Coffee should generally steep in a French press for about four minutes. Use a coarse, even grind, add hot water, ensure all grounds are saturated, place the lid on without pressing, and lower the plunger slowly when the steeping time ends.

French press coffee should generally steep for about four minutes before the plunger is pressed. A brewing time between three and five minutes can work depending on grind size, roast level, coffee-to-water ratio, and the flavor strength required.