Original: A French press requires coffee of a coarser grind than does a drip brew coffee filter , as finer grounds will seep through the press filter and into the coffee . Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together , stirring it and leaving to brew for a few minutes , then pressing the plunger to trap the coffee grounds at the bottom of the beaker .
Simplified: Because the coffee grounds are in direct contact with the brewing water , coffee brewed with the French press gets more of the coffee 's flavor and essential oils .