Cafetière: Lessons in Coffee

Henry finds our coffee works best in a cafetière, releasing all the aromas for an easy but delicious blend. For his perfect brew, Henry likes to use 45g of coffee (medium/coarse grind), with 750ml of 93-96°C water.

Henry’s method:

Henry brewing coffee in the cafetiere
  • Pour some hot water in to the vessel to pre heat.
  • Discard the water via the pouring spout.
  • Add 45g of fresh ground coffee and shake gently to level it out If you are using scales, place the French Press on the scales and tare.
  • Start the timer Pour 150-200ml of 93-96°C water to saturate the whole bed evenly and stir to break any dry patches or clumps.
  • Add the remaining water and stir again.
  • Set the plunger in place and let it steep for another 3-5min.
  • Gently press the plunger down until the mesh filter reaches just above the coffee bed.
  • Pour and enjoy!