BREW GUIDE: CAFETIERE

It’s a brew method with so many names, but whether you call it a cafetière, plunger, French press or are one of those cheeky people who just mime a plunger going up and down at us, we’ve got you covered with this brewing guide. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A French press / cafètiere

• Freshly ground coffee 

• A kettle of boiling water

• A spoon

• A set of scales

• Your favourite coffee cup

METHOD

A basic brew ratio for cafetière is 60g of coffee per litre of water. This recipe is perfect for two people, or two mugs of coffee. 

• 30g of coarsely ground coffee

• 500g of water, just off boil

• Brew time: 4 minutes
  
  

1. Place your French press on the scales and tare to zero.

2. Add your freshly ground coffee and tare again.

3. Add your hot water and leave for 4 minutes

4. Use a spoon to gently stir the crust. If you’re feeling extra fancy, you could skim any remaining residue from the top of the liquid. 

5. Leave the brew to cool for another 5 to 6 minutes. This will allow it to reach perfect drinking temperature and to open up all those extra tasty flavours.

6. Add the plunger and gently press down. 

7. Pour into your favourite coffee cup and enjoy!