french press?

[lettuce]

i am looking to get a french press. any recs?

[kerdragon]

Ikea has a decent, cheap one. It's only about 12 bucks or so. It's rather large for one person, though.

[ScarletB]

If price isn't a big issue, we bought the Bodum Columbia press which is stainless steel as opposed to glass. I think it was around $50, as compared to $30 for the glass. It's fantastic, doesn't break, and is insulated so the coffee stays warmer longer. I've been through a number of glass presses in my time and am happy not to have to worry about that now.

[uptown jimmy]

Bodum. It's a good cup of coffee.

[venera]

I second. You can also get extra beakers online. I tend to keep one in reserve, because it hurts when you break one and suddenly can't get your coffee fix mid-stream!

Also, you can buy in multiple sizes so can stash one at the office. No more nasty office coffee!

[Buckethead]

Yep. They're not very complex devices, there's no need to spend big bucks. Bodum or Bonjour will do fine. If you're careful with the glass beaker, it will last forever. I broke one once, spent ten bucks on a replacement beaker, and have had that one for years. The only feature I'd recommend you look for is a plunger you can disassemble for cleaning. Most french presses have them.