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This new 8-cup coffee maker adds an entirely new chapter to the French press success tale. The temperature safe borosilicate glass carafe of the Bean French press coffee maker is encased in colorful plastic which protects the glass perfectly. The Bean features the precision pour, making it spill-resistant. The silicone gasket connecting the lid and the glass has an insulating effect and helps maintain the heat and aroma of the coffee longer. The simple push of a lever lets the coffee flow into the cup – all easily manageable with one hand. The Bean coffee maker comes in eight gorgeous colors, is simple to clean and dishwasher safe. ....read more
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November 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
smooth cup
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have never used a french press coffee maker before. I was very pleased that this was simple to use and clean. You just place in the coarse ground coffee, add hot (not boiling) water, stir, let sit about 4 min., then slowly lower the press. The coffee it produces is much smoother then from a ‘normal’ coffee maker. I normally find coffee a small too acidic but this is wonderful. I also usually add sugar and cream but I reckon this coffee is fantastic black. Be aware that even though it says it makes 8 cups it’s more like 2.5 cups. I also add more coffee grinds then it recommends for a stronger cup. My only real complaint is I wish the coffee stayed hot longer. Since you can’t use boiling water it seems to get cold quicker. I am still delighted with it and recommend it for any coffee lover.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Makes Brilliant Coffee, but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is my first french press. My sister and brother in law only use these. So we went to visit them on vacation and coffee has never been the same. I tossed the drip crap we had and bought one of these from my local Sur La Table for $30. It makes the best tasting coffee ever! I do not use coarse ground as it states. That was a small weak for us. I use fine grounds, making an nearly espresso strong coffee. I am now making home made lattes for fantastic money savings!
Now the one con-the lid. Yes, it is cool to have a no spill feature, but you can’t clean inside the lid! I can forsee some nasty growth in there sometime in the future. We use ours everyday. I thought about putting vinegar and hot water in and pouring that out to help, but then I have to be REALLY sure to get all that outta there before brewing again. Not worth the hassle for me.
I plot on returning this model tomorrow for one that just uses the beaker to pour and not some plastic part. Plus, staying away from the plastic is better for us in the long run anyhow.