Unbreakable French Press
As there are quite a number of different kinds of unbreakable French press available to purchase today. Choosing one that will also make a great tasting cup of coffee could prove somewhat of a problem. It is therefore that you do some research beforehand and read as many reviews as you can relating to the various different makes and models.
When it comes to doing your research there are certain features that you should be looking for. Below we take a look at just what some of these should be. By keeping the features in mind that we discuss below you are sure not only of getting a great looking unbreakable French press, but one that can may great tasting coffee as well.
Feature 1 – Look for those that come with come with a handle that you can easily grip and which once the press is fully of coffee and hot water remains stable. Ideally the handle should be of a style that your hand can be placed around comfortably and that allows you to hold it well within the palm of your hand.
Feature 2 – Make sure that the main body of the press is constructed either from glass that is contained within a stainless steel screen. This will help to strengthen the glass and also ensure that it won’t be broken should the French press you purchase be dropped or banged against something.
However, you can also consider purchasing one that the actual main body is made from polycarbonate. This is a very tough material however unlike with traditional style French presses you won’t be able to see the coffee. Yet these ones are worth considering purchasing as these have good insulating qualities so the coffee inside tends to stay warmer for considerably longer than when made in a traditional glass model.
Feature 3 – The base of your unbreakable French press should be of the kind that is made from rubber wherever possible. This will help it to retain a firm grip on the surface where it is stood, plus it will help to prevent the heated liquid inside from burning the surface below.
Feature 4 – When it comes to the size of your French press choose the one that allows you to make enough coffee for you to consume at any one time. Certainly for dinner parties then you should go for one that can make at least 8 cups whilst for personal use a small 2 cup version should suffice.
Feature 5 – Finally you need to look closely at the plunge mechanism of the unbreakable French press. Look for those where the filter at the base of the plunger fits snugly against the sides of the pot. These are the kinds that will ensure that far less of the sediment (coffee grinds) will end up in the liquid that you pour out of it. So ensuring that the coffee as you drink it doesn’t feel too gritty and so detracting from your enjoyment of your drink.