I’m in the market for a french press, and I want something beautiful. This feels like a product with major aesthetic potential.
Above are my two top choices, LaCafetiere’s Pura and Rainbow. My kitchen is accented in red. I don’t like the fussy Bodums I’m seeing. I don’t like plastic. I’d love something that retains heat.
Can anyone recommend a beautiful press?
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No recommendations, but I’m in the market too. Let us know what you find.
I have to agree — the Pura is beautiful.
That said, I’m a sucker for cold, clinical stainless — the shit is non-porous and just holds up forever. Glass isn’t a bad idea either, as you’ll be able to see at a glance how much coffee’s left, and whether it’s strong enough. Here are some that I’d consider:
The WMF Kult (dig the subversive name):
http://www.unicahome.com/catalog/item.asp?id=43434&PartnerID=FR
Maillard’s not bad either:
http://www.dwr.com/product/maillard-coffee-press.do?keyword=coffee+press&sortby=ourPicks
For the record, I was the proud owner of the Bodum Eileen, until it broke:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14703330
I dig on the Frieling, although there’s no handy viewing window:
http://www.amazon.com/Frieling-0103-5-6-French-Press/dp/B00009ADDR
Also wouldn’t knock all Bodums; they have some cool presses, like the Presso (also windowless:
http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.asp?MD=1&GID=3&LID=613&CHK=&SLT=&mscssid=PUTXA2XW7RTP8PSDBFRV6HHC9LSC5MNE
The Snow Peak titanium press is really geared for hikers (as are many lightweight presses), but how cool would it be to have one for everyday cooking?
http://www.rockcreek.com/products/listing/item4000.asp?ref=RCO_googlebase
The AJ press is spendy but super-clean looking (and double-walled, so it’ll stay hot):
http://www.zwello.com/ste-01-3.html?productid=ste-01-3&channelid=FROOG
Also dig on most of the Alessi presses, especially the Cactus! (although it’s probably too fussy for you):
http://www.designwarehousesantafe.com/product/92/
I mmmay have just ordered the Pura cuz it’s just so purty…
bodum or youre just making brown water.
bodum or youre just making brown water.
alessi passes as well, for being italian and having a great track record.
Alessi has put out some pretty gorgeous stuff. For plastic, the stuff holds up. I want a Mr. Suicide drain plug: http://www.freshtrend.com/images/mr-suicide-bath-tub-plug.jpg
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