What are differences between this and the regular French press? Is there any difference in the strainer?
35692
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.
35693
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.
35694
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
35695
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.
35696
The difference is only with the top. The thumb knob opens a sealed opening. It's great for making coffee overnight in the fridge.
35697
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.
1230209
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.
1711054
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.
650036
I use a French press. I would think it is better suited for drip. It's a medium roast.
660148
It doesn't have a strainer built in, but the way the spout works, you avoid the majority of the tea leaves when you pour. We use a strainer in the pot. To be honest, I LOVE this tea pot because it is a double boiler and the steam from the bottom keeps the tea the perfect temperature. We use it all the time.
859696
I never knew there was a difference in the mesh. I use a coarser ground french roast so I don't have an issue with any grounds getting through the filter. The replacement filter mesh featured here appears to be exactly the same as the one included with my original Bodum press purchase.
146373
NO! French presses use a metal strainer. You completely defeat the purpose and design and Great Coffee by doing anything other than brewing the way you sould. If you want to heat the water in the microwave and then put into the French Press outside of the microwave - that's okay. always use clean fresh cold water to start, water should be just below boiling and stir the coffee and water.
1107972
Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, you may prefer a machine. Google 'how to use a french press coffee maker'.
1932989
No. This replacement beaker is much smaller than either of the two Starbucks French presses. I own both Starbucks FP's and this product. This beaker replaces a mini-French press sold on Amazon
1621973
I use a French press and the grind that I get from this grinder works for me. you can customize it to make it more fine or more course as you need. there are a couple of useful YouTube videos that demonstrate this feature - - ie adjusting the grind to suit your needs.
1477228
You have a good point, but this is an immersion style maker, not a pour-over setup like you suggest. The immersion method results in much richer tasting coffee, as the oils from the coffee stay in the solution, as opposed to being absorbed or caught in the filter. The better comparison would be a $30 Bodum french press, which is essentially the same thing as the Eva Solo, only less elegantly designed. If you buy the Eva Solo, you're mostly paying for the design , not the functionality. Those who care about design and appearance will enjoy the Eva Solo, but if you don't care about that, just get a cheap Bodum. Regardless, get a thermos as this person suggests and pour the coffee into it when it's finished brewing--it will keep your coffee warm all day!
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No. It is a full bodied dark coffee. I much prefer a good drip coffee maker where others like perk. Haven't tried it with a French Press yet. I usually add a little kosher salt and some (sterilized in the microwave) crushed egg shells to alter the ph.
443342
I bought mine particularly for use with a french press and it works great for me. I think it's consistency is reliant on the user's. ;)
707545
It does both. The regular is brewed beautifully. Be sure to buy Nespresso pods, as they are better quality than the others.
933510
The french press is used to make coffee by having coffee grinds float freely in the water in the press. When you've soaked the grinds enough and want to pour the coffee to a cup you use the plunger to avoid the grinds getting into the cup. As there will always be coffee grinds in the press when you do and the purpose is mainly to hold back the grinds (not to squeeze them dry) the plunger screen does not have to reach all the way down. If it did, the plunger lever would always stick up a bit versus fitting all the way down to the black bulb at the top.
1321923
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.
1107971
Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, you may prefer a machine. Google 'how to use a french press coffee maker'. Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required.... » Read More Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, you may prefer a machine. Google 'how to use a french press coffee maker'. « Show Less