GROSCHE MADRID French Press - Premium Coffee and Tea Maker - 1.0L - 34oz - Borosilicate Glass Beaker - Dual Filter System For Rich Brew - Versatile Brewing | Stainless Steel Filter

I have never used a french press before, and since my old drip coffeemaker bit the dust, I was looking for an alternative that wouldn't give my water a "plastic" flavor. This press got very good reviews, so I gave it a try. My first impression is: I think I am going to love this thing! Here are the Pros: It makes a wonderful, flavorful and fragrant cup of coffee. If you grind your own coffee beans, it has the freshest flavor! It has no electronic or high-tech parts to break down. It is very easy to use. It takes about the same amount of time as an auto-drip. You can use it for tea also (loose tea is amazing!). Super easy to clean and store. The overall design is kind of modern and funky, in an IKEA sort of way, so if you store on your countertop, it looks way cuter than an auto-drip (and takes up much less room). I could probably take this to work and use it easily, since we have a water dispenser with instant-hot water. I'll update this review later if I try it that way. Here are the Cons: You cannot program it to have your coffee ready when you get up like an auto-drip--maybe you could program an early-rising spouse to make it for you! It makes only 32 oz. of coffee, which is about 3 good-size cups. This particular model had no instructions whatsoever, so I had to look up a step-by-step that included how much coffee grounds to use. Overall, the I feel the Pros outweigh the Cons by a wide margin! If you need more than 3 cups (if you have company or if you and your mate like a few cups each in the morning), simply pour your first batch into a separate carafe and make another batch immediately. The second batch will take less time because the glass carafe and your water are already heated up. I also frothed up some milk and added a little vanilla syrup for a super yummy latte! I can't wait to try it with a darker roast--my local grocery store didn't have a very big selection of whole bean coffee. Make sure you have a coffee grinder with a "coarse" setting, or use the grinder in the grocery store on the "coarse" setting. Do not use coffee that is pre-ground for auto-drip coffeemakers, that is too finely ground. I kept the box and the bubble wrap the press came in for easy storage (this takes up about 1/3 the space of my old auto-drip in the cupboard), and I even stored the frother and a coffee scoop right in the box. I taught my 14-year-old daughter how to press coffee, and it is quite easy to do. You will get more flavor from your coffee with a french press!

My wife and I had given up on drip coffee makers, and because we'd been very impressed with the coffee friends had made us in French presses, we decided to go that way instead of getting a Keurig. I obviously have no other models with which to compare, but I've been rather impressed so far. We've had the unit about a month and probably used it 12-15 times, normally preparing its full capacity. The coffee is better than any drip I've ever had, and teamed with a very coarse grind from our Bodum Burr Grinder , we get almost no grinds in our cups. I think that has much more to do with the good fit and quality of the primary strainer than the second filter in the cap; the slots are so large as to only block clumps of grounds. The unit seems very well-built; it's fairly hefty for what it is, especially the metal cage and handle. The cap of the press mechanism feels a little light, but the mesh and strainer are solid and fit the pitcher perfectly. While the borosilicate glass doesn't feel like something I'd throw in with other items to wash in a sink, if you simply wash it in the cage right after you press, you never have to worry about it. As others have pointed out, you should never use metal utensils to stir the coffee or clean the pitcher; use wood or plastic. I've found a silicone spatula works very well for both. Pros - Makes the best at-home coffee I've ever had (steep for 3.5-4 minutes, stirring every minute). - Strainer fits the glass pitcher perfectly and is well-built; almost no grinds end up in cups. - Metal cage and handle feel very solid. - Much less expensive than most quality drip makers. - Easy to clean/maintain. - No power needed and no water left over after brew, so much easier to travel with. Cons - Glass pitcher seems a little more fragile than the rest of the unit, but if cared for properly, it shouldn't be an issue. - Only nets about three small-to-medium mugs or two medium-to-large mugs/tumblers. You might want to keep a drip unit on hand for parties. - Takes a little more time/effort than just putting grinds and water in a drip maker. It takes me just short of ten minutes with grinding, heating the water, steeping, serving, and cleanup. I would definitely recommend this unit for people who drink relatively small amounts of coffee on a regular basis.

I simply cannot believe how much I love this press (Madrid 1500). Durable. Keeps coffee hot. Looks great in my modern kitchen. Easy to keep clean. And if you have your beans ground COURSE, the coffee is just delicious. Much better than the last few presses I've had (not Grosche). I've had this about a year and use it A LOT. That's a lot of hot hot water and coffee grounds. This morning I noticed that the screen had developed a little wrinkle or kink and I couldn't easily "press" down, (I did it though, and everything is fine) so I started looking around to find a replacement screen online... but was having some problems finding the right thing. No way am I gonna live without one of these if I can help it, so I was getting ready to buy a second one and had the idea to call the people at Grosche directly (http://www.grosche.ca/contact.php). I am glad I did. Customer service is like nothing I've ever experienced. I am being sent a new screen now. Wow. I feel foolish caring so much about a kitchen device, but this makes good coffee (in my opinion) and I just love it. And now it is fair to say I am crazy about the people at Grosche too. I think I'm going to order a second one as a backup. Highly recommend. Highest recommendation.

Love this GROSCHE Madrid French Press! I'm not a daily coffee drinker (neither is my husband), so we never wanted a bulky machine taking up counter space. This was a Christmas gift to myself for better hosting family and friends who crave coffee—no more Starbucks runs! It brews rich, flavorful coffee quickly and easily. Cleanup is a breeze (dishwasher-safe parts, borosilicate glass beaker rinses clean), and it looks sleek and attractive on the counter. The 1L capacity makes about 3 full-to-the-rim cups or 4 moderate ones—great for a small group. It doubles as a loose-leaf tea press too (more my speed!), though I haven't tried local loose tea yet. Highly recommend if you want simple, premium brewing without commitment—especially for occasional coffee hosts!

We have this for a while now and it is proving to be a great buy. It makes excellent coffee and doesn't dribble when pouring. Once cool, the glass pulls out of the stand easily, so it can be put in the dishwasher occasionally. The filter/plunger comes apart easily for rinsing off under running water. You need to preheat the jug for a minute with a little boiling water, add the coffee and the boiled water will be the correct temperature to make your brew. My wife made a quilted cosy for it to keep it nice and hot whilst it brews your favourite coffee. Delicious.

muy atractiva. diseño original, muy bien empaquetado y aparentemente materiales de buena calidad. funcional y decorativa. recomendable sin duda por la relación calidad precio

I have made one cup of coffee with this. It is the one cup size 30 odd ml). The glass beaker is quite substantial and thick, unlike others which tend to break and shatter. The plunger mechanism works and keeps all the grounds in the bottom, with none escaping into the mug. Brilliant and good quality product

Produit très appréciable pour renouer avec les bonnes vieilles façons de préparer thé ou café Très joli et fonctionnel, si vous avez des enfants ils adoreront