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Frieling Double-Walled Stainless-Steel French Press Coffee Maker - Brushed 36 Ounces - French Press Insulated Coffee Maker - Stainless French Press
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Brand | Frieling |
Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 4"D x 4"W x 9.5"H |
Special Feature | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
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About this item
- DUAL SCREEN ZERO SEDIMENT FILTER: The Frieling French Press Coffee Maker is designed to keep the coffee grounds out of your cup so you can enjoy delicious, smooth coffee with every pour. Thanks to the patented 2-stage filter system, you can enjoy the perfect cup of coffee with zero sediment.
- DOUBLE-WALLED DESIGN: The double-wall design means that this coffee press will deliver hot coffee or tea for years to come. The insulated body and lid retain heat better than glass and stay hot up to 4 times longer. Also, the durable 18/10 stainless steel inside and out means no more broken glass or corrosion, and all parts are dishwasher safe.
- ELEVATED COFFEE EXPERIENCE: Award winning and top-rated by countless magazines and coffee aficionados, the Frieling French Press Coffee Maker is a favorite in the best hotels and restaurants. This press delivers an easy to brew, full-bodied, consistently satisfying mug of coffee.
- DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Add about 2 tbsp. of ground coffee to the French press for every cup of water you wish to brew. Adjust the amount of coffee to strengthen or weaken the flavor. Pour water that is slightly cooler than boiling into your French press. Stir, and cover with the lid. Allow coffee to brew for 4 minutes, stir again, and then press down on the plunger evenly and slowly. Your coffee is ready to pour and enjoy!
- FRIELING: Since 1988, Frieling has specialized in fresh solutions. That means passionately developing and sourcing functional and well-designed products of the highest quality. The Frieling mission is to solve problems for our customers. Nobody wants to be sold yet another product; there are plenty already. Our daily goal is to offer a fresh solution to a problem.
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Our story
How we got our start
We (Monika & Bernard Schnacke) founded Frieling in 1988, the same year we married. At the time we both held corporate jobs in NYC and just wanted to spend more time together! With this came the idea to design and curate innovative, quality products for the discerning consumer and professional chef.What makes our product unique
For 30+ years, we have been on a mission to offer fresh solutions - we don’t just sell products! The Frieling team thrives on making cooking, baking, entertaining, and living at home better. Satisfied customers in North America and abroad, in private homes and the world’s best restaurants, agree.Why we love what we do
Who wouldn’t love playing with gourmet kitchenware all day long - supported by a fun team and some of Europe’s best manufacturers? Cooking and living trends may have changed a bit over the years, but our passion for quality and innovation has remained the same, if not grown even stronger.Product Description
Keep your favorite coffee deliciously hot 4x longer. 100% stainless steel, no plastic anywhere.
Award winning, and top-rated by countless magazines and coffee aficionados. A favorite in the best hotels and restaurants.
Available in two exterior finishes.
- Durable 18/10 stainless steel inside and out
- Perfect pitcher for loose tea or cold beverages
- All components are dishwasher safe
Award winning, and top-rated by countless magazines and coffee aficionados. A favorite in the best hotels and restaurants.
Available in two exterior finishes.
- Durable 18/10 stainless steel inside and out
- Perfect pitcher for loose tea or cold beverages
- All components are dishwasher safe
Mirror Finish
Brushed Finish
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Capacity | 8 fl. oz. | 17 fl. oz. | 23 fl. oz. | 36 fl. oz. | 44 fl. oz. |
Servings | 1 | 2 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 |
MIrror Finish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Brushed Finish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Height | 6.25" | 7.75" | 8" | 9.5" | 10.25" |
Diameter | 3" | 3.25" | 3.75" | 4" | 4.5" |
What makes the iconic Frieling French Presses different?
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What is the Frieling Feeling?
Since 1988 Frieling has brought the highest quality kitchen products to your home. Frieling has established itself as a highly selective company, only partnering with brands of distinction to provide you the best most innovative kitchenware and tabletop products for the professional chef and the chef at home.
Our mission is simple: We are seeking fresh solutions for our customers. We don’t just sell products, we offer solutions.
