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A. P. Nessel
This french press is of superior quality: made from 10/18 stainless steel, very heavy, with thick insulated walls and insulated top lid, perfect finish, with very ergonomic handle, a beautiful addition to your kitchen. I have never seen a better made french press before. It keeps your coffee hot throughout the brewing process even if you don't preheat the vessel with warm water prior to brewing, which I often do anyway. I wrote "throughout the brewing process" because I drink my coffee immediately after the 4 minute brewing period is up to prevent overbrewing and compromising flavor.If you are already a french press user, you will love this press from the first sight and you will find the brew superior. If not, it will take some expectation management: beware that french press coffee needs to be coarsely ground, brewed according to instructions and that you WILL get a little bit of coffee grounds in your cup and a bit of sludge on the bottom (just don't drink to the last drop). What you gain is a fresh, hot, full bodied coffee that retains the natural bean oils that would otherwise be left behind in a paper filter. It is the best cup of coffee you can brew. If you're not sure whether your will like it, I would recommend you buy a small glass Bodum french press for 1/3 of the price and try it out first, and if you don't like it you wouldn't have invested so much money. If you know you like french press, this one is worth every penny.Before I bought this product I found that many people were disappointed by the volume of the press they bought, it was usually smaller than expected. To determine which one I wanted, I looked up part number and volume information on the manufacturer's website. The manufacturer gives volume ranges, which often causes confusion when different sellers describe the same press as 8 oz or 11 oz, whereas it's one and the same. My 8-11 oz french press can only make 8 oz of coffee (11 oz of liquid may fit in the press without coffee grounds, but no way can you get more than 8 oz of brewed coffee). So if you don't know which size to buy, look at the ranges below and assume that each press can brew coffee only for the lowest volume listed. Also, by using the manufacturer part number, which is usually included in Amazon's product description, you can ensure that the press you are ordering is of the exact size and finish you need. Below is the sizing information copied from the manufacturer's website:Shiny finish:Part# 0101: 8-11 fl oz.Part# 0102: 17-22 fl oz.Part# 0103: 23-28 fl oz.Part# 0104: 33-42 fl oz.Brushed finish:Part# 0141: 8-11 fl oz.Part# 0142: 17-22 fl oz.Part# 0143: 23-28 fl oz.Part# 0144: 33-42 fl oz.
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 size yields 7-8oz, 16 fl/oz yields 13-14oz, 23 fl/oz yields 21-22oz , 36 fl/oz yields 28-32oz, and 44 fl/oz yields 42-44oz.NOTE ON SIZING: On this Amazon page, the seller lists this one-serving Frieling at 11oz...not quite so...11oz to the very brim maybe. Brewing capacity should be measured by filling the Frieling with water to the point of the V of the spout, in the interior, but no higher to allow room for the bloom foam to rise and to prevent coffee ejecting from the spout when pressing...then pour the water into a measuring cup to determine the amount of brewed coffee the press will yield when poured into your coffee cup...so figure seven to eight fluid ounces for one serving.Frieling tasse/cup, to-the-brim measurements (not brew-portion yields: see the above): The "tasse is the European coffee cup of 125ml, 1/8th liter, or 4.22 U.S. Fluid Ounces, and is NOT equivalent to a U.S. 8 fl.oz measuring cup. Tnhe coffee industry universally uses the Tasse to denote coffee maker capacity. Thus is why some people are confused about Frieling's stated sizes and the U.S 8 oz measuring cup size...this chart will help:_______________Mirror, Brushed_____________________________________________________________________________________________Frieling model #0101: #0141 8 fl/oz 250ml = 2 Euro tasses = 1 U.S. 8 oz. cup = 0.5 pint (1 cup/.5 large mug)*Frieling model #0102: #0142 17 fl/oz 500ml = 4 Euro tasses = 2 U.S. 8 oz. cups = 1.0 pint (2 cups/1 large mug)Frieling Model #0103: #0143 23 fl/oz 750ml = 6 Euro tasses = 3 U.S. 8 oz. cups = 1.5 pint (3 cups/1.5 large mugs)Frieling model #0104: #0144 33 fl/oz 1000ml = 8 Euro tasses = 4 U.S. 8 oz. cups = 1.0 quart (4 cups/2 large mugs)Frieling model #0130: #0150 44 fl/oz 1500ml = 12 Euro tasses = 6 U.S. 8 oz. cups = 1.5 quart (6 cups/3 large mugs)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________3) DOUBLE-WALL INSULATION. Frieling makes only one model, the Ultimo, in polished mirror finish or satin 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. 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. Read more ›
Nancy Mattesi
I originally tried a mr coffee cheap glass french press. The coffee with the Mr Coffee model tasted horrible. It let too much sediment come through. This stainless steel model is great. The coffee tastes great. A good purchase despite the high price.
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