Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker

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1. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 11 March 2024

   I have spent hours looking at different french presses. The glass ones have a reputation for breaking, so that sent me looking at stainless steel models. I finally decided on this one after reading many great reviews. However, For every highly rated item, there are a few bad reviews. One of the reported problems with this model is the fact that is passes grounds. Well, it happened to me as well. It’s not because I filled it too full. It is because the inside of the press is actually slightly out of round! I included a photograph to show this. If you look at the gap between the plunger and the press wall, you can see a portion of it where the filter screen cannot contact the press wall because of the out of roundness. Move 90 degrees around the circumference of the press wall and it is a very close fit. The plunger is in straight (see below), and is perpendicular to the press wall. Obviously, not all units are affected. Otherwise, everyone would be complaining. Additionally, the plunger stem is bent at the threads (see photo). As a result, the plunger does not sit perpendicular to the press wall. I had to disassemble it and remove the lid so I could position it properly. I suppose it could be bent back with tools, but I am not willing to do so after paying so much for this product. It should be perfect. Yes, it’s made in China. But even in China, how hard would it be to have someone make sure the plunger wall is ROUND and the plunger is STRAIGHT? Surely, if they could form the housing into a beautiful shape and polish it to a brilliant shine, they could ensure that some basic measurements are within tolerance. No, I won’t be contacting Frieling. I will be returning this press and purchasing another brand. It’s too bad because it really is a work of art.

   

2. Jim Mayer Verified Buyer – 16 April 2024

   I’ve been using the Frieling Double Wall Stainless Steel french press for ten months now. I bought it after breaking a glass press. The Frieling makes good coffee, disassembles easily for cleaning, looks nice, and just feels good. It’s heavier than the usual glass french presses, but, to me, that just makes it feel solid. One difference that may matter to some people is that it has two filter screens and needs to be disassembled for cleaning on occasion. Disassembly and reassembly is easier than it looks. I typically do a full clean once or twice a week. I’ve attached a picture of the disassembled press.

   

3. Matt Verified Buyer – 27 April 2024

   The mesh filters for these things buckle when you press your coffee, allowing grounds into your coffee–not just the fine particles that you always get with French press. See the photos I’ve uploaded. When I first received the press, i pulled out the plunger and saw that the filter was buckled. I took a few pictures, emailed the company, and they agreed to mail me a new filter. They were out of stock, so it took a couple of weeks to get the new one. In the meantime, I decided to try the press anyway. I preheated the pot before brewing and pressing the coffee. The result was a very tasty cup that was much hotter than what I get from my glass Bodum press. Pouring out the last couple of ounces resulted in a lot of sludge and some grounds in the cup–I’ve made a lot of French press coffee, and this was the worst I’ve seen. This was not unexpected since the filter was bent out of shape. I got the new filter in the mail, and it buckled after one use. Again the coffee was hot and sweet but poorly filtered. The filters simply fit too snugly and lack the elasticity needed to bend but not buckle. I can’t recommend this product due to the glaring design flaw. It’s certainly not worth the premium price.

   

4. Mabonleon Verified Buyer – 2 May 2024

   I bought the 17 ounce model as a gift and like it a great deal. Not only is it well made and beautiful, but I was happy to see that coffeemakers.us.com’s description had USA as the country of origin. However, I noticed that the bottom of the box the French press was packaged in had a Made in China sticker on it. So which is it? Truth in advertisement remains important to a lot of people, so please label items accurately, regardless where they are manufactured!

   

5. StanHH in NorCal Verified Buyer – 10 May 2024

   2 years and still just the best coffee. I’m so happy with this unit. I use drip. I use perk. For the best body with highs and lows of flavor this is the way to go. If you want high heat perk like dark dark results. Boil extra water. Preheat the inside of this unit. And grind your grounds fine. You will get those harsh dark perk notes along with more body. The insulation in this thing is incredible. It will hold over 200 degrees for two or three minutes when preheated. Let your boiling water cool for a bit before adding your coffee for a robust full bodied cup. The insulation lets you steep light roast coffee for longer. Sediments at the bottom of your cup is a topic. For me I actually like this stuff. Let the unit set a little bit after pressing. And then don’t drink the last teaspoon out of your coffee cup. Or if you’re really worried about it get one of those over the cup fine mesh strainers. There is a time and place for perk. You’re putting boiling water on the grounds over and over and over and over and over. But for the fullest body this is the way to go. You can even use this to cold brew. 2 years of using and washing. Still looks shiny and beautiful. Generally I use this twice a week

   

6. Marc Verified Buyer – 30 May 2024

   I purchased this press in 2013. I’ve used it pretty much everyday for six years. I have zero complaints. Prior to purchasing this We’d had several glass presses break, and tried a couple of poly/plastic ones that were poor quality. I was hesitant to purchase an ~$80 press, but now, six years later, I wouldn’t blink an eye. Buy with confidence that this will last you for years. The press/filter is also of great quality. It eliminates grounds well with little sediment left behind, and never seems to leave any actual grounds behind. It is easy to disassemble for cleaning too.

