I really do like the stainless steel French press
584396
I really do like the stainless steel French press! However...I'm having a extremely difficult time disassembling the filter system. I can screw it loose but it just won't come apart. Any suggestions?
146286
I purchased the stainless steel option.  It is beautiful on my table and even better, keeps my coffee hot.  What an excellent and useful product with such a reasonable price!
1610088
I love this French Press and after breaking several glass carafes I am glad that I finally switched to metal. I have had this french press for several months and used it almost daily and it has served me well. The only issue I had was that in order to clean it, you have to unscrew the filter plate and from the top push knob (the thing you push down) and because the stick has threading on both sides, I often would end up unscrewing the top push knob instead of the filter plate. My solution was to simply take some gorilla glue, and glue the top push plate to the metal stick. It worked like a charm and has not been an issue since. My coffee is delicious.
3661229
I love my coffee press.  I've really enjoyed brewing from this french press.  I used to use only drip coffee, but now I am primarily a french press drinker.  It gives a different flavor and is better with darker, bolder coffees.

Before I purchased, I read a number of reviews that claimed these are fragile.  I completely disagree with those reviews.  I use a metal spoon to stir my coffee which Bodum even says not to and I have not had any problems.  I am careful with it and it has never given me any problems.  I can only imagine that the reviewers who said it shattered treated it very roughly.  Guess what, it's glass; if you smash it off something, it might break.  I still recommend glass as it looks nice and I prefer not to drink hot liquids that have been sitting in plastic.

I also bought a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Capresso-565-Infinity-Conical-Burr-Grinder-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000VAWXOU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Capresso 565 Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Stainless Steel</a>&nbsp;to grind my coffee fresh and I recommend checking out this or other conical burr grinders if you are serious about your coffee.
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As the saying goes, what's not to like? High quality and cool looking French press that does the job and purchased through Amazon Prime. I like the stainless steel construction compared to the relatively fragile glass press I was using. Before adding the coarse grounds, I let the press sit for awhile filled with hot water to minimize heat energy spent warming the sides of the press.

Method used: Pour coffee grounds into press. Slowly add about 200 degree water with pour over kettle and fill press about 1/2 way. Let sit for 1 minute. Then use wooden spoon to stir grounds and water. Next, fill the press the rest of the way and stage plunger on top of press ready to plunge. Wait 4 minutes and plunge. Pour into cups or carafe immediately and enjoy.
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I bought this to replace my glass french press after breaking two carafes over the past few years. I am very happy with my purchase. My coffee stays warm throughout the morning now. I used to reheat my coffee in a small enamel butter warmer over the gas stove, but now I don't have to. The press is double walled, including the lid. All parts are stainless steel. The lid rotates so that only about 1/4 of it rises to open and form a spout. Before pouring, you rotate the press lid to the opening and then rotate back to block heat loss after pouring. It is not vacuum sealed so heat loss does start after about 45 minutes, but by that time my coffee is gone. If you are upgrading from a glass French Press this will make you very happy! The bonus is this looks awesome on the kitchen counter!
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After breaking the glass insert on our Bodum 12 oz press two or three times, we decided to try this stainless steel press. What a great choice. We still love the glass presses in larger sizes, but the small version is just too fragile. The stainless steel comes completely clean with each washing and -- as with any French press -- we get a great brew every time. A few reviewers complained about grounds in their coffee, but this press lets no grounds at all through provided it is used properly. If you get grounds in your coffee after brewing, make sure you aren't overfilling the press, either with grounds or with hot water. We find it's best to leave around 1/2 inch below the spout when we pour the water in.

Our only complaint is the weld between the handle and the body was poor quality and let some water into the insulated area. This is not a functional issue, you can just hear water sloshing around in there. We eventually fixed it by letting the water drain/dry out, then applying a little bit of silicone sealant.

