Frieling Polished Stainless French Press, 33 to 42-Ounce
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Frieling Polished Stainless French Press, 33 to 42-Ounce
Customer Review: Solid SS press
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this press as an open-box deal from Amazon. No scratches, no problems. I saw some reviews that complained about handles breaking off and the press itself having problems, but I can't imagine how those people managed to break this thing. It's very sturdy and solid. It keeps the coffee plenty hot too, even without preheating the container.
No problems with coffee grounds getting through the fine mesh strainer part, no problems with the top breaking, no problems with the handle. Haven't even had any spills happen, cos I don't just slam the top down and let the hot coffee shoot all over (some people are just stupid I guess.)
Somewhat expensive item even for the open box price, but I expect this will last a lifetime when not abused.
If I had any complaint at all, it would be that the mirror-finish on the outside takes hand-polishing to clean up. I might've prefered brushed metal. But, it's pretty :)
Customer Review: great coffee maker
Summary: 5 Stars
Never thought I would rate a Chinese made product so high. But this coffee press is outstanding, the quality is excellent, looks great and makes the best coffee i ever tasted. I loved the old Fabuware pots they lasted forever and made great coffee, but when they started to make them in China they lasted for only a few months and broke down. never thought i would find a way to make coffee that tasted that good again. The new coffee makers are all plastic and the taste of the coffee is always bitter and tastes of plastic. however this coffee press made me enjoy my coffee again. The only thing you have to remember is to use course ground coffee, the all purpose grind does not taste good. Just buy the beans and grind them in the store on the course setting and enjoy the best coffee you ever tasted. I swore i would never buy anything again made in china but this is an exception Frieling is holding the Chinese to a quality product for sure.Customer Review: Heavy, Overpriced. Wish I had got another Bodum.
Summary: 2 Stars
This sounded good and has decent reviews(???). I needed to replace a Bodum and figured it costs more it's gotta be at least as good if not better. Turns out I was wrong. First off, it's incredibly heavy. If you're weak or getting on in years you may have trouble lifting this even before you've poured the water in. It makes washing it tiring. Next the construction - The carafe itself is good, but the plunger has some issues. Its tight but not smooth. Compared to a Bodum its terrible. The metal piece that holds the filter on has sharp edges. Sharp enough to cut you, watch out when washing it. Operating the plunger feels rough and requires more force than the average Bodum. It causes coffee to squirt up frequently even when being careful.
This is better than a cheap press but pales in comparison to even a $20 Bodum. Do yourself a favour and buy two Bodums instead.
Customer Review: Anonomous
Summary: 5 Stars
FABULOUS!!! I purchased this as a gift for relatives who are very highly educated, worldy, well travelled, serious chefs, who've enjoyed coffee brewed all over the world (even Antarctica!). Needless to say, gift buying for them is tricky! When they got this, their Bodum decanter had just broken, so the timing was perfect...they love this model! Use it daily! In fact, they're so impressed, that they now order it from Amazon.com & give it as a wedding gift to newly married couples in their social circle. Also note, there is a coordinating sugar & creamer set available for purchase that matches perfectly, holds adequate volumes of sugar & cream, & makes a stunning table display. I already have a few Bodum sets, including the stainless steel insulated models, so I won't need another FP, but I also will give this Frieling model as a wedding/housewarming gift to coffee aficionados.Customer Review: Expensive, But An Investment
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been "tinkering" with coffee for many years. I roast my own beans and own a grinder that cost more than my first (used) automobile. Do a little research, and you will find that most coffee connoisseurs recommend the use of a French press for the best cup of brewed coffee. Two main reasons: 1) coffee should be brewed with water just off a boil in order to release the full flavor of the beans, and, 2) the natural bean oils end up in your cup, not trapped in a paper filter. Even the best home drip coffee makers fail to brew at the proper (hot) water temperature, and most suffer the paper filter issue as well. I encourage you to read all the other reviews for more detail about this quality product. Then, if you are ready to start experiencing quality coffee (from even medium priced beans), buy a Frieling Stainless-Steel French Press and get started.