Frieling Polished Stainless French Press, 33 to 42-Ounce
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrielingBrand: Frieling
Model: 0104
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Double-wall 18/10 stainless-steel French press for coffee or tea
- Mirror finish outside and brushed finish inside
- All-steel mesh plunger mechanism
- Carafe doubles as insulated serving pitcher
- 33-Ounces; 9-inch tall; body has a 4-inch diameter
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Frieling Polished Stainless French Press, 33 to 42-Ounce
Customer Review: Solid, attractive, and great coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm no pro on coffee, but I know what I like. Good, hot, reasonably strong coffee that tastes like coffee, but without bitterness. Over the decades, I've made all the usual tyro mistakes, including letting pots of it slowly scorch on the heating pad of drip coffee-makers...ignoring those last few late drips from the saturated grounds which ought to have been removed right after brewing. About five years ago, I switched to the Capresso -- very expensive, but probably the best drip coffee maker I've owned. It has built-in carbon water filters, gold mesh filters, and everything. But despite pre-heating, the carafe never did keep the coffee hot as long as I liked, and even though I used all the right measures and amounts, the result never did taste as good as I'd hoped.
Then I moved to India for 3 years, and while there I discovered the ease, simplicity, and amazing taste of French Press coffee. Boil water, put in with coarse ground, wait 4 minutes, done. It got to be that when I tried drip coffee again, it tasted like wan dishwater.
Unfortunately, the majority of French Press devices are made out of glass. I broke more than my share of them, particularly since my first few were super-cheap imports. A friend where I was staying had a spare Bodum, which was far better...until it broke. The fitting between the filter and the push-rod was nothing but plastic. My 2nd Bodum (brought by another friend) fared better, as the fittings were all metal--but after a few cleanings, the mesh on the filter began to fray and I could guarantee a few painful finger punctures on further cleanings. Eventually, I added a plastic Bonjour press to my collection, which is actually pretty handy yet when traveling, but despite the decent plastic seals and extra spout filter, it still lets an annoying amount of crud into the brew.
Finally back in the U.S., unable to find my Capresso in storage, I did locate an old Mr Coffee drip maker. After one pot, I put it back in the box and got out the Bonjour from my luggage. That was when I went FP shopping here on Amazon. I looked at everything--other Bonjours, the endless series of Bodums, the Nissan, and others. What decided me on the Frieling (in addition to the reviews) were these factors: (1) Double-walled thermal pot; (2) Unbreakable, with no plastic parts; (3) High quality stainless steel; (4) Dishwasher safe; (5) Enough capacity for two large (16oz) mugs of coffee, which is my usual amount each day.
Since getting the press yesterday, I was very impressed with the overall construction of the pot itself, and it's actually more visually attractive than the photos might indicate. Two minor quibbles: First, the plunger seems a little loose in the cap, but maybe that's a feature. And second, to start with the filter is so snug in the pot, it's difficult to insert it, and pressing down takes a little more pressure than I'm used to. But again, 'too snug' to start with on a press is a good thing, as in time it is certain to loosen up a bit (which I suspect is the problem with the Bonjour).
The main thing, of course, is whether the coffee is good. It is. First, out of the box, I washed everything thoroughly. Then, today I took care to preheat the pot, which helps. I waited the 4-5 minutes, pushed the plunger (hot, it goes easier, so again maybe the snug fit is a feature, not a bug). A little bit of sludge in the bottom of the cup after, but that's in large part because my coffee was ground too fine.
Would I buy the Frieling again? Yes. As other reviewers have indicated, it also makes for a great new household / wedding gift, especially when paired up with the creamer and sugar bowl set. And by the by, the instruction booklet also mentions the carafe will also keep cold things cold (iced tea, water, etc), which to my thinking is a nice bonus.
(Update a couple weeks later: I was right, the plunger does get smoother after some use. Now instead of too snug, it's just right. Pre-warming the carafe with hot water gets me a solid 2 hours of hot-enough coffee (and if it's not quite there, 30-60 seconds in the microwave for that 2nd cup brings it right up to perfect again).)
Description of Frieling Polished Stainless French Press, 33 to 42-Ounce
Beautiful? Yes! But, there is more than what meets the eye. Double-wall construction keeps coffee or tea hot and cold drinks cold longer.By using high-quality 18/10 stainless steel for this French press, Frieling has smartly sidestepped the problem of breakable glass carafes. At the same time, the pot is beautiful, sleek, and sturdy, with a mirror finish and a self-contained design. Plus, with no filters or power cords to mess with, you can brew and serve right at the table. The full-length handle is both comfortable and stable, while the all-steel mesh plunger mechanism can be used with coarse coffee grounds or loose tea leaves. Frieling's double-wall construction keeps hot beverages hot and cold ones cold if you use the pitcher by itself for milk or juice. All parts disassemble to wash by hand or go in the dishwasher. The press holds 33 ounces and stands 9 inches high. --Emily Bedard
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