With a traditional design featuring shiny chrome details, the La Cafetiere Coffee Maker is a pretty looking bit o' kit. This particular version is the three cup variety which has a current retail price of £22.96 from amazon.co.uk. To be honest, I feel that the price is a little steep, as the Debenhams version (which is very similar, or even identical) costs around £10 less.

Design / Specification
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The cafetiere's handle is constructed from a sturdy black plastic, which although thin, is nevertheless comfortable to use. The jug capacity is 350ml (12fl oz), and it's made from toughened borosilicate glass. This means that it's unlikely to crack when hot water is poured into it - and, touch wood, my one has survived without breaking in the couple of years that i've used it.

Use and Cleaning
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Making coffee in the La Cafetiere Chrome Coffee Maker is a simple process - firstly remove the plunger, then pour in your ground coffee. Now fill up the cafetiere with hot water and give it a quick stir. Pop the lid back on and wait for a few minutes. Finally push the plunger down slowly and your coffee is ready to pour. Cleaning the cafetiere is similarly easy - and predominantly consists of a general swilling with water. In my experience i've found that the plunger feels smooth when pushed down, and (although this may seem like a slightly dodgy statement) 'it isn't too much of an effort to get it back up (!)'.

Final Word
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Although it's a pretty looking and effective device, the La Cafetiere Chrome Three Cup Coffee Maker is a little expensive when compared to some of its contemporaries. Take nothing away from its performance however, overall this is a quality product.