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Brand | Frieling |
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Color | Brushed Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 4"D x 4"W x 9.5"H |
Special Feature | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | Standard- Brushed |
Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee Brewing, Loose Leaf Tea Brewing |
Exterior Finish | Brushed |
Included Components | Cannister and Lid with Press attached |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Model Name | 144 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00728547001440 |
Manufacturer | Frieling |
UPC | 701142714779 700646861590 701142714694 728547001440 719040116359 781147789613 701142714960 |
Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
Department | Cookware |
ASIN | B004XGBMB8 |
Item model number | 144 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #124,886 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #56 in Coffee Presses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 1, 2011 |
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Easy to clean | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Flavor | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Durability | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
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Sold By | 1StopKitchenShop | Fellow Industries Inc. | Hour Loop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 1065 milliliters | 24 ounces | 34 ounces | 48 fluid ounces | 51 ounces | 17 ounces |
material | Brushed | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Silicone | Stainless Steel |
input interface | buttons | dial | buttons | buttons | touch screen | unknown |
wattage | 0 watts | — | 0 watts | 800 watts | — | 0 watts |
model name | 144 | — | — | Classic Stay Hot French Press | Columbia | USA Double-Walled Stainless-Steel |
weight | 2.8 pounds | 1 kilograms | — | 2.49 pounds | 2.4 pounds | 2.03 pounds |
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Customers like the durability, quality, appearance and insulation of the coffee maker. For example, they mention it's well-made, perfect for brewing loose tea and that the double-walled stainless steel provides insulation for hot or cold beverages. That said, they appreciate the ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the durability of the coffee maker. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and precisely built. The product is made of very thick steel and has the feel of a quality tool. It is also dishwasher safe and not gritty. The bullet-proof stainless steel construction does look like it should last a long time.
"...It has the feel of a quality tool with no area that suggests that short cuts were taken in the manufacturing process...." Read more
"...it every day since we first got it about 2.5 months ago and everything seems durable, and holding up well...." Read more
"This french press is of superior quality: made from 10/18 stainless steel, very heavy, with thick insulated walls and insulated top lid, perfect..." Read more
"...It is sturdy, the handle, despite being used 3-4 times a week for the past year, does not shake or rattle, does not move, does not feel like it..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the coffee maker. They mention that it makes excellent coffee, both regular strength and espresso. The plunger/screen does a very good job of filtering out any larger particles, resulting in fresh, hot, full-bodied coffee that retains the natural bean. The coffee is enjoyable and more than acceptable. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and functionality.
"...using the Frieling for a few days, it has produced an exceptionally good cup of coffee for me...." Read more
"...The plunger/screen does a very good job of filtering out any larger grounds, and you'll only get an occasional small piece of grounds in one or two..." Read more
"...What you gain is a fresh, hot, full bodied coffee that retains the natural bean oils that would otherwise be left behind in a paper filter...." Read more
"...A years time has not made anything loose, the press still works great, and makes great coffee...." Read more
Customers like the insulation of the coffee maker. They say that it keeps the coffee hot during the brewing and pressing process, the water temperature is more stable during steeping, and that it's superb for making cold brew. They also mention that the double-walled stainless steel provides insulation for hot or cold beverages, and is dishwasher safe. Some say that the pot is durable and tightly sealed.
"...There is no requirement of preheating the pot or trying to measure or estimate the temperature of the water to see if it is in the 195-205 degree..." Read more
"...Second, it keeps the coffee hot during the brewing&pressing process, which I understand is a problem with some of the glass-carafe french presses..." Read more
"...stainless steel, very heavy, with thick insulated walls and insulated top lid, perfect finish, with very ergonomic handle, a beautiful addition to..." Read more
"...The nice thing is that this thing keeps heat in for a very long time..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention it has good looks, a beautiful addition to their kitchen, and is well designed. Some appreciate the German design, engineering, and manufacturing. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...First, this is a beautiful unit. The mirror finish is great, can be wiped clean with ease and is better than expected appearance wise on all counts...." Read more
"...place in our kitchen (in sight from the rest of the apartment) and it looks great, without being fussy to keep it wiped down...." Read more
"...top lid, perfect finish, with very ergonomic handle, a beautiful addition to your kitchen. I have never seen a better made french press before...." Read more
"...The handle and top cover are also well designed. A years time has not made anything loose, the press still works great, and makes great coffee...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to clean. They mention that the grinds get past the screen, and that cleaning is trivial. They also say that the inside is extremely smooth, and the coffee grinds just rinse off easily. They say that all parts are dishwasher safe, and mention that it keeps coffee hot while steeping.
"...First, this is a beautiful unit. The mirror finish is great, can be wiped clean with ease and is better than expected appearance wise on all counts...." Read more
"...I usually rinse it between uses and it comes nicely clean, and every third or fourth time I'll run it through a dishwasher cycle, and it cleans up..." Read more
"...It is so very easy and quick to clean, and it looks nice sitting on the counter...." Read more
"...I also find I use fewer beans. Cleaning the pot is easy. I add a bit of water and pour grounds out over one of my obsolete cone filters...." Read more
Customers like the value of the coffee maker. They say it's well worth the money, and extremely reasonably priced. Some reviewers also mention that it works great, looks great, and is nearly indestructible.
