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French Press Excellence
This product is an example of how to sell something common and making it premium. I am using the Mueller double walled French press to serve coffee for at least 3 people in the morning. The large 1 L size makes at least 300mL for everyone to take to go.
My method takes at least 4 to 8 min usually. The first 4 is minimum steep time and another 4 to have the grounds settle.
In my previous glass version, 8 min would cool the coffee far too quickly. With the double wall, the coffee is still piping hot after the 8 min. As a backup, the steel double mesh filter screens out finer grit from getting into my drinking vessel.
The coffee is not only hot but full bodied and flavorful.
Since it's a 1 L French press, cleaning is easy. I just put my hands in and dig out the coffee compost. I wouldn't use anything abrasive on the inside obviously so a bottle brush would also work.
One worry I had was steel may impart some off flavor but I did not sense this; though I use reverse osmosis water and freshly roasted, just ground coffee to make sure it's not too acidic.
I'm glad I made the purchase. It's something I will use for a long time.
March 2019 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase