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Frieling Stainless-Steel 33-Ounce French Press |
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List price:
$64.95
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- Double-wall 18/10 stainless-steel French press for coffee or tea
- Mirror finish outside and brushed finish inside
- All-steel mesh plunger mechanism
- Carafe doubles as insulated serving pitcher
- 33 ounces; 9 inches tall; body has a 4-inch diameter
This thing is great!
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Having had the opportunity to try a french press coffee maker recently I had to get one. The increased charm and character of using one puts other methods of brewing coffee to bed. I wanted to be able to brew piping hot fresh coffee at work but the limitations of using a glass carafe of other models meant only one option: the Frieling. Wow! this thing is amazing even with decaffeinated coffee the rich flavour and character comes through. The Frieling holds about 3 standard sized mugs worth and is built like a tank so is ideal for taking on camping trips too!
Coffee and Martinis
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I only had the opportunity to handle the Bodum and Starbuck's stainless steel french presses before receiving this one as a gift. Prefer the Frieling. Makes coffe just fine and keeps it relatively hot. The big selling point for me is the overall design and construction. It just feels sturdier and seems to work smoother (without leaking grounds). Plus, its perfect for mixing cocktails.
Solid craftsmanship, good result
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Not counting coffee grounds and an inch of space at the top, this apparatus makes 35 oz. of coffee, or about four mugs full. (The size of your coffee mug and the amount of grounds to discount may vary, of course.) Another reviewer says "the hole in the lid for the plunger handle is not sealed," but that problem appears to have been fixed. The lid is now sealed where the plunger stem passes through, and there's no way I can see for liquids to get into the lid. Overall, this is a solid piece of work and beautiful besides. I hope to get years of service from it. I rate it four stars only because it doesn't keep the coffee hot for much longer than other coffee presses. (Yes, I do heat it up ahead of time.) If you expect to drink all your coffee within twenty minutes or so, it's fine, but it's not like a glass thermos with a vacuum seal that might keep it hot for hours. Maybe it's too much to ask, but I guess I'll have to keep on using the microwave to get the last cup or two good and hot!
