I have some coarse ground Espresso and a Bodum French press Is it possible to make espresso in a Bodum French press coffee machine?
Unfortunately, the Espresso beans were ground coarse instead of fine.
No
There is no way of brewing espresso with a french press.
Espresso is brewed under pressure, typically 9-10 bars.
You cannot achieve this level of pressure no matter which brand your french press has.
Additionally, the TDS (total dissolved solids) of espresso is around 8-12 while for french press coffee it's 1.4-1.7.
However, you can get a cup of coffee which has more texture and a fuller body than filter coffee by grinding finer and increasing your dose. It won't come anywhere near espresso but it's not as &quot;watery&quot; as filter coffee. Being able to adjust your recipe for taste like this is one of the many advantages of buying your coffee in beans and grinding them before use.