One thing about me: I’m terrified of glass shattering when I pour hot liquid (like coffee) into it. It’s been a phobia of mine ever since my high school home ec teacher warned our class about the dangers of untempered glass a couple of decades ago. And while I am fully aware that most coffee-making glassware is tempered to withstand high heat, I still have that irrational fear creeping in every time I use my glass French press coffee maker. (I even go so far as to fill it with warm water to “heat it up” before I use it.)
So, when I came across this stainless steel French press on Amazon, my interest was immediately piqued. And when I saw that it was on sale for 35% off, I got even more intrigued. Here’s why I’ll be adding it to my cart ASAP.
Made of sturdy, rust-free stainless steel, this MuellerLiving French press certainly won’t shatter when it’s filled with hot coffee. It has a double-walled carafe that holds up to 34 ounces and keeps it hot. (That’s roughly four 8-ounce cups, by the way.) It also features a cool-touch handle so you won’t burn your fingers when you pick it up to pour a cup. And it’s dishwasher safe, although you can certainly hand-wash it if you prefer. (The brand recommends cleaning the plunger after each use.)
If you’ve never used a French press before, it’s pretty simple—and this one is no different. First, you’ll add your coffee grounds and pour hot water over them, then give them a stir and put on the lid (which has the plunger and filter attached). Wait four minutes before pressing down on the plunger until it reaches the bottom of the carafe. Et voilà, you’ll have piping hot joe ready to go.
With over 28,000 five-star ratings and thousands of glowing reviews, it’s clear that Amazon shoppers enjoy using this thing. “Absolutely love this coffee maker,” says one reviewer. “The workmanship is pristine, it is beautifully finished, it keeps breakfast brew nice and warm for several hours, and just works like a trooper.”
Another shopper, who is “extremely satisfied” with this French press, loves the customization factor: “When using this, I can control the heat of the pitcher and the strength of the brew. Ah-mazingly delicious!”
So, if you’re like me and are constantly paranoid about your glass coffee gear breaking due to the heat, do yourself a solid and grab this stainless steel French press while it’s on sale. You’ll have fresh, hot coffee in minutes, sans the added anxiety.
