Cafetiere = French Press = Plunger = Press Pot

Easiest and best way to get a really excellent cup of coffee at home or at work.

Method:

1. Add coffee to the pot. For each 125ml/4 oz. cup add 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 scoop (about 7.5 g) of coarsely ground coffee. Feel free to adjust the amount of coffee according to your personal taste.
2. Boil the water in a kettle and let it cool for about 30 seconds. Pour it into the cafetiere, making sure you saturate all of the coffee evenly.
3. Stir and cover the pot with the press top, without it toucing the coffee.
4. Start the timer: let the coffee brew for 3.5 to 4 minutes (for big cafetieres or 2 to 3 minutes for smaller cafetieres).
5. Press the pot by pushing the press top slowly into the pot to separate the coffee from the grounds.
6. Pour the coffee as soon as you've pressed the pot. If you intend to drink some coffee later, pour it into a thermos or another cup. Do not leave it in the cafetiere, because it continues to extract and will end up tasting bitter.

Important:

• use fresh, good quality coffee
• make sure coffee is ground correctly: it should be coarse
• use the right amount of coffee
• time the process

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