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Losing_Face t1_je2h657 wrote

Respect the durability, but ultimately I want to see the press do its work. That's part of pleasure of a French press.

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glassteelhammer t1_je2jjzd wrote

I get that. But I also don't want to be melting plastic in my coffee. And most of the glass ones tend to have some plastic bits.

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Immortal_Fishy t1_je38a5y wrote

I think the Chambord uses Tritan plastic - good to above 100c, even if you pressed and poured the water straight from boil for some reason it would be stable. I usually do 4 mins brew and 6-7 mins to cool off and let grinds settle, so its well below the point of any complications from temperature when I pour it.

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glassteelhammer t1_je38t3t wrote

I hear you, and Tritan is an improvement for sure.

But I don't understand.

Why even take the risk. To each their own.

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PatiHubi t1_je43p61 wrote

Ikea of all places sells one without any plastic. It's glass and metal. The packaging is even plastic free. It was relatively cheap around ~$15 or so.

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Lt_muckety_muck t1_je3eoxj wrote

I'll use the nice looking glass press if I'm drinking coffee in the morning with my partner since we'll finish it all right away, but on my own an insulated press is amazing. Press, pour one cup, enjoy the cup, work a bit, pour another cup 30 minutes later and it's still as hot as the first pour. Truly underrated feature in a french press.

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PelorTheBurningHate t1_je3oq3o wrote

idk I'd much rather just pour it all into a vacuum bottle than leave it steeping for half an hour.

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Losing_Face t1_je4kqqj wrote

I didn't realize it was insulated. I see the appeal in that.

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haunted-liver-1 t1_je51x07 wrote

This one tends to get grinds in the pour, but I just pour through a reusable filter into a cup

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HybridVigor t1_je5hllf wrote

Are you using a burr grinder? That should prevent any grounds getting through with a coarse setting. All of the grounds would be the same size, and too large to make it through.

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