   

7. Mikey Verified Buyer – 15 June 2024

   The first unit I received had a huge dent at the bottom so I exchanged it via coffeemakers.us.com which took nearly a month. The replacement I received was better but still had a few chips on it, one that was particularly noticeable on the spout. Now I don’t expect that this will impact the function of the French press other than possible rusting in the future, but for the steep price, I expected better quality control. I contacted the seller directly but didn’t get a response. Otherwise, it seems sturdy and hopefully it’ll last a long time. *Update: a rep from the seller responded to my request and handled the situation very well.

   

8. Thicket Verified Buyer – 4 July 2024

   Update, 5 years later! Nothing has changed, it’s still the best press ever, no replacement parts needed or anything, used everyday…. Worth every penny. I’d buy again, but I think this thing is indestructible, seriously. I have used Bodum presses for years and had a couple beakers break on me so I decided to give the Frieling a whirl. After taking it out of the package I immediately knew I would love this press. It has NO plastic on it for one, and it has a solid feel. My only complaint is that the one I received was made in China (says Made in the P.R.C for Frieling). This is a high quality product all the same. One thing I have had to get used to is not filling it all the way up with water right away or the hot coffee grounds and water spit out of the spout, I just don’t fill it all the way up until I have pressed the plunger down a bit. One big bonus for me is the mesh is not sharp, I don’t know if I am accident prone or not but I always stabbed my fingers while washing the Bodum mesh layer, theirs is frayed on the edges and the metal always seemed to poke me. I included a picture of the mesh edge on the Frieling above. Another thing to mention, but was not a deal breaker for me at all, is that it really doesn’t keep your coffee hot, hotter than a glass beaker but not much. I still pour the coffee in a thermos to keep it piping hot.

   

9. Samuel D. Self Verified Buyer – 8 July 2024

   I got the 44oz version. I was sad to see that it did NOT come with the spoon pictured. 🙁 It is heavy gauge, double walled, vacuum sealed, very well made. The lid is the same heavy, double wall, vacuum sealed. They fit together well too. I don’t foresee any physical construction issues with this … ever. The plunger fits very snugly. I like that because it will do a better job of managing the coffee grounds. If you look at the one picture I uploaded you will see that the plunger is done differently than cheaper french presses. This plunger has the mesh wrapped slightly on the outside of the curled wire. This way the mesh, instead of the curled wire, is what is grabbing the coffee grounds. The metal plate of the plunger is also a thicker gauge. I doubt I will ever see it bend or get out of whack. I get the feeling that this french press will last several lifetimes.

   

10. Marco Esquandolas Verified Buyer – 14 July 2024

    Every effort is made to represent this as being made in the USA. See attached photo. It isn’t. China. All I want is a proper cup of coffee made in a proper Made in USA coffee pot. I thought $100 could get me there. I was wrong.

    

11. roebag Verified Buyer – 20 July 2024

    Should have bought one of these French press for my coffee years ago. Solid and unbreakable. Makes for perfect coffee, how-ever you like yours. Warm the container up with boiling water prior to brewing… and the coffee will stay nice and hot until the last cup.
    Price was high, but for good reason, I believe… heavy construction… quality. You get what you pay for.
    I wasted money on glass French press over the years… which always broke. This one I think will go the coffee distance.
    

12. Rose deV Verified Buyer – 30 September 2024

    This is an amazing French Press!! I bought this for my husband to use when we are on our sail boat. The stainless steel is great for anyone who has a boat or lives in an area with salt in the air from the ocean because it doesn’t rust. It is easy to use and makes a great cup of coffee that stays hot for a long time. He gets about 4 cups (8 ozish) of coffee from each brew. It is a breeze to wash up. It is very durable and looks as good today as the day we bought it. This is very important to us because things can get bounced around a lot when the water conditions are bad. There is nothing better than being anchored in a remote bay, sitting back enjoying the morning sun and drinking a fantastic cup of coffee brewed in this amazing french press!
    

