Do French Presses break easily?

by Bett
(Duluth,MN USA)

QUESTION:

Hello,I just learned about French press coffee makers. I went to Amazon.com to find one & I saw many people complaining that their glass Bodum coffee press broke & some said they broke easily.

I also read reviews on a coffee press that claimed it was unbreakable (some people said it leaked & broke).Lastly, I read the reviews that were posted about a stainless steel coffee press, & some of the people stated that they were getting a lot of coffee grounds in their coffee, because of the strainer not catching all of the grounds.

Could you please give us any advice, that you may have on what coffee press would be good & dependable? We're hoping that if we find the right product, we can send a few coffee presses as gifts to friends & family too.

Thank You for your help & a helpful site!


ANSWER:

I have has and used French presses on and off for the last 30 years. I have broken one just once, and that was while I was washing it.

Sure, they are made of glass, and you have to handle them accordingly. I accidentally knocked mine against a ceramic pot in the sink and the glass shattered. During use, most French presses are protected by a steel frame of strips that protect the sides and the base.

The French press is a terrific way to make coffee. You simply have to be a little careful while handling them.

You can buy a Chambord French press at Amazon.com