Shel_B
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Recently I purchased some Common Grounds brand beans and then went to their website to see what else they offered. I found the above suggestion for brewing French press coffee.
Many here, I'm sure, are familiar with the concept of blooming the grounds when using the French press process, but this is the first time I've seen such a long blooming time mentioned. Adding to that is the additional steeping time, making a suggested total of eight minutes in the press pot.
More commonly, a total brewing time of four minutes is mentioned with a reason given that longer times will (may) result in a more bitter brew. I tried the above timing and was disappointed with the results, experiencing a bitterness that was unacceptable.
Have you ever tried such a long brewing time? What was your result? How do you brew your French press coffee? I generally give my brew a 30-second bloom and a four minute total time, which I will continue to do.