SterlingPro Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker Large 1 L(34 oz) Mirror – Durable Double Walled Insulated Coffee Press Keeps Drinks Hot, Easy to Use and Clean Stylish Design for Rich Flavor

Wow!! I have had a few glass beaker style presses I broke every single one! Most presses are smaller than this one too. My daughter works at a major coffee house chain and she says this is the best press she has ever seen! I have had a few small ones from that coffee shop. We do use their coffee she grinds it at work to French press grind. I could do it ever time from the beans but we go through a bag so quick I don’t find a difference at all! Easy to buy a bag of coffee and ask them to French press grind. I have used finner ground coffee and with the two screen system it is just fine! (A special holiday coffee we enjoyed was already ground and it was fine! Worked just as good) I find the French press grind gives more flavor and is easier to work with and rinse out. I am not easy on things they must be tough! After I broke the last one I said enough I am going steel! I will NEVER have glass again! I can’t imagine why they even make them that way they should all be like this! It pours amazing makes my French press experience a better sensory experience. I love all the smells, the act of making the coffee this way and everything about it! This one is a liter and that’s a good amount! I immediately pour it into an insulated carfat to stop it from brewing any more! I can’t even tell you how amazing the two screen system is! I am so in love with this press I will use this one as long as they keep making them lol I don’t see why I would need to ever buy a new one but you never know. We actually carry this if we travel along with our steel electric kettle I know that’s a lot but we really love the French press coffee. We can make it at relatives we are staying with or especially with the electric kettle we can make it in hotel rooms! We just put the kettle the press the caraft and the coffee into a backpack. Yes that’s love. If you don’t French press it’s time to start. You will be spoiled I promise it is THAT much better. You wait on your drip machine too so please remember that when I go through how I do the press. If you thinking about starting to press do it don’t hesitate buy this now!!! If your looking for something new or replacing your broke your broke stop breaking them and buy this one. I have recommend it to French pressers and coffe lovers both! Here is my process... Heat just over a liter of water in my electric kettle using the French press setting. If you don’t have that setting or if your heating water on the stove stop the heating just before it boils French press is done at 200 degrees. While the water is heating I prep the thermal press by putting hot water in it from the sink and let it sit while the water heats. A half cup of grounds is what we like so just before the water is ready I pour the water out of the press and add in the half cup of ground coffee. Pour the kettle heater water into the press over the coffee. I swirl the press a bit as I pour the water in. You need to agaitate all the grounds good. Once all the water is in I use a longer small wooden spoon to give it a good stir. I tap it on the side of the press to get the grounds off it. A beautiful creame sould form on the top (so deliteful to me). Place the lid on plunger up with the lid spun to ‘closed’ don’t press the plunger yet. I set a timer 4 mins. When it goes off Press the plunger down. Spin the lid around to ‘open’ even though it will pour some in the closed mode it is not sealed just helps with the brew process. I pour a cup and the pour it into a steel thermal caraft or something else the thermal craft from Amazon is my choice. I don’t keep it in the press because it will continue to brew some. I pull the plunger out with the lid drop it into the sink dump the majority of the grounds in the trash. Take the press back to the sink rinse it out. Then I grab up the plunger loosen the screens by spinning them just with the ends of my finger, don’t keep it tight there is really no need hand tight is good. I rinse all the grounds from the screens, spin it back hand tight with my fingers, I press the edges of the screens back to a flat shape so it tight in the press next time I use it, lay it across the press to dry. Every few time I use it I clean the screens good. Caution: after some use the metal screen edges are folded over on them to keep from being sharp but it starts to lift and can be very sharp! I totally unscrew the screens I drop them in a little bowl with dish soap along with the top and bottom that hold the screens. I will also put them in the dish washer, all of it in fact. Rinse them good with hot water if your washing them and put it back on. My favorite way to clean them and the best clean I get is to lay all four pieces (top 2 screens and the bottom) in the sink spray them down with bleach cleaner let them set rinse and put them back on. I wipe the bottom of the lid with a paper towel it really is the only way to get that creame stain off it. It’s steel so it wipes up good! Looks brand new! They don’t have to be perfect all the time as long as the grounds are rinsed out after the press. It comes with extra screens. I have been using this particular press about 5 months and they are sharp on the bottom but I have not put the new ones on yet. You can also get replacement screens. Most presses need new screens from time to time. Sounds complicated but it’s not. You wait on that drip machine I wait on the water, pour, let it brew, come back, coffee! It’s about a 10 min process part of that is waiting on the water and the coffee to brew them rinse out the press. It is the best coffee you will have ever taste!!! This is the most perfect press I have ever used! So durable! Easy to get the ground out and rinse, I don’t have to worry about breaking it! I need tough things lol! I will NEVER ever own another glass press! It’s insulated so it holds the temperature perfect while brewing and not loose heat during the brew! Buy this press you will love it!! If you don’t press yet I would say this would be the best press for a starter or a French press pro! The best coffee I have ever had. My husband would still use the drip machine if I was not available to press for him in the glass presses but he will do this one our drip machine is gone! If you like good coffee with the flavor you coffee intends to have you will love this press! My husband and I pass up the coffee shops now because we have something better than they make in our cups or we are headed home and would rather wait to have our coffee! Saves us a lot of money! Stop looking purchase this one! I don’t give out 5 stars!! It is a 10!!

