stanley travel french press instructions

Review: this classic Stanley coffee press is a rugged and dependable caffeine companion

This device can make an acceptable brew with one secret hack.

By Joe Plenzler | Published Jul 16, 2021 8:08 AM EDT

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When I think of Stanley thermoses, I think of the people who built America — hardworking, blue-collar men and women like my grandpa Frank. He lived in a Polish-Catholic enclave in Toledo, Ohio, and worked at the Autolite factory. He and my grandma lived next to her sister Rose, who was married to my Great Uncle Jim, a former tank commander on D-3 at Normandy. I spent a considerable part of my childhood at my grandparents’ home, and remember my grandmother’s soft scrambled eggs and my grandpa’s Stanley thermos on the table, filled with piping hot black coffee, complete with its banged-up Hammertone Green patina and shiny silver screw-on cap and the memorable winged and crowned bear logo.  

If you dig all-steel, double-walled vacuum bottles, we have William Stanley to thank. He invented the wonderfully rugged and efficient containers in 1913 and they’ve been keeping hard-working people stoked for more than a century. Prior to his innovation, thermoses were typically lined with glass, which was awesome until they broke and scattered deadly shards in your brew. (Note for Marines: Don’t eat glass. Crayons good. Glass bad.) So good ol’ Bill Stanley came up with the Char-Vac that packed charcoal dust between two stainless steel walls to create vacuum insulation. This method made the bottles heavier and a bit bulkier, but the tech lasted until Stanley opted to discontinue the Char-Vac and thicken the outer steel walls in 2009, which created a lighter bottle that wasn’t as rugged. So they introduced a Master Series in 2017 with a Quad-Vac design that delivered both performance and durability.   

Americans know Stanley makes a great thermos, but can the company make a great travel coffee press? Pour a cup of Joe, dear reader, and let’s find out.

Stanley classic travel mug French press

The 16 oz Stanley classic travel mug French press came in a no-frills recycled cardboard (yay!) shipping box. When I unscrewed the top lid, it revealed a leak-proof drink-through lid, and when I unscrewed the entire cap, I found a green plastic and stainless steel mesh plunger and set of instructions. I appreciated the simple, no extraneous bullshit introduction. And I loved that it didn’t have any single-use plastic packaging or marketing materials. The Stanley is made of quality 18/8 stainless steel (same as great razor blades), weighs 1.1 pounds, is 9.6 inches tall, and 3 inches in diameter. It has an integrated stainless steel carry loop and is car cup carrier-compatible. Stanley advertises that the French press will keep hot things hot for four hours, cold things cold for five hours, and iced things icy for 20 hours.

How we tested the Stanley classic travel mug French press

I established five basic criteria for evaluating the Stanley classic travel mug French Press:

• Thermal efficiency – could it keep hot things hot and cold things cold as advertised?
• Portability
• Ease of use
• Delivery – could it produce a delicious cup of coffee without silty or sludgy crap at the bottom of the cup?

I used it exclusively for a week to make my post-workout morning brew and tinkered with various coffee grinds, coffee and water ratios, water temperatures, and brew times. I always follow the manufacturer’s instructions to a T on the first test, and then tinker to dial things in to get the best brew. 

Before we get into the Stanley’s performance, you need to understand a few things about French press coffee. First, the French press, or more properly cafetiere , requires an immersion technique, as opposed to drip brewers. (That crappy Mr. Coffee on your kitchen counter is, essentially, a drip brewer, and it sucks. So go sit in the corner and think about what you have done!) In the immersion technique, your coffee and water hang out in the same chamber for a while to extract the goodness from the coffee beans. You manually stop the extraction by pressing down on a plunger which pushes a filter, typically stainless steel mesh, through the vessel to separate the grounds from your beverage. In drip or pour-over brewing, moving coffee is poured through a bed of coffee and pulled by gravity through a filter and into a collection vessel. With immersion brewers, like the AeroPress or French press, you generally get a more full, round flavor. With drip brewing, you generally get a lighter brew with a bit more acidity and clarity.

