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★★★★★
Started from the bottom. (Review for those who never owned a coffee press)
It was only until recently that I discovered the wonders of press coffee. As a person who just made instant coffee for years with microwaved water, then moved up to a drip coffee maker, I have now have finally graduated to this little beauty. So what makes having a coffee press so special you may ask. I'll fill you in.
The taste: Smooth, rich, and ever so flavorful. This coffee press makes a wonderful cup of coffee. Watch in wonder as the translucent, freshly made coffee pours slowly into that seasoned cup of yours that deserves better.
The experience: There's something to be said about making something that feels so delightfully raw, yet ever so practical. Don't be derailed by cynics claiming that making coffee in a press is a hipster thing, they can keep their venti $5 caramel macchiato. There's no better feeling than making yourself a rich cup of coffee and showing it off to your friends and family.
The cost: 30 bucks is a steal for a coffee press of this quality. If this review doesn't convince you, read all the other 5 star reviews. They speak for themselves.
The design: Look at it, it's so damn pretty. It'll look great in your kitchen, and people will think your fancy as hell.
The only con I can think of is the cleanup. The coffee grounds will be at the bottom when you're done, but the mouth of the beaker is so wide, you shouldn't have a problem cleaning and disposing of them.
If you're new to this, I'd also get a water kettle and possibly a thermos to transfer the coffee when you're done. If you keep the coffee in the press (as cool and fancy as it is) the coffee will continue to brew and you will have very strong coffee in the end. If you're put off by the process of making coffee in a press, don't be. You'll have it down in no time. Personally, I made the coffee too weak the first time, and too strong the following time. But for me, third time was the charm. Believe me, 8 rounded teaspoons per full beaker does the trick. The whole process takes me about 5 min, tops.
Well, hope this review helped you out in making your decision, and I hope you will enjoy this press as much as I have.
May 2016 · Unknown · verified purchase