This is my first French press coffee maker. Over the past year, I have been trying to expand my coffee-making skills using several pieces of equipment which I have purchased based upon many, many online reviews. My first purchase was a Cuisinart grind and brew coffee maker, which is impressive and makes pretty good coffee. However, in reading further about coffee making machines and wishing to get a machine capable of making a quick but satisfying-tasting cup of coffee, I read up on all the k-cup machines but found mostly negative reviews about the taste of k-cup coffee as well as the negative impact of the disposal of the cups. Mind you my wife is not a connoisseur of fine coffee and only wants a hot cup of whatever. Thus, when I finally decided upon the Bunn MyCafe brewer, which reviews had scored best in taste because of its ability to brew at a higher temperature than the others and with four different drawers for different brewing functions, she offered only a roll of the eyes for my effort. The Bunn machine is impressive, especially when using the ground coffee drawer with an EkoBrew filter. The k-cup drawer suits my wife fine, because it's quick and convenient. but for me, not so much. Now we owned two coffee-making machines with the accompanying loss of counter space. The wife still uses the original Cuisinart most of the time with the resulting waste of coffee as she brews a full twelve cup pot but only drinks perhaps a third of it. I have been experimenting with the Bunn using different types of Peets (my favorite brand) whole bean coffee ground in a Cuisinart burr grinder which I purchased with another wifely eye-roll. But the connoisseurs say grind your own with a burr grinder…I have discovered several combinations of coffee and grinds in my Bunn that I like, but I won't bother to reveal them since the purpose of this review is not my machines and coffees, but is my review of the SterlingPro Double Wall Stainless Steel French Press. However, I felt it was necessary to first take you through the process whereby I arrived at its purchase. So, let's get to the review: At first sight, this is an impressive looking machine with its beautifully polished stainless steel. Even my eye-rolling wife likes the looks of it sitting on our kitchen counter. It feels and looks very sturdy and uses double stainless filter screens to give the press extra efficiency at keeping the coffee free of grounds. I don't know how long the screens are supposed to last, but I suspect that they will do their work for a long time. Even so, the press comes with two spare screens packed with it—a nice touch. Some have questioned the metal on metal sound of the screens as the plunger is pressed. There is some such noise, but I haven't found it to be a problem since the pressing is most effective when done very slowly. The press is double walled and all stainless steel. There is no plastic anywhere. Thus the press keeps the water hotter while the coffee is steeping. I have been pouring the water just off the boil and allowing it to steep for four minutes. I have been stirring the coffee with a bamboo chop stick for a few seconds after the water is poured then putting the lid and plunger in. After a timed four minutes, I plunge very slowly until I feel it reach bottom. I then pour into my cup. I use 24 ounces of water to 4 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee. After pouring a 12 oz. cup, I pour the remainder into a small thermos to keep it hot. I do this because if left in the French Press, the remaining coffee will continue to extract to the point of bitterness. I have arrived at this procedure through trial and error and recommend that users spend time experimenting to find what works best for you. I do recommend that you not try to brew only one cup as I have found that doing so results in an excessive amount of sludge in the bottom of your coffee cup. Even with 2 twelve oz. cups, I find it necessary to pour the second cup very carefully leaving just a small amount of liquid unpoured in the pot. Clean up of the pot and its mechanism is vey easy. The plunger rod unscrews from the screens and screen holder quickly and allows the screens to be rinsed along with the other parts. If the rod is screwed too tightly at the bottom, you may have to use a pair of pliers to unscrew it initially but thereafter, it shouldn't be a problem. After cleaning the plunger assembly, I then just rinse out the grounds remaining in the bottom of the pot and wipe clean with a soapy sponge to keep oils from accumulating on the walls of the pot. A quick rinse of the pot and I'm done. Finally, the StirlingPro has produced the best coffee of all my three machines living up to the many praises I have been reading about French Press coffee. Admittedly, I am very new to this, but I expect that I won't be buying another coffee machine for awhile. At this stage, I would wholeheartedly recommend this Press.

