The main difference when it comes to taste is that cafetiere coffee is heavier and has a more dense mouthfeel than filter which is much lighter and cleaner by comparison. Far more of the coffee oils and coffee solids get through into the coffee with cafetiere, which is what gives it a heavier taste and … Read more
What Coffee Grind Type Should You Use? 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. Can you use coffee beans in a cafetière? So, no, you cannot use whole coffee beans in … Read more
3 cups ( 0.35 liters or 11.8 ounces ) What size is a 3 cup cafetiere? aerolatte french press / Cafetière, 3-Cup / 350 ml. How do I know what size my French Press is? For easy math, divide the number of cups listed on a press’ packaging by a factor of two This will … Read more
What coffee grind type Should You Use? 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. Can you use any ground coffee in a cafetiere? To use your cafetière, you will need ground … Read more
A double walled cafetiere such as this one is a good investment for two reasons. Firstly, it’ll keep your coffee hot for longer (perfect for lazy mornings) and secondly, it’s made from a sturdy stainless steel which, compared to glass, is much less likely to crack or break. Is a french press really worth it? … Read more
Half fill the cafetière with the hot water, pouring it over the grounds, and stir with a spoon, so all the grounds are wet, and submerged in the water. Top up with the rest of the water. Add the lid, but don’t plunge. Set a timer for 4 minutes. How do you make good coffee … Read more
If you use an espresso grind in a plunger you will find it hard to plunge and it is likely you will end up with grits and grinds in your coffee cup espresso ground coffee is extremely fine and is designed to have the water passed through under pressure in a matter of 20-30 seconds. … Read more