Le Creuset Stoneware Cafetière French Press with Stainless Steel Plunger, 1 Litre, Serves 3-4 Cups, Volcanic, 91028200090000

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The Maison and White French Press Cafetière is made out of premium quality materials and has a sleek look to it. The silver finish not only looks great but is long-lasting, rust-proof and heat-resistant. This classic design also comes with coffee press accessories, such as measuring spoons, extra filters, and even a bag clip to store your coffee. It has a great filter that will leave you with a great tasting drink that is free of nasty little coffee grounds. The filter has three levels to it, so it is incredibly efficient here. The handle is comfortable to use and sturdy – a good distance away from the main unit so there is no chance of burning yourself while you are pouring. Speaking of pouring – the spout is well designed to give you a nice pour without the risk of drips. Here we are at the end of this article, and we must have the final say on the best cafetière. Our editor’s choice must be the Secura Cafetiere French Press coffee maker. It has all the best features that you could be looking for!

For the uninitiated: sometimes known as a French press, a cafetière consists of a heatproof vessel into which you add your coffee. Then you add your hot (not quite boiling) water and leave to brew for a few minutes. Then, the most satisfying part – you gently press the plunger down, thus separating the perfectly brewed coffee from the grounds which are left at the bottom. The cafetiere is one of the simplest and easiest ways for an entry-level coffee fan like myself to brew at home. Plus, it's sustainable. A cafetiere doesn’t require any paper filters or capsules, so you can never run out. (If that sounds like just your cup of joe, see the bottom of this article for Wallace's expert guide to brewing the perfect cafetiere coffee.) We measured the rate that the temperature of each cafetiere dropped over one hour, and discovered that a 1,000ml cafetiere containing 350ml of coffee cooled down faster than a fully filled 350ml cafetiere.

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With the double insulated walls, this cafetière can keep your coffee warm for around an hour. The frosted non-slip handle makes pouring easy and comfortable. The lid also has a knob that doesn’t get warm which is always a plus. The performance is great, but I don’t think anybody will be buying this cafetière just because it makes good coffee. It will be for the design and style that Le Creuset have stood form and it will be to have a magnificent looking item in their kitchen. Be careful not to leave it for too long, though. Once you go past the four-minute mark you risk over-extracting the coffee, which gives you a very bitter brew that most people will find unpleasant to drink. Five things we learned testing cafetieres Rather like how long you should leave your tea bag in for, this question has a different answer depending on who you ask.

The whole unit is safe for washing in a dishwasher, so it is incredibly simple to keep clean. It also has a 1 litre capacity, so it is more than big enough for most households. There is a lot to like about this. First of all, I really like the design – it is clear and simple, but not without style. I love the silver logo against the solid grey of the cylinder, and the handle is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The silver lid and plunger really finish it off well. All in all, this is a great option for a cafetière that is priced in the medium-to-high range. The durability means that it would travel well (would be great for camping trips), and its performance is really excellent.

You should always warm up your French press before you begin by filling and emptying it with hot water, so that energy isn't wasted heating it up. Ceramic tends to give off a lot of heat (which is bad news for my Le Creuset fetish); glass, metals such as steel and plastic are better insulators. To help new coffee lovers, a step-by-step guide on brewing comes with the press. Even more, this french press is dishwasher safe! This will take the hassle out of cleaning it. There isn’t much to dislike about this VeoHome cafetière at all. I love the design, the 0.75-litre capacity is decent and everything else works as well as you would expect, so if the design suits you, this is a great option at the higher end of the price scale. As I eye up a stoneware Le Creuset number, a shiny steel contraption from Stellar and a rather jazzy Tom Dixon design, I wonder what else I should be looking out for in a superior French press? It is not just about aesthetics, though. The curved edges are part of a double-wall, which means that the coffee will be really well insulated, and also that the exterior of the unit will not be too hot to touch. As it is stainless steel, it is also really durable as opposed to some of the glass ones.