I wanted to start using a french press, and I initially had my eye on some sleek glass ones. Then I remembered that I have cats, and they would destroy it sooner or later. So I started looking for indestructible options instead. Tragically, most of those were just boring cylinders. I didn't like the look of them very much and was considering giving up on my quest for a french press. I found one that I liked the look of, but the reviews weren't great. People said the handle was prone to falling off. I was debating whether I was willing to risk getting that one when this one was recommended to me by Amazon. This one had a similarly pleasant shape, but with a very sturdy looking arm, so I got it. I love it in person. The handle doesn't seem like it's going anywhere. And everything is solid and sturdy and metal. No plastic parts. Nothing weak or flimsy. I have had no issues with grounds getting into my coffee, even though I have just been using ground coffee I already had on hand. Nothing has been ground with a press in mind, but it's still working well! I find it very satisfying to push the plunger when it's time for my morning coffee. Cleanup is super easy. And this thing keeps coffee warm for quite a while! I once forgot that I'd made coffee, came back two hours later, figured I'd be drinking lukewarm coffee at best, but it was still steaming when I poured it into my mug! Really love this thing! Could not be happier with it.

I first decided to try a French Press after a long period of researching which method would be be to graduate to from a standard drip machine. I take coffee seriously, and I wanted something that was relatively inexpensive, of the highest quality, and likely to last a long time. After much deliberation, I settled on SterlingPro. I am very happy I did. First, a bit about the press itself. It is double-walled, stainless steel, so as not to lose as much heat while steeping. What sets this press apart is that there are two mesh metal filters rather than one, so practically no grounds get into your coffee. It makes a teeny sound when being pressed, I would much rather have the satisfying sound that tells me it is almost coffee time, than have oil in my coffee. You see, you would have to add some type of lubricant to keep the metal from scraping, likely an oil, and I would much rather hear a faint, pleasant scraping of metal on metal than ruin a good cup of coffee. It looks gorgeous sitting on the kitchen counter, and seems like it would be comparable to some much more expensive presses that I considered. Instructions for this French press are vague, but that is not the fault of the manufacturer. People differ so wildly in their preferred ratio/brew time that I suppose most everybody would complain if they made a concrete gram/mL recommendations. Honestly, any instructions I would have disregarded anyway, because I like my coffee a bit strong. After two or three presses, you get an idea of what works well for your coffee. The manufacturers (and everybody with common sense) recommend cleaning after every brewing - otherwise you wind up with rancid coffee oils in the next morning's pot. Disassembling the press was difficult at first, because the rod was so tightly screwed into the base. I sadly had to use a wrench to hold the rod in place while I unscrewed the base for the first time. This had the unfortunate effect of scratching the beautiful finish (more on this later), but after I loosened it the first time, it was easy to disassemble for cleaning. It is dishwasher-safe, though I would recommend hand-washing it so you don't lose any parts. Takes me about 3 minutes to wash the parts. The coffee it makes is delicious. Like any French Press, it will magnify the characteristics of the bean varietal you are using, and slightly muddy any intricacies - this is the nature of the brewing method - and the SterlingPro is no exception. I prefer a medium-roast, but a dark roast would be tasty too. It makes wonderful coffee. I find that 56 g coarsely ground coffee with 800 mL water 30 seconds off the boil, steeped for four minutes, works well for my tastes. For the love of your coffee, don't keep it in the press while you drink your first cup, because it will continue steeping and become over-extracted. Transfer to a thermos, or another cup, immediately. Now, as for the scratches: I actually emailed the manufacturer, even though I had no real excuse to, because of them. I explained the situation, and was explicit that the machine still worked fine, but the beauty was diminished. I consulted the wife when I bought it, because I wanted it to look great in the kitchen, They sent me out replacement parts free of charge, and didn't demand I return the damaged parts. They included a handwritten note! I was not expecting this level of service. So, all in all, I would recommend this press, and this company, to everybody. Great product, great people.

