An “8 cup” press will be more than enough to get you coffee. A 12 cup press will probably be way more press than you really need, but a 3 cup press will limit you with the smaller capacity. That’s why the 8 cup press is the standard size that most people buy What is … Read more
The french press works a bit differently. The coffee does not drip down through a filter. Instead, you fill the carafe itself with coffee grounds. Let them steep, and use a stainless steel plunger to bring the coffee (and its tasty oils) to the top of the carafe Do you need electricity for a French … Read more
That said, as long as you treat it with care, a Bodum Chambord french press coffee maker can last for years You’ll likely break the glass carafe a time or two in your lifetime, but that’s not a deal breaker by any means. How long should a French press last? You can brew in 3 … Read more