We use this press daily for coffee after dinner. It really only makes one American-sized cup but our 'desert coffees' are small so it works fine for us. It's predecessor lasted a dozen years and only an unfortunate incident involving a cat-induced fall from a table required its replacement. If it hadn't been shattered by the trauma, it was still as good as new after a dozen years.Note : the trick to cleaning a french press is putting a paper towel in your sink, covering the drain opening. Pour a little cold water into the emptied press to float the used grounds a little when you swirl the press. While the grounds are floating, pour them over the paper towel slow enough not to tear the towel, but fast enough to have them all pour out. The water will (obviously) go down the drain and you can then pick up the towel by the corners and make a 'packet' of drained grounds which you can then toss in the trash. Quick amd easy.I bought this to replace my previous one which I had cracked but duct taped and continued to use Anyway. As some have noted the glass is noticeably thinner than other versions I've had and has an odd almost non glass feel to it (though not unpleasant). I've only had it for a few months (hence the 4 stars as I've had less than a year so can't speak to overall durability) but I am a long haul truck driver and so far it has held up being bounced around on some of the worst roads in the country with no damage so I suspect that as long as you take reasonable care it should last many years.I originally bought this one because my previous one cracked. I read that this one was crack resistant and all that. Which it is, so far no crack in sight. I’ve been using this for a good amount of time now and so far been happy. However few mornings ago I made my coffee as I normally would and left to get ready. When I came back to our my coffee there was coffee all around the press. At first I thought there was a crack at the bottom but after picking it up and cleaning it I’d isn’t see anything and when I put water in there to test out nothing happened. I tried with hot water too. The next morning I ran into the same problem where there was coffee over the counter again. I’m not sure what happened because I don’t see any cracks and with hot water nothing happens. Other than that I think it a good deal.I rated it 5 so people would read it. Everyone needs to read the 1 STAR reviews. If you try to wash it, the glass will fall out and break, Very bad design.I was always very curious about the french press method of brewing coffee, but never really got into it. Being away from my espresso machine, I really wanted to try something that was simply better than drip. I thought about getting the aeropress, but decided instead for the french press. Boy am I happy. So why is the french press method than drip you ask? Quite simple...*No paper filter! Coffee has a lot of natural oils in it that carry a lot of flavor. Using a paper filter traps those oils, so they never get expressed in the cup. The french press method produces a coffee that is much richer and fuller in body than any drip coffee I have ever had. I feel like I'm drinking coffee instead of cream and sugar.*Complete control over the brewing process. You control the grind, you control the temperature of the water and you control how long the water is contact with the grinds.*Steeping vs. Drip. Using a drip, the water goes through the grinds and out. Very little prolonged contact with the water. Also, it's very common to see channels develop in the basket which leads to underextraction. With the press, all the grounds are completely submerged within the water for however long you decide. Better extraction, just don't let them sit in there too long.Sometimes you hear of people complaining that there are too many grinds left in the cup using a press. Here is some good advice: "Don't skimp on the grinder". Toss your whirly-blade away (or relegate it to spices) and get yourself a burr grinder. I use a rocky with my french press, but you don't have to buy a $300 grinder for french press. You'll probably want to spend no less than 60. I've heard good things about the antiqua from bodum, the infinity from capresso and pretty much anything in the baratza line-up. Why such an expensive grinder you ask? Well you need to grind your own for any method of coffee brewing you use (throw the folgers out the door), but you need a fairly consistent grind. Whirly-blades will give you a lot of dust and coffee boulders; neither are very good for coffee brewing. Also, if you think that there is any possibility you might one day venture out into the world of espresso, go for no less than the gaggia mdf, or better yet a rocky. Nothing below those two will give you a grind for espresso. (End grinder tirade) Using a good grinder, the amount of grinds in the cup will be exceptionally minimal. You do get a little bit of coffee dust into the cup, but it's hardly noticeable and usually settles out into the very bottom of the cup. The filter on the press does a very nice job of keeping the grounds out.I read somewhere in one of the amazon reviews that the press