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ctaustin
After researching all the thermal carafes out there (the camping ones, too) I decided on this one. I hated glass carafes because i was having to add oily coffee into my thermal carafes that then need to be washed out to keep clean, whereas coffee brewed with a paper filter would normally produce a coffee with much less oils and thus I wouldn't use soap to clean the carafe afterwards. Plus the extra step to keep my coffee warm already made a rather involved process even more involved when cleanup was factored in to it all. Plus I wanted one that could take car camping to all the parks we have here in Texas.That is where I am coming from. PROS:>>> It is made from quality stainless steel. Nothing feels thin or dings with a high pitch to show cheap material. The welds on this are all top notch as well. I homebrew beer and have been around craft beer equipment so I know the need and can recognize a quality stainless steel weld. The whole thing is quite heavy empty actually. All this sturdiness and its design makes this french press seem very simple and effortless. There is absolutely nothing on here that is not stainless steel of some kind. NO PLASTIC AT ALL. Even the packing material was stainless steel and not Styrofoam. (not really)The spout does not dribble at all even when you get to the bottom. The spout shape is very functional. The lid though is the only weak point on the whole thing. It obviously holds the whole press mechanism. Where the bar goes through the lid is not sealed and the bar just moves rather freely in there. I would think that some sort of rubber filler or a tighter tolerance would have been better suited than what the ended up producing. This allows the angle of the press to get slightly off and makes the press a little harder sometimes.The press itself is precisely manufactured to fit inside this carafe. It is amazing how tight the tolerances on the press is; all without the use of rubber gaskets.How I make my coffee: I fill the carafe with boiling water and let warm for 4 minutes and go and grind my coffee (Bodum Bistro Grinder BTW). I then pour the water back into the kettle and let it heat back up to boiling. I add my grounds (4T light roast) and then fill with water to just under the spout line. The filter press then fits so well that I can slide it onto the very top of the carafe to cover it to let it steep. I then pop off the lid and stir the ground to help them settle. The press is definitely harder and slower than most but that is better than the contrary as it keeps me from spurting boiling water (only time that happened is when I overfilled it).My trick to KEEPING IT WARM:As any carafe user will know; the carafe stays warm by minimizing heat transfer outward. That means there is no energy added to the liquid to keep it warm. Also, the thermal insulating ability of water versus gas are quite different. Thus, no amount of insulating material can keep a small amount of liquid hot for very long. I believe most people complaining about the presses inability to keep their coffee hot are failing to crunch the numbers. This only holds less than four cups of coffee. After pouring out a mug or two at the beginning, there is only about two mugs left at the bottom. That is not enough liquid to keep itself warm. Couple that with the head space created above that then acts to absorb the thermal energy from the liquid below; this high pressure warm gas then flows out the spout and around the lid and pulls in cooler room temperature air. This exchange is continuous.I counter this by pouring two mugs out of it that have are 1/3 full of boiling water (This also heats up the mugs). I have made the coffee bit stronger than I like to do this. I then put the lid to one side and refill the carafe with hot water and slowly pullout and re-plunge the coffee.This gives me the volume of hot liquid and the lack of gaseous headspace I need to keep my coffee very warm(165+) for hours. I can serve 5+ mugs out of this one brewing this way over 3 hours and not need to reheat because I countered the physics involved with retaining heat. \I so thoroughly elaborated on this to explain that there is no magic thermal carafe french press that will be able to retain heat better than this one. Yes, after pouring 8-12 ounces of coffee out of this carafe, you will not be able to come back after an hour and have acceptably warm coffee. Though, what 10-12 cup thermal drip coffee maker do you know that can do that as well with only 2.5 cups of liquid on the bottom? (none...physics)Vacuum sealed thermos's can do so because they are completely sealed and the gaseous headspace warms up but then reaches equilibrium because there is no exchange with outside air. Even those cool down quickly if they are opened frequently. That is why they are designed with a small throat. If you pour quickly enough the headspace gas won't completely exchange and you can keep your liquid warm. The lack of continuous air exchange also makes the carafes from drip machines better insulators as well.
