From the ultra-stylish to the ultra-functional now, as we look at this solid cafetière from Heemburg – a tiny two-person company from Luxembourg that was only formed in 2018.

There is never such thing as too much coffee. You can make the best coffee right in your own kitchen with a cafetière. Rather than going to the coffee shop and totting up your bill, coffee makers offer a cheaper and tastier alternative. If you are in the market for one of these fine, traditional coffee makers then there are a few things to look out for. Obviously the size – how many people do you regularly make coffee for? Then there is the insulation, the weight, whether you can put it in a dishwasher and arguably most of all – the look. A cafetière is a stylish way to make coffee and is something that should be enjoyed – and the appearance is a huge factor in that. Our 10 Best Cafetières Your material choice can affect the longevity of the cafetière. You should look out for if the cafetière is rust-proof, heat-resistant, and durable. Dishwasher safe Here we are at the end of this article, and we must have the final say on the best cafetière. Our editor’s choice must be the Secura Cafetiere French Press coffee maker. It has all the best features that you could be looking for! 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.

As a very young child, pressing the plunger down was always my reward if I had behaved myself during the course of a meal (we only got the cafetière out on the most special of occasions). This was probably my first real experience of coffee, and the theatre and methodology involved have stayed with me all this time. I love a French press and today we are going to be exploring the best cafetières available – I had some fun when testing these believe me. 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. 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.

If you want a simple way to make a decent cup of coffee, the best cafetière is an excellent tool to have in your kitchen arsenal. Also known as a French press, a cafetière merely requires you to spoon in your ground coffee, top up with boiled water, then place the filter lid on top and leave for a few minutes before plunging it to take the grounds to the bottom. The coffee is then ready to pour and drink. Onto the next one – this time from Barista and Co. These guys are based on the South Coast of the UK – another coffee slash lifestyle brand that aims to make drinking great coffee as accessible as possible. This is an attitude we can fully get behind. We didn’t know there was a company named Coffee Gator before this, and we were delightfully surprised! Thankfully, now we know there are gators that make great coffee. The Coffee Gator Cafetière is a neat, simple, and easy to use cafetière that is vacuum insulated. We also like how Coffee Gator is a generous company and gave us a cute yet stylish coffee bean container in the box. 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. 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.This is one of the more expensive cafetières that we will be looking at on this list, but it is a great place to start. It is sturdy, long-lasting, versatile and does the job brilliantly. Make this your starting point in your search.

We used a thermometer to record the temperature of each cafetiere for one hour to find out which ones cooled down the fastest. Ease of cleaningWe 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 large 1000ml size means that you can make not just one delicious cup of coffee, but eight! This will serve you well during your coffee drinking endeavours. Add boiling water to your favourite coffee grounds and get a rich and smooth brew every time. Overall, the Cafe du Chateau is a great borosilicate glass cafetière, with a steel frame available at a reasonable price. You should always warm up your French press before you begin by filling and emptying it with hot water, so that energy isn't wasted heating it up. Ceramic tends to give off a lot of heat (which is bad news for my Le Creuset fetish); glass, metals such as steel and plastic are better insulators.