Cafetière (French Press)

The first patent of a French press that resembles what we use today was patented by the Italians Attilio Calimani and Giulio Moneta in 1929. What is arguably the most popular design was patented by the Swiss man Faliero Bondanini in 1958 and this brewer was known in France, where it was manufactured, as a 'Chambord'.

Result

Filter coffee with a heavier body and complex flavour profile

Good for

A great place to start brewing coffee at home

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.

What you'll need.

• Cafetière

• Tea spoon

• Coffee beans/grounds

• Freshly boiled water

• Timer

• Scales (optional)

Recipe.

• Coffee Dose: 55g

• Brew Water: 850g/ml

• Water Temp: 94˚C

• Overall Brew Time: 4:00min

• Grind Size: Medium to coarse - slightly finer than rock salt