Yama 029-2C 2-Cup French Press, Chrome Handle

This is a wonderful coffee press for any home or office. Unlike other coffee presses this one feautures a beautiful CHROME handle and trim for a great modern look. Pick out your favorite coffee blend and enjoy it now with this wonderfully made coffee press.

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La Cafetiere Verona 8 Cup Coffee Press, Black
Price : $24.00 $24.00
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Classic styling
Traditional coffee press
Black polymeric casing
Safe to use in the dishwasher
8 Cup capacity

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Traditional 8 Cup French Press coffee maker featuring a black polymeric frame, a heat resistant glass beaker and stainless steel plunger.

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Good Coffee Press

The La Cafetiere Verona Coffee Press is sturdy, the heavy handle and lid seems more secure than the metal.The price is moderate and is a good buy. If you like strong coffee, rich with the bean oils, a coffee press is the maker for you.

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Bodum Thermo Travel Coffee or Tea Press with Grip
Price : $17.95 $17.95
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Capacity: 0.5 liter and 16 oz.
Black grip gives the ultimate carrying comfort.

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It's a coffee press. It's a tea press. It is a thermal travel tumbler too! This transparent travel press makes fresh coffee or tea on the go. Add ground coffee or fresh tea leaves, hot water, press and enjoy. The black grip gives you the ultimate carrying comfort. The travel press holds 16 oz. of your favorite coffee or tea. We offer a wide variety of teas and coffees as well. This mini French press coffee maker is also the perfect travel coffee maker or personal office coffee maker. capacity: 0.5 liter, 16 oz size: 4 cup unit: 1 piece bodum number: 1421-10B color: transparent (10)

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The easiest and best way to brew and carry your coffee to work!

This is the perfect way to brew and carry your coffee to work. I love it.

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easy to use..

this product is so easy to use, esp. in the morning when time is so short and your running late...press your favorite coffee and go..

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Meyer French Cafe 8-Cup Unbreakable French Coffee Press, Black
Price : $19.99
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8-cup French press makes 32 ounces of fresh brewed coffee (French coffee cup size= 4 ounces)
Unbreakable polycarbonate carafe great for picnics
Rubberized, comfort-grip handle; plastic lid and frame
Stainless-steel filter rod and screen; mesh lid removes extra sediment

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This French press brings color, comfort and performance together in the versatile unbreakable French Press. Rubberized comfort-grip handle feels great to hold while the unique built-in filtering lid reduces loose grinds in your cup! Rubberized base, color coordinating acrylic scoop. Features unbreakable polycarbonate carafes. Patented high dome filtering lid for less sediments in your coffee. French Cafe by Meyer, the parent company of Bonjour. French presses use a French (Euro) measure of cup size, this is the industry standard of four ounce cups. This 8 cup press will make 8 4 ounce cups, 32 ounces total.

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Super coffee press!

This is the best French press I've ever owned, bar none. I used Bodum for years; they were okay, but they always broke. I bought the Meyer French Cafe a couple of months ago. It's made of a non-breakable material, so should last longer than the Bodums. I've found the press also keeps my coffee much hotter while brewing than the Bodum did. The press screen does a great job, but there's also a second fine screen to cover the opening when you pour. I don't use it, because I'm afraid it will strain off the 'foamy' part; the foam is of course where most of the coffee oils are, and they are where the flavor lives! In any event, this is a wonderful coffee press, and I'm going to buy a couple more, one to keep in my weekend house, the other for when I need to make a vat of coffee for guests.

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Brewmatic Mechanical Stainless Steel Built-In 12-Cup Coffee Appliance - 1033510B
Price : $499.99 $440.10
Features :

Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
Size: 7"H x 12"W x 9.5"D
Under cabinet design saves space
Connects directly to your water line
Commercial-grade internal components

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The Brewmatic Built-In Coffee Machine with Manual Controls gives you cafe-quality coffee in your own home! Innovative under-the-cabinet installation saves counter space while commercial-grade internal components deliver years of trouble free service! For the perfect cup of coffee, simply turn the dial to select the brew amount, from 2 to 12 cups. This coffee brewer connects directly to a water line so it also serves as an instant source of hot water for teas, hot chocolate, cereals and soups. It's ideal for commuters and single cup drinkers, since it can brew directly into a travel mug for on-the-go convenience. The water is heated to the optimum temperature to ensure the perfect extraction while the commercial spray head perfectly saturates the coffee grounds. Stainless Steel finish accents any decor! Made in the USA. Includes stainless steel 64 ounce carafe, measuring 10" High x 5.25" Diameter. Pack of 1,000 commercial-grade 12-cup filters available separately. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy. Made in America

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Most Convenient Coffee Maker Ever!

I have been using a Brewmatic Stainless Built in Coffee Maker for over 25 years. I am about to purchase my third one. The first one was about 15 years old when we remodeled the kitchen. It still worked, but I replaced it because everything else was shiny and new. The replacement has lasted over 10 years. I am now on my third, pardon me, my fourth one (I installed one in my mountain cabin)and I wouldn't have any others.