Contrary to the description, it does not prevent any and all coffee grounds and sediment. However, it does reduce sediment to the consistency of flour. So while it works well, it is not as perfect as they make it sound. Additionally, it does not keep the coffee HOT for hours as advertised, however if I preheated it with hot water, that would probably help. So it has its negatives, however, we do enjoy the quality and the lack of concern for a cracked glass carafe which makes it very easy to use when you are half asleep and clumsy... like me. Also, I cannot understand why no one else has created a large capacity French Press before now. This holds our 4, 12 oz mugs well, and there's no squirting out the spout when you push the plunger which is a real PLUS. The lack of perfect honesty in the description and the over selling it cost them 1 star... but all in all I'd buy it over and over again.

First of all, this is nothing like a Bodum Chambourd glass press, which I have been using happily for years. So why did I switch? Because I got sick and tired of breaking beakers. After breaking my third one at over $20 a pop, I decided it was time for a different approach. I did extensive research before settling on this SterlingPro. In the short time I have had it, my observations thus far: 1) Makes a great cup of coffee, but don't follow the instructions that say to steep for 3-4 minutes. It's not nearly long enough to create a robust, nutty-flavored java. If, like me, that's what you prefer, let it steep for 10 minutes before you plunge. I noticed when it steeps for only 3 minutes it comes out more like a cup of instant, opaque enough to see through to the bottom. Bleh!! Oh, and DO follow the instructions not to let your water come to a boil. This is a no-no for all french presses anyway, as it burns the grounds and adds bitterness to the taste. 2) I read a review from someone who wrote paragraphs ad nauseam about metal shavings in your coffee from the metal-on-metal grinding between the filter and pot; however, he provided no scientifically viable data to prove his observations. If this thing IS depositing metal shavings in the coffee, they would be so small you'd require a microscope to properly observe and collect them, then a chemical process with dilution fluids to test their toxicity. So for now, I'm not worrying about it. You're more likely to get sick from old dental work than from this french press ...=). 3) With respect to Number 2, you WILL notice the spine tingling sound the metal-on-metal produces when you first start plunging this press. If things like nails on chalkboards or styrofoam being rubbed together causes the hair to stand up on your neck, be warned this produces the same effect, albeit to a lesser degree. It took me a few days, but I'm already over it (note: I also thing it's getting better as the filter rounds to the sides of the press). 4) The pot is beautiful, sturdy, well-balanced and feels well-crafted. When you hold the handle, it feels very stable while keeping your hand far enough away to keep from getting burned. Follow the instructions for using plastic or woods spoons when stirring, clean after each use, and there should be no problem getting years of use from this. 5) One excellent attribute that used to drive me crazy about my glass beaker is that it actually keeps the coffee warm. Novel, huh? While my Bodum 32 oz would cool off in less than 30 minutes, this device easily keeps the coffee warm for a couple hours. Anything after that and you may need 30 seconds in the microwave, but I'm usually done drinking coffee by that point in the day anyway. 6) Get yourself a quality burr grinder and experiment with the perfect grind levels. Remember that french presses require a coarser scoop, but if the chunks are too large, you will produce a lighter, less robust coffee. If they are too fine, you will get grounds in your cup and likely ruin your screens. The double filter on this press is fantastic. I love the way it keeps grounds out of my cup while also allowing me that very gratifying last cup at the end that pulls up just enough silt from the bottom. Those of you experienced with presses will know what I am talking about. The last cup is always the best because of that added texture (I call it "The Mud"), and this filter functions very well without robbing you of that simple delight. 7) Lastly, this has presentation style. I already mentioned it looking good, but it really is nice enough to be filled with decaf after a nice hosted dinner and placed at the center of your table for guests to pass around. I would NEVER have done that with my glass press, instead electing to make it in the kitchen then transfer to a different container---almost like I was hiding it out of shame ....LOL. You won't have that problem here. Use it in private before work or display it proudly after a Saturday dinner, either way it will impress. If anything changes as I continue using this, I will update my review, but for now suffice to say that I am very happy with my purchase. As an experienced coffee drinker who has used four different types and brands of presses, I would easily recommend this to anyone. Buy with confidence and enjoy!

