We're back to the press
We've had the Bodum Young 34 ounce coffee press for about a month (after being without one for about a year) and find it really serviceable. It makes just about enough coffee for the two of us and the carafe holder keeps it warm for a sufficient amount of time. I also feel like the sleeve protects the glass carafe since that is always the weak link in the whole system. It took us a few attempts to get the right amount of coffee grounds to use to get our desired strength of coffee, but once we figured that out it's been great.
What's Up?
So far, I am not in luv with it. This is my first coffee press maybe I need time to get use to it.
Love this press!
This is my second press, and my first by Bodum. I love it! I have had it for over a year now, and it's still as good as new. It comes apart easily to run through the dishwasher, and it is easy to reassemble, too. The frame helps keep it hot much longer than my previous press, which had no insulation. The Pyrex flask is durable and withstands heat well. One comment--it is very important to prewarm the flask before brewing the coffee; adding boiling or near-boiling water to a cold flask, even tempered glass, can cause it to shatter. If nothing else, it can reduce its lifespan. But with a little care, it should last you many years.
Now I'm looking to add a second press, since one doesn't make enough for larger gatherings!
Very thin glass
I do love a french press, but I need one that is not so easily broken. The glass is very thin and very fragile. Mine broke after a couple of months. The glass sets in a rubber like holder that is not easy to get in and out of. If you do purchase this item wash the press as one piece and drain upside down to get the water out of the holder's base, do not try to remove the glass.
wonderful little pot
I have had this pot for over 6 months now. WONDERFUL is the best way to describe it. Makes a great pot for camping. I even take it when staying in hotel rooms, just get hot water from the in room coffee maker, my own grounds and presto, great cofee.
I have purchased 3 others for gifts, as they are so affordable. Everyone loves them.
The insulating gap between the shell and the beaker works great and keeps the brew warm. Only problem is I wish it was bigger. My two boys are starting to like coffee now and this pot is a little small for me and two growing boys. If they mad it bigger would definatly get one.
Remember, don't call em French press, call em' Freedom Presses.
