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however, i have used it many times as a french press and it makes some damn fine coffee. i use it everyday and it is awesome. i mainly use it as a regular mug. i also love the stash compartment underneath. the mug will keep the coffee hot for about an hour to an hour and a half in cold temperatures.
The only thing that takes a little getting used to on this cup is that you have to throw in any sweetener and/or cream with the grounds BEFORE you put on the water, since you're going to be drinking it straight out of the press, so to speak, rather than pouring it into another cup once it's brewed as you would with a typical French press pitcer.I've been a big fan of a full-sized French press pitcher for a while, and this seems like just the thing for making a single-serving of it and taking it on the road. We'll see how it stands up over the long haul, but so far it's doing great. I've seen several different types of single-serving, self-contained French press coffee mugs on the market, and this one looks like by far the best-made of the ones I've seen. It will definitely come in handy for camping and fishing trips. It works just like a full-sized French press -- you throw in your (coarse) coffee grounds, splash on some not-quite-boiling water, wait a few minutes, "press" the coffee grounds down to the bottom of the container, and presto -- you've got fresh-brewed coffee. By the way, French press coffee tends to be more flavorful, robust, and fresh-tasting than what you get from conventional drip machines. It even has a little compartment in the bottom for another serving of grounds. With a little Kelly Kettle or similar water-heating device, you're all set for cafe-quality java even when out in the sticks.
Love Love Love this mug. It fits well in my van's adjustable cup holder and I've never had a problem with it spilling.
I loved the IDEA of a coffee press and had purchased a less expensive option from a local store and always ended up chewing the last bit of my coffee. Okay so.
I had MY coffee the way I liked it every time. I've had the Planetary Designs Mug Press (Iris, WHAT A COLOR) for a month now and have used it EVERY day with nary a chewy bit.
I even took it on vacation with relatives who like colored water that they call coffee and for ONCE, I didn't care. The well is deep enough in the lid that as long as you're not filling it so that coffee comes up through the spout, there shouldn't be a problem with overflow.
I'm planning to buy some as Christmas gifts for my friends who like fresh coffees and herb teas.
I have had this mug for about 3 years now and not been gentle with it. About 6 months ago, the gasket started to occasionally let some coffee by- of course this usually went down my chin and onto my pants and shirt while driving.Also, the sliding cap on the travel lid wore to the point where it would not stay open while tipping up the cup to drink.this resulted in an occasional lap full of coffee while driving:-(Its still a very sturdy cup. It gets bounced around in my vehicles and used daily. My only issue is with the travel lid. My handle is a tiny bit loose right now, but holding and -like I said, I am not gentle with it;-) If I use the french press lid, then all is well except for "pothole overflows" coming out the drinking hole.The company has replacment lids available for about 4 bucks- Im getting one. I also plan to order 2 more of the double shots as back up cups- they are definitly Bling in the coffee cup world;-)
much longer than my single wall press and longer than my brother's double wall stainless press.My only complaint would be to develop a better travel lid. Works great as a personal french press. my favorite aspect is that it keeps the coffee HOT for a long time. one that does not leak. I like to brew and go, so it's important to have a sealing lid.another thing to consider would be making it narrower so i could fit it in my bike, water bottle carrier.4 out of 5 stars.-jesse
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