how to brew

Brew your perfect Cup

Whether you're a fan of the smooth simplicity of a French Press, the precision of a Pourover, the ease of Cold Brew Pods and Steeped Coffee, or the vibrant energy of Matcha, we’ve got step-by-step guides and videos to walk you through every method. No matter your experience level, our brewing tips will help you bring out the best flavors in every sip—just like we do in our cafés. Grab your favorite French Truck beans or matcha, and let’s get brewing!

Brew Method

French Press

What you’ll need :

  • 12oz French Press

  • Kettle

  • Scale

  • Timer

  • Stirrer

  • 20g of freshly ground French Truck Coffee

Step by Step:

  1. Grind 20g of coffee to a med-course grind size (about the size of course sea salt).
  2. Add ground coffee to the French Press. 
  3. Start a timer. Then pour 300g hot water (204º) over the grounds.
  4. Stir the coffee, ensuring all the grounds are saturated. 
  5. Place the plunger lightly on top of the French Press to keep everything hot. Let it brew until the timer reaches 4 minutes. 
  6. After 4 minutes, carefully and slowly begin pushing the plunger down. Take 15-20 seconds to push the plunger down fully. 
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Brew Tips: Ensure the French Press lid is as level as possible when placing it on top to prevent coffee grounds from coming through the sides.

Brew Method

pour over

What you’ll need:

  • Hario V60 02 Dripper

  • Hairo Filter-02

  • Carafe or Mug

  • Gooseneck Kettle

  • Scale

  • Timer

  • 23g of freshly ground French Truck Coffee

Step by Step

  1. Weigh out 23g of coffee.
  2. Grind coffee to a medium-fine grind, about the size of granulated sugar.
  3. Fold the edge of the filter and place it in the dripper.
  4. Rinse the filter with hot water, then get rid of rinse water.
  5. Add ground coffee into the dripper. Give it a gentle shake to level. 
  6. Place the dripper and carafe onto the scale and tare.
  7. Ensure the kettle is full with hot water (204ºf).
  8. Start a timer, then begin the bloom. Start by carefully pouring directly into the center of the coffee, then pour in small circles going outwards and then back to the center until you reach 46 grams of water. Ensure all the coffee is saturated using just 46 grams of water.
  9. Wait until the timer reaches 40 seconds. 
  10. At 40 seconds, start a second pour. Again, start from the center, pour small circles outward to the edge, and then back to the center. Pour until you reach a total of 350g water in one minute. 
  11. Let the coffee fully drip through. It should take 3-3.5 minutes. 
  12. Enjoy!

Brew Tips

  1. Adjust the grind size if your pour-over isn’t brewing in 3-3.5 minutes. If it’s too fast, make your grind finer. Too Slow? Make your grind coarser.

Brew Method

Cold Brew pods

What you’ll need

  • One Brew Pod

  • Cold Water

  • One Glass

  • Ice

Step by Step

  1. Fill a glass with 12oz of cold water.
  2. Drop one brew pod into the glass.
  3. Brew for 8-12 hours in the fridge.
  4. After 8-12hrs, remove Brew Pod.
  5. Add ice. Enjoy it as is, or customize it with your choice of milk and sweetener.

Brew Tips

  1. Adjust the strength of the cold brew by increasing or decreasing the amount of water used.
  2. Brew multiple batches in a large container for easy hosting, or if you drink multiple coffees a day!

Brew Method

Matcha

What you’ll need

  • 3 grams (1tsp) of French Truck Matcha 

  • 50 grams (⅓ cup) of warm water (140ºf - 175ºf)

  • 8oz (1 cup) of milk of choice

  • 1oz (2 tbsp) simple syrup or sweetener of choice 

  • A matcha whisk (bamboo or electric)

  • A small bowl or cup

Step by Step

HOT

  1. Combine matcha and warm water (140ºf - 175ºf) in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk until the liquid is frothy with tiny bubbles and there are no clumps (about 30-40 seconds).
  3. Add sweetener, then whisk for 10 seconds.
  4. Pour matcha into a mug.
  5. Add hot milk of choice.
  6. Enjoy!

ICED

  1. Combine matcha and warm water (140ºf - 175ºf).
  2. Whisk until the liquid is frothy with tiny bubbles and there are no clumps (about 30-40 seconds).
  3. Add sweetener, then whisk for 10 seconds.
  4. Prepare a 12oz glass with ice and 8oz of milk.
  5. Pour the matcha into the glass, then stir.
  6. Enjoy!

Brew Tips:

  1. Sift matcha before adding it to the water for an extra smooth texture.
  2. Avoid whisking matcha with hot water (<175ºf); it can result in a bitter taste.
  3. For a lighter matcha flavor, use 2 grams of Matcha. For a stronger flavor, use 4 grams.
  4. Experiment with different sweeteners like honey or brown sugar. Add more or less, depending on your preference. 

Brew Method

Coffee on-the-go

What you’ll need

  • One Coffee On-The-Go 

  • 8oz-12oz Hot Water (205ºf)

  • One Mug

Step by Step

  1. Place one coffee pouch into your mug.
  2. Gradually pour 8 oz- 12 oz of hot water over the bag.
  3. Dunk pouch for 15-30 seconds.
  4. Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove.
  5. Enjoy as is, or add your favorite milk and sweetener.

Brew Tip:

Adjust the strength to your liking by adding more or less hot water.