13. Mia Verified Buyer – 1 October 2024

    I bought this press because of the amount of good reviews, and because it is fully stainless steel with no plastic components present. I drink tea all day long. All day long. I have bags and bags (and cans) of loose leaf tea all over the place and I didn’t want to deal with a tea pot + tea infuser combination because the reviews for glass tea pots and infusers are iffy at best. They break, they’re delicate, and I’m not sure how clumsy I am. This product began to form black rust between the mesh basket and the plunger after one week of use. Yes, I do wash it and dry it by hand. There’s absolutely no reason for it to rust, or at least, rust this early. If it isn’t designed for making tea or coffee around five times a day, then there should be a warning somewhere or it really isn’t as extravagant of a product as the company and reviewers make it out to be. In fact, the company has not replied to my e-mails. I actually planned to buy one of the larger versions if they were willing to back up their product, explain a flaw in manufacturing and send me a replacement part (since it is only rusting in one specific area.) I assume they did not tighten the bolt properly and water is trapped inside and causing the black rust that I can’t get rid of no matter how many times I scrub and pick it away. I am really glad that I bought it while it was on sale. It’s not worth the money. **Update 12/08/12 I began using the carafe as a cup because it keeps my tea hot/warm for about twenty to thirty minutes longer than a normal cup, and no longer use it as a press (to avoid consuming the black rust.) Shortly after, it began to rust (or tarnish) on the inside of the carafe. They also still have not replied to my e-mail. **Update 18/09/12 I wrote this, after getting attacked by Frieling fan-boys (or workers) in my comments; After a lot of research in an attempt to find out why my Frieling product rusted, I came to the conclusion that this stainless steel press is no more delicate than glass. Why? Because of the brushed interior. From Wiki: —– Brushed or dull polished[1] metal is metal with a unidirectional satin finish. It is produced by polishing the metal with a 120-180 grit belt or wheel then softening with an 80-120 grit greaseless compound or a medium non woven abrasive belt or pad. The brushing gives the metal a distinctive look, as it retains some but not all of its metallic lustre and is given a pattern of very fine lines parallel to the brushing direction. It can be compared to metal covered with small scratches all running in the same direction. Commonly brushed metals include stainless steel, aluminium and nickel. Brushed finishes are popular in both small appliances and whiteware,[2] and feature in architecture and automotive design. The Iconic Gateway Arch and DeLorean DMC-12 are both clad in brushed stainless steel. Brushed finishes typically have a detrimental effect on corrosion resistance. In particular the brushed texture limits the ability of fluid to bead on the material surface. In the case of stainless steel the grooves of the finish can accumulate chloride ions which break down the chromium oxide passivation layer, enabling rusting to occur.[3] —— Stainless steel stains. If it is scratched, then the scratched area will begin to rust or stain and you will have to buy a special stainless steel cleaner to repeatedly use on the surface to remove any residue of rust or stains. That means you’re dishing out extra cash to keep your stainless steel from polluting your coffee or tea after every use if you just so happen to scratch it. Brushed finishes are more prone to rusting, as explained above. The basket for this Frieling makes scratching the finish very easy. I knew from the beginning that the nails-on-chalk-board sound it made every time I pushed down or pulled up was going to ruin the brushed finish on the inside of the carafe. What I didn’t realize was that the ‘stainless steel’ would become tarnished afterward. The strange part is that I pressed very carefully in an attempt to avoid the noise altogether, so you would think harming the finish would be nearly impossible. Maybe, my Frieling was a bad apple. The finish might have been done poorly while others were done up to standard. WHAT I LEARNED WHEN RESEARCHING BLACK RUST: After every use and after every cleaning, a black rust or residue would show up in one specific area. The thickest part of the shaft, between the basket and plunger. I can only fathom that it wasn’t assembled tightly and water would sneak into the bolt that holds the basket and shaft together. I researched black rust and found out that it is actually a good form of rust that protects rather than destroys. Is it healthy to drink? Probably not. I wouldn’t want to risk it. Besides the fact that the product has proven to be problematic, their customer service is dead or they just don’t care. I purchased the product in May and e-mailed them around June in an attempt to get a new plunger and basket. The press was clearly flawed and I think I deserved a new one, but the silence only suggests that they don’t stand behind their products. They only screwed themselves out of making more money; I honestly wanted to buy one of the larger Frieling presses after realizing how small the one I bought was, and I was hoping that I received a rare bad apple. NOTE: I’m not an expert and I’m only stating what I’ve learned on websites; it CAN stain. It DOES stain. I have purchased new french presses but haven’t owned them long enough to give anyone a better suggestion. I’ll let you guys know later if I have another bad experience. If you read the comments, someone says rust is red. Rust isn’t always red. I researched this. Black rust apparently is a good thing and defeats the purpose of my original complaint (even though it is probably still unhealthy to consume black rust,) yet the company didn’t have the courtesy to explain this to me in a reply e-mail. To be honest, they probably wouldn’t have even known what black rust was. I just did the work for them. The same person also made a review and said not to put tea inside of stainless steel. If you read the product description it actually advertises toward loose leaf tea drinkers. “KEEPS HOT DRINKS HOT AND COLD ONES COLD: It’s not just for coffee. Our French Press line is perfect for brewing loose tea or even cold beverages like water, milk, ice tea and juice. In the mood for something cold? Use the pitcher to serve water, milk, iced tea, juices.” Tea did not cause this problem, and it is also less acidic than coffee if that was his reasoning behind that excuse. Someone also says that these presses don’t have a finish. It says in the product description that there is a mirror and brushed finish. I personally believe that the brushed finish interior was the flaw here and the reason why the basket scratched it so easily. Mirror interior would’ve allowed a smooth glide of the basket with no rough friction to form scratches. Take this as you will. I’m only trying to help. Everything could have a simple explanation and I could be incredibly wrong, but with no response from the company, I’m left to try and figure everything out for myself. **I also want to add that I have a stainless steel stove top water kettle made by OXO and I always leave water in it. There’s always water sitting in the kettle waiting to be heated and it never is empty. Never. I don’t give it a break. It has NOT rusted at all. There’s no discoloration or tarnish. I also have a stainless steel rice cooker that I know is scratched from me hitting it with forks and spoons to move rice around and there’s NO rusting. I leave rice in the cooker to soak in water overnight. If it wanted to rust then it had many opportunities to do so. MY CONCLUSION: BRUSHED INTERIOR WAS A BAD IDEA. Mirror interior would’ve been the intelligent way to design this carafe. The basket clearly scratched the brushed finish and caused it to rust. If I force the basket roughly against the exterior there is no noise, nor do I notice any visible scratching. I would probably buy a Frieling again, if they were to ever offer mirror finish interior, just so I can have a stainless steel french press (and I don’t know of any other company who offers them.) Until then, they’re not worth my money; I will not buy a product prone to scratching and rusting.

