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psimian t1_je21y76 wrote

JOMO makes one that is nearly identical in construction and design. I had the same experience of getting fed up with broken glass presses. If yours is like mine, it has the added benefit that it is heavy enough to use to defend your home against intruders, and have a piping hot cup of coffee ready for them when they eventually regain consciousness!

(Seriously, DO NOT drop this thing on your foot when you are stumbling around the kitchen in the morning. The carafe won't break, your toes might not be so lucky)

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flames_32 OP t1_je265bp wrote

Yeah, I won't break it if I drop it, but I may break the floor haha!

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Torstoise t1_je2yyxi wrote

I also like how it keeps the water hot when brewing, whereas heat escapes the water quickly in glass.

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Insight12783 t1_je4ozpa wrote

Water loses heat faster in metal vs glass , actually. It isn't a significant difference, but metal is one of the best conductors of heat. Aka, it pumps the heat outside to the environment, which results in the water losing heat faster.

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Divtos t1_je4pbgj wrote

Do they not insulate these? I have insulated stainless bottles that will keep liquids hot or cold for many hours.

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Insight12783 t1_je4pkoh wrote

Ahh, that's a good point. I should've drank coffee before making my neckbeard "well, actuallypushes glasses up on sweaty nose"

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HybridVigor t1_je5gpri wrote

Mine isn't insulated. I just pour the coffee into a thermos after pressing it. The coffee snobs say it's better not to steep the grounds longer than around five minutes or so anyway because it allegedly increases bitterness for people who are genetically unlucky enough for coffee to taste bitter at all.

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answerguru t1_je5p6j5 wrote

The one I had was double wall insulated.

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vaskadegama t1_je7tukj wrote

This is the key. The insulation comes from the air that is intentionally trapped between the two layers of metal.

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SleepTightLilPuppy t1_je59g6p wrote

Metal has mich higher thermal capacity though. So it can keep way more energy in it. It absolutely cools slower than glass given they're the same volume, temperature and shape.

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Bongos-Not-Bombs t1_je6yc29 wrote

These do act like a larger heatsink than glass ones, so it's not necessarily a bad idea to preheat them before adding coffee. It's really only something you have to worry about with very light roasts that take pretty high slurry temps to brew properly.

The effect is a lot more noticeable with plastic vs. ceramic V60 pourovers.

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Torstoise t1_je2zcvp wrote

There's tons under different names that look identical. My was from Kuissential, and looks like they no longer make it, but there's other brands.

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ItsLikeRay-ee-ain t1_je4qnze wrote

Yep, same with the one I have. Except mine was painted black and has been slowly losing paint over the last seven years since I bought it.

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Uptown-Toodaloo t1_je32h2o wrote

I have the JOMO one and love it. My mother in law dropped the top and it fucked it up to where it wouldn't separate from the filter to clean it so I had to get a new one. Other than that this thing is built like a tank and will last forever

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psimian t1_je4k5jg wrote

I'm not sure if we're talking about the same thing, but I did have a problem at one point with the plunger and filter assembly getting overtightened. Since the top knob and filter screen are both threaded onto the rod, every time I tried to remove the screen I unscrewed the knob instead.

A little bit of red loctite (the permanent stuff) on the top knob will put an end to that problem,

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BarbequedYeti t1_je32vhm wrote

I have chipped a coffee cup with mine being tired and careless. Love that thing.

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flames_32 OP t1_je1zugy wrote

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!

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MikoSkyns t1_je2q611 wrote

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

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

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glassteelhammer t1_je2jfel wrote

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?

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bjkelly222 t1_je4dta3 wrote

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

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schmittc t1_je4iu7g wrote

>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.

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kapponen t1_je2xb9w wrote

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

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dngrousgrpfruits t1_je4xjo7 wrote

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

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think50 t1_je4i24c wrote

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.

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Thanmandrathor t1_je2wt3x wrote

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

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Losing_Face t1_je2h657 wrote

Respect the durability, but ultimately I want to see the press do its work. That's part of pleasure of a French press.

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glassteelhammer t1_je2jjzd wrote

I get that. But I also don't want to be melting plastic in my coffee. And most of the glass ones tend to have some plastic bits.

