Is the dark roast good for french press?
310095
Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater coffee. Go Figure! Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater... » Read More Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater coffee. Go Figure! « Show Less
310096
I've made the 454 HP with a french press and it's very good. Just make sure the grind is fairly coarse.
310097
Yes, that's what I use it for, as well as cold-brew coffee. It works great and makes a really pleasant, rich cup of coffee.
310098
I will say so, but be aware that these are whole beans. I love it. Make sure to ask the seller before buying it
310099
That's why a dark roast is often called French roast, it's made for a French press!
310100
That's a great idea. I bet it would be awesome. FP really extracts the flavor and this is superb coffee.
1477459
I don't think the strength of the coffee is determined so much by the brewer as the coffee used. A dark roasted coffee used in the correct ratio to coffee and water should brew a rich, dark cup of coffee. That's my experience. I really like my little coffeemaker! It works very well.
1001039
I "perk" my coffee. The coffee is a mild roast with a robust chocolate overlay flavor. I would imagine that a French press would yield a good mild pot of coffee. You shouldn't have an acidity or bitter taste.
2079471
I have not found this mug to change the taste of the coffee. I use it everyday with my French press and my coffee always tastes great
534464
We do not prefer dark roast and have not tested. We are overall very happy with roaster.
1086477
I don't see why not; so long as the water can pass through the coffee and extract the flavor you can enjoy it; at the least, it's worth the try; I have been using Cafe Du Monde with Chcory now forsome time and am quite partial to it. Note, if the coffee is not strong enough for you then try the French Roast. It would be interesting to hear from you how your coffee comes out. Good luck. ed
497124
I've been running Starbucks French Roast through mine nearly every day with no problems so far. Keep in mind that fresh beans will tend to dry out slightly in the "airtight" bean hopper, so that may work in your favor when grinding really oily beans.
650036
I use a French press. I would think it is better suited for drip. It's a medium roast.
1379577
It's been working fine for us with dark roasts. If you buy it you will want to take out the small plastic insert in the bean hopper. I'm not sure while it's even there. It unscrews easily and if you leave it in it the beans tend to get stuck.
2121019
If you are not a fan of bitter coffee stay away from French roast. The Fog Chaser is not overly strong and I much prefer it to French roast.
2023530
I use Trader Joe's French Roast and grind it to an expresso grind ... very fine ... I serve it at my B&B; and everyone loves it. Just be careful to keep all the grinds in the container and don't allow any to get caught between the container and its cover, or it will make a mess. Use any kind of coffee you like ... not instant!
1426490
It's a rich dark roast and slightly less expensive alternative to French roast. We have been buying it for over a year now and actually prefer it to French roast.
1018604
The coffee is great. I don't know if you're accustomed to French press coffee - but in case you're not, it is rich and bold, yet without any of the bitterness that you get from drip coffee. I can drink lots of it and it never upsets my stomach (personally). However, I don't notice a difference between THIS press and a less-expensive press. It is as good, as far as I can tell.
623737
The wire mesh tends to allow the smallest particles through which is why french press grind is larger pieces than the grind for a regular coffee maker. As long as it's not enough to notice when you're drinking it should be fine.
215010
Perfect with french press. Did not order beans. Coffee was all ready ground but I say it was fine ground. Very smooth coffee. I usually drink Peet's but we tried Death Wish Coffee and it is the World's Best Coffee. Ready to see it in Costco. :)
987219
The Cliff Hanger Espresso (medium roast) is good, but the Kick Ass (dark roast) is their best coffee ... also the 454 (another dark roast) is very good, & would make good espresso.
1727957
The water does rich boiling temperature. If that's enough for French press, then yes.