French Press (Cafetiere Immersion Coffee)
Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas · 8 specs
Direct Answer
French Press is full-immersion brewing using coarse grounds steep in 92–96°C water for 4–5 minutes before metal mesh filtration. It produces a heavy-bodied cup with 1.30–1.60% TDS containing natural coffee lipids and cafestol diterpenes.
Source: Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Product Class | Full Immersion Metal-Mesh Filtered Coffee |
| Standard Brew Ratio (Dose : Water) | 1 : 15 (60g coarse coffee per 900g water) |
| Brewing Water Temperature | 93 – 96°C (200 – 205°F) |
| Steeping Duration | 4.0 – 5.0 Minutes |
| Grind Size Range | 800 – 1,100 µm (Coarse / Kosher salt texture) |
| Caffeine Content (per 100ml) | ~65 – 80 mg (250ml mug = ~160–200mg caffeine) mg |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 1.30 – 1.60 % (Full, heavy mouthfeel) % |
| Extraction Yield (EY) | 19.0 – 22.0 % % |
Metal Mesh Filtration & Cafestol Lipids
Because metal screens allow insoluble micro-fines and diterpenes (cafestol, kahweol) to remain in the brew, French press delivers unmatched textural body and velvety mouthfeel.
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