How to make coffee using a cafetière

Making cafetière (French Press) coffee might look like an intimidating undertaking to the uninitiated, but it really couldn't be more simple. It's so simple that it's easy to make it your go-to brewing method in domestic or commercial environments.

The three steps to perfect cafetière coffee are:

1. Use water that isn’t too hot. Boiling water will burn the ground and lead to an unpleasant bitter taste that will ruin the coffee. Most commercial water boilers aren’t actually set at boiling temperature but slightly under for this reason. If you’re boiling a kettle, leave it to rest for a few minutes.
2. Pour one heaped tablespoon (that's about 6 grams) of freshly ground coffee into the cafetière for every cup you want to make. Then, gently pour over the slightly cooled water and stir it, letting it sit undisturbed (and with the lid on to help it keep the heat) for around three to four minutes.
3. Finally, press down on the plunger, filtering the water through the coffee at pressure and trapping the grounds at the bottom of the cafetière, leaving your drink smooth and free of floating bits.

Which cafetière should you buy?

By using the cafetière, you're already embracing one of the most traditional ways of getting your coffee from bean to cup, but that doesn't mean that there aren't options available to help you update things a little.

The build and functional properties of cafetières are relatively standard across all models; there are various design qualities available to you. From the traditional glass and copper models to sleeker, more forward-thinking and modern brushed steel designs, there's a model to suit any dining environment.

Ideal for business or home

The cafetière is the ideal coffee maker for both business environments and commercial environments.

At home, it allows you to take a little bit of extra care in making your coffee, adding to the ritual of making it and building the entire experience into something more enjoyable with a better quality end product.

Similarly, at businesses, from cafes to pubs to restaurants, serving coffee in a cafetière adds an element of class and thoughtfulness to your serving. It's an easily recognisable hallmark of high-quality coffee that, when served, elevates the overall drinking experience in a way that is memorable and consistently enjoyable.

So, whether you want to bring a touch of continental luxury to your pub, cafe or restaurant, or simply want to make your morning coffee feel that little bit more special, have a look through our range of cafetières and make every cup the perfect one.