The plunger type of coffee maker has been often acknowledged as being created in mid-19th century france, but it was an Italian, Attilo Calimani tok out a patent on this device. A cicular mesh filter is plunged into a cylinder jug containing coffee, coarsely ground, and hot water. The filter ensures that the coffee grounds remain at the bottom of the container, and do not spoil the cup of coffee. Another version of the deice was pateneted in 1958 by Faliero Bondanini. In the 1960’s a British company, Household Articles, brought out a chrome design, which is the version most widely used in the UK today. In different parts of the world, the device is known by several different names: the plunger pot, the french press and in France, the cafetiere a piston. In Britain it is widely known as the cafetiere, which reflects the presence of the leading maker La Cafetiere, the brand that makes the most popular chrome versions.

Bring a touch of class to coffee time with these Optima Chrome and Glass Cafetieres.

Perfectly Simple

Available in three different sizes.

Ultra elegant Art Deco style. This double skinned stainless cafetiere keeps coffee hot for ages.

Available in 2 sizes

Experience the original taste of coffee- brewed on the basis of the original method- simply coffee beans and water. Spoon in beans, add water, leave to brew for a few minutes and enjoy.

The Cafesolo coffee maker consists of four parts. A flask, made of heat resistant glass, a filter funnel and a smart tip-up lid which opens automatically when you pour. There is also a neoprene cover which keeps the coffee hot for up to half an hour. Furthermore, the set includes a plastic stirrer.

All parts, except for the cover, are dishwasher-proof. The neoprene cover can be washed at 30C or simply rinsed with cold water.

Available in two sizes.

The simple way to make frothed milk for the perfect touch for any cappuccino, milk shake or hot chocolate.

The aerolatte frother works so well that it’s used by a variety of celebrity (and down-to-earth!) cooks.

Useful heat resistant spare glass liners for coffee makers

Titania Screenprint Cafetiere
From the Cooks Companion Cookware Range is the stunning Titania Screenprint Cafetiere. This Cafetiere would be ideal as a present for any coffee lover and has been designed to the very highest quality using a combination of glass and stainless steel titanium.

Do you have an induction hob and wish to make good, stong coffee quickly and easily? This Bialetti Stovetop Coffee Maker will do just that, as it is designed specifically to be used on an induction hob. It is made from Stainless Steel, and so can also be used on electric, gas and ceramic hobs.

Classic products never date. Try the original Bialetti Mocha pot in 3, 6, 9 or 12 cups sizes (cup sizes relate to demitasse).