Boil water and let it cool for about 30 seconds
Add coarsely ground coffee to the French press
Pour a small amount of hot water over the grounds to saturate them
Stir gently
Add the remaining hot water
Place the lid on the French press without pressing down
Let the coffee steep for 4 minutes
Press the plunger down slowly and steadily
Pour the coffee into a cup immediately
Serve and drink right away