Reddit reviews Secura French Press Coffee Maker, 304 Grade Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Press with 2 Extra Screens, 34oz (1 Litre), Silver

Bodum makes a damn fine coffee, but maybe you need an all metal one eh? $25 to get you something a little less Fra-jee-lay Secura Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 18/10 Bonus Stainless Steel Screen (1000ML) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_49WvCbA4JTH5S

French Press, https://www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=french+press&qid=1566748969&s=kitchen&sprefix=French+p&sr=1-4

It tastes better, is easier to clean, and is faster than drip coffee.

Secura French Press Coffee Maker, 304 Grade Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Press with 2 Extra Screens, 34oz (1 Litre), Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B8g0DbDM9PQ67

This is the one I got. It's metal so it won't break like the glass ones and it's double walled so coffee stays hot

Been using one of these for 3 years, daily. Work AWESOME, and never an issue. Several sizes available. I HIGHLY recommend one!!! https://www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523724465&sr=8-3&keywords=stainless+french+press&dpID=41rGx%252Bn2aYL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I had a similar problem at one point. You might not be so eager to fix this problem that you buy a new French press but a few months ago I got a stainless steel one (insulated) and it made all the difference.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JE36GLQ/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488200987&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

It's sometimes still too hot to drink after 4 minutes of steeping and blending. Added benefit of not being so fragile. I've broken my last 3 that were made of glass. This thing is super sturdy.

Lots to discuss here.
Knives: those knives look nice, but I recommend you go to a kitchen store and actually try knives before you decide. Handles are really important, and what works for one person might not work for another. You can go to WS or SLT and try knives to your heart's content.

Don't know anything about that particular cookware, but I notice there's no skillet in the set: perhaps you want to buy a skillet separately? Which is a smart move, IMO. The skillet will likely get the most use and the hardest use, so spend some money on a good one. Cuisinart MC Pro and Tramontina are almost as good as All-Clad for less money, or if you want to go top of the line get a Demeyere Proline skillet. You won't regret the investment if you want the good stuff, I promise!

Nonstick: love Vollrath, but hate the silocone handle on that skillet. A T-fal is going to last just as long for a little less money, or you can get a set of 2 All Clad cast aluminum pans for less than $60 (a great deal!).
sous vide: I have the Anova but if I had to do it over I would get the Joule all the way. Head and shoulders a better product! All the accessories? Eh. I use a big stockpot and it's worked for pretty much everything. Not sure you need a dedicated sous vide tub, and think of the storage space you'll need for it.
Coffee: my coffee maker broke 15 years ago and I've been making French press ever since. It's way better, and no coffee maker out on the counter. I have this guy after breaking a few glass ones. It's lasted for about 5 years now and going strong. Almost as good as espresso at a fraction of the work!
Immersion blender: You have to be really careful here. The cheaper ones have plastic gears and won't last. Even some of the higher-priced ones are questionable (Breville? All-Clad?). I recently bought a Bamix, the original immersion blender, Swiss made, built like a tank. Read the reviews, you'll see what I mean.

Also would get a good blender: I have a Blendtec, never regretted it.

Electric pressure cooker: TBH I would get a stovetop. They're better quality (Kuhn Rikon or Fissler all they way) and so much more pleasurable to use.

I love that you want the good quality stuff! Good tools make all the difference in the kitchen. You don't have to go top of the line on everything but what I've mentioned here I've found have made my life so much easier. Have you considered a vacuum sealer? It's the dark horse kitchen appliance that I never would have thought I needed, but I got it when I got the sous vide and it has saved hundreds if not thousands in less wasted food.

Have fun stocking your new kitchen!

I received this stainless steel press from Amazon a few years ago as a gift and it’s held up great.

I like stainless vs glass as it stays hot much longer.

I'm pretty sure this is the one he has. He doesn't seem to love it. We have this one and we love it.

There are some very affordable burr grinders out there, and it's worth the investment. You'll use it pretty much everyday. Hand grinders can be very cheap, and work great. Hario Skerton is a popular choice (I've seen it around for cheaper, but this is at least what's on amazon). Plenty of options, all varying in price. There's a pretty decent burr grinder from Kona I've used before, which I got for like $20.

But manual grinding can take some time. And if you're like me, and you want some quick coffee in the morning, then it's worth investing in an electric. There are some pretty decent electric burr grinders out there. You really don't have to pay a fortune. Here are a few cheap options:

Capresso Infinity

Bodum Bistro

Baratza Encore

But you can get far snobbier than just grind...

What kind of water are you using? Hopefully filtered, not tap. And definitely not distilled, since you want some of those minerals for flavor. Now, if you want to get even fancier, try using these mineral packets. I think each packet mixes in with 1 gallon of distilled water. I haven't tried it myself (I just use a brita) but I've heard good things. The quality of water makes a huge difference. This was the first "eureka" moment for me, when I moved from tap to filtered.

Next, how are you making your coffee? There are some great, cheap equipment out there. In this sub, here are some pretty cheap and popular choices:

Aeropress

Chemex

Pour-over

French press

We're getting pretty deep in the rabbit hole, right? Not yet! How about measuring the weight of the coffee? Consistency is important. You need the same, proper coffee-to-water ratio for the best cup. You can find people debating over the best scales, some costing hundreds. I'd just get a cheap one if I were you. You can find some decent cheap ones from like $10 to $30. If you want the best bang for your buck, look into American Weigh Scales.

I guess I can mention temperature of water as well. You can get thermometers or even electric kettles with built-in thermometers (like this). I think temperature matters so much more for tea than coffee, but it's something you need to keep in mind for coffee as well.

Here's probably the most important thing, in my opinion: where are you getting your coffee? What is the roast date? Unless you're buying your coffee directly from the roaster, you're probably not buying freshly roasted beans. It makes a world of difference. Try finding a local roaster and getting your beans from them, freshly roasted.

I'm sure there's plenty of other ways you can splurge money on coffee, but I'll let you figure it out!

(edited to fix the links)

I got this one. Many sellers seem to be offering the model under their own brand names (white label). https://www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ

I guess if you had a hammer and some time you could break this one. Best French Press I’ve ever owned.

Secura Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 18/10 Bonus Stainless Steel Screen (1000ML) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mTRTAb84THSMS

hi I am completely new to this, spent a while researching yesterday and found that for my price point, french press would be the best start for me. I am looking at all my options on amazon, and i am looking at the ones around the 20-30 dollar range. will there be a big difference in quality from press to press? And also, I am looking at coffee grinders at around the same price range, and was wondering what would be the best and if manual is fine for what I need, since those are cheaper.

example combo of what i am considering:

[press](
https://www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-French-Coffee-Screen/dp/B00JE36GLQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496434282&sr=8-4&keywords=french+press)

grinder

please make any adjustments to these 2, as long as it totals to not more than ~50 usd

Two small touches of luxury I own and appreciate are my French Press and Coffee Grinder. Being able to buy a bag of whole coffee beans from a local roaster and give them a proper grind and brew is a great way to star my mornings.

I use a Baratza Encore Grinder - a often recommended grinder from /r/Coffee and they can be found refurbished from the manufacturer themselves occasionally if the price is a tad much.

As far as the French Press itself - I use this one. Doesn't look too fancy, but its insulated well enough that I don't have to rush drinking my coffee before it gets too cold.

I use this aluminum one for durability after I accidentally broke a glass one. Super durable and works well.

I’ve just got to put this here. I love my Secura French press.


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