Timemore French Press

A 450ml cafetière built for travel. Heat-resistant borosilicate glass slotted into a protective sleeve, fine stainless steel filter, no separate handle. Compact enough to live in a kit bag, robust enough to actually use on the move.

Why this French press

Most French presses break the moment they fall off a kitchen counter. The Timemore sits the glass body inside a protective sleeve, which acts as both insulation and shock absorber. No handle to snap, no exposed glass to crack, less faff in a pack.

How to brew with a French press

1. Add 25 to 30g of coarse-ground coffee to the press.
2. Pour 400ml of hot water (93 to 96°C) over the grounds.
3. Stir gently. Place the lid on with the plunger up.
4. Wait 4 minutes.
5. Press the plunger down slowly. Pour and drink.

What grind to use

Coarse. Finer grinds slip through the mesh and end up as sediment in the cup. Our ground coffee is ground for cafetière, so it works straight out of the bag.

Specs

• Capacity: 450ml (3 cups)
• Body: borosilicate glass in a plastic sleeve
• Plunger and filter: stainless steel with food-safe silicone
• Dimensions: 180mm H x 85mm W x 85mm D
• Temperature resistant: minus 30°C to 200°C
• Colour: black

Best coffee for a French press

The mesh filter lets the oils through, which means a fuller body than a paper filter brew. Works well with darker, chocolatey blends.

• Battle Prep: Brazil and Latin America blend, balanced and chocolatey. The default daily driver.
• After Hours: higher Robusta content, intense and nutty, for early starts or long shifts.

How does French press coffee compare on strength?

Read our coffee strength scale guide to see where cafetière coffee sits on the strength scale, and how it stacks up against pour over, AeroPress, and espresso. We also wrote a direct comparison: pour over vs French press.