The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
French Press Coffee: The Complete Guide
French Press Coffee: The Complete Guide Master the art of full-bodied, aromatic coffee with this classic immersion brewing method The French press—also known as a press pot or plunger pot—has earned its place as a coffee lover's essential for good...
James Hoffmann's French Press Recipe: Not All the Way Down
James Hoffmann's exact French press recipe: 30g coffee, 500ml water at 96°C, 9-12 min steep. Skim the foam, stop the plunge early — skip the muddy cup.
Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:16 Drip, 1:2 Espresso, 1:8 Cold Brew
The right ratio depends on the method: 1:16 for drip, 1:2 for espresso, 1:8 for cold brew concentrate. Exact numbers for every brew method, plus how to fix a bad cup.