There are numerous ways in which to enjoy your coffee these days and another delicious option is a french press coffee maker!

Though often considered a single-serve option because of its smaller stature than a traditional coffee pot, you’d be surprised how hefty a french press can be! Did you know they come in family-sized options of twelve cups of coffee? But really, what’s all the hype about a french press? Here are a few reasons it might become our new favourite way to make coffee!

It all starts with coarse ground coffee, perhaps one of our favourites from Cafe Monte, Cafe Tarrazu. If you’re not ready to drop a top dollar for a good grinder, you can always take your beans to a local coffee roaster and ask them to grind for french press. The idea behind the french press is you brew your coffee like you would your tea, by steeping it and allowing all the natural oils to come to the surface. There is an aromatic quality to french pressing coffee you can’t replicate and coffee aficionados rejoice at the quality.

When you sip at your freshly brewed french press coffee, you may find there are bits of coffee grounds and for those who have a love for this kind of coffee consumption, this is a delicious effect. Without the paper filter that literally filters out oil and deeper flavours, you’re left with a cup of rich, percolated coffee.

For the patient and dedicated coffee drinkers, the french press offers an intimate way to prepare and enjoy your fresh brew. For some, it’s a treat to drink their coffee this way and it’s an occasional, bring out with company, sort of drink. However you choose to love your coffee, be sure to check out all our whole bean varieties! Maybe you’ll find your next favourite flavour for your french pressing coffee experience!