Carl May
"I chew coffee beans while gargling 200 F water for four minutes, filtering the coffee by pressing the tongue against the teeth; is this the French press you refer to?" -- M. PythonAN INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE AMBROSIA.It's a quest for flavor. It's all about flavor. You are here searching for the best quality French Press, one that delivers the most flavorful coffee possible. You might be new to French Press and are rightly skeptical about the vulnerability and safety of a glass model. Or, you might be experienced, a Bodum or BonJour refugee exasperated by having to replace your second, or third, or even seventh broken glass beaker. No cuts? Lucky you. Been there.A HEADS UP. I have been making French Press for many years and have owned my Frieling for five years, usually using it daily when not hacking my change-of-pace Technivorm filter-drip machine. Here is what I have learned: if you intend on buying pre-ground, fine-ground, drip-machine coffee, inappropriately fine-ground for French press, or use a cheap whirly-blade grinder producing an uneven, boulders-and-dust grind, then do not buy a top quality Press such as this Frieling...you will not be happy as flavor will suffer and many small grinds will pass through the filter. Do not blame any French press for this. The problem is correctable.You need to either buy quality, freshly roasted coffee beans ground on a COARSE setting at your coffee source, or grind fresh-roasted coffee beans yourself at home (by far the best way) using a quality, conically-shaped burr grinder that grinds coarsely AND produces grounds all of the same size (very few fine grinds are produced) if you want all that rich, deep flavor French press is famed for. This is the TRUTH. At the end of this review I will cover grinder and coffee bean selection issues. To proceed...PROS:1) FRIELING OWNERS HERE ON AMAZON VOTE IT 4.7 STARS, 92% POSITIVE. That is a solid A--hot stuff. Only a select few products on Amazon are rated that highly. So, why all the raves? Here's why:2) FRIELING MAKES FIVE SIZES FOR YOUR DESIRED PORTION SIZE. Frieling's stated sizes are at full capacity, but it is prudent to reduce that maximum capacity by about 2-6 fluid ounces, depending upon the size chosen, to allow space for the plunger and the inevitable rising head of bloom-foam when hot water hits the ground coffee. Accordingly, Frieling makes FIVE sizes to suit your capacity needs: 8 fl/oz, 16 fl/oz, 23 fl/oz, 36 fl/oz, and 44 fl/oz.3) DOUBLE-WALL THERMAL INSULATION. Frieling makes only one model, the Ultimo, in polished or brushed finish. ALL its three main elements are double-wall insulated: the pot, the handle, AND the lid. So far, it is the only brand or model of French Press, with one exception, to possesses ALL three features--the insulated LID in particular. Because moving air cools, the open space between the walls cannot insulate very well, but your house's fiberglass insulation batting fills the space, preventing air circulation, that greatly reduces heat loss to the outside while keeping temperature far more constant inside.But Frieling has taken another approach: instead of using substance to fill the empty space, it uses ZERO material. By pumping the air from the wall space, creating a still, dead space called VACUUM INSULATION where air cannot circulate, leaving no matter in it, no molecules or atoms to agitate and cool, ensuring a very efficient insulation indeed. Such insulation is found in the Frieling's pot. This is the MAIN reason why Frieling makes the best French Press...it's what all the fuss is all about...the Frieling best keeps the correct brewing temperature to give you the best flavors.4) 18/10 STAINLESS, COMMERCIAL-GRADE DURABILITY. Unique to Frieling, this heavy duty French Press is made of Austenitic, type T304L stainless steel, 18/10 (18% chromium, 10% nickel: best quality) heavy gauge stainless steel. This quality, special alloy is food-safe and lead-free, meant for commercial use in hotel room-service and dining rooms, for fine-cuisine restaurants, for caterers, and is sold to specialty, high-end hotel/restaurant supply houses (still Frieling's primary business). It will never shatter or injure you. Survives dishwasher hell, and comes out looking like new. The Frieling was once under the radar. It is now available to the public at better coffee-ware or kitchen-ware stores, and is available here on Amazon, far from its industrial roots.5) ITS FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Discipline and restraint, with utility in mind, results in the Frieling's handsome, elegant, and understated lines. Appearance has been given a slight nod. It's all business. Even its high polish is not there to WOW at, but to make it easier to clean. There are no false touches present; only the authentic remains. The entire achievement makes it presentable for casual entertaining, even for more formal occasions. A matching sugar and creamer, with spoon, is available.6) THE INSULATED POT has a double-walled, insulated