French Press Coffee Maker - 34 oz Large Stainless Steel & Glass French Coffee Press Gift Bundle for moms

I bought this because I wanted to get into drinking coffee, but I didn’t want to spring for an electric maker just in case I couldn’t make myself like it. It’s beautiful and easy to use. I recommend looking up good instructions for how to brew using a French press as this didn’t really come with tips for how to brew. That would’ve been a nice touch, especially for us newbies. But the packaging is really pretty and it comes with a nice little bag to travel with or whatever. It’s really a very lovely set. I’ve started using it just about every day and have even started using it for cold brew now that it’s becoming too hot for hot drinks.Now, my reason for 3 stars: my glass beaker came to me cracked. No big deal because it’s glass and these things happen. I didn’t actually notice it until I was brewing because it looked like coffee was leaking through the bottom of the the metal holder (I was being impatient/lazy and actually just rinsed the whole thing out with warm water prior to use rather than giving it a full wash, otherwise I likely would have noticed it before I used it.) I really didn’t want to return it because I already loved it (and used it), so I set out to contact the company to request a replacement beaker. Here’s the problem: there’s no way to contact them here on amazon. They also don’t have a website or a phone number (at least that I could easily find). What they do have is a Facebook page. So after having to track that down, I started a Facebook message with them. You don’t actually get to talk to a real person at first. It takes you through this programmed dialogue. I explained what happened and sent pictures. The bot told me I would hear back from them within 24 hours. 24 hours passed and there was no response. I decided to shrug it off because it was a weekend. It took 5 days for the bot to follow up with me and ask if everything was resolved, which of course it hadn’t been. There are prompted responses again, so I have to go through the prompt before I’m able to leave a detailed message. The bot asked if I’m just waiting for my replacement to arrive...which, of course I was, but none of my information has been taken so where would they know to send it? So I tell them this and again I’m told to give them 24 hours. 4 days later, still no response. Now, I’ve worked in customer service a good chunk of my life, so I try really hard to be reasonable and polite especially knowing how difficult the general public can be, but after nearly 2 weeks it’s easy to lose patience. So I sent them a message saying how disgusted I was with their customer service. 8 hours later, a real person responded saying they were very sorry and embarrassed that somehow my messages were never seen. I sent her my info and I received my replacement in the mail a few days later. So I’m satisfied with the outcome, I just wish it wasn’t so hard to get in contact with them.I really hate leaving less than perfect reviews, especially when it’s simple human/machine error and everything that was needed to be done to rectify the situation has in fact been done, but I really hope Cofina will see this and maybe find a way to make it easier for their customers to contact them.Bottom line: If you think you’d love this press, you probably will and you should buy it. I do really love mine. But if something goes wrong, you may have a bit of a frustrating time getting in touch with them.

The Cofina french press coffee maker is great. It is lightweight and durable, which is nice when it comes to cleaning the coffee press. The extra filters that come with the bundle are great. I've noticed that it is better to use course coffee ground as opposed to regular preground coffee because it leaves less sedimentation at the bottom of the coffee cup. The measuring spoon that comes with the bundle is very useful as well. While the metal spoons are cute, I don't personally use them as I've read that they can cause microcracks in the french press. Overall, I would recommend purchasing this.

There is not a detail that Cofina did not consider. The design is lovely... just beautiful really. The size is larger than most. It is well made, and the packaging was beyond reproach. You will make a big hit with this as a gift because the presentation is surprisingly nice. Included are also wonderful utensils... 2 long handled stir spoons and a very cool coffee scoop that doubles as a coffee bag clasp. I've had this item since Christmas and enjoy it every day. I am a gardener so the leaf carafe design was also a selling point. I am VERY PLEASED!!

I ordered this Press and was just blown away at the beautiful packaging!! Not only is this a GREAT product it came so beautifully!! I had another Press and somehow lost the top of it..LOL..Had it for years!!! You will not go wrong with Press!! And the price is so right!! One thing though :((((...I broke the glass carafe on using it the first time...the metal cage does NOT hold the glass so it slipped out right away and broke in a million pieces..........I ordered this back in June and just used it today...for the first time.....and was disappointed at this...My last one I had for years and no slippage..So now I have to mess with ordering another glass for my press.....Not sure if there is a way to prevent the slipping...Maybe the company can LMK....

A truly beautiful french press. I appreciate the design and lovely "extras" that the press arrived with (burlap travel bag, coffee scoop, and adorable spoons). I also appreciate that the interior of the metal frame has no exposed hardware; my last press had exposed screws that rusted rather quickly, leaving rust marks on the glass carafe. The assembly feels sturdy and fits well together, the press works smoothly, and it brews a mighty fine cuppa. The press arrived intact, on time, carefully packaged in a lovely and decorative box. Customer service is excellent too; a company representative reached out after my purchase to make sure it arrived intact.A few design features I'm not wild about:(1) The plunger knob screws off rather easily, which makes it very difficult to unscrew the press assembly (screen / crossplate / spiral plate) for cleaning. An attached knob would be useful for gaining purchase. I may remedy this with some Loctite or nail polish on the threads.(2) The interior of the press lid is plastic, which is prone to both breaking (this happened to my last press) and leaching endocrine disruptors into your brew (especially if it's hot).(3) The included screens lack reinforcement around the center hole; I anticipate they will fray over time.Those concerns aside, this is a solid and lovely functional piece worth displaying and using with pride. Very nice for the price!

I purchased this coffee maker for making ‘cold-press’ summer coffee. My first time using it was a breeze. I put in freshly ground coffee [ quantity is ‘to taste’ as to the strength you prefer ], then cold water, then let steep in fridge for 12 hours. And ‘press’ out the water. The Cofina Press did a great job at filtering out the grounds. There’s nothing like a cold ice coffee on a summer day — no bitterness, no oils, and a mellow tasting coffee! Use this press correctly, clean it well... and it should make you some delicious cold press coffee :)