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Immortal_Fishy t1_je38a5y wrote

I think the Chambord uses Tritan plastic - good to above 100c, even if you pressed and poured the water straight from boil for some reason it would be stable. I usually do 4 mins brew and 6-7 mins to cool off and let grinds settle, so its well below the point of any complications from temperature when I pour it.

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glassteelhammer t1_je38t3t wrote

I hear you, and Tritan is an improvement for sure.

But I don't understand.

Why even take the risk. To each their own.

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PatiHubi t1_je43p61 wrote

Ikea of all places sells one without any plastic. It's glass and metal. The packaging is even plastic free. It was relatively cheap around ~$15 or so.

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_je3eoxj wrote

I'll use the nice looking glass press if I'm drinking coffee in the morning with my partner since we'll finish it all right away, but on my own an insulated press is amazing. Press, pour one cup, enjoy the cup, work a bit, pour another cup 30 minutes later and it's still as hot as the first pour. Truly underrated feature in a french press.

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PelorTheBurningHate t1_je3oq3o wrote

idk I'd much rather just pour it all into a vacuum bottle than leave it steeping for half an hour.

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Losing_Face t1_je4kqqj wrote

I didn't realize it was insulated. I see the appeal in that.

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haunted-liver-1 t1_je51x07 wrote

This one tends to get grinds in the pour, but I just pour through a reusable filter into a cup

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HybridVigor t1_je5hllf wrote

Are you using a burr grinder? That should prevent any grounds getting through with a coarse setting. All of the grounds would be the same size, and too large to make it through.

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ReferHvacGuy t1_je2qxgb wrote

I just broke my 3rd glass one last week, thanks for the recommend

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_je3etkl wrote

Get an insulated one. Game changer if you like multiple cups while lounging on a Saturday morning.

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ReferHvacGuy t1_je3fvwn wrote

Lol I bought a different insulated stainless one tonight

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WeCanBeatTheSun t1_je3y12y wrote

Any recs? I’ve been looking but the only actual vacuum insulated ones are around £100, which is fine but want to make sure I’m getting the value out of it

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psimian t1_je4lpcm wrote

You're probably better off getting a separate thermos and transferring the coffee to that as soon as it's brewed. I have a 16oz stainless vacuum flask that is just about the perfect size. One cup of coffee goes in me, the rest goes in the thermos.

I'd imagine that a vacuum press would lose heat a lot faster because of the wider top (more metal to conduct heat up out of the vacuum chamber), and also through evaporative losses (steam escaping from the pour spout). The press + thermos solution is also cheaper.

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thatguyned t1_je6pq6d wrote

It looks like stainless steel double insulation French presses are becoming a common thing, just had a google.

The one thing I can't figure out is why it's not common to have a way to remove the grounds but keep the liquid in the press to take advantage of that insulation.

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_je77ctp wrote

When the grounds are compressed down on the bottom like that, you slow down the steeping really significantly. If you're super picky about coffee, this might not be good enough for you. For most people, it's fine and the coffee still tastes decent.

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thatguyned t1_je8s2hv wrote

I guess, but they could hit the mark for both types of customers by adding a removable cage or tray at the bottom that you could just lift out with the press.

Put a metal filter on a pole like a normal press, then slide a second filter over it attached to a holo pole that acts kind of like a sandwich for the grind.

Have some sort of twist mechanism that allows you to lock the 2 poles and lift both together and BAM! quality insulated French press coffee.

Maybe I should drop a patent on this...

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_jea8ozj wrote

There might be a way to do it, but tbh it sounds messy. You'd have to fully encase the sandwich or you'll have grounds falling out into the coffee. So you'll need a lip on the bottom filter to act as a vertical wall. Then you'll need a rubber gasket to get a tight seal on the bottom so grounds don't go around the edges and later get in your mug when you pour. The whole apparatus will undoubtedly be dripping as you take it out, so it needs to be done over the sink or trashcan.

At that point, might as well get a thermos.

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_je6rya7 wrote

All of this is true, but you actually have to do it. I use the Coffee Gator insulated press, and it's just easy. Usually I pour the hot water, take the press and a cup back to my desk, start a zoom meeting, and press/drink/refill my cup throughout the meeting.

