French Press vs Pour-Over: Which One Brings Out the Best of Colombian Coffee?

If you’ve ever brewed the same coffee in two different ways and thought, “Wait… this tastes like a different bag,” you’re not imagining it.
French press and pour-over pull out different sides of the same coffee—especially when you’re working with clean, specialty-grade Colombian origin like COFY.

This guide will help you choose the right method for your routine (and your flavor preference), and make the most of each cup.

The quick answer

• Pour-over = clarity, sweetness, bright notes, clean finish

• French press = body, depth, comfort, rounder flavor

If COFY is your daily ritual and you love tasting notes like honey, brown sugar, citrus, cocoa, or florals… pour-over usually showcases those notes more clearly.
If you want a richer, heavier cup that feels warm and full… French press is your friend.

Pour-over: clean, sweet, expressive

Pour-over is our language at COFY for a reason: it highlights the “story” in the cup.

What you’ll taste more in pour-over

• brighter citrus or tropical notes

• floral aromatics

• honey-like sweetness

• a crisp, clean finish

Who pour-over is perfect for

• people who love clarity

• those who enjoy tasting notes (not just “coffee flavor”)

• anyone building a daily ritual with intention

COFY tip (simple but powerful)

Use fresh water and keep your brew consistent.
If the cup feels too sharp: grind slightly coarser.
If it tastes flat: grind slightly finer.

French press: richer, rounder, comforting

French press keeps more oils and micro-fines in the cup—so the body feels heavier and smoother.

What you’ll taste more in French press

• deeper chocolate / nutty tones

• a rounder mouthfeel

• a “comfort” profile (less sharp acidity)

Who French press is perfect for

• people who want a full-bodied cup

• anyone who prefers “smooth & rich” over “bright & crisp”

• those who want easy brewing without filters

Which one is “better” for Colombian coffee?

It depends on the coffee and what you want to feel.

Choose pour-over if you want:

✅ clarity
✅ sweetness + bright notes
✅ a “championship-style” tasting experience

Choose French press if you want:

✅ body
✅ depth
✅ a cozy, rich cup that feels bigger and rounder

For our exotic lots and brighter origins: pour-over will usually deliver the most “wow.”
For chocolate-forward profiles or comfort drinking: French press can be perfect.

The best move (high conversion truth)

If you’re new to specialty coffee, start with pour-over to understand flavor and origin.
Then add French press for variety.

That’s exactly why we recommend building your home ritual like this:

A simple COFY home setup

1. Your favorite COFY origin (house or exotic)

2. A pour-over method to taste the notes

3. A French press for richer weekend cups

4. A consistent subscription cadence so you never run out

Want the easiest way to stay fresh?

Freshness is everything in specialty coffee. The simplest system is:

Subscribe every 2 weeks (default)
or every 4 weeks (if you brew less)

You can pause anytime, switch origins, or adjust your grind—so it always fits your routine.

Coffee should feel personal.
The method you choose becomes part of the ritual—and the ritual becomes part of your day.

If you ever want help choosing the right origin for your setup, message us. We’ll guide you.