GROSCHEMADRID French Press - Premium Coffee and Tea Maker - 1.5L - 51 oz - Borosilicate Glass Beaker - Dual Filter System For Rich Brew - Versatile Brewing | Stainless Steel Filter

I am so glad I bought this when I did, as I noticed they have gone up in price. With that said, it is still less than the “top” brand: and a far superior press in my opinion. The size allows me 3 -4 cups of coffee, depending on the size of my mug. It presses really well, and not one ground to be had, no sludge in the cup either. The design is classic art deco which makes it a classy addition to the table. The handle does not look like it would be sturdy, but it is amazingly so, and easy to pick up and pour. The stainless steel surround is beefy without being heavy; and the glass is strong enough to survive my clumsiness. Oh yeah, the coffee tastes great, and steeps in five minutes. I highly recommend this press to anyone who is looking to have a great start to the morning with a dash of panache!

Well made and perfect for filling a large carafe. Filters well and is easy to disassemble and clean. This is the second one I have purchased so we could have one at both houses.

I have never used a french press before, and since my old drip coffeemaker bit the dust, I was looking for an alternative that wouldn't give my water a "plastic" flavor. This press got very good reviews, so I gave it a try.My first impression is: I think I am going to love this thing!Here are the Pros: It makes a wonderful, flavorful and fragrant cup of coffee. If you grind your own coffee beans, it has the freshest flavor! It has no electronic or high-tech parts to break down. It is very easy to use. It takes about the same amount of time as an auto-drip. You can use it for tea also (loose tea is amazing!). Super easy to clean and store. The overall design is kind of modern and funky, in an IKEA sort of way, so if you store on your countertop, it looks way cuter than an auto-drip (and takes up much less room). I could probably take this to work and use it easily, since we have a water dispenser with instant-hot water. I'll update this review later if I try it that way.Here are the Cons: You cannot program it to have your coffee ready when you get up like an auto-drip--maybe you could program an early-rising spouse to make it for you! It makes only 32 oz. of coffee, which is about 3 good-size cups. This particular model had no instructions whatsoever, so I had to look up a step-by-step that included how much coffee grounds to use.Overall, the I feel the Pros outweigh the Cons by a wide margin! If you need more than 3 cups (if you have company or if you and your mate like a few cups each in the morning), simply pour your first batch into a separate carafe and make another batch immediately. The second batch will take less time because the glass carafe and your water are already heated up. I also frothed up some milk and added a little vanilla syrup for a super yummy latte! I can't wait to try it with a darker roast--my local grocery store didn't have a very big selection of whole bean coffee. Make sure you have a coffee grinder with a "coarse" setting, or use the grinder in the grocery store on the "coarse" setting. Do not use coffee that is pre-ground for auto-drip coffeemakers, that is too finely ground. I kept the box and the bubble wrap the press came in for easy storage (this takes up about 1/3 the space of my old auto-drip in the cupboard), and I even stored the frother and a coffee scoop right in the box.I taught my 14-year-old daughter how to press coffee, and it is quite easy to do. You will get more flavor from your coffee with a french press!

There were several reasons I selected this French press. I broke my last one and notice this one was break resistant glass. The second reason was that I read all the positive reviews about this item, as well as reviewed other brands and their customer reviews. This item was noted by most people to be superior due to the two filters, the 'press' filter and the lid filter, which leaves few grounds in your coffee, and keeps coffee hot longer.Prior to purchasing this item, I also asked other customers to find out if anyone had trouble with the handle breaking due to the weight of the coffee, since this handle is only attached from the top, not at the bottom . This hasn't been a problem.Now, the MAIN reason that I bought this model over others: Simply put: I LOVE this design more than all the other designs.. This design is a 'work of art' visually. Since I use this 'utilitarian' object every morning, I wanted this to also be beautiful as well as functional. (I have also enjoyed ceremonial green tea...so I've learned the value of having both vessels and ingredients that you use on a daily basis to be both practically useful to bring a warming, awakening beverage as well as being a form of visual meditation on beauty!When I first wake up, I turn on my tea kettle, put my coffee grinds in this lovely vessel and pour my hot water in...giving the mixture a gentle stir, then put the lid on to 'steep' the coffee for a few minutes while I shower...Coming out to a 'ready' cup of coffee, poured from this press, just makes my day better right from the start. When friends come over, they too get to enjoy not only fabulous tasting organic, shade grown Guatemalan coffee, but have the pleasure of this being poured from this elegant, A+ designed coffee press!For hot summer days, here is my 'healthy' homemade version of an expensive booth-bought 'mocha frappacino.'I let the coffee cool. Sometimes I put coffee in an ice cube tray. I use 8 large coffee ice cubes per serving. Sometimes I use 8 plain ice cubes and unfrozen, cooled coffee. I personally like organic whole milk in my coffee...so I put first about 1 cup of milk, add organic agave nectar to my preference of sweetness (2 teaspoons), then add a pinch of allspice, cinnamon and my very favorite spice for coffee, cardoman, then a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and you can add this or nor...a tablespoon of organic unsweetened cacao powder. Blend it up and add plain ice as needed to make it thicker. If you use shade grown organic, fair trade coffee you are being good to birds, those who grow, harvest and process & sell the coffee as well as giving yourself a lovely treat! Enjoy!