Ingredients

1 cup hot water

2 tablespoons coarse-ground coffee (for a stronger cup, add up to 2 tablespoons more)

Preparation

Bring water to a boil; let stand 2 minutes (water should be just below boiling point).

Pour a small amount into a French press. Swirl once to warm carafe; discard.

Put ground coffee in carafe. Pour in hot water. Stir once with a wooden spoon. Position plunger at top of carafe; let stand 4 minutes. Slowly push plunger down. Serve.