Comments on: Secura French Press Coffee Maker, 304 Grade Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Press with 2 Extra Screens, 17oz (0.5 Litre), Silver

By: Amazon Customer

Amazon Customer — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

Coffee Goodness
Not sure what else I can add among 30k plus reviews with a solid 4.7 star rating…says a lot about this impressive coffee press. Im a huge fan of French Pressed coffee and had two other glass type presses. Both unfortunately either cracked, or broke due to my own mishandling and falling victim to my kitchen granite countertop. I decided this time around to steer clear of glass and most importantly the plastic tops that accompany most glass type presses. Im looking to cut as much plastic related products in my life due to recent health studies of micro plastics showing up in our arteries leading to potential strokes and heart attacks. The solid steel construction of this press is not only a more durable option but a healthier one as well. I’m also finding that the steel along with the thermal insulation is keeping my coffee hotter longer vs my older glass presses. The coffee is always excellent (smooth, rich , and balanced) and all I use is Maxwell House Original Blend with no brewing problems whatsoever. This is a solid well built coffee press for the price and any coffee lover in your life would absolutely love it as a gift. The other thing I really like is it doesn’t take up counter top space and cleaning the press is super easy. Im obviously a huge fan and would recommend this to any coffee connoisseur!

By: VTerp

VTerp — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

Great product
This is a great French press. Itâs durable, easy to use and clean, looks great, and is a great value for the money. Have been using daily for well over two years.

By: J. P. Keller

J. P. Keller — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

High Quality and Great Coffee
Iâve had this French press coffee maker for almost one year. I like it because it is stainless, sturdy, has clean lines and is easy to hand wash and maintain. It makes a great cup of coffee that is not bitter, even though I brew mine fairly strong. The 17oz. version is good for one large mug or two small â medium cups of coffee. They make a one liter (34oz.) and other sizes if you are serving more. For French press generally, one is supposed to use a slightly coarser grind than regular, store bought, but with this one you can add an extra filter for finer grinds, similar to expresso. I use ordinary ground coffee, usually a strong coffee like Sumatra. Just one of the supplied metal filters works fine to keep these grounds from getting through. I have had zero problems with wear and tear. Some tips on making it: They describe it as having a double wall construction, which is the same as a thermos. It seems light enough for that to be the case. Despite its good thermal properties, I nonetheless preheat the pot by pouring hot water into the empty carafe and letting it sit for a few minutes. Ultimately, this keeps your coffee warmer as your final product does not lose as much temperature by heat transfer to the metal container. (Remember, once you mix hot water into the grounds it has to sit for 5 minutes before you pour.) Once the carafe is heated for a few minutes, dump the water you heated it with and put in your coffee grounds. Slowly pour in your hot water for the coffee, leaving enough room for the thick lid and filter mechanism. Then turn the lid to lock it (arrow facing away from the spout) and slowly push down on the press. I usually take about 15 seconds to push it almost all the way down. I believe this allows the coffee to impart flavor without bitterness. Fifteen seconds seems like a long time when doing this. The results are the reward for a little patience. (After all, you would not be using a French press if you needed an automatic brewer while heating a Pop Tart for 10 seconds in your microwave as you run for the door.) Turn the lid arrow back to align with the pouring spout and dispense gently into your cup. Highly recommended. – JPK

