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Steel French Presses, all with glass brewing chambers:
A French Press, also known as a coffee press or coffee plunger, is a simple way of brewing an extremely flavorful cup of coffee with easy cleanup and minimal effort and counter space. The lid and plunger are removed, and ground coffee added to the glass container at a ratio of 1 tablespoon per cup of coffee desired. Then hot water is added to the ground coffee (we recommend about 195° F). The coffee circulates freely in the water, allowing maximum flavor to be released. Then, after 4 minutes or so, you replace the plunger lid and press the plunger gently but firmly down as far as it will go. This filters out all the coffee grounds and leaves the brewed coffee on top, ready to be poured out and enjoyed. (See instructional video below)
The Presses we offer are our favorites because they can be completely disassembled, making them easy to clean. All parts can be placed in the dishwasher, and this allows the press to be totally cleaned, unlike single-piece versions that may trap materials in the crevices.
Steel or plastic?
The choice between steel and plastic is as much aesthetic as practical.
Some people simply prefer steel. However, the plastic casing is remarkably
durable and helps protect the glass from impact, and the plastic-cased French press
can be put into the microwave if the plunger is removed. This makes the plastic press
a favorite in offices where the microwave is the only source of hot water.
All our French Presses fully disassemble for easy cleaning:
Plastic French Press, with glass brewing chamber:
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Three styles of 8-cup Steel French Presses:
Use Suggestions
Use for brewing tea or coffee and extracting maximum flavor. Can also be used when making "sun tea", or cold-brewing. Plastic presses can be used in the microwave, if the plunger is removed first.