"...If you know you like french press, this one is worth every penny...." Read more
"...It is worth every penny and more, I feel like this is something that you can hand down to your children one day...." Read more
"...(and in my opinion makes them worth the steep prices):--..." Read more
"...4. It has been noted that this is an expensive coffee pot. I think about it differently. The purchase price is higher than some coffee makers...." Read more
Customers like the size of the coffee maker. They say it's a perfect size, sturdy, and compact. Some say the plunger mechanism is a very tight fit. They also say the screen filter is tight and there are double springs. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.
"...The plunger with it's fine strainer, is quite sturdy, and very tight in the carafe - so tight that I had to struggle to get it out of the pot to put..." Read more
"...while coffee is brewing, and this is stable tight fit..." Read more
"...it onto the plunger rod, however after a couple weeks it became loose fitting, so I unscrewed the screen assembly from the bottom of the plunger and..." Read more
"...The plunging mechanism is a a very tight fit which is very sturdy . I couldn’t be more pleased...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the material of the coffee maker. They mention that it is easy to clean, has an all-metal construction, and is double-walled. Some appreciate the shiny stainless steel and the fact that there is no plastic used.
"...Third, all of the parts are metal. No plastic/silicone/rubber to get funky over time...." Read more
"This french press is of superior quality: made from 10/18 stainless steel, very heavy, with thick insulated walls and insulated top lid, perfect..." Read more
"...All metal construction of the plunger assembly means everthing stays together and aligned..." Read more
"...Still tight to start pressing, but better glide as it goes. No rust, scratches in the glass, worn and fragile plastic parts.... solidly designed..." Read more
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First, this is a beautiful unit. The mirror finish is great, can be wiped clean with ease and is better than expected appearance wise on all counts. It has the feel of a quality tool with no area that suggests that short cuts were taken in the manufacturing process. It is shockingly simple with just the pot cylinder and the lid/plunger/screen assembly.
The 44 oz. quantity is the amount that reaches the very bottom of the V on the pour spout - possibly an unusable amount. I judge that approximately 42 oz. (about ½" below the bottom of the V) is close to the actual safe usable quantity if the bloom and screen depth, etc. are taken into account.
The Frieling customer service rep told me that pouring water just off boil into the pot at room temperature would yield 205 degree water in the pot. I later verified this with my thermometer. He suggested that the ground coffee could be added to the 205 water and briefly stirred to saturate it before putting the lid in place for brewing. I did this and verified a temp drop to 199 degrees during the four minute brewing time. I used this method for awhile then switched to putting the coffee in first and stirring after adding the water. Either method seems to produce a comparable result. There is no requirement of preheating the pot or trying to measure or estimate the temperature of the water to see if it is in the 195-205 degree brewing range.
While I have only been using the Frieling for a few days, it has produced an exceptionally good cup of coffee for me. I am experimenting with the coffee to water ratio to find the best result for my taste. I expect to use this unit for many years.
To address some of the cons that I have seen in other reviews:
1. French Presses are expected to have some amount of sediment come through the screen/filter. This unit has less than any other I have used. I was surprised by this. I am using a Baratza Encore burr grinder with medium coarse grind setting. I suggest that those who have remarked on having "grinds" in their cup not use pre-ground coffee, not use a blade grinder, move to a courser grind, pour the coffee only until the pot is almost horizontal, and if none of that works, contact Frieling customer service to see if a replacement screen is needed.
2. The lid can slip forward/downward slightly with a metallic clunk as the pot cylinder approaches horizontal while pouring even if you have your finger on the knob of the plunger rod. You can put your finger on the lid and prevent this, but the lid or escaping steam could warm your finger past the comfortable point. There is a permanent solution for this issue. I call it the 25 Cent Solution. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a little bag containing two 1/4L Beveled Bib Washers for 25 cents (item number 02-1076P). Any hardware store should have these. Initially I cut the washer and slipped it onto the plunger rod, however after a couple weeks it became loose fitting, so I unscrewed the screen assembly from the bottom of the plunger and slid the other washer (flat side down) onto the plunger rod (it fits tightly) and replaced the screen assembly. The washer can now be moved up or down the rod (it gets easier with a little break-in period) into position to hold the lid during a pour. I don't even have to touch the plunger or lid during a pour as long as the washer is positioned against the lid. The washer does not detract from the general appearance of the pot, in fact I think it kind of adds, and can be easily removed if needed. Perhaps Frieling should consider a factory installed custom washer.
