Best Coffee for Every Brew Method: French Press, AeroPress, Pour Over & More
Ever wonder why the same coffee can taste totally different depending on how you brew it? That’s because every brew method—French Press, AeroPress, pour over, even your everyday drip machine—brings out different flavors and textures in the beans.
Whether you’re brand new to specialty coffee or just looking to upgrade your morning cup, choosing the right coffee for your brewer makes a huge difference. In this guide, we’ll break down the best coffees for each brew method so you can get the most out of every bag—and every sip.
French Press: Rich, Full-Bodied Comfort
This brew method can get a bad rep, but it's a classic for a reason. French Press is all about bold, full-bodied coffee and it's a method that stands the test of time. If you're not enjoying your coffee with a French Press, it might be time to try something different!
Since it uses a metal filter instead of paper, more of the coffee’s natural oils and texture end up in your cup. That means you want a bean that can hold its own.
Best coffee for French Press: Medium to dark roasts with chocolatey, nutty, or earthy notes. Think comfort in a cup.
Try This: Our Dark Horse, a medium-dark roast with cozy notes of dark chocolate and a big body. It’s smooth, rich, and made for slow sips. Reverie is also a great option, roasted dark with very low acidity and nutty notes.
AeroPress: Smooth, Clean, and Surprisingly Versatile
The AeroPress is the Swiss Army knife of coffee makers. It’s compact, fast, and perfect for brewing a smooth, clean cup—plus it’s great for travel or brewing on the go.
Best coffee for AeroPress: Light to medium roasts with fruit, citrus, or floral notes. The AeroPress highlights clarity and sweetness, especially in single-origin coffees.
Try This: Play it safe with our Las Marias, a balanced medium roast from Guatemala that is clean and sweet. Or get a little playful with the Together We Can, a washed coffee from Burundi. Fruity and bright, this is an excellent option for trying different recipes.
Need your own Aeropress? Grab it here.
Pour Over: Clean, Complex, and Flavor-Focused
Pour over methods like the V60 or Chemex are all about clarity. The slower brewing process and paper filter remove oils, letting delicate flavors shine through.
Best coffee for pour over: Light to medium roasts, especially beans with floral, tea-like, or fruity flavors.
Try This: Our Ethiopian Yirgacheffe—an elegant light roast that is fruity, sweet and so smooth. It’s a favorite among pour-over lovers for a reason.
Get a V60—perfect for morning rituals and flavor discovery.
Drip Coffee Maker: Smooth, Simple, and Dependable
Drip machines are the most common brew method, and there’s nothing wrong with a classic! The key is using high-quality, fresh beans to bring your coffee to life. Skip the tired and stale grocery store coffee and you'll be surprised at the difference freshly roasted can make to your morning.
Best coffee for drip coffee maker: Medium roasts with balanced profiles—think chocolate, caramel, and soft fruit. Easy to love and great for everyday sipping.
Try This: Our Sunrise Tiger, roasted to be your reliable go-to. Smooth, rich, and crowd-pleasing without being boring. Curious to try something a little different? Motmot is the sneaky fan favorite around here.
But also! A drip coffee maker is excellent with dark roasts as well, especially if you're not a fan of the oils from a French Press. Catalyst is a great, rich roast with earthy Sumatra paired with a little fruity Ethiopia.
🔗 Want better drip coffee? Make sure your machine is clean, and use fresh, filtered water!
Final Sips: Brewing Better Starts with the Right Beans
Choosing the right coffee for your brew method can turn your average cup into something truly special. Whether you're pressing, pouring, or flipping your way through the morning, we’ve got a bean for you.
Not sure where to start?
Reach out to our team at hello@eastviewcoffee.com! We LIVE for coffee recommendations, it's the most fun to set you up with something you'll love to sip and share.
And remember, all these coffees are ethically sourced from women producers around the world—we believe in brewing a brighter future, and for us that starts with ethical, relational coffee. Cheers!