Pinzon Contemporary Coffee Press

Product Description

Pinzon Contemporary style 8 cup coffee press

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #34166 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Amazon
* Model: 1-114-8C
* Released on: 2008-11-30
* Dimensions: 6.00" h x 7.80" w x 4.00" l,

Features

* Brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
* Contemporary, mirror-finish frame and lid; heat-resistant glass carafe
* Stainless-steel press mechanism; turn lid to close spout
* Use 1 rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per 4-ounce cup
* Hand-wash with soap and warm water; approximately 8 inches high

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Pinzon's 8-cup (32-ounce) French press makes coffee brewing easy, and is great for brewing guests' coffee right at the table. Simply measure out one rounded tablespoon of coarsely-ground coffee per 4-ounce cup, pour in hot water, wait two to five minutes (depending on preferred strength), and slowly press down the stainless-steel plunger. French-press brewing allows the beans' oils to be retained, imparting aromatic coffee with rich, complex flavor. The contemporary design of the press includes a mirror-finish frame and lid, heat-resistant glass carafe with pouring spout, and curved black handle. To preserve the beauty of the press, clean all parts by hand with mild detergent and warm water. Pinzon's coffee press measures approximately eight inches high and is imported.

Customer Reviews

Stick with Bodum!4
Upon receiving this coffee press I immediately put it to test with my Bodum. The result: I cannot discern any difference in the coffee, which is a good sign, but two things got me thinking before I finished the first brew.

1. The anti-slip coating on the handle is made of some rather smelly "rubber" (I am not sure what material it really is). I didn't notice this at first, but the smell is strong enough that it left some on my hand. I noticed the smell when I was about to drink the coffee and fortunately it was on my hand and not in the drink. I guess this rubber smell will come off eventually, but I do have some reservation about this material.

2. Having replaced the beaker in my Bodum a few times in the past, I noticed that this Pinzon design doesn't seem to allow an easy beaker replacement. I tried to separate the beaker from the frame and it seems difficult at best. I don't know about you, but I prefer to buy a coffee press that has this option because it's cheaper in the long run. Hence my title and one star off.

A really classy design, and just the right amount of coffee4
My Pinzon 8-cup coffee press does not look like the one pictured when I got it. It looks BETTER! It has a band of chrome encircling the carafe for extra support and stability and the sides of the carafe are straight up and down. The look fits in with my kitchen: black, glass, and stainless steel.

The handle has a subtle, elegant design. The way it is turned reminds me of the mobius bands we used to make from strips of paper when I was a child. I don't know what it is made of, but it's not your typical plastic. It's got a cushioned feel and will definitely keep your hand from being burned.

The press does NOT make 8 typical American cups of coffee. Hey, if your "cup" holds 16 oz., you'll get two of them at a go with this. But that works out perfectly for us. We can have one large, leisurely delicious cup then have another one later. For the person who is using this press in an office or as a personal brewer, it certainly makes plenty of coffee for the whole day. Anyone drinking more than this amount of coffee is a caffeine addict who probably ought to cut down!

I've found the perfect way to make coffee in this press using my Keurig B60 coffee maker. Using a 4 T/2 oz measure, I put one full to slightly over-full measure of coarsely ground coffee into the press for each standard 8-oz MUG of coffee I want to make, up to four (we usually make two at a time). I remove the drain base from my Keurig, sit the French press under the spout, and run one 9-oz cup of plain water then one 7-oz cup for each TWO mugs I'm making. (Following the 9/7/9/7 sequence, you get a full 32 oz. if making four mugs.) We never make just one mug, but a 9-oz run-through would give you a mug plus a bit of a top-off; or 7 oz will give you a nice strong cup. I set my oven timer on four or five minutes after I've run the first cup through, then press the coffee when the timer goes off. This way, I can be making the coffee while scrambling eggs and not forget what I'm doing.

On the whole, very elegant, classy, delightful, and would make a nice gift for anyone. I like the idea, too, that if the electricity goes out we can still boil water in our Kelly Kettle or by other non-electric means and still get our gourmet coffee fix.



Makes a good cup of coffee!4
About a year ago, I bought my first french press and since then, it is the only way I will make coffee. Brewing coffee this way just makes the taste much more flavorful. Plus, it's fun!

This press has some nice features. The design is sleek and contemporary. I like the added touch of the curved handle. I also like how the mesh comes up around the edge of the plunger to insure that no coffee grounds end up in the finished cup. It seems really sturdy so I anticipate it will stand up to several brewings.

It is a bit difficult to clean. Between the coils, the mesh, and the bottom of the plunger, there are a lot of little nooks and crannies. It's important to take the time to clean it properly or it will affect the taste of your next cup. Other than that, I'm happy with it!