How to brew CBG coffee: pour-over, French press, and cold brew
CBG coffee is specialty coffee with cannabigerol (CBG) bonded into the bean before roasting, so you brew it the same way you brew any other coffee. Pour-over, French press, and cold brew all work. The method you choose shapes the flavor and body in your cup, not the CBG itself.
If you are new to it, that last point matters. Because the CBG rides inside the roasted bean instead of being sprayed on afterward, hot water and long steeps do not rinse it away. You can pull out your usual gear and brew to taste.
Does the brew method change the CBG in your cup?
Not in any way you need to manage. The dose is set by how the coffee is made, not by how you brew it. A bag labeled 150mg CBG spreads that across the whole bag, so a standard scoop lands close to the same amount each time, whether you run a pour-over or press a pot. What the brew method does change is extraction: how much of the coffee's oils, acids, and aromatics end up in the water. That is a flavor decision.
So brew for the cup you want. Want a clean, bright morning cup? Reach for a pour-over. Want something round and heavy? Use a press. Want a smooth, low-acid drink you can sip cold all afternoon? Make cold brew. Our Colombia 150mg CBG and CBD coffee takes to all three.
How do you make CBG coffee with a pour-over?
Pour-over gives you the cleanest, most detailed cup, which is why it suits a single-origin bean like the Colombia. Here is a simple ratio to start from.
- Grind medium-fine, about the texture of table salt. Use roughly 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water (a heaping tablespoon per 6 ounces if you are eyeballing it).
- Rinse the paper filter with hot water, then add the grounds.
- Pour just enough water to wet everything and wait 30 seconds. This bloom lets the coffee degas so the flavor pulls evenly.
- Pour the rest in slow circles, keeping the bed level. Aim to finish the whole brew in about three minutes.
The result is bright and layered, the kind of cup where you can taste the origin.
How do you brew CBG coffee in a French press?
A French press pulls out more oils and body, so it reads bolder and rounder. It also forgives a less precise pour, which makes it a good weekday method. This is where a darker, higher-dose bean shines. Try it with our Black Label 300mg CBG and CBD coffee.
- Grind coarse, like coarse sea salt. Fine grounds slip through the mesh and turn the cup muddy.
- Add the grounds, pour hot water just off the boil, and give it a gentle stir.
- Put the lid on with the plunger up and steep for four minutes.
- Press down slow and steady, then pour right away so it does not keep extracting and turn bitter.
Can you make CBG cold brew?
Yes, and it is one of the easiest ways to drink it. Cold brew steeps coffee in cold water for a long stretch, which pulls out flavor while leaving behind much of the acidity. You get a smooth, mellow concentrate that keeps for days.
- Grind coarse and combine with cold water at about 1 part coffee to 8 parts water.
- Stir, cover, and let it sit in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours.
- Strain through a filter or a fine mesh, then dilute the concentrate with water, milk, or a milk alternative to taste.
Cold brew is also the natural home for our water-soluble CBG tincture if you want to dial in extra CBG, since it stirs into any cold drink without oil slicks or clumping.
Which brew method fits which cup?
| Method | Grind | Time | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | Medium-fine | ~3 minutes | Clean, bright, detailed |
| French press | Coarse | 4 minutes | Bold, round, full-bodied |
| Cold brew | Coarse | 12 to 18 hours | Smooth, low-acid, mellow |
Which CBG coffee should you start with?
If you want something bright and versatile across all three methods, start with the Colombia 150mg. If you gravitate toward darker, fuller cups or press and cold brew most days, the Black Label 300mg carries the higher dose and stands up to milk. You can see the full range in our CBG coffee collection, and if you are still sorting out how CBG differs from CBD, our guide to CBG coffee is a good next read.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special equipment to brew CBG coffee?
No. Any brewer works, because the CBG is part of the roasted bean. Use the gear you already own.
Does hot water destroy the CBG?
Brewing at normal coffee temperatures does not wash the CBG out of the bean the way it would rinse off a sprayed-on coating. You brew as usual.
Can I add milk, oat milk, or sweetener?
Yes. CBG coffee behaves like regular coffee, so build your drink however you like it.
What does CBG coffee taste like?
Like good coffee first. The bean and roast drive the flavor. People reach for it as a way to enjoy their usual cup while adding CBG to the ritual.
Before you brew
The short version: brew CBG coffee exactly like you brew regular coffee, and let the method set the flavor. Pour-over for clarity, French press for body, cold brew for a smooth all-day drink. Pick the bean that matches how you like to drink, and the rest is just coffee.
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