I confess that I love my Bodum coffee press. But the beaker just breaks way too easily. Today, I was using a brand new one, and was stirring, contrary to the instructions, with a metal spoon. It was just a short handled tea spoon. I clicked the side of the beaker, and a quarter-sized piece of the glass, at the bottom, just seemed to pop out!Order these in pairs, and always have an extra or two on standby. And use a wooden or plastic spoon. The manufacturer should do the right thing and make a more substantial beaker.