The Ultimate French Press Guide

Sludge or bitterness in French Press usually means an extraction problem.
This guide shows what you’re tasting—and how to brew clean and balanced.

Flavor problems in French Press—like bitterness, grit, oiliness, or sourness—often come from how grind, time, and temperature interact with your beans. This video breaks down five common outcomes and what they reveal about your extraction, so you can make more confident adjustments and get better results from this popular manual brewing method.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Decoding five common French Press flavor issues
01:02 – Bitterness & Astringency: What immersion over-extraction really tastes like
02:03 – Sludge & Grit: How grind size and movement affect clarity
03:14 – Coffee Oils: When French Press brews feel heavy instead of clean
04:23 – Thin or Flat Flavor: Signs of under-extraction in French Press brewing
05:35 – Sourness: When roast level and steep time don’t align
07:28 – Reading flavor like a roastmaster—without guessing

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