This is the second of these I have bought for myself. I use the first for loose leaf tea, and wanted one for coffee. I bought a similar pot for a friend. They are great!. They are quit attractive, don't fall over, all stainless (no plastic parts), hold up great. They seem to keep the hot drink as hot as other stainless, thermos French presses, which means, it will get cold after a while, but is better than glass. I have use the first one daily for several years, and am very pleased. It has held up better than a competitor I had previously. I had two consequitively. They fell off the counter, plastic parts broke, screen frayed, didn't hold up like this one. This one still looks new after several years, while the others were trash after 2. People frequently admire how attractive it is.
I bought the new one for coffee. There is a trick to making French Press coffee. Many of the complaints I have read in the reviews appear to be based on their making the coffee wrong, ie, grinding the coffee too fine. There are instructions for making French press coffee on the internet, and I suggest people read them. You need to grind the coffee in larger, more uniform pieces than you use for drip (I saw a suggestion that you pulse the grinder if you don't have a burr grinder). Yesterday a barrista told me he pours a small amount of hot water (just short of boiling), over the grounds and lets it set for a minute. He then pours in more water, and gently stirs. He lets it sit for a total of about 4 minutes before pressing the plunger.
As far as its construction and functionality, this pot seems to work about the same as other French presses I have used. Some advantages are it is easy to clean (parts unscrew easily to open the screens, and get any little piece of coffee or tea out), it doesn't break, and keeps the coffee hotter. The screens on the first one are also still in good shape, unlike the competitor, which frayed after awhile. The jury is still out on whether I like this method of making coffee as well as drip, but I do love the pot. The trick seems to be in getting the grind perfect so it is strong, yet not grainy.
It would be nice if they made the pot in a larger size. I was hoping to serve a crowd. This is the large pot (35 oz) , but realistically, this is only about two 16 oz mugs. I am very happy with the purchase.
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From the manufacturer
Thermique Cafetière
Features and Benefits
Capacity
- Brew up to 35 ounces.
Dimensions:
L 7.3 inches x W 5.5 inches x H 10 inches.
Traditional Taste
The smooth, elegant, Thermique offers a winning combination of practicality and style. Its double wall stainless steel body and lid keep coffee hot three times longer than a conventional cafetière. The polished lines make it a design statement in any kitchen.
What is a French Press?
A French Press is a coffee maker with a plunger made of fine mesh. The plunger is used to push the coffee grounds to the bottom when the coffee is ready to be poured. This full immersion method of brewing enhances the flavors and oils from the coffee grounds, delivering a unique coffee experience.
What you will need:
In order to brew the perfect cup, you will need hot water just off the boil, coarse ground coffee, and your La Cafetière Press.
A Guide to Perfect Brewing
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Step 1Remove the lid and plunger from your French Press, and add one heaping scoop of ground coffee per normal sized cup. (Scoop is included). |
Step 2Fill the beaker with hot water, leaving a 1 inch space at the top, and gently stir. |
Step 3Keep plunger raised, and replace the lid to prevent steam from escaping. Let it brew for 3-5 minutes in this position. |
Step 4Push plunger down slowly, holding the handle of the press firmly with the other hand. |
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| Sold By | Amazon Global Store UK | Coffee Kof | Barista Warrior | Bitoni USA | Amazon.com | Lafraise |
| capacity | 1 liters | 34 ounces | 1 liters | 34 ounces | 0.5 liters | 1.5 liters |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| input interface | touch screen | touch screen | dial | buttons | buttons | — |
| wattage | 0 watts | — | — | — | 0 watts | 0 watts |
| model name | — | CoffeeKof Stainless Steel French Press 1 l | FPSTAINLESS | MU-SSHYDPRESS | Columbia | SFP-50DSC |
| weight | 1 pounds | 1.74 pounds | — | 2.2 pounds | 0.6 kilograms | 3.7 pounds |
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J’adore!
Love this coffee pot! Bought the first one about 8 yrs ago & still looks/works great. We use it at least twice a day. Bought the second one recently so can now do decaf & caffeinated at the same time. All st. Steel, super easy to clean & looks fabulous. Will keep coffee warm for about an hour
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Reviewed in Spain on March 13, 2024Color: SteelSize: 8 cupVerified Purchase
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Well made
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2018Color: SteelSize: 8 cupVerified Purchase
