The best way to make coffee will come down to your personal preference, but both French press and pour-over methods have distinct advantages. A French press uses a plunger and a nylon or mesh filter. It is a simple, straightforward way to make coffee. It also produces a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee with robust flavor. The pour-over method involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds held in a cone-shaped filter. Gravity draws the water through the ground coffee. It is slower and more precise producing a cleaner cup of coffee with a pronounced flavor.