bobble French Coffee Presse, On-The-Go use, Quick Brew, Slim Design, Triple Wall Insulation, 14 oz (Stainless Steel)

On a recent trip I finally 'had it' with bad hotel coffee, buying an overpriced (and overly roasted and burnt tasting) cup from the local Starbucks, or dealing with an unsatisfying and inconsistent cup of coffee from the whatever is in the hotel room. I've tried a few things - something called a Clever Dripper (too bulky), something else called a Primula Brew Buddy, yet another drip idea called Munieq Tetra Portable Coffee Drip, and then figured I would try to find a french press for travel (this is how I make coffee at home). This Presse unit fits my needs perfectly. • The container you press the coffee in serves as a handy mug • The plunger does not contain a rod running down the middle - opening up storage space • The silicone seal around the cylindrical plunger seals nicely • The bottom filter isn't plastic or nylon mesh, but rather a nice steel unit that screws in (thus replaceable) • This filter could be used as a measuring device (but I don't need to do this, I measure the coffee differently) • The silicone lid works well enough (but don't depend on it to be leakproof) I purchased a hand-held grinder (a relatively expensive one called a Porlex, less expensive ones with a similar design are available), as well as immersion heater. The Porlex (minus its handle) fits nicely inside the Presse, with the immersion device and a baggie of beans (with a measuring spoon and Porlex handle) I've got a self-contained and perfect brew that doesn't take up much space. I can see one downside to this design, there is residual coffee that sits underneath the metal filter unit that does not 'dispense' to the upper main area (where you drink from). I have to take the plunger out, and pour about 1/4 cup of coffee / grounds away. The silicone seal is really tight, likely causing a kind of vacuum that keeps the liquid in the bottom to the height of the filter unit. I didn't make the maximum amounts of coffee - for my trial runs this morning, only a few typical amounts (two tablespoons of beans or about 2.5 tablespoons of grounds and about 3/4 to the top of the Presse container. I'll continue playing around with how I deal with that 1/4 cup of grounds + coffee - likely it'll just go down the drain. The unit is easy to clean, very sturdy and you don't have to feel like it's fragile. I love the finish - it's as if it is anodized metal with a clear coating on it that is attractive and comfortable to hold. I am looking forward to my next trip where I can get fresh coffee no matter where I am, with the same whole beans I use at home, without a lot of fuss (nor wasted space nor the hassle paper filters). The photos are my entire travel-friendly setup - the Presse french press, the Porlex manual burr coffee grinder, a dual-voltage immersion heater (complete with custom red holder I made with some thick wire I had lying around to accommodate the Presse) and the sandwich baggie of beans that also holds the Porlex handle and spoon. All in all I spent something like $100 for this and am so happy about it I decided to write a review. (I haven't written a review in many years.)

I like the size of this press. I wanted something easy to use, that worked well, and was able to travel well. This is it! It makes the right amount, the flavor is great, and it's easy to use and clean. It doesn't leave a bunch of 'sludge' in the coffee either. Very nice. I've got two large presses, but they don't fill the need like this one does. I'm very happy with this one. It also keeps coffee surprisingly hot for hours. For the price, you can't beat this little portable press. A great value. Make it and take it, all in one cup.

Have treated myself to 3 of these over the last 4 years and they are the best I've found anywhere. I use one every day and they're great. Very easy to use and easy to clean. I have 2 Red and a Blue one and would love it if they would offer the Presse in more colors.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it! He loves French press coffee but sometimes is running a little behind for work. Perfect for days that he’s rushing out the door, he’s able to make his coffee at work to enjoy now. He said the coffee is delicious and it also stays hot throughout the day which is a bonus too.

This is one of the best cups money can buy. I wish they made a 20-24 Oz version.

So, I super duper love this cup, but there's one problem. I noticed I'd get stomach aches whenever I drank coffee from this cup. I think I figured out why. The filter that presses down the coffee, the "inside cup" as pictured (which was taken after I cleaned the crap out of it), has a slight dip between the wall and the filter, which I drew arrows and tried to show the area I was talking about, it looks like a black ring at first. The metal grate part is raised up from the floor. This leaves a dip between the filter and the wall, a tiny space that can collect old coffee or fine grains and is incredibly hard to clean. I don't even have a tool that can accurately clean so I had to scoop out with cardstock, it's that tiny. If you shine a light down there, you'll see what's collected in that space. I had to stick a sheet of cardstock around the rim, that part circled in red, to clean my cup, and I usually clean it out pretty good. This cardstock photo was even after I soaked it in bleach and stuck a bottle brush to get in there pretty good. So, there you have it. I like this cup, I might get a different one because man, cleaning it is a huge hassle. Also, you gotta take out the rubber suction part of the filter and clean UNDER the rubber ring, I took it off after I cleaned everything else too and it had old coffee under the rubber part, but that's unavoidable and expected. I'd hate for you to go through that every time you want to drink coffee. And getting the poops too if you miss cleaning it properly ? Nah, not worth it. PROS are it is pretty nifty and stays hot for a while! And the coffee is pretty good! Only get it if you're prepared to clean it out thoroughly.

I've been unhappy with the taste of my coffee from my Black and Decker Drip Coffee maker, which has made my coffee tasting burnt and bitter. No bueno! I've been reading about how french pressed coffee tastes so good and have been wanting to try it, but didn't want to invest too much in case this french press thing wasn't for me. Well, to my delight, I loved it, and this baby really delivered! It was easy to use (once I got the filter out, which was a bit challenging the first time). The process is no more difficult than it was for my drip coffee maker. I just measure my water into a glass measuring cup, microwave it for 3 minutes to reach the right temp (between 195 and 205 degrees), add my ground beans (I used 3 heaping tablespoons of medium ground beans), pour the water over, and let it sit 3 minutes. Then insert the press and push down to the bottom. I had a perfect mug of coffee with no burnt or bitter taste! The last sip was a bit strong, but just the little extra kick of caffeine I needed for the last sip of coffee for the day -- and was delighted that there were NO GROUNDS in it! This travel press/mug is perfect for me since I only drink one big cup of coffee daily in the morning so really didn't need or want a larger capacity press. And cleaning was simple! Simply remove the silicone top, twist and pull out the insert, add a little water to the part with the grounds to loosen them up, threw the water with the grounds into the flower bed (beneficial to the soil), and then wash the parts quickly and easily with a bottle brush. Goodbye to the bulky coffee maker on my countertop and no more need to buy coffee filters. Very pleased with this purchase!

I was cautious about purchasing this product with the mixed reviews. However, I just made the perfect after dinner cup. All the parts came apart for easy, thorough cleaning and reassembly was no problem. The size/circumference of the thermos is great as I’m older and beginning to struggle with my grip of larger items. I’ve cut way back on my coffee intake so this is just enough to hold 10-12 oz. easily. The coffee was good to the last drop; there was not a single ground in the bottom of my cup! Because I poured it into my favorite cup I’m not sure how well the thermos does at keeping coffee hot. I’ll have to measure that another day. I wanted an easy way to make coffee at my new job without bringing a coffee pot, this is the best alternative. It requires no electricity, which is good since there are no available outlets in my office, and takes up no more space than a cup on the desk. Also, I don’t have to worry about pods or filters. I might have to get another for home and get rid of the coffee pot. But then again, it does make a quick pot of hot water for my coffee so I think I’ll keep it. The thing that I would love to see is carry handle for when my hands are full. When I use my carryall it fits in the pocket, but I don’t use it everyday. Great buy and wonderful gift idea for coffee drinkers. Another reason, the office coffee pot looks scary sometimes. This is just for me so I know it’s clean.