Depends on the kind of person you are. If you're thinking, "why are you so lazy? Just get the thermos." Then get a thermos. If instead you're thinking, "oh yeah, one extra step, I probably won't do it most of the time, and then I'll have to clean another thing." Then get the insulated press.

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psimian t1_je9hzu5 wrote

Clean my thermos? Clearly you overestimate me.

But yeah, it's a complicated equation based on how hot you need your coffee stay, how likely you are to use a thermos, and how much you want to spend.

Note: when the press/thermos gets to the point of being embarrassingly dirty, Astonish: Clean and Revive gets rid of all the scum with no effort. It's overpriced so I don't use it very often, but that stuff is incredible when it comes to cleaning old coffee/tea residue.

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thebigwhiteyeti t1_je3i7iv wrote

Bought one of these after my 3rd glass press as well. Had it for about 2 years now, it’s a tank.

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theinattentivescribe t1_je24ils wrote

I have the Secura in two different sizes. Love them. Amazon buy.

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ToSeeAgainAgainAgain t1_je3src0 wrote

I also have the Secura from Amazon (which is the exact same as OP and lots of other french presses) and I'm pretty sure I'll never have to buy another french press again

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Fairlybludgeoned t1_je21iyk wrote

I just bought a similar model last year after my third glass one breaking in 5 years. Not near as attractive as the glass units but does seem very bifl friendly.

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majo091 t1_je6gubb wrote

>Not near as attractive as the glass

You'll learn to love it. Form follows function.

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vacuous_comment t1_je20s16 wrote

I have one of those and it bas a bad weld on it. It sends up with a bunch of water inside the double walls.

I have been using it maybe 8 or so years, so clearly not a big issue.

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psimian t1_je2k8bt wrote

These aren't vacuum flasks, or at least mine isn't, so you could just drill a small drain hole in the bottom. I once had a car with an unfixable tail light gasket that would slowly fill up the spare tire well with water over the course of several weeks of rain. Five minutes with a drill fixed that problem. As long as water out = water in you're good.

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flames_32 OP t1_je25zsf wrote

Damn that's a bummer for sure. I just checked mine, and the 2 welds (sprout and handle) seems really well made.

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Ironicpastry t1_je3btzy wrote

I have one of these. Where do I get more screens?

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Laslopaniflex t1_je2txoz wrote

I’ve had the Freiling one since 2009. It does t really keep coffee hot but it is incredibly well built.

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bowtothehypnotoad t1_je2umvl wrote

I’ve had a glass French press for years , how are all of you breaking your French presses so frequently?

Are you just jamming on them as hard and fast as possible?? Go slow!

Side note, the stainless ones are nice too. French press makes great coffee

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Nyefan t1_je394gd wrote

For real - my girlfriend and our boyfriend have two glass and one stainless presses between us, and the glass ones are both at least a decade old (of course, we've replaced the strainers as they've worn out).

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stoncils_ t1_je4gpyi wrote

I once cut my head doing laundry. I find ways of breaking the French press lol

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Portland t1_je4smlv wrote

Dude, same. Got my Bodum Chambord from my parents who had it for many years before I was born. I’ve only ever once replaced the stainless mesh filter. The overall unit is 30+ years old. Seems BIFL to me, since stainless steel and borosilicate are BIFL materials, and the all moving parts are easily and cheaply repairable. My spouse got their bodum (same model) before we met so it’s well over 10 years old. We take that one car camping now.

Does BIFL criteria now include misuse/abuse?

Are people hulk smashing their bodums in a caffeine fueled rage?

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k-dot77 t1_je2mrak wrote

Bro these things are fire! I got one as a gift and I've literally used it everyday since. It was the epitome of useful gifts

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IndividualTurn9721 t1_je2nn7x wrote

Yes!!! I have broken several glass French presses before finding an all stainless one. Never looking back. These are the best and keep the heat in for a lot longer.

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appleburger17 t1_je2949d wrote

I also graduated to a side-brand of these after breaking multiple glass ones. Better in every way.

