How To Make French Press Coffee Step 1 BOIL: Bring 3 and half CUPS-of filtered water to a rolling boil. Step 2 GRIND: Grind three, 1/8 cup, scoops of coffee beans on a coarse setting. (Grounds should be large, not too powder-like) Step 3: SCOOP: Put three, 1/8 CUP, scoops of coarse coffee grounds in …