doesn't go down far enough to really press the coffee. I'm not sure how much coffee this person was using, but I use slightly less than the recommended amount and I am able to press the grounds quite firmly.This particular 3-cup model will make about 8-10 oz of brewed coffee. You can't quite get all 12oz of water in with the grounds, and some of the water gets soaked up in to the grounds. This is the perfect amount for me, since I only drink one cup-a-day, but if you drink more, go for a bigger model. Make sure not to leave the brewed coffee sitting in the press. Pour out any you don't drink immediately into some kind of thermal carafe to keep it warm. The unit itself solid enough. Obviously the glass is breakable, so don't go bouncing it off the floor. Cleanup is pretty easy. I rinse out the press, put some soap in the bottom, fill with water, and plunge up and down a few times and let it set while I drink my coffee. Make sure you keep the press clean, previously brewed coffee grounds are very good at ruining your coffee.As far as how to brew french press, check out the guide over at coffeegeek, but also look at the Illy method of preparation as they detail on their site. Decide which one you like better.The only improvement I would like to see would be some sort of thermal insulation to keep the coffee warm while it brews. The coffee is still hot when I'm ready to pour into the cup, but it would still be nice. Make sure to preheat your press with some how tap water. Bodum does make thermal french presses, but they come at a higher price point.Overall, great little brewer that comes at a very affordable price-point. Pair this with a good grinder as some freshly roasted beans (you're not still using folgers are you?), and you've got a recipe for excellent coffee.All kidding aside... this French press checks off all the boxes. It has more than enough capacity for my wife and I to enjoy our fill of morning java. The materials are high quality and the design is an attractive addition to our kitchen. It is simple to use, easy to clean and adds or subtracts nothing from our gourmet grind.And the fact that it requires no paper filters is a welcome boost in our ongoing efforts to reduce our waste stream. One of my best purchases this year!Mini French press for one cup of coffee.Works fine but nothing special. Essentially equal to the less expensive IKEA product I had used for years — until I dropped the beaker into the sink and broke it.Hi allAre you tired of poor coffee makers that are 'cheap' because they cost a little but last about as lone as a 40 year old virgin? Then this is the pot for you!Love the cork finish - doesn't clang like the normal one does (this is excellent for my tinnitus).I wish the polished steel was in a warm finish to match the cork but really, I'm being picky here.On sale, tis a bargain.Had a La cafetiere for about 20 years - which was solidly made and obviously very robust. Bought a replacement jug for it which lasted a couple of months and then a whole new unit which was nowhere near the quality of the one I'd bought years ago - it was cheap, tinny and the jug broke within a couple of months. Replaced it with this Bodum which is almost as good as my old La Cafetiere - would definitely recommend.I love my coffee and decided to buy a larger french press as always used a 2 cup one, have not brought a Bodum for 20 plus years as our original one was lost in a house move, so always got a supermarket one or John Lewis as did not think to buy Bodum again, i was so pleased when it came the quality is so apparent and have used it daily and as yet no problems with the coils going out of shape and not being able to plunge.Bodum is the undisputed champion of the French press world. No other brand comes close to the taste and aromatic experience Bodum presses provide for coffee aficionados. And this classic model is one of the flagship products of the Bodum line of coffee presses. And it makes really delicious coffee. However you need to be careful when using it. In my experience the plunger is prone to droppings from counter level heights. When that happens it will break. Something will be not right anymore. In my case unfortunately that happened and there's some damage on the plunger. But it still makes delicious coffee. I only wish it (the plunger) was a tiny bit more durable and study. And be careful with the carafe too. Especially after a rinse with warm water. It is loose and it tends to get out of the metal frame (aka commit suicide.) If you're super careful with every part, this thing will last for years (maybe decades). It's that good. Just be super careful about everything when you're preparing your coffee. Enjoy!Excellent ?The 12-cup Bodum Chambord cafetiere provides 4 standard MUGS of coffee. Just like a teapot, it needs a Cosy aka cafetiere Thermal Jacket to keep the contents hot ready for a 2nd cuppa.Excellent item, used often over Christmas period along with an aforementioned jacket / cosy, coffee enjoyed by all ☺No problems whatsoever, the filter (which is metal) should last for a long time before needing (if ever) replacement and its easy to wash.Perfect ???