What are differences between this and the regular French press? Is there any difference in the strainer?
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The extra lid is the only difference, but is great for storing the coffee while it brews without having the handle from the strainer sitting in the air.
35693
This is an excellent ice French Press, the strainer will be able to strain and separate all the coffee ground. The end result with a pot of great tasting ice coffee. I notice it tastes better and less acidic than any left over hot brew coffee when I use the same kind of coffee ground.
35694
It is a regular french press, just larger capacity, a locking lid with a valved pour spout and an extra lid to use when storing in the fridge
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This one is large and I used it to make concentrate for iced coffee. The "regular one" may have a smaller capacity. I think all the strainers are the same. This one comes with an extra cap that can be used to put the coffee grounds and water into the refrigerator for 24 hours to make concentrate. The other lid has the plunger for separating the grounds from the coffee. It can also be used to make a hot cup but I haven't used it that way.
35696
The difference is only with the top. The thumb knob opens a sealed opening. It's great for making coffee overnight in the fridge.
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The strainer is the same as far as I know but this version is primarily used for making cold-brew coffee where cold water is poured over coarse ground beans & then refrigerated for a minimum of 12hrs. before pressing & pouring.
443342
I bought mine particularly for use with a french press and it works great for me. I think it's consistency is reliant on the user's. ;)
1018606
There seems, to me, to be a smoother taste to the coffee. Someone said the oils are not absorbed by the coffee filter so more taste is actually in the coffee. I believe it. We do not buy the most expensive coffe but it tastes better in the french press than an regular coffee maker.
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I use a French press to make my concentrate and it works well. As has been noted I also filter mine through a paper filter to catch the fine stuff. I have had coffee from the Toddy and Filtron and noticed no difference in taste. If it makes you feel better to spend $30, $40 or $50 on a special piece of equipment go for it but I think it's unnecessary.
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You could brew as few cups as you want - would just be a different amount of grounds/water, but no reason this bigger french press would keep you from brewing a smaller about.
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Sediment level in cup(I grind my own whole beans) is extremely little. Less than the French Press that I had previous used before purchasing the Sowden Oskar. I too allow the coffee to sit for 2-5 minutes,before pouring .
2000539
I would have to agree, I have gone through multiple French presses and they were glass or plastic and it would always break in a few months into it so I was done and just invested in a stainless steel press, amazing press. But that's just my background if your make your coffee or tea everyday I would recommend it, I bring it to work and just pour whenever I wanted more,its a convents.
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The strainer does contain some plastic.. and I don't know that I'd describe the handle as plastic - it feels more like bakelite (which is an early form of plastic, but more sturdy than modern plastics) - or at least something more substantial than plastic. We love our BonJour French Press - it makes great coffee and is very sturdy.
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Like a ceramic mug compared to a glass mug, not much difference. I own this one and a glass French press, as you know neither are insulated. If I have a second cup, I have to heat it up.
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Hi Mark, it completely depends on how you are brewing your coffee (which method) and how strong you like it. If using a French press or a Turkish coffee pot and you like your coffee stronger, go with fine; if you like your coffee less strong or are using a conventional brewer, go with a medium grind.
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I use a French press and the grind that I get from this grinder works for me. you can customize it to make it more fine or more course as you need. there are a couple of useful YouTube videos that demonstrate this feature - - ie adjusting the grind to suit your needs.
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the same , my wife loves it. we have pasta more now because, no pots no strainer. the other brand is 27.00 and the woe\rks the same
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For the most part it's not quite as concentrated but it's close. It depends heavily on how long you let it sit. "Brew" it in the fridge overnight 12+ hours, and you'll have a very concentrated coffee. I find the benefits of smaller footprint, less chance of spill, and easier to clean to outweigh the difference in brew concentration. It also lets more sediment into the final brew, whereas the Toddy has a very fine filter. I don't mind and kind of prefer it, but you may not like grit in the bottom. I've owned both.
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I remember reading in the descriptions of the regular and the super...that the one with springs adjusts itself as it drains the tofu. The one without would need periodic adjusting to keep pressure on the block which facilitates the process. I opted for the super with springs and I love it!
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It doesn't have a strainer built in, but the way the spout works, you avoid the majority of the tea leaves when you pour. We use a strainer in the pot. To be honest, I LOVE this tea pot because it is a double boiler and the steam from the bottom keeps the tea the perfect temperature. We use it all the time.
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The coffee is much smoother, it doesn't have that thick, rich taste of a French press. I found I was able to get more a French press flavor by pouring hot water and stirring the grounds a second time. You'll get more of the oils and the "crema" that way.
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We had to test this out ourselves, but unfortunately this is not the case. The grain size of ground coffee can be compared to that of flour. There are hardly any strainers that are fine enough to strain coffee. Most people use a coffee filter inside these strainers to make sure it doesn't fall through.