewing gives an intense, full-bodied cup. 

1. Grind your fresh coffee beans right before you brew.  The grind should be coarser than drip coffee.  Use about 2 tablespoons for each 8 oz. of hot water. 
2. Place grounds in the bottom of the clean, French press. 
3. Use fresh water between 195-200°F (just off the boil).  If your water is not hot enough, your coffee will taste sour. 
4. Pour the hot water vigorously over the grounds.  Start your timer now. 
5. Let the press sit for about one minute with the lid off while the coffee foams up. 
6. Give the coffee a quick stir and put the lid on the French press, when the timer reaches 3.5 - 4 minutes, press the plunger down gently. 
7. Enjoy.