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Broken so many of the glass ones I figured why not invest in a quality product.Couldn't be happier. I now own two of these.
It does not keep the coffee any hotter and now that I have used it for a month, the fit of the plunger has loosened and I get coffee grounds in my coffee. The only positive is that it is pretty to look at. I am rather disappointed in this pot. Overall, I would not purchase another one.
On mine at MANY places I see surface scratches and a few tiny small dents. less chance you get grins in your coffee.I poor ~ 75% of the water in the pot, wait 60 seconds then stir the grinds & water together -- this gets rid of the "co2" stuck in the grinds. its not the same stainless. were they both made in the same factory. It doesn't look like someone used it before, so it is brand new with scratches and dents. I add the left over water, very quickly stir and wait another 3 minutes (total of 4).
All we know, its Made in China. It will lower the water level on the spout side. Well, it is not - it is full of imperfection. I received the replacement from Amazon (same exact model).
I also pour hot water in the thermos prior to pour the coffee, it puts it warm especially when I keep it in my kitchen cabinet that gets cold during water time.I will consider to increase from 1 start to ~4 stars in a few months -- but I first want to see if other people will get "bad" exterior finish unit.PB I tilt the french press on the opposite side of the sproud, slowly insert the plunger and once its below the sproud I can bring back the french press sitting perfectly on the table and I firmly press down. I had the two Frieling next to each other. Paying 70$ for such a "beautiful" stainless-steel item, you would imagine the finish would be PERFECT.
The worst is a +1 inches surface scratch (deep enough I can fell it with my finger). OMG -- the stainless is NOT the same color, i.e. We might never know the answer. First time I did have coffee in my pot but not anymore.IF I would have had received the first unit in perfect condition I would have give this french press 4 stars (due to the long sproud).At 70$ a piece, next time I will consider to get an excellent glass french press and buy a stainless thermos to transfer the coffee in it.
UPDATE FROM REPLACEMENT=======================This is my 1st review :Some people might not like my reviews, perhaps yours was made in a great country but mine is Made in P.R.C = People's Republic of China = Made in CHINA. If I first knew this was made in China, I would have NEVER pay 70$.This is my UPDATE. The 2nd one that I receive is 99% perfect -- there's 1 little imperfection, I can live with it.As other stated, if you put too much water grinds will get in your coffee but I found a trick.*** Simply tilt your french press in the opposite way of the spout.
I didn't want to give it for a gife. Very nice. This was more than I asked for. I wanted to keep it.
But I have noticed the double wall pots keep the coffee definitely warm enough for my second cup. The glass feels better made and more rugged than other double wall glass I have seen (but probably still very fragile). The glass pots have no detectable smell or taste. The little filter in the top cap is non functional because the coffee routes under it when you pour. Some reviewers complained of grounds in the coffee. However, the main plunger filter is much finer than my 10yo chamboard (and I think the finer filter makes the coffee taste better). Its pointy, so you have to grasp it carefully to plunge (or it will hurt your hand).
Lots complained about grounds in the pot. I only used it once, but Im confident it can be controlled (for me it would have been a pain when washing it, because I put water in and plunge hard to clean the filter). FRIELING:Gave it 2 stars because of grounds getting into the cup (and polished stainless steel would be a better edge to run a filter against, than brushed). Timeless (simple) design. Long story short, I found it slightly oblong at the top. The press pots are fantastic for making Yerbe Mate (actually makes it similar to the traditional brewing method). BONJOUR RHONE (RIBBED):Love this pot / gave it 5 stars / nothing is perfect reasoning (complaints below). see below).
Perhaps the flavor lock works by holding back the coffee about a second, so the over brewed coffee pours last. The bonjour has the flavor lock gimmick. Or if the taste is some manufacturing chemical rather than the steel itself. For people whom coffee temperatrue is a priority, I dont think you will be happy even with an insulated pot (it does indeed cool off a bit even with preheating). Its still a pain to try to turn the knob to engage the lock. Or. Th filter plunger would stick at the top.
I expect it to be similar to the chamboard version. The manufacturing quality is high. The flavor lock gimmick is not functional IMHO, and adds stuff to clean. brew cycle is probably a personal subjective taste thing (not a right / wrong thing). I will add an update if I ever figure it out.
