What are differences between this and the regular French press? Is there any difference in the strainer?
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The extra lid is the only difference, but is great for storing the coffee while it brews without having the handle from the strainer sitting in the air.
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This is an excellent ice French Press, the strainer will be able to strain and separate all the coffee ground. The end result with a pot of great tasting ice coffee. I notice it tastes better and less acidic than any left over hot brew coffee when I use the same kind of coffee ground.
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It is a regular french press, just larger capacity, a locking lid with a valved pour spout and an extra lid to use when storing in the fridge
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This one is large and I used it to make concentrate for iced coffee. The "regular one" may have a smaller capacity. I think all the strainers are the same. This one comes with an extra cap that can be used to put the coffee grounds and water into the refrigerator for 24 hours to make concentrate. The other lid has the plunger for separating the grounds from the coffee. It can also be used to make a hot cup but I haven't used it that way.
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The difference is only with the top. The thumb knob opens a sealed opening. It's great for making coffee overnight in the fridge.
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The strainer is the same as far as I know but this version is primarily used for making cold-brew coffee where cold water is poured over coarse ground beans & then refrigerated for a minimum of 12hrs. before pressing & pouring.
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I have not noticed any difference. If anything, the fine mesh might retain the water a bit longer, thereby strengthening the brew.
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I assume what types---French press coffee has a more intense coffee flavor than regular brewed coffee. It seems more distilled. I grind coffee beans to the suggested texture (about like bread crumbs)
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The pot is double walled. The inner wall is rounded at the bottom. The strainer stops when the rounding starts. I use 1/3 cup of coffee grounds and it makes great coffee. The strainer is three parts. When there seems to be floating grounds in your mug, it's time to take apart and turn the screen over for a tighter fit. The screen is flexible. I love this pot. I make coffee every morning. Thanks.
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The wire mesh tends to allow the smallest particles through which is why french press grind is larger pieces than the grind for a regular coffee maker. As long as it's not enough to notice when you're drinking it should be fine.
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No, I'm not a good one to ask about a French Press. This is my first experience using a Press of any kind. Sorry I can't help. Kathie
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It has a slotted area by the pour spout but is is more coarse than the actual press. Even with a properly ground bean your gonna get some fine grounds in the bottom of your cup i think.
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Like a ceramic mug compared to a glass mug, not much difference. I own this one and a glass French press, as you know neither are insulated. If I have a second cup, I have to heat it up.
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Darien answered correctly - this is the best strainer ever!! As a matter of fact, I need to purchase a couple more for the future - just in case it becomes no longer available!
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I have used many different coffees at regular grind or drip. The espresso grinds are too small and flow out of the strainer with the hot water.
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I believe the strainer attached to the plunger lid of the french press is also plastic, i believe. other than that, don't think anything else is plastic.
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I doubt it makes a better coffee. But with the Frieling, you can choose the size. Most other steel french presses come in only one size. The key thing about the all-steel presses (regardless of brand) is their durability. You can travel with them or bring them camping. They never break.
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My opinion it is the same other than the coffee only contacts ceramic and silicon( valve ) instead of plastic. Also, the ceramic pulls some of the heat out of the brew unless you preheat
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From what I can tell, the way they brew is different. The vue cups have a little spout on the side for the liquid to come out of. They are also different sizes.
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I haven't had any bad experiences with this french press, I read about that happening with other ones so you might just want to be careful when you get it but I love this one. Only thing I would change would be to make it bigger!
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I think there's a world of difference. The biggest plus is that there's no HUGE pot to wash. Secondly, there's no wait for the water to boil, wasting expensive electricity. There's no constant mixing, no muss, no fuss. Put it in the microwave, then take it out. And there's no difference in taste. I love it!
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I use a French press, the AeroPress, a Vietnamese coffee maker, pour over, espresso, Moka maker, etc, so I have experimented with several different mediums for making coffee. The French press definitely gives you a lot of depth in the flavor of the coffee; it lacks the typical watered-down aspect of other, conventional brewing methods. The AeroPress delivers the same 'big mouth' feel of the French press, in my opinion. And, it delivers some of that lovely crema. The French press will deliver some of the oils that the AeroPress captures in the paper filter, but that is the trade-off. In my opinion, the AeroPress delivers a better cup. Hope this helps!