About Us
We’re First French Press, a specialist, test‑driven editorial focused entirely on French press coffee makers and the workflows around them. If you want repeatable flavor, a cleaner cup with the body you love, faster cleanup, and gear that lasts, you’re in the right place.
Our promise is simple: we run scenario‑based tests that mirror real life—home, office, and outdoors—then translate findings into dial‑in brew blueprints you can trust. Every recommendation is backed by data on sediment control, heat retention, cleanup time, durability, and parts availability.
Mission Statement We help every French press drinker brew predictably delicious coffee—with less sludge, more heat, and less hassle—through transparent testing, practical blueprints, and durable gear guidance.
Our Brand Story French press is deceptively simple—and maddening when it isn’t consistent. After too many gritty cups, cracked carafes, and lukewarm pours, we started measuring what actually matters: grind match, screen design, seal integrity, thermal performance, and how long cleanup really takes. That grew into a dedicated test bench with temperature logging, repeatability trials across grinders and waters, and stress tests for travel and office life. We pair results with clear, scenario‑based guidance so you can hit great cups day after day.
What We Do For You
- Fit‑finder guides by use case: small kitchens, offices, and outdoors.
- Brew blueprints by press size and grinder type (hand vs. electric; conical vs. flat) and common water profiles.
- Long‑term care: part numbers, sourcing links, mesh and gasket replacements, and cleaning routines.
- Smart pairings: grinders, kettles, scales, and travel gear that actually improve immersion brewing.
Our Team
- Lead Tester & Brew Scientist: Designs protocols, calibrates grinders, validates thermal and sediment tests, and runs blind tastings.
- Repairability & Parts Researcher: Tracks spare‑part ecosystems, runs teardowns, and rates fixability and long‑term costs.
- Outdoor Coffee Specialist: Tests presses with camp stoves and minimal water; focuses on compactness, ruggedness, and cleanup without a sink.
- Office Workflow Coach: Builds signage, quick‑start cards, and cleaning checklists so anyone can brew and reset the station correctly.
- Data Editor: Turns raw measurements into clear rankings, visual summaries, and practical how‑tos.
Values That Guide Us
- Transparency: We show our methods, disclose affiliate relationships, and correct mistakes promptly.
- Repeatability: We publish the exact variables that produce predictable cups.
- Durability: We privilege repairable designs and parts availability over short‑lived trends.
If French press is your daily ritual—or you want it to be—we’re here to help you master it with confidence.