flames_32 OP t1_je1zugy wrote on March 28, 2023 at 8:49 PM

It's not an artifact, I have this bad boy since 2018. It's all stainless steel and very thick.

I had a glass langostina french press that my gf broke, and I told myself that I would look for one that would never break.

Found this on amazon for quite cheap, and seriously, I dont know how anyone could break that.

I hope my great-grandchildren will like it!

MikoSkyns t1_je2q611 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:52 PM

>and seriously, I dont know how anyone could break that.

Let my wife use it. She'll find a way.

glassteelhammer t1_je2jfel wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:03 PM

Doesn't need to be an artifact.

I have one of these as well. My parents just bought one too.

They are super solid. Been using mine daily for...... 8 years?

bjkelly222 t1_je4dta3 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 10:04 AM

The thing I love the most about my stainless steel press is that I can take it camping without worrying about random leaks or the inevitable shattering. The reviews for mine said it loses heat too quickly for a good cup of coffee, but I disagree (or maybe I have no taste lol). I used to measure the coffee I put in visually through the glass, so that’s a bit more difficult, but it’s a small price to pay

schmittc t1_je4iu7g wrote on March 29, 2023 at 11:07 AM

>The reviews for mine said it loses heat too quickly for a good cup of coffee

You can preheat the press with some hot water. I do it with whatever I'm using to brew, my mugs, etc., including my glass pourover brewer.

kapponen t1_je2xb9w wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:45 AM

I am a diehard french press user. I will drink or make coffee from anything, even an old soup can and a sock if i have to. but given the option I will reach for the press every time.

you sir/maam have the penultimate french press. it appears to be the final boss of French Press the game. I now search for a similar item on amazon to quell my french press envy

dngrousgrpfruits t1_je4xjo7 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Just FYI penultimate is the one before ultimate. Like second best, second to last.

think50 t1_je4i24c wrote on March 29, 2023 at 10:58 AM

2018? That’s nothing! I have had my all stainless Bodum French Press since 2006! I have replaced the plunger/screen part once, but it has otherwise kicked ass for that entire time, daily.

Thanmandrathor t1_je2wt3x wrote on March 29, 2023 at 12:41 AM

We had something similar to that, good brand. The metal knob broke off. Normal usage, I was pretty pissed.