For a single decent-sized mug of coffee in the morning, this French press can't be beat.
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I bought this to make cold brew and also I'm really clumsy and have broken two glass French presses so it was a no-brainier.  It's really sturdy, has a nice sleek modern look to it and doesn't let much grit through it at all. I have a fairly inexpensive coffee grinder so it does give me sort of an uneven grind and even so, I don't get a lot of nasty coffee sludge at the bottom of this thing.  I love it.  I wish I'd gone for an all stainless steel one like this a long time ago.
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Mr Coffee-style percolators are quicker, but the coffee is more flavorful with this. You need to allocate a few extra minutes to really let it steep, though. The press itself is made of nice quality materials. The stainless steel looks great. The glass beaker part is fairly fragile, so be careful washing it.
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After using an insulated French press we went back to a glass one  even double-walled stainless presses won't hold the coffee warm for long, and you can't see how much remains.

This press, with two screens instead of one, does a great job of filtering most "silt", it's all stainless (not chrome) including the lid, ergonomically it handles very well, and it looks very crisp and clean.

Highly recommended.
2867101
I bought this as a Christmas present so I have no idea how well it works right now but it is certainly a nice looking French press. It came in a very nice, sturdy box which will be easy to wrap and the instructions are very clear. I am very templted to puchase one of my own if not for the beautiful metal alone. Glad I got this when I did.
4085416
Great product.  My first time with a French Press and I'm really happy with it.  I chose it because I didn't want to have to worry about glass breaking at some point and also because I thought the steel would hold heat better than glass.  Turns out you can't really leave any extra coffee in there unless you want it to be crazy strong, so holding in the heat didn't come into play.  But still like the press and appreciated getting a message from Kuissential with some tips on using it.
4797884
Love this thing. Use it all the time, primarily for cold brewing. Just fill it with about 4 parts water to 1 part coffee grinds, stir, cover, let steep for 12 hours in the fridge, press the grinds out, pour and enjoy! Stainless steel is the way to go for a french press... don't bother with one of those fancy glass carafes... they might look nice, but they break incredibly easily. The stainless steel is easier to clean, virtually unbreakable, and works great for camping as well. Lots of these stainless french presses on Amazon from a lot of different companies, but they all seem to be about the same. Perhaps even manufactured by the same company and then just resold under different brands.
4902002
I've owned two french presses before this one and both were of the glass variety.  They did overall work well but alas, it just takes one miscalculated move to break the delicate glass and then you're days without your coveted french press coffee.  After my 2nd one broke, I came across this stainless steel french press and I don't think I'll ever go back.  First off, I think it looks great on the countertop.  Second, you just can't beat having a more robust container in the stainless steel construction.  Worse case scenario I suppose would be a dent or scratch on the side but I've had mine for quite awhile and given I'm not much of a delicate person with these types of things, mine still looks great and functions perfectly each time.  Although I haven't tested this, I think it retains heat better as well. If you previously have used glass, then I suggest giving this stainless steel alternative a shot.
85510
My son purchased one of these stainless steel presses and really liked it so I decided to get one for myself. I really like how well this press is constructed. It feels heavy and sturdy and looks great on the counter. It is a simple design but so lovely and makes a great pressed coffee. The seller included two additional screens which was a nice plus. It does keep my coffee warm longer than a glass press. I am able to get two very large mugs of coffee and the second cup is as good as the first.
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This is only my second ever French Press but it is my favorite, to be sure! It's really attractive, but most importantly it makes incredibly good coffee. I buy Starbucks Cafe Verona whole bean and use an electric burr grinder, so I'm kind of a coffee nerd. But I do notice a difference between the glass press and the stainless. I truly believe the stainless press makes better coffee and my family agrees! My only complaint is that while it holds 50 ounces it only makes about 40 ounces of coffee. I'm guessing the grinds take up the rest of the space. But, I haven't seen a bigger stainless press at this great of a price so I really cannot complain. (Obviously, it doesn't bother me enough to lower my rating!)
Also, I've NEVER had coffee shoot out of the spout as some reviewers have. I put 10 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee into the pot and then add my nearly boiled water to about 1/4 of an inch below the lowest part of the spout. I set my timer for 5 minutes and end up with the best coffee I've ever tasted! Auto-drip and K-cups cannot even come close!
I only wish I'd bought it sooner!
485194
The Bialetti 8-Cup is an excellent French Press. It is extremely sturdy stainless steel and glass construction and makes a great cup of coffee. I am not sure what else you could want in a French Press.