What are differences between this and the regular French press? Is there any difference in the strainer?
35692
The extra lid is the only difference, but is great for storing the coffee while it brews without having the handle from the strainer sitting in the air.
35693
This is an excellent ice French Press, the strainer will be able to strain and separate all the coffee ground. The end result with a pot of great tasting ice coffee. I notice it tastes better and less acidic than any left over hot brew coffee when I use the same kind of coffee ground.
35694
It is a regular french press, just larger capacity, a locking lid with a valved pour spout and an extra lid to use when storing in the fridge
35695
This one is large and I used it to make concentrate for iced coffee. The "regular one" may have a smaller capacity. I think all the strainers are the same. This one comes with an extra cap that can be used to put the coffee grounds and water into the refrigerator for 24 hours to make concentrate. The other lid has the plunger for separating the grounds from the coffee. It can also be used to make a hot cup but I haven't used it that way.
35696
The difference is only with the top. The thumb knob opens a sealed opening. It's great for making coffee overnight in the fridge.
35697
The strainer is the same as far as I know but this version is primarily used for making cold-brew coffee where cold water is poured over coarse ground beans & then refrigerated for a minimum of 12hrs. before pressing & pouring.
551359
I assume what types---French press coffee has a more intense coffee flavor than regular brewed coffee. It seems more distilled. I grind coffee beans to the suggested texture (about like bread crumbs)
859696
I never knew there was a difference in the mesh. I use a coarser ground french roast so I don't have an issue with any grounds getting through the filter. The replacement filter mesh featured here appears to be exactly the same as the one included with my original Bodum press purchase.
565223
I don't know; doesn't say on the french press. Fell apart imediately, however! It's worth the extra $10 to buy a better one. :(
1107273
We've used the French press for several months and have not ever had a problem of the coffee grounds getting into the coffee. It works much, much better than my previous French press. I would purchased this again, we like it that much.
242636
You will have some loose grounds because this is a metal (mesh) filter not paper and it only occurs if you use extremely finely ground coffee. We however, use beans and grind them ourselves leaving the result somewhat coarse. It will depend on the grounds you use. Otherwise, it's an awesome French press.
1170052
It's stainless steel and yes it comes with a strainer. The strainer can be removed, it would be perfect for any thermos. Cleans up perfectly in the dishwasher, could also be boiled or sterilized in the oven if you needed to. It's very sturdy!
1726363
Sediment level in cup(I grind my own whole beans) is extremely little. Less than the French Press that I had previous used before purchasing the Sowden Oskar. I too allow the coffee to sit for 2-5 minutes,before pouring .
1828989
I have a Frieling 42 oz/1.2L press. The inside height is ~19.4 MM (sorry I'm an engineer). The plunger extends down 17.3M MM, so it stops ~2.1 MM short. Whether it would squeeze the coffee at all would depend on whether you were putting in enough to more than fill the 2.1MM (by 9.1MM) space at the bottom. I make 2 mugs (16oz total) and the plunger doesn't compress the grounds. It drains nicely though. I use it every morning and stopped adding to my collection of broken glass french press parts.
2000537
I doubt it makes a better coffee. But with the Frieling, you can choose the size. Most other steel french presses come in only one size. The key thing about the all-steel presses (regardless of brand) is their durability. You can travel with them or bring them camping. They never break.
1176204
No, there is no strainer. Mug and lid only. It does a very good job insulating the beverage. I have used for both hot and cold. I recommend it, but obviously not if you need something with a strainer.
2198110
I found out the same, I decided to get a stainless & glass Bodum press... been using it for a couple weeks now and I'm really happy with it... decided to save my $ cuisinart for those occasions where I have a lot of people over and need to make greater amounts of coffee and stick with the bodum for everyday use.
659448
I'm trying to figure out what makes the difference since grounds go all the way to the top and sometimes overflow when my (grown) daughter makes the coffee, but not when I make it though we use the same amount of coffee. I do always shake the grinds down so they're evenly distributed. A few times the problem has been that two filters were stuck together. They come apart easier if you flip them inside out (the whole stack) then back before trying to separate them.
128724
There is an x grid. We really like the strainer over conventional ones. Hope this helps.
2000539
I would have to agree, I have gone through multiple French presses and they were glass or plastic and it would always break in a few months into it so I was done and just invested in a stainless steel press, amazing press. But that's just my background if your make your coffee or tea everyday I would recommend it, I bring it to work and just pour whenever I wanted more,its a convents.
835325
It is 100% your taste and opinion. The paper filters do filter out the oils so if you dislike that about French Press you'll love the Aeropress. If you enjoy the oils and need to make more than one "shot" at a time you'll need the French Press. I find that the Aeropress makes a much more concentrated flavor closer to Espresso because it's easier to get a high coffee to water ratio and the grinds only steep for a few seconds. I keep my Aeropress at work and my French Press at home. But truly, it's like asking which pizza has more flavor, regular crust or thin crust; it's completely subjective. It is 100% your taste and opinion. The paper filters do filter out the oils so if you dislike that about French Press you'll love the Aeropress. If you enjoy the oils and need to make more than one "shot" at a time you'll need the French Press. I find that the Aeropress makes a much more concentrated flavor closer to Espresso because it's easier to get a high coffee to water ratio and the grinds only steep for a few seconds. I keep my Aeropress at work and my French Press at home. But truly, it's like asking which pizza has more flavor, regular crust or thin crust; it's completely... » Read More It is 100% your taste and opinion. The paper filters do filter out the oils so if you dislike that about French Press you'll love the Aeropress. If you enjoy the oils and need to make more than one "shot" at a time you'll need the French Press. I find that the Aeropress makes a much more concentrated flavor closer to Espresso because it's easier to get a high coffee to water ratio and the grinds only steep for a few seconds. I keep my Aeropress at work and my French Press at home. But truly, it's like asking which pizza has more flavor, regular crust or thin crust; it's completely subjective. « Show Less
216391
Not as fine as espresso. But pretty fine. If you're getting it ground by someone or grinding it yourself there should be a French press setting.