If you enjoy using a french press to brew coffee, I’d like to suggest a veritable alternative to Bodum-brand French Press. Behold, the Ikea UPPHETTA French Press!
Traits to look for in a good french press:
- Durable glass beaker than can withstand daily use, hand washing, and boiling hot water temperatures. Think Pyrex-glass, but more delicate. “Borosilicate” glass does the job well.
- Separable metal filter/screen pieces that can be washed by hand. Cheaper models tend to have the pieces screwed or welded permanently together, so coffee granules can get trapped between the screen pieces and never fully removed.
Bodum makes a great 1L press, but they can cost upwards of $20-30.
While perusing kitchenwares at Ikea, I found a $8 humble press that, lo and behold, bore the above traits and has been holding up exceptionally well with near-daily use these past few months!
The lid was taped shut against the carafe with a clear piece of tape. I wasn’t able to tell if the metal filter/screen pieces were separable, but discovered upon bringing the press home that they indeed were!
French presses are also great for brewing loose-leaf tea. The design allows the tea to swim around in the carafe and get maximum surface area exposure to the hot water.
I highly recommend Ikea’s UPPHETTA French Press if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative of good quality to Bodum presses.
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