The filter screen in your cafetiere should effectively push the coffee grounds to the bottom of the beaker without letting too many through. Cafetieres that filter poorly will leave you with bitter grounds floating around in your cup. 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. 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.) Cafetieres can be a nuisance to clean. Coffee grounds easily get lodged in the nooks and crannies of the press, so it's important that your cafetiere is easy to take apart and clean. The Meelio is made of durable and eco-friendly material so that you can brew coffee and feel good about sustainability. Even the metal filters are reusable, which will save you a lot of money in the long run.

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 know how much coffee is beloved, so we have compiled a list of tried and tested cafetières to help you find the best one. See below for our list of the best cafetières in the UK! How We Compared Cafetières Something a bit different now from VeoHome – a French company that makes kitchenware – often utilising stainless steel. However, if you find cleaning that filter a bit of a fiddly chore, then the One Brew definitely does have one up on the french press as it’s very easy to clean. As the name suggests, you can only make one cup at a time, but if this isn’t an issue, you’ll be pleased with its neat, minimalist design. Next up we’ll take a look at a stylish cafetière from a small UK company called Coffee Llama. They are firm believers in the mantra ‘coffee as a lifestyle’ and are determined to bring great coffee into homes all over the UK.As a cafetière at the lower end of the budget, this does the job. It is only small, so best to be used for small households or maybe as a travel option, but if that is what you are after, this is perfect. A cafetiere should be comfortable to hold and pour, and you shouldn't need more than a gentle push to press the filter down. 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.

You can stir it, to increase the concentration. Before plunging the filter, Wallace recommends "breaking the crust and skimming the foam", by scooping the grinds from the top. The best cafetieres will leave the least amount of silty grounds in the coffee, leaving you with the desired silky texture. By using a cafetière, you can get the most out of your coffee beans, which you can ground up beforehand. You must only put pre-ground coffee in your cafetière, but experience the magic of a more splendid taste by using a cafetière. The design allows the ground coffee particles to release more flavour. Our Editor’s Recommendation

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The stainless steel filter will do the job that it is designed to do – keep the coffee grounds separate from the drink. It is all suitable for use in a dishwasher, so there is no problem at all when it comes to keeping it clean.