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The best French press coffee makers for 2020 – CNET [CNET]
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The Bodum Chambord has a classic French press design that hasn’t changed much from when it first hit the scene in the 1950s. Despite that, this model brews coffee that’s strong, well-balanced and richly flavored. Its steel parts also come in various finishes. I especially like the vibrant red version show here.
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For just $20, the Bodum Brazil delivers hot coffee every bit as good as the company’s more expensive Chambord model. To cut down the price, Bodum uses plastic instead of steel to construct some of the coffee maker’s parts. Its carafe, however, is borosilicate glass. The coffee I brewed in the Brazil was satisfyingly strong, yet balanced.
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The Veken French press is very well-equipped considering its reasonable price. Inside the kit you’ll find various tools you won’t see bundled with other French press models: a fancy wooden mixing spoon, a cleaning wand and a battery-powered milk frother for whipping up cafe-style drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.
I also like this French press’ elegant copper finish. It really sets it apart from other French press models I’ve seen. Most importantly, the Veken brews outstandingly delicious cups of French press coffee.
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The most expensive model in this group, the Frieling French Press doesn’t come cheap. What you get for its steep price is heavy stainless-steel construction that’s designed to last. Out of all the French press coffee makers I used, it felt the most durable by far. Its metal body also has insulating dual walls that keep coffee hot for hours.
Coffee I brewed in the Frieling came out well extracted yet strong. So if money is no barrier, this is the French press for you.
Others we tested
OXO Brew Venture French Press Coffee Maker
How we evaluated them
I test French press brewers much like I test standard drip coffee makers. I begin by hand-washing and hand-drying each product. Then I grind enough coffee beans to meet a specific brewing ratio. For a French press that comes to 4 ounces ground coffee to 32 ounces of water.
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