    

14. markg Verified Buyer – 12 October 2024

    UPDATE: For clarification, this is the 36 oz. model. I contacted the manufacturer directly about the lid seal and they sent me a new lid no questions asked. It arrived a few days after my email inquiry. The new lid had a good fit and finish and while the seal of the lid to the carafe was a tiny, tiny bit different all works as it should. Great customer service. I would heartily recommend this product especially since I’ve broken a Chemex and three Bodum/Starbucks glass carafes in the years before buying this one. I used to love this press and I’ve used it almost daily since April 2015. It works great, looks great and seemed nigh indesctructable. However in the last few months I noticed that the lid was collecting water. After some investigation I realized that the pressed in color/sleeve had come loose and I couldn’t work out how to replace it. This seemed like an extravagant purchase at the time but I assumed we’d not have to replace it for a good long time. Is three years an acceptable life? I’ll update this a to five star review if they get back to me with reasonable repair or replacement options.

    

15. BigMuskieBucket Verified Buyer – 23 October 2024

    8yrs old and counting. This is a great French press used 1-2 times a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Zero sediment transfers into your coffee mug/cup when pouring. Get your coffee beans ground for a French press. It’s not an espresso maker. Too fine a grind and it won’t plunge properly. Grind needs to be for French press. Every 2yrs or so I replace the circular screen. They are easy and cheap to replace. It cleans well…I will hand wash daily after using and then dishwasher clean 1-2 per week. It keeps coffee hot ( just plunge first if you plan on using it as a carafe). Well worth the money. Life is too short to drink cheap coffee so don’t cheap out on the press. Frieling is the only way to go.

    

16. Saira Verified Buyer – 27 October 2024

    I love this. My only dispute about it. When breaking it down to clean I found glue…. I didn’t think glue was needed to hold this together. I hope this glue is safe to consume. I actually removed a lot more that was on the strainer not thinking about taking a photo. Then I took a photo after the fact. I’m on my way to he hardware store to get something to help remove the sticky glue. I wish I found this be4 consuming the coffee batches I’ve made in it so far. (Less then a week worth) Jamaican blue mountain… other then that it’s great! 4-5 star only because of the glue I found. I paid for superior quality. If I wanted glue I woulda went to Walmart.

    

17. OceanGirl Verified Buyer – 29 October 2024

    We own multiple sizes of this coffee press. The smallest size (2 cup) leaks badly when you pour. The press is well made and works well other than this problem. The larger sizes do not have this issue.

    

18. Cade J. Verified Buyer – 3 January 2025

    Works great and looked great; however, it has already developed discoloration on the bottom and sides that looks like burned marks. These marks are not visible from the inside. I have used it to make coffee and tea with water just below boiling.

    

19. Rob M Verified Buyer – 14 January 2025

    Arrived filthy/used. Gross! This is clearly a used product that wasn’t even cleaned before reshipping. There’s coffee grounds in it, coffee residue on the lip and fingerprints/scratches on it. For such an expensive product (compared to other insulated French presses) I’m really disappointed. Is this what we’re to expect from this product’s/company’s quality? Makes me hesitant to pay so much for a coffee press.

    

20. D. Feldman Verified Buyer – 21 January 2025

    This is my first purchase/use of a french press. Despite the mixed reviews, ease of use is 5 stars. I boiled water and let it sit to cool to the proper temperature, added 8 tbsp. of coarse ground coffee and poured in 32 ounces of water with no trouble at all. Stirred the coffee, put the plunger into the carafe down to the level of the coffee/water mixture and then poured in another 4-6 oz of water taking this to the maximum level that could be safely added. So at that point, it’s working with about 38oz of coffee. Not the 42oz max as stated, but if you used this for just liquid, you can probably fit the 42oz, but you can’t press out 42oz of coffee. Let the coffee steep for 4-5 minutes (closer to 5 minutes for my taste) and slowly press the plunger down. As many reviewers have stated, the plunger is harder to press towards the top of the carafe, and make sure to press VERY SLOWLY to avoid coffee shooting out of the spout. I haven’t had that happen but I can see it would be easy if you just shoved the plunger down quickly. Quality of brew is amazing. Full flavored coffee without unusual bitterness, and the first cup I brewed had a beautiful caramel colored ‘crema’ similar to a freshly brewed espresso. Exceptional taste and smoothness although I admit that the coffee was a bit lighter, more watery looking, than I expected. It could be the coffee I used (8 O’Clock 100% Columbian) or the grind (I don’t have a grinder so I used Wal-Mart’s in-store grinder set to the maximum coarseness of “PERC”). I look to buy a burr grinder and grind beans myself, giving more control over the consistency of the coarse grind, the store grinder was 50/50 with some coarse parts and some fine parts but even so, not many grinds in the brewed coffee. One reviewer posted a picture of the steel mesh plunger and I can tell you they must have upgraded the plunger since that person’s purchase. I will post a pic of the plunger mine came with, it is a 3 part plunger that is 100% stainless steel parts and cleans EASILY under hot running water. Bottom line, I’m impressed and very satisfied with my purchase. I couldn’t imagine that a french press with a plastic/steel/silicone filter system would result in better tasting coffee or a longer lasting filter, this one is sturdy and easy to use, works as intended and keeps the grinds out of the coffee very well. 5 stars, buy one.

