I now have three years of experience with this Frieling 33oz French Press, and felt it was time to share my experience for others considering this purchase.
I used to make my coffee with a Capresso drip coffee maker, and the Capresso has not been used since the day this Frieling FP arrived on my doorstep. French Press coffee is so much better than the automatic drip machines - but you must be prepared to do a little more work to get it!! Some don't prefer the extra work a press requires (boiling water, timing the brew, pressing, etc) but for me the reward of better coffee in the cup is worth it. Amusingly, I left my Capresso drip machine sitting on the counter for the last three years, always thinking I would use it again... I just put it in the shed today, and asked my wife to bring it to Goodwill this coming week for donation. It still works fine, at least I think it does as I have not used it in a while... but I finally came to the realization I am now a French Press drinker. (So I am a little slow on the uptake.)
I spent a lot of time deciding between Frieling, Bodum and other brands but at the end of the day I am 100% satisfied that I chose the Frieling, and with what I know today would do it again in a heartbeat. Looking at the Bodum Chambord now with its plastic top, thin glass, etc I just chuckle at the difference in quality. And the fact that my Frieling still looks and operates like the day I bought it after three years is only a testament to its quality. I can't see anything changing this fact, it would take sheer negligence to break or cause a Frieling to malfunction IMHO.... of course, there is always the proverbial lemon, but isn't there always? And I guess if I tried, I really could break it... we all know there is always that 1 out of 100 that always seems to break anything, but like figure skating you gotta throw out the high and low score to really get to the facts. I know one thing for sure, after three years I would have broken at least ONE Bodum carafe, and maybe more. And from the reviews I read these days on the Bodum, it seems as though a good sneeze is breaking the ever-thinning glass carafe. (ever-thinning meaning some say they don't "make em like they used to" or so I hear).
For what it is worth, I also ordered the 44oz Frieling today - the 0130 model. I find on some days I am going through two rounds of coffee, and also when I have company I want the ability to make more... so the 44oz is an attempt at getting more coffee for my work. Plus, I have grown attached to the Frieling, and think they are just cool. I probably did not need the larger one, but think I will enjoy the extra capacity on those long days where I want 11oz more coffee! Lol.
For what it's worth, some notes about my preparation procedures - I pre-heat the Frieling with extra-hot water before brewing, and have my system down to assure the four minute coffee extraction temp stays between 195-205. (I experimented and measured the process with a handheld temp probe to test the results, see where the temp was, etc) Coffee extraction between 195 and 205 degrees F assures the maximum flavor from your coffee according to the Coffee Gods (really, look on Google - don't just trust me - there are a lot of coffee minded people out there who spend a lot of time coming up with this useful info...)
I also grind my beans fresh every day to assure maximum flavor. Plus, I DON'T use my local Phoenix tap water as it has too much chlorine / junk and makes my coffee taste bad. I alternate between mixing Spring Water with filtered water - whether RO or local water store filtered water. Sometimes I go with 100% spring, but never 100% RO as it does not have any minerals in it and the coffee will taste flat. RO water strips out everything, and is best used to mix with your spring, tap or filtered water to find the right combo for your taste buds.
IMHO, the water matters very much to the final result!! Again, the Coffee Gods (geeks) claim that coffee extraction results in the best taste if your water has minerals in it - something about the coffee and minerals interacting to impart taste - and this is why RO / Distilled water are not desirable for Press or drip coffee. Your mileage may vary, many opinions here on the water and what type to use. Experiment and find what works best for you. If you are lucky enough to live somewhere that has water coming out of the tap that is palatable, then don't experiment, and I envy you! If you can't relate, take a trip to Phoenix some day, turn on the tap and take a big swill of our lovely... ummm... whatever they call that stuff coming out of the tap... lol.
One tip - don't pour your boiling water (or close to boiling) directly onto your ground coffee - it "scalds / burns" the coffee and imparts a bad taste. Assure your coffee / water meet at 205 F max, and if you can, try to assure it does not dip too much below 195 by the end of the four min brewing cycle. You will have to pre-heat your Frieling with hot water most likely to achieve this... but trust me, if you do these little extra steps, you will be shocked at the improvement in your coffee in the cup!
Just for the record, the tips I offer above were learned over the three years. I started out putting my pre-ground coffee (ground days before and stored) in a cold carafe, then pour my boiling RO water straight onto the coffee, and only from reading, experimenting and opening my mind ;-) did I learn better. And even though this poor method I started with was better than my drip machine, what I do today with the proper technique is light years better than when I started with the French Press three years ago. French Press is a step up IMHO, but French press done right with the proper press technique is only rivaled by the best methods of any coffee house..... try it! Cheers.
EDIT: Minutes after submitting, I realized I did not touch on the lessons I learned about the correct grind of the bean (ie - how fine vs how coarse) and further lessons about how to minimize sediment in the cup (the dread of French Press) and the proverbial coffee grinds between the teeth. If I get enough interest, I will come back and add this... I will say, with my current grinder(s) and method, sediment, grinds in the cup, etc are at a minimum and are hardly an issue. For the first year, it was not the case, I thought sediment and grinds in the teeth were a fact of life, now I realize it can be kept to a minimum and are not a concern with the proper technique, grinder and minor attention to detail.
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How we got our start
We (Monika & Bernard Schnacke) founded Frieling in 1988, the same year we married. At the time we both held corporate jobs in NYC and just wanted to spend more time together! With this came the idea to design and curate innovative, quality products for the discerning consumer and professional chef.What makes our product unique
For 30+ years, we have been on a mission to offer fresh solutions - we don’t just sell products! The Frieling team thrives on making cooking, baking, entertaining, and living at home better. Satisfied customers in North America and abroad, in private homes and the world’s best restaurants, agree.Why we love what we do
Who wouldn’t love playing with gourmet kitchenware all day long - supported by a fun team and some of Europe’s best manufacturers? Cooking and living trends may have changed a bit over the years, but our passion for quality and innovation has remained the same, if not grown even stronger.Product Description
Keep your favorite coffee deliciously hot 4x longer. 100% stainless steel, no plastic anywhere.
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| Height | 6.25" | 7.75" | 8" | 9.5" | 10.25" |
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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
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013
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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
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
Size: 44 ozColor: Polished Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
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.
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.
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