All you need to brew coffee in a cafetiere is a set of scales or a scoop to measure the grounds, boiled water, and freshly ground coffee, ideally from a traceable source," says Wallace. "The golden ratio for brewing coffee in a cafetiere is 60g of coffee per litre of water. If you don’t use enough coffee, you end up over-brewing the grounds, leading to a weak, bitter, ashy brew. We are interested to hear which cafetière you think is the best! Let us know. We hope our selection here has inspired you to opt for the cafetière instead of the coffee machine. Additional Resources The Bodum Chambord 8 has the 8 in its name because it makes 8 cups. We got the 1-litre version for testing simply because we all wanted to try out a cup of coffee from seemingly the best cafetière in the UK. Did the Bodum Chambord 8 pass our expectations? Yes, and it exceeded them as well. This glass cafetière looks tremendously elegant, and the coffee-making experience is very refined. We call this the London slurp," Alex Wallace explains, as he loudly ingurgitates a slug of freshly brewed coffee from a warm spoon. Apparently, this way it hits your retronasal olfactory receptors, where you perceive flavour the strongest – although I'm not sure you'll see it in Costa any time soon.

This coffee press is double-walled to prevent heat from escaping so that your delicious coffee will stay warm longer. Your freshly ground coffee can get warm for up to two hours. The handle, which is efficiently designed, will stay cool even if your coffee is hot! The curve of the handle means that it is more ergonomic to hold than other designs. 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. Another thing to consider when buying the best french press is the material. Would you prefer a stainless steel cafetière, or a glass beaker, or a ceramic cafetière? There are lots of options to choose from. You could opt for a mixed design, for example, a glass body with a stainless steel frame.We tried out the 1-litre version of the Meelio French Press coffee machine, but it is also available in a smaller 350 ml version. The cafetière has a double-wall construction that can keep your drink warmer for longer periods of time. The double filter (or multi-screen) system will prevent ground coffee particles from leaking through. On the business side of things, the Le Creuset Cafetiere does a remarkable job of making you a great cup of coffee and keeping your coffee hot. It is made of enamelled stoneware, has a stainless steel plunger and mesh. It is 1 litre in capacity and quite easy to clean. The smooth pour spout makes it easy to pour a cup, and the big handle helps, too. We also like how this french press coffee maker comes with a 10-year warranty, but judging how sturdy it feels, we doubt you will need that. Compact and lightweight, you can take this coffee maker on your travels. If you are not happy with it, then Gator offers a 100% total satisfaction policy, so you can return or replace your item. Of course they are! I should point out from the outset, that this is one of the more expensive options on our list, but it more than lives up to its price tag. 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.

This cafetière is no exception, and it offers something very different to the others that we have looked at so far on this list. Most of which is in the design. First, it is well insulated with the double design for the cafetière wall. It will keep your coffee warm for up to an hour, which is a believable time length. Second, it has three layers of filtration! This will make sure that your coffee is smooth and grain-free. Third, it has a safety feature to protect you. The twistable lid ensures that the coffee cannot pour out unless the arrow is pointing to the spout. What you are left with is a marvellous coffee maker. The stainless steel filter can be deconstructed into three parts – this makes it incredibly easy to get a really effective clean. It also works incredibly well at its primary function of separating the ‘bits’.Cafetieres are much less clunky than coffee machines and take up a significantly smaller place in your kitchen or dining room. Coffee shouldn’t be a hassle, and cafetières make the process so much easier and enjoyable!

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 something utterly charming about them though. Those few minutes of waiting for your drink to brew are wonderful moments that those of us that still use cafetières can appreciate – even if you can only justify that time at a weekend. Some French presses also have the dual function of tea makers. If you are also a lover of tea, you may want to keep an eye out for french presses that offer this. Why Buy a Cafetière?However, a fully filled 1,000ml cafetiere retained heat for longer than a fully filled 350ml cafetiere, so whatever the size of your cafetiere you should fill it up to capacity to keep it warmer for longer.