    

21. Stephanie Anderson Verified Buyer – 28 January 2025

    WOW!!!!!! This product rocks! I chose the Frieling because because it was all stainless steel. It was hard to find a French press without plastic components. Even Sur La Table had plastic and your coffee would of come in contact with it when you poured. This American company has you covered. This was my first time using a French press in my life. Its easy. This product has airtight suction. I went with the 36oz option amd use it every single day. I would buy this product again. Definitely a top notch product. Pricey but worth every penny. I’m very pleased.

    

22. FMRix Verified Buyer – 6 February 2025

    Bought for my nephew’s birthday present. My husband purchased one himself about 15 years ago, and it’s still going strong! Uses it every day and thoroughly recommends it. I am hopeful the one for my nephew matches up to it. Over time he has only had to replace the mesh filter twice (in 15 years).
    Definitely worth the cost.
    

23. Christine N. Gordon Verified Buyer – 18 February 2025

    Paid too much thinking this was made in the US. The company goes out of its way to make it appear this is a US product. It’s made in China. As for its functionality—it works, but so did my $20 one. I work hard to avoid grounds in my coffee—you have to make sure this precious thing isn’t filled too high because the pour spout is deep. Even with my efforts, I routinely get grounds floating like mean little ants at the top of my cup. And finally, it keeps coffee warm about 20 minutes longer than a glass press—nothing to write home about or a great review about either. I gave it a few stars for looking good. It’s like a Kardashian. It’s nice to look at but expensive and doesn’t do anything special.

    

24. Firewife Verified Buyer – 22 February 2025

    Poorly shipped! A good amount of money was spent on this item, but it looks like it was purchased at a yard sale or dug out of the back corner of a wear house. The item itself is remarkably in good shape considering the condition of the box. Barely had any protective packaging, but by looking at the shape of the instructions, I don’t think shipping was all to blame for the condition of the box. Thank goodness this is a gift for my husband, otherwise it would look suspiciously like a generous regift.

    

25. Cate Verified Buyer – 25 February 2025

    I bought this Frieling French Press for my husband after rave reviews from a friend. After the second use I noticed that the outside coating had begun to peel away. It appeared as if the hot water loosened it from the spout down the length of the press. I was able to return it for a refund, although I was disappointed to not be refunded my full amount as more than 30 days had passed since the purchase.

    

26. Nadia M Verified Buyer – 27 February 2025

    I love this press, however the 17 ounce only makes one MUG of coffee, if you drink coffee from a standard size mug 17 ounce press is only good for one cup not two.

    

27. Angie Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    I just switched to French press coffee and I am very impressed with this. Follow the directions. No grounds in my coffee which is great.

    

28. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    I love my french press, however, with daily use after one year, the handle is starting to separate from the body.

    

29. Helmuth Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    Die Frech Press von “Frieling” ist ein High-End-Produkt: 1. Doppeledelstahlwand (der Kaffee bleibt 1,5 Stunden warm). 2. Besteht vollständig aus Edelstahl (keinerlei Kunststoffe; auch der Filter ist aus Edelstahl). 3. Sehr einfach und leichtgängig zu bedienen. 4. Supereinfach zu reinigen. 5. Optisch eine Augenweide.

    Klare Kaufempfehlung!
    

30. W. Meister Verified Buyer – 10 March 2025

    I love this 36 oz French press. It is one of my favorite purchases. The brushed stainless steel is beautiful. It makes great tasting coffee and wouldn’t buy another brand in the future. It gets used once or twice a day and produces about 28 – 30 oz of poured coffee if filled up. Good for my wife and me in the morning to fill up travel mugs. It’s very easy to clean on a daily basis because I can get my hand inside the whole carafe with a sponge. I don’t think I would have been as satisfied with a smaller one if I couldn’t get my hand in it and would need to then use a brush. I normally just wipe and rinse the screen end with a sponge and occasionally take it apart to do a more thorough cleaning. Very easy. The larger one may be a good choice too if you have a 2 or 3 people who like coffee in the morning and fill up travel mugs to go.

    

31. Violet Heath Verified Buyer – 12 March 2025

    I was so surprised to see how heavy this pot was and how thick the walls were for keeping coffee hot for a very long time. The plunging mechanism is a a very tight fit which is very sturdy . I couldn’t be more pleased. Superior quality and workmanship definitely went into this design. I wished I had bought the larger pot but the smaller one has a perfect for two very large cups of coffee

    

32. DedoV Verified Buyer – 22 March 2025

    Received it yesterday and had my first coffee this morning – excellent! I’m a very picky on coffee, “espresso drinker” all my life, had all different coffee machines – I was a bit sceptic, “to buy or not to buy”, as it’s not a cheepy one….
    The taste is great, easy to prepare and easy to clean. Plus, as I’m an “early bird” always felt guilty, that the noise of my espresso machine may wake the rest of the family up – well, this “French Press” coffee is a very quiet one.
    Just one thing remains to be seen – how long it’ll last, hopefully for a couple of years, looks very solid made, cross fingers!
    

