Just Arrived!  This stylish and functional French Press is double-wall constructed to keep your coffee and tea hot for longer and also doubles as a serving pitcher. Made of white porcelain and stainless steel brushed accents. This 1/2 Liter size press holds 2 cups of coffee or tea. It also comes in a Larger 1 liter, 4 cup size. With a traditional design, this French Press will become a favorite in any home.

• 32 ounce capacity (makes 2 cups)
• Dishwasher Safe
• Double wall construction keeps beverages hot or cold

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HOW TO USE THE EMPEROR FRENCH PRESS:

~ Remove the lid and plunger/filter assembly from the pot. Fill your French Press with hot tap water. This will warm the glass of the press and help keep your coffee hot. Once the inside of your French Press is heated, pour the tap water out.

~ Grind coffee medium to coarse grind. The grind must be large enough so that the mesh filter works and does not get clogged. You don't need a paper coffee filter and you don't want one. A paper filter will absorb the oils from the grind. These flavorful oils enhances the flavor.

~ Experiment to your taste. It is recommended using 1 heaping tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per 5 ounces of water. Adjust to taste; a bit of experimentation when you first start using it can bring you very worthwhile results.

~ Measure coarsely ground coffee into the French Press.

~ Slowly pour very hot water, not boiling, over the ground coffee, filling it to 1 inch of space at the top. Most of the coffee will float. You can briefly, gently stir the water at this point and many grinds will sink.

~ Replace the lid and plunger/filter assembly with the plunger just 2 inches down into the brew. Don't press down yet, but allow the coffee to steep for approximately 4 minutes depending on desired strength (the longer they steep, the stronger the coffee).

~ While the coffee is steeping, pour some hot water into your mug or cup to warm it. Carefully swirl the hot water around your mug, then pour out the water.

~ After the coffee has steeped, hold the lid with one hand, and using slow, steady pressure depress the plunger keeping the rod upright. It should have some resistance, but not too much. If you tilt the rod, or press too quickly you might ruin your brew by letting grounds escape from beneath the filter, or by overflowing the pot. NOTE: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot.

~ Allow sediment to settle for 30 seconds before pouring.

~ Turn the lid to open the pour spout, and pour yourself a cup of coffee (do not remove the lid for serving and remove only when you are ready to clean the press) and enjoy the smooth taste of a French Press brewed coffee. Don't let the coffee sit in the pot, it will actually keep brewing.

~ Clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher safe.