body, lid, and handle for ONE reason only: to maintain the Specialty Coffee Association of America's recommended steeping temperature of 195-205 degrees F throughout the ENTIRE brewing or "steeping," period. This is critically important because only at that temperature range will the ground coffee particles fully release their complete flavor potential. The cylindrical shape makes a very small footprint on the table or counter-top.Shopper's note: Confusing an insulated Press with an insulated carafe is a very common blunder. ANY brand of thermal insulated French Press is specifically designed as a brewer, NOT as a thermal carafe or thermos, so brewed coffee MUST be poured into cups IMMEDIATELY after the four minute brewing period or the continued steeping will produce, even if over a minute, an over-extracted, bitter, and insipid cup! For leftover coffee, use a pre-heated thermal carafe or thermos, with a screw-on sealed lid, specifically designed to store hot coffee, and to keep it hot, after it is brewed. Actually, it is best not to store coffee. Consume coffee within 10-15 minutes for the best flavor. For more coffee simply brew more coffee for the best flavor.7) THE POT'S SPOUT is drip-less due to its lipped design. The spout is small enough to lose minimal heat, but large enough for a quick, steep-stopping pour. Not a stray drop on the tablecloth yet after four years of daily use.8) THE INSULATED LID is entirely unique. It is, with one exception, the only INSULATED lid for a French Press to be found by any manufacturer. Heat rises, and as far as heat is concerned, the pot functions as a chimney, focusing heat above, and its opening is where most heat is lost. This lid caps the heat with its tight fit and insulation. The lid's underside dome shape helps assist in that, like a domed teakettle. The overall lid design is critical if you care to brew at the proper 195-205 degree F temperature. THIS WAS THE FINAL KICKER IN MY DECISION TO CHOOSE THE FRIELING, along with the other goodies.9) THE INSULATED HANDLE is crafted of hollow, extruded stainless, all of a piece, to keep it cool, as well as to keep it lightweight so as not to unsteady the pot. The handle's vertical upright is ovoid in cross-section to provide comfort for the gripping fingers. A secure niche for the thumb is provided with its horizontal thumb rest and thumb-block. An often overlooked feature in cup or French Press design, because if the thumb rests on on a horizontal support, especially if that support is provided with a means of blocking the thumb from slipping off, one's grip is then very secure indeed. Take a look at the photo of the handle on this site, you'll see it. The long, vertical provides plenty of clearance for the fingers, and is angled inward toward the bottom to secure the fingers, also to provide good leverage when pouring.10) THE PLUNGER, when pushed down, results in a dynamic turbulence that agitates the water and grounds to intensify flavors...this is the heart of the Press, and what makes French Press what it is. It also separates the grounds from the coffee, so it is fitted to precise specifications to minimize stray grounds coming through the filter or from between the pot's inner walls and the periphery of the plunger, and thence into the cup. The unit is entirely crafted from 18/10 stainless steel (the best grade)...no plastic parts to retain stale tastes whatsoever. Easy to dissemble for cleaning and spare parts are always available. Remember, with ANY French Press you will have stray grounds, especially if you buy canned coffee because it is always ground too fine for French Press, or if you use anything but a burr grinder. Even so, tiny grounds sneak in...French Pressists never sip that last sip: don't blame the Frieling Press, or a Bodum, or a BonJour.11) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND EXCHANGES FOR VALID PROBLEMS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE. My online and telephone experience with Frieling USA has been excellent. They will replace any product or part you feel is defective. Also, down the line, parts such as the filter screen. cross plate, spiral plate of the plunger assembly, or the plunger rod, are available at very reasonable prices.12) FRIELING KEEPS GOOD COMPANY. Beside Amazon, the finest, most prestigious online coffee gear retailers carry it: cateringplanet, wholelattelove, seattlecoffeegear, clivecoffee, terroircoffee, williams-sonoma, espressozone, shop.illy, chriscoffee, liquidplanet, roaste, crateandbarrel, coffee.become, coffeebydesign, coffeeart, veniacoffee, greentreecoffee, blacksmithcoffee, wayfair, etc.13) USEFUL FOR MAKING "OPEN POT" COFFEE. You can also use this for "OPEN POT" brewing, the simple, "connoisseur's method," also called "Cowboy Coffee. Read more ›
Joyann Miler
This French Press is easy to use and easy to clean. It is worth the money, as it is beautiful in looks, doesn't break, and makes great coffee.
Key: Stainless Steel 36, Brushed Stainless Steel, Brushed Steel 36, Brushed Stainless 36