33. J. B. Verified Buyer – 24 March 2025

    We’ve been using this french press for about a year now. It has satisfied us in every way. The biggest problem we had with previous French Press carafes is the plastic connection between the rod and the screen. The connection on this one is all steel and has not broken or worked itself loose. It is insulated instead of glass or single-walled stainless steel, so if you happen to get distracted after you press your coffee, it’ll still be hot when you remember that you can’t get through your morning without coffee. Our only wish is for a larger capacity for those times when guests want coffee too. This press is on the expensive side but it will easily outlast many of those lesser French press carafes. This will spit hot liquid out of the spout if filled too full. Most people like to get as much coffee as possible so it’s totally understandable to fill this up to the bottom of the pouring spout and maybe a smidgen above there. If you do this be careful! Press the coffee down as slowly as you can for the first inch of travel. If you are in a hurry for your coffee, and rush it, you will be surprised (or maybe just irritated if it’s the 2nd or 3rd time) by a shot of hot coffee and grounds spewing from the pouring spout. This is not a defect. This is user error. If you don’t want to spray hot coffee and grounds all over, don’t fill it up past the bottom of the pouring spout.

    

34. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 1 April 2025

    I have spent hours looking at different french presses. The glass ones have a reputation for breaking, so that sent me looking at stainless steel models. I finally decided on this one after reading many great reviews. However, For every highly rated item, there are a few bad reviews. One of the reported problems with this model is the fact that is passes grounds. Well, it happened to me as well. It’s not because I filled it too full. It is because the inside of the press is actually slightly out of round! I included a photograph to show this. If you look at the gap between the plunger and the press wall, you can see a portion of it where the filter screen cannot contact the press wall because of the out of roundness. Move 90 degrees around the circumference of the press wall and it is a very close fit. The plunger is in straight (see below), and is perpendicular to the press wall. Obviously, not all units are affected. Otherwise, everyone would be complaining. Additionally, the plunger stem is bent at the threads (see photo). As a result, the plunger does not sit perpendicular to the press wall. I had to disassemble it and remove the lid so I could position it properly. I suppose it could be bent back with tools, but I am not willing to do so after paying so much for this product. It should be perfect. Yes, it’s made in China. But even in China, how hard would it be to have someone make sure the plunger wall is ROUND and the plunger is STRAIGHT? Surely, if they could form the housing into a beautiful shape and polish it to a brilliant shine, they could ensure that some basic measurements are within tolerance. No, I won’t be contacting Frieling. I will be returning this press and purchasing another brand. It’s too bad because it really is a work of art.

    

35. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 2 April 2025

    I have spent hours looking at different french presses. The glass ones have a reputation for breaking, so that sent me looking at stainless steel models. I finally decided on this one after reading many great reviews. However, For every highly rated item, there are a few bad reviews. One of the reported problems with this model is the fact that is passes grounds. Well, it happened to me as well. It’s not because I filled it too full. It is because the inside of the press is actually slightly out of round! I included a photograph to show this. If you look at the gap between the plunger and the press wall, you can see a portion of it where the filter screen cannot contact the press wall because of the out of roundness. Move 90 degrees around the circumference of the press wall and it is a very close fit. The plunger is in straight (see below), and is perpendicular to the press wall. Obviously, not all units are affected. Otherwise, everyone would be complaining. Additionally, the plunger stem is bent at the threads (see photo). As a result, the plunger does not sit perpendicular to the press wall. I had to disassemble it and remove the lid so I could position it properly. I suppose it could be bent back with tools, but I am not willing to do so after paying so much for this product. It should be perfect. Yes, it’s made in China. But even in China, how hard would it be to have someone make sure the plunger wall is ROUND and the plunger is STRAIGHT? Surely, if they could form the housing into a beautiful shape and polish it to a brilliant shine, they could ensure that some basic measurements are within tolerance. No, I won’t be contacting Frieling. I will be returning this press and purchasing another brand. It’s too bad because it really is a work of art.

    

36. Golfwoman Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    My first French Press. I started drinking coffee again and having given away my Mr. Coffee I needed something not taking up too much counter space and wanted GOOD coffee. I ordered the San Fransisco Bay coffee (decaf and regular) which is very good. I already had a bean grinder. As directed, I only pulse the gender maybe 3 times to keep the beans somewhat coarse. If the beans are ground too fine, the filter can’t capture the grounds. I have made some of the best coffee I’ve ever had. But all in the eyes of the beholder, right? To put in perspective I like McDonalds coffee and HATE Starbucks. I haven’t made one cup that I didn’t like. They recommend 1 tablespoon of ground coffee to 4 oz. of water. This works well. 4 oz isn’t much and the smallest I’ve made is about 8 oz with 2 tablespoons of coffee. Agree that it is a commitment to use the French Press in that I created a little coffee ‘bar’ on my counter. Makes me feel sophisticated (or European ha-ha). I ground some beans for a few days in advance so to have it ready to go. Just add the coffee grounds to the press, add boiling water (I microwave it in a glass measuring cup), stir after adding about 1/2 the water, finish adding water and let it steep for 5 minutes. By the way, the coffee grounds can be used on Roses and other plants (not all plants like coffee grounds). I made it for a friend today who said he misses good coffee and he really liked it!

