Coffee Break

What happens when we make coffee? | How to make the Perfect Cup of Coffee | How to use a French Press / Cafetière | How to use a Moka Pot / Stove Pot / Espresso Pot | Electric drip, Filter or Percolator Method | How to store coffee

How to use a French Press / Cafetière

Known as both a French press and a Cafetière the plunger pot method is an excellent way to make coffee.

• Place pot on a drip, flat, non-slip surface.  Hold handle firmly and pull the plunger units straight up out of the pot.
• Boil water in kettle and wait until it is just off the boil.
• Heat the pot by rinsing in hot water.
• Heat cups by rinsing in hot water.
• Coffee measures:  - Using one flat scoop of coffee 7g per cup serving.

(One scoop provided with equipment / 1 dessertspoon = 7 grams)

• Pour the ground coffee into the heated pot.
• Measure the water by using the coffee cup as guide.
• Pour water over the coffee.

(If filling - always leave at least one to two inches at top of pot)

• Stir well.
• Place the plunger unit on top of pot.
• Leave to brew for 4 – 5 minutes.
• Prior to serving lower the plunger unit slowly to the bottom of the pot.
• Serve immediately.