A French press, also known as a press pot, coffee press, coffee plunger, cafetiere (UK) or "сafetière à piston", is a simple coffee brewing device that was first patented by Italian designer Attilio Calimani in 1929.
A French press, also known as a press pot, coffee press, coffee plunger, cafetiere (UK) or "сafetière à piston", is a simple coffee brewing device that was invented in France in the late 19th century. It was first patented by Italian designer Attilio Calimani in 1929.