For many, coffee is the perfect way to start the day or to take a break during a busy workday. There are many ways to brew coffee, but in this blog, we will discuss the cafetière, also known as the French Press. This brewing method is popular for the flavourful and aromatic coffee it produces.

Brewing Coffee with a Cafetière

In this blog, we will explain step by step how to brew coffee with a cafetière.

Step 1: Grind the coffee beans

To start brewing coffee with a cafetière, you need coarsely ground coffee. Therefore, grind the coffee beans to a coarse grind, so the coffee is not ground too finely.

Step 2: Preheat the cafetière

Before you start brewing the coffee, it's important to preheat the cafetière. You do this by filling the cafetière with hot water and then discarding it.

Step 3: Add the coffee

Put the coarsely ground coffee into the cafetière. The amount of coffee you need depends on the size of the cafetière. A good guideline is to use about two tablespoons of coffee per 180 milliliters of water.

Step 4: Add the water

Now add the hot water to the cafetière. The ideal water temperature is between 90 and 96 degrees Celsius. Pour the water slowly and evenly over the coffee, so that all the coffee is covered.

Step 5: Stir and wait

Gently stir the coffee and water together and place the lid on the cafetière. Now let the coffee steep for about 4-5 minutes. This gives the coffee time to fully release its flavours and aromas.

Step 6: Press the coffee

Once the coffee has steeped sufficiently, press the coffee down using the plunger of the cafetière. Do this slowly and evenly, so that no coffee grounds end up in your cup.

Step 7: Pour and enjoy

Pour the coffee into a cup and enjoy the flavourful and aromatic coffee you have just brewed with a cafetière.

Try it yourself

Brewing coffee with a cafetière is a relatively simple way to make delicious coffee. The coarse grind of the coffee beans and the slow steeping of the coffee create a flavourful and aromatic brew. By following the steps above, you too can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at home with a cafetière.