Product Description

Pinzon Contemporary style 8 cup coffee press

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35530 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Amazon
• Model: 1-114-8C
• Released on: 2008-11-30
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 7.80" w x 4.00" l,

Features

• Brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
• Contemporary, mirror-finish frame and lid; heat-resistant glass carafe
• Stainless-steel press mechanism; turn lid to close spout
• Use 1 rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per 4-ounce cup
• Hand-wash with soap and warm water; approximately 8 inches high

Amazon.com Product Description
Pinzon's 8-cup (32-ounce) French press makes coffee brewing easy, and is great for brewing guests' coffee right at the table. Simply measure out one rounded tablespoon of coarsely-ground coffee per 4-ounce cup, pour in hot water, wait two to five minutes (depending on preferred strength), and slowly press down the stainless-steel plunger. French-press brewing allows the beans' oils to be retained, imparting aromatic coffee with rich, complex flavor. The contemporary design of the press includes a mirror-finish frame and lid, heat-resistant glass carafe with pouring spout, and curved black handle. To preserve the beauty of the press, clean all parts by hand with mild detergent and warm water. Pinzon's coffee press measures approximately eight inches high and is imported.

Customer Reviews

Stick with Bodum!
Upon receiving this coffee press I immediately put it to test with my Bodum. The result: I cannot discern any difference in the coffee, which is a good sign, but two things got me thinking before I finished the first brew.

1. The anti-slip coating on the handle is made of some rather smelly "rubber" (I am not sure what material it really is). I didn't notice this at first, but the smell is strong enough that it left some on my hand. I noticed the smell when I was about to drink the coffee and fortunately it was on my hand and not in the drink. I guess this rubber smell will come off eventually, but I do have some reservation about this material.

2. Having replaced the beaker in my Bodum a few times in the past, I noticed that this Pinzon design doesn't seem to allow an easy beaker replacement. I tried to separate the beaker from the frame and it seems difficult at best. I don't know about you, but I prefer to buy a coffee press that has this option because it's cheaper in the long run. Hence my title and one star off.

Makes a good cup of coffee!
About a year ago, I bought my first french press and since then, it is the only way I will make coffee. Brewing coffee this way just makes the taste much more flavorful. Plus, it's fun!

This press has some nice features. The design is sleek and contemporary. I like the added touch of the curved handle. I also like how the mesh comes up around the edge of the plunger to insure that no coffee grounds end up in the finished cup. It seems really sturdy so I anticipate it will stand up to several brewings.

It is a bit difficult to clean. Between the coils, the mesh, and the bottom of the plunger, there are a lot of little nooks and crannies. It's important to take the time to clean it properly or it will affect the taste of your next cup. Other than that, I'm happy with it!

Works well
This French Press works well. The plunger operates smoothly and does an excellent job of filtering. The finished coffee has only the tiniest bit of sediment. The clean lines and stainless steel make an attractive presentation.

I have deducted one star because it requires hand washing according to the instructions. I have been washing mine, except for the frame, in the dishwasher (top rack) and have seen no ill effects. The beaker is not difficult to remove from the frame. Turn it clockwise while lifting. It comes right out. To return it to the frame, separate the halves of the frame slightly with your fingers, then turn the beaker clockwise while pushing it down into the frame.

As another reviewer has pointed out, the rubber coating on the handle does have a smell when new. A few washings and this disappears.

One last comment. This is the second piece of coffee-making equipment that I have acquired which, according to the coffee geeks, is essential for a superior cup of coffee (the other being a burr grinder). It is also the second time that I have been underwhelmed by the results. Please understand, there is nothing wrong with the coffee from the Pinzon - it's just not any better than the coffee that my Cuisinart drip machine produces. I make no star deduction for this, as it may be the result of the coffee I use, the way I grind it, my technique or my taste-buds.