Bench Stainless Press

Is the 350 ml Bench Stainless Press too small for two people?

For two full mugs, pick the 600 ml. The 350 ml brews one generous mug or two small cups, and the 1 L brews four cups.

What does the steel frame do?

It holds the glass carafe, carries the handle and gives the press its look. The glass does the brewing, and the vertical slots let you watch the coffee.

Which pattern is it?

Vertical grooves, classic and tactile. The pattern is cosmetic, the brew is identical.

What finish is it?

Brushed silver with vertical grooves. It is cool in tone and blends with most counters.

Why is my Bench Stainless Press coffee muddy?

The grind is too fine and slips through the stainless steel mesh. Grind coarse, like raw sugar or breadcrumbs, and unscrew the plunger mesh every few weeks to rinse out old grounds.

Is the glass fragile?

It is heat-resistant glass, which handles hot water, but it is still glass and can break if it is dropped or knocked. Avoid pouring boiling water into a cold carafe: preheat it with warm water first.

How much coffee do I use for the 1 L?

A good starting point is 1 part coffee to 16 parts water by weight, about 60 to 63 g of coarse ground coffee for a full 1 L. Steep four minutes, then press slowly.

French press vs pour over: which one is easier?

A French press is more forgiving: add coarse coffee and hot water, wait four minutes, press. Pour over needs a gooseneck kettle and a steady pour, and gives a lighter, cleaner cup, while the French press gives more body.

I like seeing the coffee brew. Is there a French press with glass but protected by metal?

The Bench Stainless Press has a heat-resistant glass carafe held in a stainless steel frame with vertical slots, so you can watch the brew while the frame protects the glass. Steel lid and plunger with 3-layer mesh filtration, in 350 ml (1 mug), 600 ml (2 mugs) or 1 L (4 cups). Avoid pouring boiling water into a cold carafe to prevent thermal shock.