{"product_id":"bench-stainless-french-press","title":"Bench Stainless Press","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.55;margin:0 0 1.2em 0;font-weight:500\"\u003eStainless steel shell · Borosilicate glass · Three sizes · Silver or gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.65;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1em 0;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.78)\"\u003eStainless steel inside and out. Three sizes, 12, 20, 34 oz. The plunger comes down without resistance, the steel doesn't stain, the carafe travels from kitchen to table without ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1em;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.2em 0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBench Stainless Press\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three-layer stainless steel and borosilicate glass French press in three sizes: 12 oz, 20 oz, and 34 oz. The outer shell insulates the carafe and protects the glass from accidental knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:2px solid currentColor;padding-left:1em;margin:1.5em 0 0 0;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;opacity:0.9\"\u003eSteel that survives the morning.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdetails class=\"fp-body-discover\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fp-body-discover__inner\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eBody material\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eStainless steel outer shell, borosilicate glass carafe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFilter system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eStainless steel mesh plunger, 3-layer filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e12 oz, 20 oz, 34 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e12 oz: H 6.6\" × Ø 2.8\", 20 oz: H 7.3\" × Ø 3.5\", 34 oz: H 8.5\" × Ø 3.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eBrushed silver, gold-plated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003ePattern options\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eVertical grooves, plaid grid, smooth polished\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eHeat retention\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eSteel shell adds 15–20% longer heat retention vs. bare glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.6;font-size:0.92em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eHand wash recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0.7em;opacity:0.85\"\u003eStainless steel forgives almost everything. Glass does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisassemble for cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the plunger assembly completely. Rinse the glass carafe and steel shell separately with warm soapy water. The steel shell traps coffee oils in the seams, so wipe it inside and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unscrew the plunger mesh every few weeks and rinse under running water. Old grounds build up between the filter layers and slow the press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold plating care:\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold finish is PVD-coated but not invincible. Skip abrasive sponges, they scratch through the plating. Use a soft cloth or sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.4em 0;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid thermal shock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't pour boiling water directly into a cold carafe. Preheat with warm tap water first, then dump and brew. Borosilicate tolerates heat well, but sudden swings crack glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection class=\"fp-body-block\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"fp-body-h\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:0.5em\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhich size should I pick?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eThe 12 oz brews one generous mug or two small cups. The 20 oz is two mugs, enough for two people at breakfast. The 34 oz is four cups, a full Sunday morning brew or a small gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhat does the steel shell do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eThree things: it protects the glass from knocks, it insulates the carafe so the brew stays warmer 15–20% longer, and it hides coffee stains. The glass does the brewing, the steel does the keeping and the looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhich pattern should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eVertical grooves are classic and tactile. Plaid grid is architectural, geometric. Smooth polished is minimal and reflective. The pattern is cosmetic, the brew is identical, only the grip and the shelf presence change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eSilver or gold?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eSilver is cooler in tone, blends with most counters. Gold is warm, catches light, leans ceremonial. If you already own copper or brass tools, gold matches the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:1em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.5\"\u003eWhat grind do I use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;opacity:0.82\"\u003eCoarse, like raw sugar or breadcrumbs. Fine grinds slip through the mesh and make the coffee muddy. A good rule: if you can't feel individual particles between your fingers, it's too fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which size should I pick?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 12 oz brews one generous mug or two small cups. The 20 oz is two mugs, enough for two people at breakfast. The 34 oz is four cups, a full Sunday morning brew or a small gathering.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the steel shell do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Three things: it protects the glass from knocks, it insulates the carafe so the brew stays warmer 15–20% longer, and it hides coffee stains. 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