And people even do cold brews, so keeping the temp high for the 4 min. And you cant get a grip on the knob to tighten the filter enough to engage the flavor lock mechanism (although you can engage it to the lock position because that tries to tighten it). But my comments for this review are about coffee performance. I tend to brew at slightly cooler temperature anyway (tried 180F to 205F).
I found the same with stainless steel water bottles, and the smell and taste went away gradually (I was wondering if I simply got used to the taste, but now I taste it again, so it does go away). I think everyone knows you cant fill a press pot too full, or the grounds will float in where the spout flares out. I hate to , but I returned this item (hard to believe all the great reviews on this pot). Combined with the filter design (the mechanics will not allow the filter edge to follow the slight oblong curve). In any case if you pour out all the liquid into the last cup, you will get every drop of over brewed coffee. And I got grounds in my cup too. Here is why: I estimate these 8 cup versions actually make 3 cups. I have always liked the pot.
The filter engages all the way around immediately below the spout flare out (unlike the Frieling). It is beautiful, heavy (no glass / all stainless steel), shiny, almost a work of art (materials and workmanship quality is high. BONJOUR MAXIMUS:I wanted a new double wall pot the same design as my 10 year old plus chamboard, but there is a problem. I love this pot so much, I am going to try and find a new top knob, and maybe replace the top with wood (mesquite is beautiful and very water resistant). Again, more non functions gadgetry adding more stuff to clean). I don't like the knob on top.
I make two cups at a time, and when I pour my second cup later, about half the coffee for this cup is stored "below" the flavor lock still brewing (but it then pours thru the "lock" into my cup). Both the bodum chamboard, and bonjour maximus (similar pots) are double wall pots in a metal frame. I strongly feel eggshell thin and delicate glass should not have metal clamped down on it. The "easy" perfect fitting filter screen has a down side; the cap can come off wghen pouring and bang the metal rod into the delicate glass (happened to me; I fely lucky it didnt break). bobbler
These look much better in person than the picture suggests. The only reservation I hold out for this gimmick to actually work is for people who fill the pot all the way (so maybe water pressure on both sides helps keep the over brewed coffee below the lock). Without the plunger, these look like those old fashioned plastic water pitchers (but these will very likely break if you drop ice cubes down). I feel confident these bodum and bonjour double wall designs will break eventually due to this stress. BODUM CHAMBOARD:I have had this pot over 10 years. But the shinny top lid is a little tarnished (cant tell if its stainless, or that plastic coated with something that looks like metal).
I don't know where mine was manufactured. The oblong nature of this pot looked like I needed to leave water 3" from the top, because the oblong shape extended the flare of the spout down maybe another inch. I bought the bonjour maximus too, but am returning it (I only wanted to try the flavor lock, which came unannounced in the rhone pot). The handle is slightly rubberized (feels nice, but may not hold up over time). The problem is that the glass is locked into the frame so tight I feel like the glass may break if I try to turn it.
Many people use a regular coffee maker, but Mate needs 170F water. It does have a tendency to spurt liquid out when you plunge. YERBE MATE:I am a big green tea, Yerbe Mate, and coffee drinker. And just bought two different models of the new double walled press pots. DOUBLE WALL:At this time I cant say if the double walls really make the brew taste better (by keeping the brew temp higher during the brew minutes).
No grounds whatsoever (and I am picky). FLAVOR LOCK:The flavor lock is useless IMHO, but possibly I am wrong (Many bonjour models have tghis feature; the rhone and maximus does). They are elegant, simple timeless design. except for. This is my review / comparison of the Bodum Chamboard, Bodum Rhone (ribbed glass pot), and the stainless steel Frieling (below) ADDED THIS SAME REVIEW under all 3 pots in amazon. We got rid of plastic, and there are no known problems with stainless steel on health (unless one is sensitive to nickel). I am not sensitive about having the second cup piping hot. And the flavor lock system adds stuff to clean (I would have preferred less to clean).
There was an obvious stainless steel taste, even after washing it 3 times. Maybe I got a good one. I am hoping I will like the double wall pots I bought even more. I have had a classic Chamboard for over 10 years. Maybe I have been lucky to not break it. Don't really care because it doesn't touch my coffee.
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