A cafetière is a heatproof jug, typically made of glass, with a strainer attached to the lid. Once the coffee has brewed, you plunge the strainer to the bottom to separate the spent coffee grounds from the coffee, leaving your perfectly brewed coffee to pour from the spout and the grounds remain secured in the base.

What should I look for in a cafetière?

Most people prefer a coarser grind for a cafetière as finer grounds brewed in a cafetière can taste a bit bitter. Thats because cafetières bring out the strong and intense flavour of coffee. If you prefer fragrant coffee, look for African coffee which is fruity and light – but doesnt tend to be mixed with milk.

How does a cafetière work?

Boil your kettle, and leave it to rest for a minute.Add your coarse ground Pact Coffee into your cafetière - one scoop for every cup youd like to brew (thats 16g or three tablespoons)Fill the cafetière with off-the-boil water.Stir the coffee five times, and top up with water if needed.More items

What kind of coffee goes in a cafetière?

Coarsely ground coffee is perfect for a cafetière. As a rule of thumb, the longer the coffee is in contact with water, the coarser the grind should be to avoid over-extraction. The cafetière method involves fully immersing the coffee throughout the brew time, meaning a larger, coarse grind is needed.

What do I need to know before buying a French press?

French presses have a number of small parts, but there are three main components you should look at when selecting a French press. They are the carafe, plunger and lid. Carafes hold the coffee and water, and they have a small spout for pouring the brewed coffee out of.

How many tablespoons of coffee do you use per cup?

The standard ratio for brewing coffee is 1-2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water – 1 tablespoon for lighter coffee and 2 for stronger coffee. That 6-ounce measure is equivalent to one “cup” in a standard coffeemaker, but keep in mind that the standard mug size is closer to 12 ounces or larger.

Where do you put coffee in a French press?

Add the ground up coffee to the bottom of your French press. Then use a kettle to pour enough water in to just wet the beans. (I love my Hario kettle with its thin and aim-able spout, but any kettle or even a measuring cup with a spout will work for pouring the water onto the beans.)

How long should you brew coffee in a cafetiere?

Let your coffee steep for 4 minutes. Depending on your desired strength, the time can be increased. Once the time is up, stir the crust and scoop off the foam. Doing this before you plunge will help reduce sludge and give a cleaner tasting cup.

Can you use regular coffee in a French press?

Theoretically, you can use any bean in a French press. However, most baristas prefer to use a medium or dark-roasted bean. Thats because these roasts retain the most oils, leading to a better tasting and more flavorful brew.

What temperature of water is best for coffee?

between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit Your brewer should maintain a water temperature between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction. Colder water will result in flat, under-extracted coffee, while water that is too hot will also cause a loss of quality in the taste of the coffee. (However, cold brew does not need any heat.)

How much coffee do you use for 4 cups?

If you want to prepare four cups of coffee you will need exactly 4 scoops of ground beans, or, if you prefer, 8 tablespoons. If you want stronger coffee, you can go for 10 tablespoons and you will get four delicious cups of coffee.

Can you use regular ground coffee in a French press?

For a French press to work properly, you need to use rather coarse coffee grounds. If you use finely-ground coffee, youll have issues with sediment in your brew, and thats if youre even able to get the French press plunger to go down in the first place.

Can you drink ground coffee without a machine?

Saturate the bag of coffee in enough water just to soak the grounds, then let the grounds soak for 30 seconds. Pour 6 ounces of water into your coffee cup. Allow to steep for 4 minutes, then remove the bag. Add sugar and/or cream, if desired.

Can you mix ground coffee with water?

You can make coffee without a filter; youll just have to fully immerse your coffee grounds in water, the same way a French press does. After letting the hot water and coffee mixture stand for about five minutes, pour it into a coffee cup slowly enough that none of the grounds settled at the bottom can escape.