The Bodybrew
A Cafetière also known as a French Press, Press Pot, Coffee Press or Coffee Plunger, is an all time classic and gives coffee excellent body.
Written by Elizabeth Blackwell
Barista Trainer for the Midlands
You Need
(For 1 cup)
- 6 cup Cafetière
- Fresh coarse ground coffee (Demerara sugar consistency). 2 big heaped dessert spoonfuls (20g) per 300ml water
- Hot water (not boiling - 93-95°C)
- Spoon
- Timer
- Scale
- Mug
Guide
- Set your kettle to boil.
- Add your coffee to the Cafetière and place on a scale.
- Set your timer going and pour 300g of water onto the coffee in a circular motion. Make sure all the coffee grounds are covered.
- Place the plunger loosely on the top keep the heat in during the brew process (and you'll get a better brew).
- After 4 minutes, remove lid and scoop off the crust on top of the coffee.
- Place the plunger on top but don’t push all the way down. Pour your drink through the plunger, this leads to a smoother flavour.
- Enjoy.
Top tip: Use hot water to warm the press and cups if you're feeling fancy.
