PRESSE by Bobble French Coffee Press And Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler for On-The-Go Brewing - 13 oz

Best coffee maker ever

On a recent trip I finally 'had it' with bad hotel coffee, buying an overpriced (and overly roasted and burnt tasting) cup from the local Starbucks, or dealing with an unsatisfying and inconsistent cup of coffee from the whatever is in the hotel room.I've tried a few things - something called a Clever Dripper (too bulky), something else called a Primula Brew Buddy, yet another drip idea called Munieq Tetra Portable Coffee Drip, and then figured I would try to find a french press for travel (this is how I make coffee at home). This Presse unit fits my needs perfectly.• The container you press the coffee in serves as a handy mug• The plunger does not contain a rod running down the middle - opening up storage space• The silicone seal around the cylindrical plunger seals nicely• The bottom filter isn't plastic or nylon mesh, but rather a nice steel unit that screws in (thus replaceable)• This filter could be used as a measuring device (but I don't need to do this, I measure the coffee differently)• The silicone lid works well enough (but don't depend on it to be leakproof)I purchased a hand-held grinder (a relatively expensive one called a Porlex, less expensive ones with a similar design are available), as well as immersion heater. The Porlex (minus its handle) fits nicely inside the Presse, with the immersion device and a baggie of beans (with a measuring spoon and Porlex handle) I've got a self-contained and perfect brew that doesn't take up much space.I can see one downside to this design, there is residual coffee that sits underneath the metal filter unit that does not 'dispense' to the upper main area (where you drink from). I have to take the plunger out, and pour about 1/4 cup of coffee / grounds away. The silicone seal is really tight, likely causing a kind of vacuum that keeps the liquid in the bottom to the height of the filter unit.I didn't make the maximum amounts of coffee - for my trial runs this morning, only a few typical amounts (two tablespoons of beans or about 2.5 tablespoons of grounds and about 3/4 to the top of the Presse container. I'll continue playing around with how I deal with that 1/4 cup of grounds + coffee - likely it'll just go down the drain.The unit is easy to clean, very sturdy and you don't have to feel like it's fragile. I love the finish - it's as if it is anodized metal with a clear coating on it that is attractive and comfortable to hold.I am looking forward to my next trip where I can get fresh coffee no matter where I am, with the same whole beans I use at home, without a lot of fuss (nor wasted space nor the hassle paper filters).The photos are my entire travel-friendly setup - the Presse french press, the Porlex manual burr coffee grinder, a dual-voltage immersion heater (complete with custom red holder I made with some thick wire I had lying around to accommodate the Presse) and the sandwich baggie of beans that also holds the Porlex handle and spoon.All in all I spent something like $100 for this and am so happy about it I decided to write a review. (I haven't written a review in many years.)

Muy buen café, rápido y prácticoEn único punto por lo que no le doy 5 estrellas es por la tapa que podría ser más adecuada si fuera contra derrames

What a product! If I could this would be a 6/5.Functionally, the limited back flow, makes it extremely useful when making loose leaf tea. I've tried green and mint tea and it has been exceptional.The retention of heat is phenomenal, with coffee staying at a temperature that is close to molten for over 2hrs.My only want for this product is a matt black version, as this will enable me to take it on my Specials Ops missions, the current gloss black can be picked up by enemy search lights.

My first review was not kind. Now that I've used it for a week I'm giving it 5 stars.I had forgotten that my first cup was tight when I first got it. But it loosened up nicely. That's what's happened to this cup.The first couple uses take a lot more effort to remove the plunger. Twist the plunger clockwise while pulling it out works best. After the third try it becomes easy.------- Original ReviewMy first Presse worked great. Excellent coffee easy to clean. Couldn't recommend it more highly.BUT! This second one has a major flaw. It's way too difficult to pull the press out of the cup after I've finished drinking. Either the clearance between the press and cup was reduced or the rubber hardness was increased. Unless I can get this fixed I'll need to return this cup.All that being said... the coffee is still great.