Anybody Use a French Press? (1 Viewer)

[MichaelBA]

You know, Seth, it's only after I bought my Bodum that I realized I could have gone for a stainless steel press. Thing of it is, I was at a Le Creuset outlet and found the brand new Bodum severely discounted, so I just snapped it up then and there.

But... hmm. You got me thinking now....

 

[Yee-Ming]

Get a cup-warmer. Dunno if you have them over there, but there's this little gadget which looks like a tiny stove-top, it's just a pad on which you can place a cup or mug, plugs in and it heats the cup/mug, or rather keeps it warm. I haven't seen bigger versions which could hold a large French press, but wouldn't be surprised if there are some.

Having said that, the device is one of those cheapo ones probably made for the Asian market only, so you might have to hunt around a bit for one.

 

[Lew Crippen]

The best way to avoid warming your coffee after it has been made and to keep it warm, is to pour yourself the initial cup and then immediately decant the rest into a thermos.

 

[MichaelBA]

I was thinking about a decanter, but then I just don't want to add another item for clean up.

 

[DaveF]

Any recommendations for a one or two cup (8-16 oz) french press, especially one that also serves as the coffee mug?

I don't drink much coffee, but it's becoming a habit to survive work. And if I'm going to drink coffee, I might as well drink decent coffee. So I've got a basic grinder but am still looking for a French Press. The Bodum travel press/mug had a single, poor review at Target.com and that's the only one I've found that meets my needs. A 4+ cup press is far too large for me. And I'd rather not have a press which must then be poured into a mug. Any help is appreciated. My budget goal is $20.

 

[NickSo]

I believe starbucks has a FrenchPress+Tumbler (coffee travel mug) in one... Should be pretty inexpensive.