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Guide to the Perfect Cafetière Coffee
- Choose Fresh Beans: Use high-quality, freshly roasted beans. Light roasts for fruity notes, dark roasts for bold flavours.
- Grind Coarsely: Use a burr grinder for a coarse grind, similar to breadcrumbs. This prevents over-extraction and bitterness.
- Measure Coffee and Water: Use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio (e.g., 30g of coffee to 450ml of water).
- Boil Water and Preheat: Heat water to 90-96°C. Preheat the cafetière with hot water, then discard it.
- Bloom and Stir: Add coffee grounds, pour half the water, and let it bloom for 30 seconds. Stir, then add the rest of the water.
- Brew for 4 Minutes: Place the lid on and let it steep for 4 minutes.
- Press and Serve: Press the plunger down slowly and serve immediately to prevent over-extraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cafetière?
What is a Cafetière?
A cafetière, also known as a French press, is a manual coffee brewing device that uses immersion brewing to extract flavours from ground coffee beans. It consists of a cylindrical glass or stainless steel container with a plunger and a metal or nylon mesh filter.
How Do I Brew Coffee in a Cafetière?
How Do I Brew Coffee in a Cafetière?
To brew coffee in a cafetière:
- Use a coarse grind size.
- Add coffee grounds (e.g., 30g) to the cafetière.
- Pour hot water (e.g., 450ml at 90-96°C) over the grounds.
- Stir and let it steep for 4 minutes.
- Press the plunger slowly and serve immediately.
What is the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio for a Cafetière?
What is the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio for a Cafetière?
The optimal coffee-to-water ratio is 1:15. For every gram of coffee, use 15 grams (or millilitres) of water. Adjust according to personal preference.
What Grind Size Should I Use for a Cafetière?
What Grind Size Should I Use for a Cafetière?
A coarse grind is best for cafetière brewing, resembling breadcrumbs. A fine grind can result in over-extraction and a bitter taste, while a coarse grind allows for a balanced and flavourful extraction.
Why Does My Cafetière Coffee Taste Bitter?
Why Does My Cafetière Coffee Taste Bitter?
Bitter cafetière coffee is usually due to:
- Over-extraction from brewing too long.
- Using too fine a grind.
- Water that is too hot (above 96°C).
Ensure correct grind size, water temperature, and brewing time to avoid bitterness.
How Do I Make My Coffee Stronger in a Cafetière?
How Do I Make My Coffee Stronger in a Cafetière?
Increase the coffee-to-water ratio (e.g., 1:12 or 1:10 instead of 1:15).
Extend the brewing time to 4.5–5 minutes.
Use a slightly finer grind size for more extraction.
Stir during brewing to ensure all grounds are fully saturated.
Choose dark roast beans for a bolder, stronger flavour.
How Do I Clean a Cafetière?
How Do I Clean a Cafetière?
To clean a cafetière:
- Disassemble the plunger and filter.
- Rinse all parts with warm water.
- Use mild detergent and a soft brush to remove any oils and grounds.
- Rinse thoroughly and let it dry before reassembling.
Regular cleaning prevents old coffee oils from affecting the taste.
Can I Make Cold Brew in a Cafetière?
Can I Make Cold Brew in a Cafetière?
Yes, you can make cold brew coffee in a cafetière:
- Use a coarse grind.
- Add coffee and cold water in a 1:8 ratio.
- Stir, cover, and let it steep in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
- Press the plunger down and serve over ice.
Can I Brew Tea in a Cafetière?
Can I Brew Tea in a Cafetière?
Yes, a cafetière can also be used to brew loose-leaf tea. Simply add tea leaves, pour hot water, steep for the recommended time, and press the plunger to separate the leaves.
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