Great for a nice filter coffee (La Cafetiere Chrome Coffee Maker, 8 Cup)

Member Name: Shellywelly

Product:	La Cafetiere Chrome Coffee Maker, 8 Cup
Date:	03/10/08 (94 review reads)
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Advantages: The ease of use

Disadvantages: The coffee bits and it gets cold

La Cafetiere is the original style plunger for filter coffee, just like you get in many hotels.

They come in 2 finishes - chrome-plated on stainless steel and 24 carat gold-plated on stainless steel. The glass beaker is heat-resistant; the filter and plunger are made from stainless steel.

I prefer these types for filter coffee rather than the electric coffee makers you now get. You can choose any brand of filter coffee you wish, including flavoured. And best of all you can make it as strong as you like.

You put the coffee in first with the plunger at the top, then you pour on the hot water and leave to stand, just a few minutes for weak coffee and as long as you want for strong coffee. I suggest you use a tea cosy over it if you like strong coffee as the water cools very quickly! Then when you are ready you slowly plunge the plunger to the bottom and pour your coffee. The downside is you will get some loose coffee bits in the bottom of your drink, but the authentic taste and smell is worth it.

The major plus of these cafetiere is they are cheaper than electric coffee makers and cleaning is a doddle you just rinse them out and the flass can even be put in the dishwasher!

Summary: A good overal product.

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