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Paoldrunko t1_je29btt wrote

Coffee Gator makes some pretty decent stuff. Got mine in late 2019 and haven't blown out the bottom of a french press since.

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dogowner_catservant t1_je2dbq0 wrote

I second this. I used to work with dogs, our facility bought one of these because the others kept breaking. After many many drops and falls and being thrown around to hell it’s still around. Bought it probably about the same time.

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TimJStraus t1_je2k1z9 wrote

Also bought the gator after breaking my glass one, love it.

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Zombiewax t1_je2mpw5 wrote

I got this same one. It's beastly.

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brandolinium t1_je2qjq0 wrote

I think I have this same one. It’s traveled with me all over the country, along with my kettle. It’s great! Think mine is from 2016 or so :)

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RealName136 t1_je2s0kl wrote

Ours bent and they couldn’t fix it 😞

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KnuckedLoose t1_je2s31o wrote

I have a similar brand called Espro; would be nice if that and my Mokapot made more than my smallest freaking coffee cup.

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cant-say-less-info t1_je2sqkh wrote

I got the same one. It's serving me everyday for the last 5 years.

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swampflame t1_je2v9cc wrote

I have it, bought my gf one...and sent 3 kids to school with it (pretty new though). Absolutely love it.

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purple_mountain_cat t1_je2vy74 wrote

These are great! Mine gets super discolored and coated from herbal tea, but a quick soak with Power Brew Wash makes it look like new! Highly recommend the PBW for SS and anything else.

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Fluffy_WAR_Bunny t1_je2y3gr wrote

I have one of these. I used to actually use it for its intended purpose, but now I use it for pour overs instead. Coffee tastes better.

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Umami_Tsunami_ t1_je2ye3f wrote

I lost 3 glass ones before I discovered a stainless steal for the first time 10 years ago, still have it and use it everyday. The falls bend and dinged it but never shattered!

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Torstoise t1_je2yvuy wrote

After my glass French press broek after just a few months, I bought a similar steel French press in 2015 for $35 and still use it nearly every day!

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HittingSmoke t1_je38hww wrote

I bought one for a rough work environment hoping it would give me better and cheaper coffee than the break room machine. The steel just has too much thermal mass. It would cool the water too much before the coffee was done. It was vacuum insulated, but I would still have to pre-heat it a lot.

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Chasqui t1_je3ahw2 wrote

We have one of these. We use it for our “glamping” trips. I don’t have to worry if it gets knocked around a bit along with other gear.

Pretty much indestructible.

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afallucco t1_je3dsjn wrote

I have a Mueller that's identical too, I love it

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m8r-1975wk t1_je3fc01 wrote

What is the diameter of the filters?
Is it 96mm on its outer diameter?

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ToSeeAgainAgainAgain t1_je3syr2 wrote

I have an extra filter that came with mine, I'll try to remember to measure it for you tomorrow

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m8r-1975wk t1_je4sura wrote

Thank you!

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ToSeeAgainAgainAgain t1_je80vj8 wrote

A bit late but I just measured the extra filters I have and they are indeed 96mm on the outside, they also have a 6mm hole in the center

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m8r-1975wk t1_je8argc wrote

Perfect, it's what I've been using in my 75cl glass press and it seems to be following the standard dimensions of most of the filters I can find on Amazon.
Thank you for responding and have a nice day!

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Throwaway_Old_Guy t1_je3g9lq wrote

I had a SS French Press Travel Mug that I found for cheap.

I took it to work so I could have fresh coffee whenever I wanted.

Forgot to put it in my bag one day, and never saw it again...

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HistoryGirl23 t1_je3jm33 wrote

That's mine too! I loved my glass one until it broke ...

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idlilome t1_je3mth8 wrote

Bought a similar one in 2016. Still using it daily.

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Dying4aCure t1_je3ngoq wrote

It’s lovely to look at as well.

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suedemx t1_je3xqsh wrote

I never knew there was such a thing as a stainless steel french press. I did a quick research and there's a stove top one from Stanley for almost half the price of the Gator and it's double walled which means the coffee will stay hot for longer.