3. The lid does not have a closure system at the pour spout of the cylinder. It has been suggested that this will cause heat loss that is bad for the brewing process. Please see this YouTube video: [...] for a comparison of the Frieling and other steel units that have spout closure. There was no significant difference in heat loss even after two hours.
Keep in mind that this pot should not be used as a carafe to store your brewed coffee for any prolonged time until it is served after brewing or it can become bitter. The coffee should be served after brewing is complete or poured into a heated or thermal carafe until it is served.
4. It has been noted that this is an expensive coffee pot. I think about it differently. The purchase price is higher than some coffee makers. However the cost of a 40 oz. pot of coffee made with this unit is about 65 cents using (Yes I know, non-gourmet) Costco Columbian beans ($236 annually for 1 pot/day), The result is comparable to Starbuck's Pike Place Roast and is a joy to drink. A 6 oz. cup of Kuereg coffee (made in a machine of comparable price) runs 50 to 60 cents ($438 annually for two cups/day) and to me tastes poor by comparison. A grande Starbucks Pike Place Roast runs $2.11 with tax ($1,540 annually for two cups/day) and it has a very good flavor. While I could choose a $40 Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker recommended by CR, the taste would without doubt not be as good, the machine would have a limited life expectancy and cost about the same $219 annually. So, to me, the pleasure I get in the morning from the coffee produced by me and this inanimate object is worth the difference in the cost of the starter kit. I also enjoy the morning ritual.
I say 5 Stars.
First, this is a beautiful unit. The mirror finish is great, can be wiped clean with ease and is better than expected appearance wise on all counts. It has the feel of a quality tool with no area that suggests that short cuts were taken in the manufacturing process. It is shockingly simple with just the pot cylinder and the lid/plunger/screen assembly.
The 44 oz. quantity is the amount that reaches the very bottom of the V on the pour spout - possibly an unusable amount. I judge that approximately 42 oz. (about ½" below the bottom of the V) is close to the actual safe usable quantity if the bloom and screen depth, etc. are taken into account.
The Frieling customer service rep told me that pouring water just off boil into the pot at room temperature would yield 205 degree water in the pot. I later verified this with my thermometer. He suggested that the ground coffee could be added to the 205 water and briefly stirred to saturate it before putting the lid in place for brewing. I did this and verified a temp drop to 199 degrees during the four minute brewing time. I used this method for awhile then switched to putting the coffee in first and stirring after adding the water. Either method seems to produce a comparable result. There is no requirement of preheating the pot or trying to measure or estimate the temperature of the water to see if it is in the 195-205 degree brewing range.
While I have only been using the Frieling for a few days, it has produced an exceptionally good cup of coffee for me. I am experimenting with the coffee to water ratio to find the best result for my taste. I expect to use this unit for many years.
To address some of the cons that I have seen in other reviews:
1. French Presses are expected to have some amount of sediment come through the screen/filter. This unit has less than any other I have used. I was surprised by this. I am using a Baratza Encore burr grinder with medium coarse grind setting. I suggest that those who have remarked on having "grinds" in their cup not use pre-ground coffee, not use a blade grinder, move to a courser grind, pour the coffee only until the pot is almost horizontal, and if none of that works, contact Frieling customer service to see if a replacement screen is needed.
2. The lid can slip forward/downward slightly with a metallic clunk as the pot cylinder approaches horizontal while pouring even if you have your finger on the knob of the plunger rod. You can put your finger on the lid and prevent this, but the lid or escaping steam could warm your finger past the comfortable point. There is a permanent solution for this issue. I call it the 25 Cent Solution. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a little bag containing two 1/4L Beveled Bib Washers for 25 cents (item number 02-1076P). Any hardware store should have these. Initially I cut the washer and slipped it onto the plunger rod, however after a couple weeks it became loose fitting, so I unscrewed the screen assembly from the bottom of the plunger and slid the other washer (flat side down) onto the plunger rod (it fits tightly) and replaced the screen assembly. The washer can now be moved up or down the rod (it gets easier with a little break-in period) into position to hold the lid during a pour. I don't even have to touch the plunger or lid during a pour as long as the washer is positioned against the lid. The washer does not detract from the general appearance of the pot, in fact I think it kind of adds, and can be easily removed if needed. Perhaps Frieling should consider a factory installed custom washer.