I like decaf and my husband likes regular. For this appllication you can use 2 insulated carafes as shown, but I purchased a double Brewmatic hotplate for coffee and two glass carafe's at my local restaurant supply, one with a black handle and the other orange. I make a pot of regular, replace the grounds and make another pot of decaf. The hotplate keeps the coffee hot hot hot!!! It's great for dinner parties when some want regular coffee and others want decaf. Insulated carafes (shown)should keep coffee hot, but I like my coffee really hot so I continue to use the hotplate. Also, you can reheat the coffee later if needed. Ugh!

The undercounter installation requires an electrical outlet behind the coffee maker(install a double outlet for the mechanical plug and for the hotplate plug) and an in wall or in cabinet cold water line with an emergency shut off. Then all you have to do is place a standard filter in the basket, add coffee, and dial the number of cups you want. The coffee maker dispenses the required amount of water and your coffee is ready in short order.

CJ in San Marino

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Questions & Answers

Question : How do you brew coffee with a coffee press?
I have this portable coffee press, looks like a travel mug, but has the plunger and is meant to be a press too. Can I just throw some grounds in the bottom, add hot water, then press, to get a cup? Do I have to let the hot water sit and brew? Don't know how these work for coffee, as I've only used it for tea.

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Yes, you can use a coffee press in the exact way that you describe in the question. You need to add the amount of water that you traditionally use for a cup of coffee along with the amount of coffee that you use. Don’t heat the water too much or you can scald the coffee and lead to too much strength in the taste. You should mix the coffee and water in the bottom of the press, insert the top with the press in the “UP” position, and close according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to brew for roughly 2-4 minutes, leaving it longer for stronger coffee. With a dark roasted coffee, you probably don’t want to wait more than a minute or two. You might have to experiment a few times between the amount of coffee/water used and the steeping time to find the right strength. When you are ready to drink the coffee, press down on the press and pour out the coffee. Make certain that you take out all of the coffee at one time, as whatever remains can strengthen somewhat in taste if you leave it steeping in the grounds for too long of a time. As this seems to be an individual portion-sized coffee press, you can drink the coffee in the standard time that it takes you to finish a cup, but any coffee left with the grounds can strengthen over time to the point of being bitter.

Question : I use a coffee press - should i stir the grounds before pressing down?
It is stated on the press to always stir the grounds prior to pressing down.However, people I trust have stated otherwise.Stirring the grounds could be a conspiracy by the coffee powers to somehow get consumers to buy more coffee. (assumption, stirring grounds reduces the amount of consumable coffee).

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That's really interesting. I've never used a coffee press, but have always been curious about them. I like loose leaf tea which utilizes a similar method to your coffee french press. I'm not sure how the coffee grounds react when hot water is poured in, but if they scatter and float around, I dont' think stirring makes much difference since each coffee ground particle gets exposed to water. Stirring would probably "increase" the amount of consumable coffee since the motion of the particles would release more oils and flavors...just my opinion.

Question : Does the Starbucks Sumatra blend work well in a coffee press?
I'm curious if the Sumatra blend is ground too fine for a coffee press. I am looking to purchase the Bodum Chambord coffee press.

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I would suggest buying it whole bean (un-ground) and buying a cheap bean grinder, that way you can control the grind, experiment. If you are buying it at a Starbucks, ask them to grind it for "drip" works fine in a press, you don't want an espresso grind.

Question : Does regular ground coffee work in coffee press? Is coarse ground coffee absolutely necessary for coffee press?
They say "use medium to coarse ground coffee" for coffee press but I was wondering if the regular ground coffee such as folgers would work as good for coffee press. If someone knows the answer and wouldn't mind sharing, I'd really appreciate it!

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The reason you are supposed to use coarse ground coffee is because the grinds are larger, making it so the coffee doesn't come through the mesh filter. If you use a finer grind such as auto drip will run the risk of drinking grounds. YUCK!

Question : Does a french coffee press make a great deal of difference in the taste, or I should say, ?30 dollars worth?
I'm thinking of getting one for Christmas, but I hesitate if it's just going to taste like another cup of coffee. Also, how many seconds do you count for the perfect grind size(home grinder) for said press?

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To me, a French Press is the best way to brew coffee. It is so much smoother, and the coffee never tastes burnt. Also, buying a French Press isn't exactly like buying a coffee maker....expensive ones don't really make that much of a difference. I bought one for $10 and it makes great coffee. Even though filters are not really expensive, you will never have to worry about buying them again! Plus, there is much less of a mess to worry about.I can't help you with how many seconds you need to hold the grind for, but do know that you are going to want to grind it as coarse as you can. Fine grounds will leave sediment in the coffee and you will have one nasty cup of coffee. Do not grind your coffee as long as you would for your pot you use now.