After had gone through more than half a dozen of glass ines I think it's time to switch to something like this.

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LiterallyOuttoLunch t1_je3zjos wrote

My parents have a glass French Press that has been used most weekends since the late 1980s. It is named Garçon D’or.

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GhostLollipop t1_je44msg wrote

I just bought one of these as I was sick of the glass leaking in the other ones I'd buy, built like a tank.

I bought the gold tho cuz I'm fancy.

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likeguitarsolo t1_je46gev wrote

I have the same model, only it’s matte pink. When i was picking one out online, the pink option was $15 less. Just because it was pink. Works great.

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Chopersky4codyslab t1_je49cak wrote

I’ve never been able to make a good coffee with a French press. Just tastes like coffee flavoured water. I like those Italian stove top coffee makers better.

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FelangyRegina t1_je4detd wrote

For real. I’ve got mine made of stainless and it’s nice to think of never having to buy a French press again. The years and money I’ve spent on the cheap glass ones, only to eventually shatter them in a poof of clumsy, made me buy this. Do not regret.

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wifehatesmefishing t1_je4l03o wrote

Been using one for like six years. I now get these big empty tea bag things that I fill with the coffee. Way less sludge in the coffee, also very quick clean up. Worth the ten cents each day.

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Heathen_Hubrisket t1_je4mcn0 wrote

Can confirm. 3 continents, 15-ish years old. Still perfect condition. Awesome little thing.

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Insight12783 t1_je4p5if wrote

I have the müeller version but it looks exactly the same! After my roommate broke two glass french presses, this one has lasted more than a week, months even!

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fuegodiegOH t1_je4uf61 wrote

Making my morning coffee in one of these bad boys as I write this! Great for home use, camping, etc…I pack it anytime I travel!

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Nix-geek t1_je4vmkv wrote

If you use these, be careful of scratches inside. Don't use metal instruments :) It'll last forever. If you scratch the inside, it'll make it less efective.

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KofOaks t1_je52wyn wrote

Bought mine in 2019 and it's showing no sign of fatigue.

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GEM592 t1_je56vm5 wrote

Looks great, but will it shatter violently when I barely tap it on the sink when cleaning? That always wakes me right up.

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lynivvinyl t1_je5dn58 wrote

All stainless is the way to go in my opinion. My friend's break about eight glass ones a year and I've had my stainless one since around 2002 with no problems. It's actually from a Starbucks the ones that they use not the ones that they sell. My manager friend gave it to me when I moved.

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Yildizra t1_je5jhi8 wrote

I LOVE my stainless steel french press so much it is easily my favorite thing in my kitchen because it gets used every day and I don't have to worry about it breaking. 10/10 switch to one of these if you can.

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Fritzthecat1020 t1_je5kjw6 wrote

I got one of these in my camping kit. 4 years, 1000 miles, not a dent or ding.

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Sir_Brodie t1_je5krxf wrote

I used to have a gator in my camping chuck box, I like it so much it’s been promoted to my regular kitchen

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JohnDoeMTB120 t1_je5wfeo wrote

Mine is stainless steel and also has an air gap in the walls so it keeps it hot for a very long time.

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iamalext t1_je5y9k4 wrote

I’ve got one of these for a couple years now and use it daily. I suspect unless I were to physically lose it somehow, I suspect I’ll be using it forever. I especially like the two layer filter and the fact that they included spare filters discs with the purchase!

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fireandasher t1_je6cf6b wrote

Got one of these at goodwill for cheap! It's to this day one of my best purchases. No more breaking french presses!

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Bongos-Not-Bombs t1_je6y4xp wrote

I really like my Frieling, seems like a similar design.

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carbiscuit t1_je6lok0 wrote

These things suck. The all metal construction basically acts as a huge heat sink so your coffee comes out too cool and under brewed. I own this exact model.

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this_is_sy t1_je2ekcp wrote

I've had my aeropress for longer than you've had this. Shit, I think most people could keep a drip coffee maker going for longer.

I've had a glass french press for about 12 years now that has never broken. It is possible to break them, of course, but if it's happening a lot, you may want to look at how rough you are with glass things vs. some flaw in the design of a glass french press.

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