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cherriediane t1_j7uiebt wrote

My glass French press seems to be leaking/breaking soon so this was great to see!

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lostdragon05 OP t1_j7uinib wrote

It’s very reasonably priced, I think I paid less than $30 for it.

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BudSmoak t1_j7v7sv9 wrote

Mine broke in like 2 months, the threading for the plunger failed and it turned into garbage. Good luck with your French press though, I hope you don't have the same issue as I did. It was nice while it worked

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Megatrons_Cube t1_j7vi54q wrote

Same thing happened to mine. When I called the company for a replacement plunger they were out of stock, so they just sent me a whole new French press. I've been babying this one, but I'm worried it'll happen again. It does make great coffee though!

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BudSmoak t1_j7wk7dq wrote

Nice, that thought never even crossed my mind. But glad to hear they are least we're helpful when you called in about it. Hopefully the new one lasts for years like it has for others.

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dngrousgrpfruits t1_j7vxdl0 wrote

I have a Frieling that has been doing great and used daily since 2019.

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karma_the_sequel t1_j7xg6y3 wrote

Another happy Freiling owner here since 2014. Nothing but good things to say about it.

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Ratscallion t1_j7v8238 wrote

I've had this one since 2020 and it's still going strong: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VFFZF7H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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BudSmoak t1_j7vcykq wrote

Looks nice, I had been using a glass Bodum one for the previous 7 or so years without issue. Tossed it when I decided to treat myself to the one shown in this post after it felt superior and held up for the first month. Mistakes were made

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MNGirlinKY t1_j7vse41 wrote

I’d like to buy my husband a new one we got him one a few years ago but it’s small.

Love this sub for random needs!

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btroycraft t1_j7v0h5c wrote

Usually prefer glass for food stuff, even if it needs replacing sometimes. I've never had one fail without "help".

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nope_nic_tesla t1_j7v6kn9 wrote

These are stainless steel, doesn't leech anything into your coffee like plastic or other materials might

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btroycraft t1_j7v96yr wrote

I don't disagree, it's not plastic.

But there does seem to be evidence the nickel and chromium can leech

Not an expert, but I just stick with glass anyway; it's very inert. My french press will probably last decades at the rate it's going. If you have kids, that's another story.

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nope_nic_tesla t1_j7v9so4 wrote

88 micrograms of nickel being leached after cooking tomato sauce for 2 hours is totally negligible. If you've already got a glass one of course no reason to switch, but this isn't something to worry about.

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btroycraft t1_j7vegsf wrote

It's also a taste thing; I gave away every metal cup I had because of it.

I think it is something to worry about, maybe not for one press, but a whole kitchen. Like it or not, there's nothing against glass, even what you would call negligible, besides durability. There's a reason scientific apparatus are made from it. It's not even expensive. Just be careful with it.

If you travel with your coffee materials, or if you have kids, there are other considerations.

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JustAnotherRussian90 t1_j7wj9oc wrote

I'm with you. We have replaced the decanter of glass press once in 10 years. It cost 12 dollars at Macy's. Not a big deal. Also my husband hates the taste of coffee and steel

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nope_nic_tesla t1_j7v6hkb wrote

I bought this same steel one after breaking my second glass one, going on about 5 years strong so far! I expect to have this one the rest of my life.

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brownsugarlucy t1_j7xb4d4 wrote

As a child I was severely burned by a glass French press that broke/exploded. I am still scarred on half my upper body. I would recommend not glass haha

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