Comments on: Le Creuset Stoneware French Press, 34 oz., Shallot

By: Somer

Somer — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Durable, Beautiful and Makes Deliciously Smooth Coffee
My husband and I fell hard for French pressed coffee a few years ago and I bought him this Christmas of 2012 (I figured I couldn’t do any better than a French made French Press!).I work night shift and he and I both are in grad school, so we go through a ton of coffee. When I say this I don’t just mean we make a pot every morning, but rather multiple pots a dayâevery day. Given its frequent use, this press has become a permanent counter fixture. For us this unusual, as I normally hate for things to sit out. Though surprisingly I don’t mind to see this product out when I walk in the kitchen. One, because it’s beautiful. Two, because we seriously use it all the time. And three because coffee makes me happy :)Unfortunately my husband chipped about a centimeter size piece off the spout a couple months back. It initially made me pretty sad because of how much I love this French. I ended up getting some epoxy and reattaching the chipânow you can hardly tell it’s there. I don’t fault the product for the break. My husband was forcibly shaking out some used grounds and hit the side of our metal bin pretty hard with the spout . Itâs actually surprising that the break wasnât a lot worse. It is stoneware after all.In response to those who complain the press feels light and/or is not a durable product:You may have gotten an Le Creuset imitation product (I have seen others report such).If they have authentic products and still think they are too light–think of this. This product holds nearly 30 oz of fluid which equals to around 2lbs. Add this 2lbs of fluid weight to the product’s dry weight of nearly 3lbs, you get a pretty hefty little French press. I doubt the manufacturesâ would want to make it much heavier as some may have trouble controlling the pour of the hot liquid.The only negative I can think of for this product is: I wish there were replacement screen/filters available through Le Creuset. The metal screen filter is very thin (which makes for excellent non-grainy coffee) and I am sure it will eventually breakdown. So far I have not noticed any wear. However I plan on using my pretty blue French press as long as possible and don’t see the filter lasting through the decades.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Coffee Goldilocks Snob is happy
Excellent, beautiful option if you’re tired of breaking glass beakers, and especially if you are sensitive to metallic taste. I did tons of research, avoiding plastic touching coffee, etc. This is the only ceramic FP I could find that checked all the boxes, so it’s worth the price. Typical Le Cruset quality standards.Look, coffee is the last vice I have…so I do it right, by golly. Use good coffee with FP/coarse grind and you’ll be a convert too. After trying several brands, I use Starbucks French Roast as my daily house brand (Starbucks was the most forgiving if you are lax about brew times. Others were great, but would easily turn bitter if left a tiny bit too long.) I use a Breville burr grinder and a FP or Aeropress. My IT guy loves it when I have a problem and he can come in the morning and get a real cup of coffee. It’s important to keep your IT guy happy. If you won’t do it for yourself, do it for him.FPs CAN SO BE EASY TO CLEAN! First off, if you use FP/coarse grind coffee you will have no problems with grounds in your cup or your drains. To clean, run a strong water stream from the faucet to rinse the filters over the FP so grounds go in press, not down drain. Then continue the stream into the grounds “puck”, and dump them into a fine mesh strainer. Blast the puck again till it’s all in the strainer (Usually just twice.) Then dump strainer in the garbage. That’s all I do on a daily basis, then put it all in the dishwasher every time I run it.You deserve good coffee…its right there in the Declaration of Independence: “All people are created equal, and have a right to life, liberty and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” (history major.) If you aren’t going to use good coffee and grind it right, stick with a Cuisinart drip maker till you can manage the rest. (Hot tip from my drip days: try Cafe Bustello cuban coffee. If it’s too strong for you, use 1/2 the normal amount for American coffee. Good taste at unbeatable price.)

By: Ivy Armitage

Ivy Armitage — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Lovely piece / well made
Beautiful cherry red. Simple and classic Le creuset design. Would buy again.

By: flavio garcia de oliveira soares

flavio garcia de oliveira soares — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Muito bonito e Ã³timo produto

By: Andreia

Andreia — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Cor maravilhosa, cerÃ¢mica estÃ¡ okPorÃ©m funcionalidade dela Ã© meio complicada.Ainda prefiro da marca Bodun.Mas fica linda na decoraÃ§Ã£o.

By: hannah franklin

hannah franklin — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Gift for my Mum, she says she loves it and it keeps the coffee warm for ages

By: Customer

Customer — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

This is a great cafetiere, very pretty design and holds the coffee warm for a long time. It’s quite heavy though, so takes a bit of getting used to, especially if you’ve previously had a glass cafetiere.

By: Peter Lemmond

Peter Lemmond — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:45 +0000

Very solid, well made, snug fit on screen and attractive finish.

By: Laura H.

Laura H. — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:47:44 +0000

Worth it!
You can never go wrong with Le Creuset. While itâs on the pricier side, this french press is built to lastâheavier duty than others so expect it to be a kitchen staple for the next 20+ years. The white color is simple, timeless, and complements any kitchen decor. Durable, versatile, and beautifully crafted, itâs worth every penny.