Cafetiere (French Press)

Ahh, the trusty old cafetière. French for ‘coffee maker’, appropriately enough. Patented by an Italian designer and popular since the 50s. You might have one in the back of your cupboard somewhere (along with that toastie maker you got for Christmas).

Well, time to get it out: it’s simple to use and makes great coffee. Not got the tools you need yet? Buy a Cafetiere from us here.

Result

Filter coffee with a heavier body and complex flavour profile

Good for

A great place to start brewing coffee at home

Steps for this brew method

October 10, 2018

How to make it

1. Preheat your cafetière by pouring in some boiling water and giving it a swirl.
2. Discard the water, then put in your coffee.
3. Pour some just-off boiling water (ideally 92-96 degrees) over the dry coffee and saturate all the grounds.
4. Let it steep for four minutes, with the plunger cap on, but not pressed down (that’ll stop the heat escaping).
5. Remove the plunger then stir three times.
6. Replace the plunger, and carefully plunge at a consistent pace.
7. For best results, decant the finished brew.