By: Edwin T

Edwin T — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

I aint lying, this item is great!
This is a great item to use, easy to clean, easy to use, and it tastes much better than using your ordinary household “percolator” coffee maker. And Im using cheepo coffee from walmart. (Your supposed to use higher quality coffee or grind down coffee beans to give that fresher taste)Gave some to my mother, she mentioned that with the percolator, the coffee tasted “bitter” (well in her opinion) Then using this french press, she then states it tasted “smoother” (and remember, this is the cheep coffee from walmart)Another great feature is that the pitcher is very thick stainless steel. Quite solid and not cheap.All in all, This is a great product made to last a long time (at least I hope it will last years of use)Update:(5/18/2020)Ok, so far no trouble with the french press. Still working good and no problems. However, I did decide to add a few tips here.Since Ive never owned any other “french press coffee maker” this is the only one I can bench mark from. The stainless steel is slightly magnetic, but the items description mentions its from the stainless steel variety that is slightly magnetic “304 stainless steel”. (In my trade of construction Demolition, most scrap stainless Ive found were non magnetic) But this is supposedly a good thing. Supposedly this type resists corrosion and oxidation and is quite tough and used for the food industry.When making coffee, you shouldn’t fill the water to the top of the pitcher. I’d say slightly above halfway. For if you do, since the top doesn’t seal the top pitcher, coffee can “overflow” over the top and onto your tabletop. This has happened to me a few times.Mix the coffee grounds with a spoon or utensil with the hot water, and right before your going to press the lever downwards. (of course, right after you let it sit for about 5 minutes or longer)When pressing the lever downwards, you must do it SLOWLY! The liquid needs some time to slip thru the metal mesh filter as the plunger goes downward along with the coffee grinds. If not, (and you press that lever plunger down too fast and too hard) you end up with coffee liquid going up the inside around the plunger and over the top of the pitcher. You want the coffee liquid to slowly filter thru the middle of the screen plunger whilst coffee mass gets pushed down.Be ready to do more cleaning than a percolator. I use a large rubber butter or mayonnaise spreader to clean out the pitcher of coffee grinds into the garbage can. You could just put water in it and pour it into the sink, but you may need a drain filter (if one isn’t installed in your kitchen sink already)And lastly, with cleaning the plunger, I simply find rotating the plunger counter clockwise (while holding the lever still from rotating), the metal mesh filter, bottom metal piece, and the plunger handle/plunger come undone. Wash rinse and dry is all that is left.Its still a great product I use it every morning now before work, and clean it out when I get home. Hope this helps!

By: TD

TD — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

Exceeded My Expectations!Excellent Craftsmanship Design & Value.Adds Elegance to my upgraded Chefâs Kitchen (all Bosch Appliances, Quartz Countertops, Maple Cabinets, SS floating Shelf, Rock Inspired Flooring etc.)It Pours smooth without drippingStays hot 3+ hrs (beyond my needs)Not hot to touch/handle. Not heavy. Large enough to accommodate family/friends!Iâve had a 24 oz glass Bodum for over 25 yrs I wanted one that would stay hot longer.I did a lot of google research/reviews then chose Secura Iâm 100% completely Satisfied and proud to have this glistening beauty in my favourite room!!

By: ClÃ¡udia Dornellas da Silva

ClÃ¡udia Dornellas da Silva — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

Prensa muito robusta e resistente!Excelente o fato dela vir com 3 filtros, pois assim a gente alÃ©m de ter reservas, pode tambÃ©m utilizar ambos, caso nÃ£o tenha disponÃvel um cafÃ© com moagem mais grossa, prÃ³pria para prensas francesas.MantÃ©m o cafÃ© quente por cerca de 30 minutos, contudo nÃ£o testei por mais tempo, pois comprei a de 500 ml, que acaba rÃ¡pido, mas acredito que segure por mais, desde que seja escaldada antes de colocar o pÃ³, independente da quantidade que for fazer.Utilizei tambÃ©m para fazer espuma de leite e o resultado ficou perfeito.FÃ¡cil de limpar e com um design bem bonito!Acredito que vÃ¡ durar por muitos anos!Recomendo para pessoas que estÃ£o comeÃ§ando no mundo do cafÃ© especial e querem ter um novo mÃ©todo de apreciar essa bebida tÃ£o boa, sem ter medo de comprar uma prensa que vÃ¡ correr o risco de quebrar, como as de vidro.

By: purplecater

purplecater — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

So far I’m loving this compared to my old glass French press.Easy to clean, sturdy with an aesthetic design.Has an arrow for the opening when pouring, and then you can turn it closed to keep leftover coffee hot.Worth the price I paid, and I see it lasting for a long time with proper care.Also tastes much better than my drip coffee machine.Would recommend. 🙂

By: Patrick Nagy

Patrick Nagy — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

Got it for a friend. Absolutely love it

By: Steeprockjo

Steeprockjo — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:28:49 +0000

I am very pleased with my little french press! It is attractive, so during the week I have it on display on my beautiful dishes shelf, and on the weekend (when I have more morning time) I have my delicious coffee. It is the closest taste to my favourite coffee, the Americano. I found that the suggested serving size of 1 tablespoon wasn’t strong enough for me. I use 2 heaping tablespoons, and it is a better taste for me. I course ground my coffee, and not one ground came through! I only have 1 coffee per day, but if you like more than that, then I would suggest a larger size. It has been very easy to clean.