The French press is one most of the most popular devises for making delicious coffee / tea at home. People claim French presses make better tasting coffee because essential oils stay in the brew rather than being removed by filters. Start with delicious, coarsely ground fresh roasted coffee.2. Preheat your cup and plunger with hot boiled water.3. Add to the French Press, one rounded tablespoon of correctly ground coffee per cup (a course grind similar to the grind used in a stove top/cafeteria).4. Add the required number of cups of freshly boiled water. Gently stir to mix the grounds, then replace the lid just over the waterline.5. Good fresh coffee will create a slightly creamy look, as carbon dioxide is released.6. Wait no more than about 5-6 minutes, then depress the plunger slowly to avoid spillage, and to keep all the coffee below the mesh. It is safest to place the plunger on a non-slip surface.