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This is very inexpensive way to make coffee, and the coffee tastes mucn better than an automatic drip. I only clean the carafe by hand. It's also very forgiving, in case you purchased (or ground) the wrong guage of coffee.
I have used this well over 100 times and have had no trouble. It is remarkably easy to clean.for quick cleaning between brews, just rinse out the press. My ONLY complaint is that there is no insulation on the carafe, so the coffee doesn't stay hot if it sits for more than 10 or so minutes.
I can get two travel mugs out of this pot if I fill it to the top. The press seal does not leak. I have never had any grounds in my cup.
I also put it in the top rack of the dishwasher. I haven't had any problems with breaking or cracking at all.
I can wash it immediately after using- something you can't do with glass. The reason we bought this press was because my boyfriend is strong like the hulk, and BROKE a glass french press- yes with his bare hands- when he was trying to clean it. I've had his french press for a few weeks, and have used it about 20 times (at least). Then, I just throw it in the dishwasher. No, not under hot water. So, the idea of an "indestructable" coffee press seemed like a good idea.It truly is indestructable. There hasn't been a problem yet and I've used it every weekday morning for like 4 weeks. To me, it's just as elegant looking as the glass ones, but I always prefer function over form with appliances.
I purchased a Bodum Brazil French Press (1548-01 US, 32 oz) in July 2007. However, two months ago, the plastic cylinder on the bottom of the lid broke so that the lid now wobbles. I use it about 5 times a week, and have always hand-washed it. It makes great coffee, and I've had no problems with the filter. I called Bodum's customer service line and was told the lid can not be purchased as a replacement part and the press has no warranty.While it was just a $20 press, I expected it to last more than a year. I'll be buying a Frieling next time.
I make about half of the pot, and it fills one mug with room for cream. I recently bought the Brazil press, and so far it's been fantastic -- no cracks or chips in the beaker (knock on wood), no ill-fated high-pressure explosions -- nothing but great-tasting coffee.I do have two minor complaints: 1) It's much harder to clean the grounds out than I expected (but I think that is probably true of any press pot)2) There is no way this makes 8 6-ounce cups of coffee. Note that the description says 8 cups, but 4 US cups. Otherwise, I love it. I am so happy I went with this instead of buying a new drip coffee maker -- better coffee, and it even takes up less space.
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