What Is French Coffee？

What is French Coffee?

It isn't a particular bean, brew, blend, or style. It doesn't mean that it's made from French roast coffee beans. It doesn't refer to coffee made in a French press.

French coffee is none of those things.

French coffee is a culture. It's how the French drink and enjoy their coffee instead of what they're actually drinking in their cup. Many coffee aficionados regard French coffee as slightly bitter, made from nothing more than average beans.

But the taste, flavor, and preparation have little to do with what it is. French coffee is about the experience - sitting in a sidewalk café, watching people and watching the world go by as you relax and enjoy a hot, strong cup.

It's less a drink and more a way of life.

How to Enjoy a Cup of Coffee Like the French Do
Regardless of what you think of the taste, it's the coffee culture that the French have mastered in a truly unique and special way.

In Europe, coffee is for sipping and savoring. You won't see Parisians pounding carry-out cups as they walk to work; their custom is to sit, sip it, and enjoy the experience.

Maybe you're planning to visit France. Perhaps you're looking for an easy way to bring a bit of Parisian je ne sais quoi into your home or apartment. Either way, there's a right way and a wrong way to enjoy French coffee.

The wrong way is to drown it in sweetener and slurp it down while you're in a rush on your way to work. The right way is to sit with a friend and enjoy it. Watch the sights, the people going by, and share in some meaningful conversation. This is how the French do it - and they do it well.

So pour yourself a cup of your favorite roast (French or not) and brew your coffee the way you like. You can enjoy the experience of Café culture from the comfort of home by merely drinking it on your porch, balcony, or patio, and watching the world pass.