This is the perfect stainless steel double filter insulated French press. It will keep your coffee warm for quite a while at least 4 hours I'd say haven't really tested it. Instead of pouring coffee in some kind of thermos you can just leave it in this french press after you have brewed your coffee. I'd say it fits about four standard size coffee cups. And it pairs perfectly with just about stainless steel electric teapot or whatever those things are called. I don't Brew coffee everyday but when I do it's when I usually need it the most. I don't really like using coffee machines or pour over coffee etc I actually prefer French press for everything you have to do for it and every way you can create more flavor with using a French press. And it's like a little ritual of alchemy of sort. I was looking for something exactly like this and that's what I got. I went over dozens and dozens of reviews to find this French press it is perfectly lightweight, keeps anything you brew insulated well, and that was exactly what I was looking for. Now I just need an insulated thermos for on the go. that'll probably run me about $50 to $70. This thing is perfect for when you're just a single person it will easily fit at least four cups. Super easy to clean off the coffee grounds after each use. Depending on how light or strong you like it, it will make it the way you choose.. I like a good strong Brew so I use about eight to 10 spoonfulls or more. With a coffee machine you often end up filtering out all the grounds and some of the oils from the ground beans. Plus coffee machines make it a bigger mess if it is not programmed properly or set up in the perfect way for it to have the water pass through all the grounds with the hope of having some somewhat decent coffee. All I can say is I've never had any good luck or experience with a coffee machine of any type or brand. With a French press it usually incorporates a little bit of coffee grounds and some if not most of the oils. This way of doing things really brings out the flavor and strength more than a coffee machine would or pour over for that matter. But opinion and plenty of years of experience for brewing one way or another. This press is neatly sized as far as how wide it is and how tall it is. Plus it is not one of those Glass and metal combo type of French press that you see so often and almost every search. I think you will be greatly satisfied with how long it keeps drinks insulated I have also used this for tea.

I got this french press as a gift for the family last christmas. It's taken my stepdad some time to get used to it (he's a creature of habit though, it comes relatively easily in my opinion, he's just used to the drip maker routine for 40 some years), but everyone I know prefers it. One of my friends regularly asks me when he comes over if he can have a cup, because he knows how good it will be. A tip my stepdad came up with after he started getting into the swing of things: The old Thermos trick. Fill it up with hot water from the tap while you boil your water for coffee, then dump it before brewing. That way the insides are nice and warm and the coffee stays hotter longer. If you serve it immediately (which is the best way), it's the perfect temp, but if you like to sip at your cup and are drinking alone, your second cup might be a bit cooler than you'd prefer. The "Thermos trick" fixes this problem by keeping the coffee hot the whole way through (the ideal brewing temperature for coffee is 200F, so as long as your tap water isn't boiling hot, there shouldn't be any risk of this doing anything but improving the brewing process). The french press is a very fun tool, because the longer you use it, the more you learn to "dial in" on your perfect cup. Amount of coffee to water, how long to steep it for, how coarse/fine to grind the beans... It's all under your control, so you can not only make the perfect cup, but you can make it every time. If you're looking for a grinder or beans to try, I got the "Krups" electric grinder for $20 and regularly buy "Kicking Horse" whole bean off of Amazon, and have been satisfied with both. The "Three Sisters" blend in particular is good for anyone that enjoys a dark or medium roast. I'd also suggest anyone that generally prefers a dark roast to give a medium roast a shot when using a french press. The origin flavor of the beans comes through better in lighter roasts, and I find that the more gradual steeping process of the french press gives the coffee that full character that I generally prefer out of darker roasts to begin with. The press itself is very sturdy and durable, after a year of use the screens have some minor fraying but still don't let any grit get through (the double-screen is an obvious-but-still-clever solution to keep all but the tiniest particles out of your cuppa), the 1 liter size gives about 3 cups of coffee for a standard american coffee mug. The plunger operation provides a satisfying amount of resistance, there's no struggle to push it down but the metal-on-metal construction helps slow you down (which is good, plunging the press too fast can agitate the grounds and release some of the more bitter flavors that you'd rather avoid). All in all this is a spectacular and utilitarian piece in what I think is a pretty fashionable style, and it's much more durable than the glass french press I shattered while trying to empty.