French Press Cuppings - Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) French Press French Press ============ An immersion brewing method where coffee steeps in hot water before being separated by a metal mesh filter. Produces a full-bodied cup with rich mouthfeel and pronounced oils. Simple to use but requires careful timing for optimal results. Cupping Oct 14, 2026 ![Pravin Mane](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/117610c958da1562bbc7d5da409b4540?s=120&d=identicon) [@pravinmane](https://unpacking.coffee/users/pravinmane) cupped on a [French Press](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/french-press) ### [Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/303-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india-by-pravinmane) [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) /India Smell of Rain offers a rich, bold coffee experience with notes of chocolate, honey, and malt. It has a rounded body and a lingering finish, complemented by earthy, smoky, and gently spicy characteristics. Inspired by the traditional coffee culture of South India, this coffee is w... [Full cupping →](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/303-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india-by-pravinmane) [3 French Press recipes](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/french-press) Cupping May 11, 2026 ![Janae](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e5f5a70e42085099670dcdf3601a1bc5?s=120&d=identicon) [@CoolBeans](https://unpacking.coffee/users/CoolBeans) cupped on a [French Press](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/french-press) ### [Santa Elena Geisha (IYKYK)](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/224-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk-by-coolbeans) [Three Oaks Roasting Co](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/263-three-oaks-roasting-co) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/224-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk-by-coolbeans) Brewed in French Press and Pour Over. French Press was more tea like the lemon grass shined, and the cup was mildly sweet. Pour over was clean and bright. Became sweeter as cooled, the strawberry notes were more prevalent. [mandarin orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142) [lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57) [strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7) [lemongrass](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106) [cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29) [Full cupping →](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/224-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk-by-coolbeans) [3 French Press recipes](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/french-press) Cupping Jun 4, 2025 ![Amy Ruppel](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fd1975d1d4a298c8b7ffffca49022f39?s=120&d=identicon) [@aruppel](https://unpacking.coffee/users/aruppel) cupped on a [French Press](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/french-press) ### [Stereo Blend](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/11-stereo-blend-2025-06-04) [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/11-stereo-blend-2025-06-04) [cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [cocoa powder](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35) [hay](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/67) [Full cupping →](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/11-stereo-blend-2025-06-04) [3 French Press recipes](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/french-press) Explore the archive Origins 21 countries ---------------------- - [ Colombia 42 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=35) - [ Ethiopia 25 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=1) - [ Honduras 15 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=24) - [ Peru 9 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=36) - [ Mexico 8 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=25) - [ Guatemala 7 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=20) - [ Costa Rica 7 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=21) - [ Kenya 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=2) - [ Rwanda 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=3) - [ Nicaragua 5 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=26) - [ Uganda 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=6) - [ Vietnam 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=43) [All 21 countries →](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) Flavors ------- [honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) [cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65) [caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23) [peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) [plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10) [jasmine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55) [strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7) [orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17) [brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28) [chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108) [floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105) [citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110) [meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103) [lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19) Varieties 42 -------------- [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) +27 [All 42 varieties →](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Roasters 248 -------------- - [ Heart Coffee Roasters 24 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) - [ Ritual Coffee Roasters 17 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) - [ Coava Coffee Roasters 11 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) - [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) - [ Oliver’s Custom Coffee 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/227-olivers-custom-coffee) - [ Máquina Coffee Roasters 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) [The full directory →](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Source Gotiti washing station First noted Oct 23, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 1 cupping [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) [ ### [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Harvest June 2026 Source El Itacayo First noted Oct 20, 2026 Last tasted Oct 20, 2026 1 cupping [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) [ ### [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Karnataka Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India First noted Oct 14, 2026 Last tasted Oct 14, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) [ ### [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Source Jhoan Vergara First noted Oct 13, 2026 Last tasted Oct 13, 2026 1 cupping [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) [ ### [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m First noted Sep 29, 2026 Last tasted Oct 16, 2026 1 cupping [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) [ ### [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Jimma Elevation 1950-2150m First noted Sep 29, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 2 cuppings [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) [ ### [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee) Process Honey Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Bulambuli First noted Sep 26, 2026 Last tasted Sep 28, 2026 2 cuppings [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) [ ### [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) First noted Sep 17, 2026 Last tasted Sep 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) [ ### [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry) Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1400m Source Viviana Martinez First noted Sep 16, 2026 Last tasted Sep 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)