A French coffee maker, typically a cylindrical pot with a plunger and metal filter (also called a French press) used for brewing coffee by steeping grounds in hot water.
From French cafetière, literally 'coffee maker' or 'coffee pot,' derived from café (coffee) and -tière (one who makes or serves). The device was patented in France in 1929, though similar designs existed earlier.
The cafetière revolutionized home coffee-making by putting control in the hands of regular people—no expensive machines or special skills needed, just hot water and time. French design elegance met practical functionality, which is why it's still beloved over 90 years later.
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