Cafetières

The most forgiving brewer there is, which is why almost every kitchen has one.

Coffee and hot water sit together for four minutes, then you press. No paper, no pouring technique, nothing much to get wrong. The grind wants to be coarse, and that's about the only rule.

Because the grounds stay in the water the whole time, you get a heavier, fuller cup than a filter will give you. Nerethus from £7.50, Bodum Kenya from £10, or the starter pack at £42 with the coffee included.

Use ground coffee straight from the bag, and don't push the plunger down hard.