Bodum Bean 8 Cup French Press Coffee Maker, 34-Ounce, Black: A Premium Brewing Experience at Home Review

I love this French Press. I know the glass can easily slip out of the holder as it cools and I try to wash it, but I'm just trying to be careful. What I like is that despite being a 34 ounce French Press, it's lightweight and compact. Most of them are heavy and bulky at 34 ounces. I also LOVE the lid locking feature so I don't spill it when I carry my press to another room.

French Press, exactly as described. Definitely makes coffee better than an electric drip machine for a few more minutes of work. For $40 it would be nice if it came with a grind catcher on the bottom for easy dumping of ground coffee. Be careful when rotating the top as you can easily snap/break the plastic if it's misaligned. Good size, I can make a large US size mug for myself and at the same time enough for a friend.

Firstly, I'm a fan of Bodum products. I have been using their products for many years. However, I bought this model from a general store when I needed it in an emergency. I usually use the Brazilian model but bought it because it was the only one available. I immediately noticed that it was overdesigned and had too many moving parts. Cheap quality plastic frame and spout mechanism. I can live with it. But here's the main downside: the glass carafe dangles in the frame. NOTHING prevents the…