    

37. Michael Z Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    It was a long search to find the best French Press coffee maker for me. I spent at least 5 hours (may be more) reading and researching. And I ended up buying this why. You might be struggling to decide on which one is the best for you, so here is my review and reasons why I bought this one. I hope it will help you. Selection process: I had several wishes: 1) Made in USA or Europe 2) Quality of materials and product 3) Usability (easy to use and to clean) 4) Price After a quick search I realized that there was no ideal French Press coffee maker. However, I realized that I have several favorites and Frieling was the number 1 for me. Why? 1) Frieling is a solid professional brand 2) Product had good reviews 3) Product looked solidly built. Concerns that I had: 1) Made in China (I have nothing against China but I prefer products that are built in here or in Europe for, I assume, obvious reason) – Nothing can be done about that. But again, Frieling is a solid brand and their French Presses looked not cheap. 2) Quality of Steel (Everyone should be concerned about it since you will eat/drink food that was made there and we consumed enough toxins as it is) – I contacted Frieling about it and they answered me very quickly. Thank you, Frieling! Other companies are not that professional. For example, Cousinox ignored all my emails. However, the answer from Frieling was not what I wanted to hear. They told me they use either Chinese or Korean stainless steel from a big Korean manufacturer but they assured me that their 18/10 stainless steel was of high quality. I hoped for German, Russian or American 18/10 stainless steel but at least it was not a noname brand one from G*d knows where. I thought hard about those two minuses, plus the product was not cheap. But at the end, I felt it was the best French Press I could find and I decided to buy Frieling Brushed 18/10 Stainless Steel French Press, 23-Ounce. I paid $79 for it, I see that now it is $59. So, it has been two years and I love it and gave it 5 stars. 1) The coffee maker looks like new and is beautiful. I have used it at least 100 times, most likely more. I am glad I decided to get a brushed one. They always look like new for a long time since micro scratches are not noticeable and no finger prints. 2) It is made well. You can see it is not a $20 one. 3) It is very easy to clean. I have owned at least 4 different french presses before and always had issues. With this one, I just put a plunger under running water and that is it. Plus, all the parts are dishwasher safe. I usually hand wash it ones every two weeks. Put it in dishwasher at least 10 times too and had no issues whatsoever. 4) Makes good coffee – only remember about a 4 minute rule. 5) I purchased some parts (screens, plunger stick) but it looks like the original parts will last for years to come. I am going to add some pictures too. Good luck in your search for a perfect French Press maker and I hope it was useful for you!

    

38. Stephanie H. Verified Buyer – 4 April 2025

    I purchased the Frieling stainless steel 44 ounce insulated coffee press because our trusted 25 year old french press was no longer working great and we remodeled our kitchen so of course, we needed a new press. . Wow, we loved the Frieling when we took it out of the box! Beautiful stainless steel, looked so beautiful in my new kitchen!!! From the first day I used the Frieling stainless steel press pot, I have loved it. It keeps the coffee hot for a couple hours and makes delicious coffee every time. Everything was perfect with my new press until one day I noticed the top was really heavy after hand washing it. Then I noticed water dripping out as I was drying it. Upon closer review, I noticed the little metal ring at the top was broken and as you can see in the 2nd photo the internal metal press guide lifts up out of the lid. Thats where the water is getting in and its really frustrating. It takes a long time to get the water out and if you dont get the water out it will start to smell after a while. I hope Frieling will replace the top portion of our press, because I absolutely love it, just want the lid to stop taking in water every time I wash it.

    

