A cafetière (or French press) is a lovely and simple way to brew coffee at home, while bringing out a really rich flavour in your cup. You can experiment with the brew time and customise the coffee to a taste that's just right for you. And cleaning up is always easy! Start with our simple tips for a cafetière coffee that's wonderfully balanced and full of joy...
What you'll need:
- Cafetière/French Press
- 15g of ground coffee (choose Cafetière grind)
- Boiled water
- Teaspoon
- Scales (and timer)
- Your favourite mug
Step 1
Preheat your cafetière with hot water and empty, before adding 15g of coffee. Give your brewer a little shake to flatten the grounds.
Step 2
Add a small amount of freshly boiled water - 50g.
Step 3
Gently stir to saturate the coffee grounds. Then add the lid and let them bloom for 45 seconds.
Step 4
Add another 200g of boiling water. Quickly pop the lid back on to hold in heat.
Step 5
Brew for 4 minutes before stirring the top of the coffee, encouraging any floating grounds to sink.
Step 6
Pop the lid back on again and patiently wait another 2-3 minutes. Then, push the plunger to the surface of the coffee grounds (avoid compressing them as this will add bitterness to your sip).
Step 7
Pour into your favourite mug, leaving a small amount of liquid behind. Find a comfy spot to snuggle and sip!
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