3. The lid does not have a closure system at the pour spout of the cylinder. It has been suggested that this will cause heat loss that is bad for the brewing process. Please see this YouTube video: [...] for a comparison of the Frieling and other steel units that have spout closure. There was no significant difference in heat loss even after two hours.
Keep in mind that this pot should not be used as a carafe to store your brewed coffee for any prolonged time until it is served after brewing or it can become bitter. The coffee should be served after brewing is complete or poured into a heated or thermal carafe until it is served.
4. It has been noted that this is an expensive coffee pot. I think about it differently. The purchase price is higher than some coffee makers. However the cost of a 40 oz. pot of coffee made with this unit is about 65 cents using (Yes I know, non-gourmet) Costco Columbian beans ($236 annually for 1 pot/day), The result is comparable to Starbuck's Pike Place Roast and is a joy to drink. A 6 oz. cup of Kuereg coffee (made in a machine of comparable price) runs 50 to 60 cents ($438 annually for two cups/day) and to me tastes poor by comparison. A grande Starbucks Pike Place Roast runs $2.11 with tax ($1,540 annually for two cups/day) and it has a very good flavor. While I could choose a $40 Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker recommended by CR, the taste would without doubt not be as good, the machine would have a limited life expectancy and cost about the same $219 annually. So, to me, the pleasure I get in the morning from the coffee produced by me and this inanimate object is worth the difference in the cost of the starter kit. I also enjoy the morning ritual.
I say 5 Stars.
First, it (the 44OZ size) is large enough to make 4 good-sized mugs of coffee. Like real, coffee-lover-sized mugs of coffee. Our "10-cup" drip Krups only 4.5 equivalent mugs, which is not really a useful extra amount.
Second, it keeps the coffee hot during the brewing&pressing process, which I understand is a problem with some of the glass-carafe french presses (and those with single-wall metal construction).
Third, all of the parts are metal. No plastic/silicone/rubber to get funky over time.
I usually rinse it between uses and it comes nicely clean, and every third or fourth time I'll run it through a dishwasher cycle, and it cleans up like new. No fuss.
The brushed stainless (not the mirror) is forgiving for fingerprints, and we leave it in a prominent place in our kitchen (in sight from the rest of the apartment) and it looks great, without being fussy to keep it wiped down. It looks way cooler than our old drip machine.
The plunger/screen does a very good job of filtering out any larger grounds, and you'll only get an occasional small piece of grounds in one or two cups if you fill it to the absolute brim (above the base of the "V" for the spout, because the screen is not fully sealed around the inside wall before it encounters the grounds. If you fill just below the base of the "V" you will get 4 mugs, and zero grounds. (We use a conventional blade grinder)
We've used it every day since we first got it about 2.5 months ago and everything seems durable, and holding up well.
As a tip, while we're heating the water for the brew, I fill the French Press with hot water from the tap. I empty that before adding the grounds and the heated water, but it pre-heats the carafe, takes no time really, and gives just that little bit of extra warmth to the coffee later after it's brewed. Purists may disagree on whether that's a good idea, But I'll repeat, it makes absolutely coffee-snobism-inducingly good coffee.
UPDATE: In daily use since February, and it still works perfectly. No fussing with the screen, it just works.
UPDATE: Still flawless after almost 5 years of daily use.
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Definitely worth the cost.
Alles ist restlos aus Edelstahl, d.h. bei 70°C in die Spülmaschine damit und fertig. Das Sieb bzw. der Stempel sitzt passgenau, der resultierende Geschmack ist gut. Die Isolationswirkung ist, dafür dass es sich rein um Stahl mit einer Öffnung handelt, hervorragend. Habe meinen frischen Kaffee mal 2h lang vergessen und er war danach immer noch sehr angenehm warm bis heiss und trinkbar.
Although more than half the time I just pour the entire contents into a large mug and drink immediately, I do enjoy the option of pouring smaller cups over an hour or two that remain piping hot due to the insulation. I recommend pre-heating the Press with hot water before brewing.
The screens are finer than you'll find in some French Presses, which means less sediment in your cup. I like the full body of French Press coffee, those who don't can still use a paper filter after brewing.
The 23 oz. size is perfect for two full cups of coffee, and can be topped up to serve three. Or enjoy one huge mug-full.
Although the 'Italian Modern' style is not my favorite, it still displays well when serving guests.
The taste is great, easy to prepare and easy to clean. Plus, as I'm an "early bird" always felt guilty, that the noise of my espresso machine may wake the rest of the family up - well, this "French Press" coffee is a very quiet one.
Just one thing remains to be seen - how long it'll last, hopefully for a couple of years, looks very solid made, cross fingers!