39. John H Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    I bought the mirror finish 44 oz. unit. I was told by a customer service rep at Frieling there will be a brushed finish available in Spring of 2013. I thought it might help with possible surface spotting, but I was not willing to wait. First, this is a beautiful unit. The mirror finish is great, can be wiped clean with ease and is better than expected appearance wise on all counts. It has the feel of a quality tool with no area that suggests that short cuts were taken in the manufacturing process. It is shockingly simple with just the pot cylinder and the lid/plunger/screen assembly. The 44 oz. quantity is the amount that reaches the very bottom of the V on the pour spout – possibly an unusable amount. I judge that approximately 42 oz. (about ½” below the bottom of the V) is close to the actual safe usable quantity if the bloom and screen depth, etc. are taken into account. The Frieling customer service rep told me that pouring water just off boil into the pot at room temperature would yield 205 degree water in the pot. I later verified this with my thermometer. He suggested that the ground coffee could be added to the 205 water and briefly stirred to saturate it before putting the lid in place for brewing. I did this and verified a temp drop to 199 degrees during the four minute brewing time. I used this method for awhile then switched to putting the coffee in first and stirring after adding the water. Either method seems to produce a comparable result. There is no requirement of preheating the pot or trying to measure or estimate the temperature of the water to see if it is in the 195-205 degree brewing range. While I have only been using the Frieling for a few days, it has produced an exceptionally good cup of coffee for me. I am experimenting with the coffee to water ratio to find the best result for my taste. I expect to use this unit for many years. To address some of the cons that I have seen in other reviews: 1. French Presses are expected to have some amount of sediment come through the screen/filter. This unit has less than any other I have used. I was surprised by this. I am using a Baratza Encore burr grinder with medium coarse grind setting. I suggest that those who have remarked on having “grinds” in their cup not use pre-ground coffee, not use a blade grinder, move to a courser grind, pour the coffee only until the pot is almost horizontal, and if none of that works, contact Frieling customer service to see if a replacement screen is needed. 2. The lid can slip forward/downward slightly with a metallic clunk as the pot cylinder approaches horizontal while pouring even if you have your finger on the knob of the plunger rod. You can put your finger on the lid and prevent this, but the lid or escaping steam could warm your finger past the comfortable point. There is a permanent solution for this issue. I call it the 25 Cent Solution. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a little bag containing two 1/4L Beveled Bib Washers for 25 cents (item number 02-1076P). Any hardware store should have these. Initially I cut the washer and slipped it onto the plunger rod, however after a couple weeks it became loose fitting, so I unscrewed the screen assembly from the bottom of the plunger and slid the other washer (flat side down) onto the plunger rod (it fits tightly) and replaced the screen assembly. The washer can now be moved up or down the rod (it gets easier with a little break-in period) into position to hold the lid during a pour. I don’t even have to touch the plunger or lid during a pour as long as the washer is positioned against the lid. The washer does not detract from the general appearance of the pot, in fact I think it kind of adds, and can be easily removed if needed. Perhaps Frieling should consider a factory installed custom washer. 3. The lid does not have a closure system at the pour spout of the cylinder. It has been suggested that this will cause heat loss that is bad for the brewing process. Please see this YouTube video: […] for a comparison of the Frieling and other steel units that have spout closure. There was no significant difference in heat loss even after two hours. Keep in mind that this pot should not be used as a carafe to store your brewed coffee for any prolonged time until it is served after brewing or it can become bitter. The coffee should be served after brewing is complete or poured into a heated or thermal carafe until it is served. 4. It has been noted that this is an expensive coffee pot. I think about it differently. The purchase price is higher than some coffee makers. However the cost of a 40 oz. pot of coffee made with this unit is about 65 cents using (Yes I know, non-gourmet) Costco Columbian beans ($236 annually for 1 pot/day), The result is comparable to Starbuck’s Pike Place Roast and is a joy to drink. A 6 oz. cup of Kuereg coffee (made in a machine of comparable price) runs 50 to 60 cents ($438 annually for two cups/day) and to me tastes poor by comparison. A grande Starbucks Pike Place Roast runs $2.11 with tax ($1,540 annually for two cups/day) and it has a very good flavor. While I could choose a $40 Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker recommended by CR, the taste would without doubt not be as good, the machine would have a limited life expectancy and cost about the same $219 annually. So, to me, the pleasure I get in the morning from the coffee produced by me and this inanimate object is worth the difference in the cost of the starter kit. I also enjoy the morning ritual. I say 5 Stars.

    

40. Kristina Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    We’ve travelled this thing all over the globe, and it’s also our daily coffeemaker. A rare, perfect, item. Ours is two and a half years old, and it looks and works like new. I don’t often write reviews, but as I sat admiring the French press this morning it occurred to me that this product deserved a nice note. I’ve owned probably two dozen French presses in my life, and many, many other machines. This one takes the cake! The last BIG press I bought had upwards of 5000 reviews, with a five star rating- it got water inside of the top cover and grew mold where we couldn’t clean it. Gross! The Frieling is truly the last French press we’ll ever need. I prefer the brushed steel, as it wears a little better (I have a smaller stainless Frieling in the polished finish.) Sincere thanks for our most important tool in the house!

    

41. S. K. Verified Buyer – 9 April 2025

    When I was in the eighth grade, my science teacher said that if we were ever about to be in a head-on collision we should speed up. That’s kind of what I get with this press – whatever it comes in contact with in the kitchen will break before it does. I bought this when, after six years, my beloved Bodum Eileen’s glass got shattered after a heavy glass fell from a shelf above onto it. I love French press coffee and was expecting so much from this Frieling, but … eh. First, is the lid supposed to be so wobbly? And it drips when pouring. It’s not supposed to but it does. A lot. Secondly, it doesn’t keep the coffee hot that much longer than my old glass press. A little longer, maybe, but not that much. I also get sediment in my cup after using two of the normal grinds I’ve always used with the Bodum. I don’t love this press, in fact it kind of makes me angry every morning and I keep thinking I will give it another day, but I may actually return it. I do think it’s over-priced. And the product I received was in a box that had no padding, just a little plastic over the top of the press and a thin small loose strip of cardboard on the side and the press was rattling around. Really? This is how to package an expensive top of the line coffee press? Overall, disappointed.