Frieling USA Double Wall Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker with Patented Dual Screen, Polished, 23-Ounce

If you like the press method of making coffee, I can't imagine a better one than this.If you are not familiar with the French press method, you should be aware that coffee from a press is not nearly as "squeeky clean" as typical American drip coffee. Grounds are separated by a fine wire mesh on a plunger and a certain amount of fine grinds will ALWAYS get through. To minimize this, your coffee needs to be ground specifically for a press - a much coarser grind than for drip.But the press is widely regarded as the best way to get all the subtle flavors out of a great coffee bean. This one is beautiful and built like a battleship - you'll never have to replace broken glass insert again. All parts are dishwasher safe.The Frieling is also insolated but don't get the idea you can let your coffee sit in it. It is not a "thermos". It really is only enough insolation to offset the undesireable thermal conduction properties of stainless steel and keep it superior to its glass/ceramic rivals.No matter to me. Most coffee experts will tell you to get your coffee separated from the grounds after a 4-5 minute brew or over-extraction and bitter taste can result. So my coffee goes into a pre-heated, insolated carafe as soon as it is brewed.Because the Frieling is steel, dense, and more massive than your typical glass press, you may need to adjust your brewing procedure slightly to keep it from adversely affecting your brew temperature - ideally 190-200F. I preheat mine with some hot tap water before brewing but I have heard that you can just put boiling water in one, insert the plunger briefly, then brew using the same water which will now have dropped "into the zone".Happy brewing.P.S. If you are going to "do the press" I have two suggestions:- The Baratza/Solis Maestro Plus burr grinder: It's expensive but it produces a vastly superior (consistent) grind to blade grinders.- CoffeeBeanCorral.com : Learn to roast your own beans and the world will be your cup of coffee.(one year later) I am back to say this is STILL the best. I use it every day and it gets sent through the dish washer every day. It has taken a couple drops and still works fine.(FOUR years later - WOW!) What a great press! I still use this every day and it still makes a great cup of coffee!(TEN years later!!!!) - Well! 2014 and this thing is still selling on Amazon! Mine still works just fine so they can't be getting much repeat business. Still the best!

I bought this French press because I kept breaking my cheaper one (made with plastic and glass) and because I saw a lot of sludge in the bottom of my cup and the reviews on this press said it was way better. I'm very happy with my purchase because this press looks great, I can't break it, and I would say I get 60-70% less sludge in the bottom of my cup. It also keeps the coffee hotter than my glass press did, so that's a bonus. I would definitely recommend this press to anyone who uses theirs a lot. It's durable and looks just fabulous. I'm sure you can find cheaper, but since you'll never have to replace this one, in the long run it'll be worth it.

Very well made, good looking, and well functioning Press.Although more than half the time I just pour the entire contents into a large mug and drink immediately, I do enjoy the option of pouring smaller cups over an hour or two that remain piping hot due to the insulation. I recommend pre-heating the Press with hot water before brewing.The screens are finer than you'll find in some French Presses, which means less sediment in your cup. I like the full body of French Press coffee, those who don't can still use a paper filter after brewing.The 23 oz. size is perfect for two full cups of coffee, and can be topped up to serve three. Or enjoy one huge mug-full.Although the 'Italian Modern' style is not my favorite, it still displays well when serving guests.

A solid french press for sure, but requires a bit of force to plunge and put the lid on. If your're not careful you will pinch your fingers as both myself and my wife learned. It is very noticeably harder to press and feels a bit scratchy but I'm hoping that it lasts longer than all the other presses we had before that felt smoother but just don't last.

We love coffee at our house! I'm kinda finicky about it. My husband, on the other hand, is willing to drink most anything labeled "coffee". I like mine either steaming hot or ice cold. My husband could drink coffee at any temperature! It's difficult for me to swallow coffee that has been cooking half the day, while my husband will drink it if there's nothing else available. I am thankful that we both like our coffee bold and black. We jokingly refer to weak coffee as, "church coffee" because our experience has been that most congregations make very diluted coffee.I'm thinking my husband must get his love for coffee from his momma! This sweet, 90 year old lady prepares her drip coffee maker before bed so that all she has to do in the morning is push the button. However, "unable to wait" for the coffee to brew, she makes a cup of instant coffee using the boiling water mechanism at her sink so that she can be sipping while she's waiting for the drip maker to complete its cycle!A few years ago, we had the privilege of visiting a "house church" in Ireland. We learned quickly that the Irish tend to be very fond of coffee! In fact, the true Irishman drinks coffee with "a little sugar, a jigger of Irish whiskey, and a float of lightly whipped cream"! Without the Irish "additives," we were introduced to French Press coffee! In our opinion, French Press coffee is unsurpassed and we've been somewhat dissatisfied with anything less since!We've owned a number of coffee makers through the years: drip, percolator, espresso, etc. but never a French Press. I've spent a fair amount of time researching these coffee makers shortly after our return from Ireland, but never took the plunge to purchase one. Our drip maker is on its last leg, however so I've been back to researching French Presses. I nearly over-loaded with all the descriptions, reviews and consumer reports, yet all that homework helped to make a decision that we are not sorry for! I thought all you coffee connoisseurs out there might be interested in our conclusion.In my search, I found everything from the "Rolex of French Presses" for home use priced at a walloping $3,000 (no kidding) to $4.50 fly-by-night models. With all these options, how did we make our final decision?Things we were looking for:* Pure, rich coffee flavor* Non-toxic plastics, glass or metals* Unbreakable* Quality > Plunger seals often leak coffee grounds* Durability > Plunging mechanism often bends* Insulation for retaining heat* Capacity for coffee drinking visitors* Must also brew tea* Availability of replacement parts* Cost effectiveness > no need for expensive filters* Easy to use and clean* Quick > No time to waste for morning coffee!* Non-electric > Must have coffee in a power outage!The winning French Press coffee maker?Drum roll.......The Frieling!This coffee maker meets our criteria with:* insulated double-walls which retain heat four times longer than glass!* an unbreakable, toxic free, 8/10 stainless-steel body inside and out!* the ability to make French press coffee or tea and the bonus of a sleek looking carafe which doubles as a serving pitcher for any beverage!* its 33-Ounce capacity to serve several guests!* replacement parts available from Frieling!* ease of simply pulling the plunger out of the carafe and washing both by hand or in the dishwasher! No parts to disassemble!* no need for expensive filters!* having no power cords! We can brew and serve right at the table even in a power outage!* its durable and tightly sealed all-steel mesh plunger mechanism can be used with coarse coffee grounds or loose tea leaves without bending the plunger or having grounds seeping through!* ease & speed of simply scooping ground coffee into the press, filling it with near boiling water, placing the lid/plunger unit on top and steeping for 4 minutes! Slowly press the plunger down and voila, coffee ready to serve!* And we can't be more satisfied with the pure, bold flavor!Have a love for bold coffee flavor?A French Press can't be beat!Have no idea where to start your search for a quality French Press without spending a fortune?In our opinion, there's no need to look any further than the Frieling Polished Stainless Steel French Press!