Product Description

Planetary Design, formerly Porter Products, has revolutionized the century old art of brewing coffee and tea via French Press. The Double-Shot deskpress mugs, constructed of 18/8 marine grade stainless steel, are incredibly durable and equally impressive in their ability to retain heat for extended periods of time. The patented double filtration system, modeled after a hydraulic cylinder, ensures that grounds will not pass through, creating the perfect brew of coffee or tea. Simply, pour hot water over coffee grounds or loose leaf tea, let steep, push stopper down and enjoy the best brew around. No need to pour into a separate container, you can drink right from the pot. Additionally, the Double-Shot was designed specifically for the commuter. It fits into most vehicle drink holders and includes a built-in storage container in the bottom to carry enough coffee or tea to brew 2 more cups. The mug presses are ideal for the coffee or tea connoisseur that doubles as an outdoor enthusiast or professional on the run. The Double Shot is available in: Cornflower Blue, Mango, Wasabi, Iris, Pink, Chrome, Black

Product Details

• Brand: Planetary Design

Features

• The luxury of a French Press, anywhere, anytime.
• Patented double filtration system
• Double-walled 18/8 stainless steel and vacuum-sealed for optimum heat retention
• Includes extra storage container for enough coffee/tea for 2 additional cups
• 14 oz. capacity with extra lid to convert to conventional mug

Customer Reviews

Great idea but quality control needs work
I have owned one of these mugs for not quite a year- I was given it as a birthday present - and at first I thought it the coolest thing since sliced bread. The portable French press is a great way of making excellent coffee on the go, and the "secret storage compartment" for another cup's worth of java adds a nice fillip. The only thing I could have wished for until recently was a way to close the French press lid completely - while it comes with a sealable lid for use when you're drinking regular coffee out of it, the French press lid has a permanent opening, and hot coffee can still slop out on bumpy roads.

My problem with the mug is that about six months after owning it I noticed the handle starting to loosen, and then two weeks ago it came right off. Turns out there's only one rivet holding the handle onto the mug, and if that weakens or breaks - no more handle. I've tried to reattach it with Superglue but can't get it to stick.

My friend who owns the coffee shop where my mug came from tells me they've had this problem with three or four others out of the case they bought for resale. So while I love the idea, I probably won't buy another, because for $27 apiece I expect something well engineered enough to stand up to a bit of handling and for a bit longer than a year.

Great design, great function
I was thinking about a way to make coffee at work where there was no coffee machine easily accessable. I thought a french press would be a great idea, but all of them seemed to be made of glass and I didn't want to leave my press laying around where I work (we share space with other companies so people come and go). With this mug all I have to do is heat up some hot water in the microwave and throw it in with the coffee or tea (and maybe some sugar). Wait a bit, push down the press and drink. The whole mug is well made out of metal and high quality plastic and rubber. The bottom stores a cannister which holds enough coffee or tea for another cup or two and the seal is tight enough to keep it fresh.

I read another review of the mug somewhere and they complained about getting coffee grinds coming through. Well let me say this mug has a double filter, one on the plunger part of the press and one on the lid where you drink or pour from. Coffee used for french press preperation is supposed to be a coarse grind. I think that person tried using store bought ground coffee or just didn't know any better and put finely ground coffee in. The mug will do a pretty good job even with coffee like that, but some is bound to get through that way and you get a muddy cup besides the point so use coffee made for french press brewing not finely ground coffee and you will love this mug!

Great way to brew and carry your coffee
This mug, which is an ingenious comination of a French press and an insulated mug, produces about 16 ounces of excellent coffee comparable in quality to my French press at home. You can drink straight from the mug after brewing, but I prefer to pour the coffee into a separate cup. The mug and press are very well made, should prove very durable and the mug has a neat little storage compartment in the base to store extra ground coffee for your next cup. An excellent way to make one cup of coffee whether you are at home, the office or on the road.