Question : how do you use a personal coffee press?
i purchased a stainless steel personal coffee press a fewyears ago and have recurrent issues that effect my use.number one...the filter on the end of the plunger often timesslides up forcing me to undo it and replunge andnumber two...about an ounce of liquid is trapped under the filter that seems to be just waste leavingme with net a less than complete cup of coffee.do all personal presses have these problems andhow is the best way to deal with them?

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http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-cafetiere-coffeei've only made it a few times, and each time it tasted good. there might be a mechanical defect in your coffee press. The ounce of liquid remaining is usually discarded, since it is extra strong. Make sure the plunger is screwed on nice and tight.

Question : Where to find a Bodum French Coffee Press 12 cup glass insert?
Looking to find a glass insert for a 12 cup Bodum French Coffee Press?Where can I find one?

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I've seen spare carafes for sale at housewares stores. Also ask at coffee shops. You can also order them online from Bodum.

Question : Do French press coffee makers require different coffee grounds?
I'm thinking of getting my dad a french press, but am afraid he'll have to get all new coffee grounds since I read they require coarser grinds. Is that true? He has so many other coffee already ground up for his drip coffee maker. Thanks.

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Yes, finer grounds are BAD for a french press.The ones he has ground up for a drip maker will pass through the filter and make one nasty, sludgy cup of coffee. Also, finer grounds make it harder to push down on the plunger and create sediment that way, too.What type of French Press are you getting him? There is also a difference of grind in the type of filter of the press.Generally, all presses should be ground to about the size of sea salts, but a metal filter needs to be ground a bit coarser than a nylon filter.best of luck!

Question : How to make good French press coffee?
I love french press coffee but I've no idea how to make it.I bought a Bodum French press. How do I use it?Please bear in mind that I don't want to spend alot of money on equipment and expensive beans. And I also need to be able to buy the stuff easily. Like from my local Tescos.

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While you can brew anything in a French press, you won't get great coffee out of it without great beans. If you put nasty coffee in, you'll get nasty coffee out.What you need is coffee ground pretty coarsely. The instructions say to use the coarsest grind. I thought it worked better with the coffee ground to a percolator grind, but I'd suggest experimenting. Regular canned coffee for an automatic drip machine will not work. So you're going to have to buy whole-bean coffee and either grind it in the store or grind it with your grinder at home. You can get a cheap grinder for US$20 or less, but if you want a high-quality grinder expect to pay quite a bit more.Once you have your coarsely ground coffee, use the scoop to put coffee in the press (1 scoop per 4 oz of coffee - if you have a 16-oz press and want to fill it with coffee, that's 4 scoops). If you're picky about quality or just don't want it to cool too fast, pre-heat the press by pouring hot water in it. Then pour in water just off the boil, add the cover, and wait 4 minutes. Then press the plunger down and pour the coffee out. Let it cool (or not) and enjoy!

Question : How do you make the best cup of coffee with your french press????
We have a French Press Coffee Maker (it's small for just 2 cups), my husband got it as a present over ten years ago. I LOVE IT! However, lately, my coffee just doesn't seem to be as good as it use to. I buy organice coffee that I grind myself. I'm just looking for a better technique for a better coffee?? How do you store your coffee for the best flavor and freshness???Do you grind your own or is it pre-ground???Some people have told me not to boil my water, because it scalds the beans??? Is this true?How many beans is too much? (I normally spoon it 4 large spoons) How long do you let your coffee before you press it??I don't know if I forgot something or if it just the way I am making it these days, but my coffee seems too strong and lacking in flavor(which I thought I would never admit). Plus I can't find that ideal taste anymore. Sometimes I feel like it a sludge almost.I've tried less coffee but it's like water.Any suggestions???Thanks!I grind my beans on a weekly basis at the begining of the week, & store them in a sir tight ceramic containter in the fridge. Some people say to use the freezer, but I have been told that takes out the oils in the beans. I'm lost and needing guidence ...!That was subpose to be "air tight" container ... sorry.I rinse the coffee press daily and clean it on the weekends. I will try the vinegar idea with my kettle, that is a good thought.I use good water for my coffee, so I am content with that.

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Water quality makes a huge difference in the flavour of coffee.I'd suggest trying first to clean (or "descale") your kettle, or whatever you use to boil your water. Just fill it with regular white vinegar and bring to a boil. Discard vinegar (or save it to descale another appliance!) and rinse kettle with cold water. Fill with cold water and boil again. Repeat rinsing & boiling with fresh cold water 2 more times.You can do the same with your coffee maker to remove any kind of buildup in it.If that doesn't make a difference, try using different water, like filtered (ie: brita) or bottled.Next I'd try replacing the coffee maker's filter, maybe it's becoming a bit clogged? (although the vinegar process should clean out the filter too).If none of this works I'd try a different brand of coffee. It's possible that either your tastes have changed, or the producer is having a bad crop season, or maybe the quality of your brand has dropped.Honestly, there are so many possibilities, I think you just need to play around with all the variables until you find yourself with a fabulous cup of coffee again!

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