Without overcomplicating it, brewing great coffee comes down to several key elements:

• High-quality, properly roasted beans (fresh ground preferred)
• Pure water (no chlorine!) 
• The right grind for the technique (coarse to extra fine espresso)   
• The right water to coffee ground ratio
• The right water temperature
• The right amount of brewing time to allow for proper extraction

There’s more to it, but I’ll stop there.

Test 1: Thermal efficiency. Per Stanley’s instructions, I put 4 tablespoons (56 grams) of coffee into the vessel (seems like a lot, I know!), filled the mug (about 450 grams) with hot water just off the boil (195 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit), let the coffee brew for six minutes (seemed way too long), plunged, tasted, took a temperature reading, and screwed on the cap. At time (T) = 0 minutes, the surface temperature of the liquid was 175 degrees Fahrenheit. I checked the temperature four hours later with my laser thermometer, and the temperature was 130 degrees Fahrenheit, a loss of 45 degrees. During that time, I used my thermometer to detect where the greatest heat loss was coming from and found it was at the point where the stainless steel met the plastic cap. No surprises there. While 130-degree coffee isn’t exactly hot, it wasn’t an unpleasant temperature to drink, but the flavor of the coffee was way over-extracted, bitter, and unpalatable.

Next, I put cold water into the vessel. At T=0, the water was 44.4 F. Five hours later, I measured it at 61.7F, a gain of 17.3 degrees. It was cool, but not cold. Not so impressive.

Lastly, I removed the plunger basket, filled the vessel with ice, measured it, and screwed on the cap. At T=0, the temperature was 30.9F, and at T=20 hours, the temperature was 31.5F — impressive!

Finding: The Stanley Classic French press adequately meets their 4-, 5-, and 20-hour marks, and excels at keeping iced things cold, which is odd for a coffee press that’s supposed to keep coffee hot. Better design of the cap to container interface could improve the thermal retention of the product.

Test 2: Portability. If you’ve read my reviews, you know I’m always looking for lighter, more effective, and cheaper gear to take on long-distance backpacking trips. At 1.1 pounds (500 grams), the Stanley Classic French Press Travel Mug is way too heavy for me to carry in a backpack for several days. I would, however, take it on trips — whether camping or on travel — where weight isn’t an issue. It fit nicely in the cupholder of my truck and in the pocket of my leather briefcase/laptop bag. I didn’t find the stainless steel carry loop to be terribly useful, but some folks like to clip things to the outside of their packs so they can swing and bang, and that’s your prerogative, but I can’t stand it. (Rant over). 

Test 3: Ease of use. Mechanically, French presses are Marine-proof. With only two essential parts, they’re simple and don’t require a lot of dexterity to properly manipulate. While I wish the plunger basket had a beefier gasket to reduce the number of grinds slipping by into the brew, it was a snap to clean up afterward. 

Test 4: Capacity . An average cup of coffee is about eight ounces or so, and the Stanley packs 16 ounces or two cups. That’s worth carrying. 

Test 5: Delivery. Most baristas recommend a coffee to water ratio of about 1:16 (60 to 70 grams per liter), a fairly coarse grind, and a four-minute brew time for French press brewing for best effects. The recipe from Stanley was, “Add approximately 2 tablespoons of coarse ground coffee per 8 oz of hot water (approximately 200F or 93C).” First off, don’t measure in tablespoons. It’s too inaccurate. Use grams and weigh your stuff for consistency. It really helps to buy a digital food scale to assist with accurate measurement. They’re cheap and worth it. Two tablespoons of coffee are about 10.6 grams. One fluid ounce of water is 29.6 grams or so. The Stanley recipe calls for 21.2 grams of coffee per 473.6 grams of water or a ratio of 1:22, which is a bit light. A 1:16 ratio would put us at 30 grams or so for 473 grams (16 ounces) of water. The Stanley-recommended recipe result was ok but not spectacular. After I sealed up the lid and let the coffee sit for four hours, the temperature was warm but not hot and the taste was bitter. Leaving the coffee sitting on the grounds over-extracted the grinds and made it undrinkable. Gross.

I played around with the coffee and water ratios. The coarser grind at a 1:16 ratio (30 grams) and a four- to six-minute brew tasted much better. I also tried a medium fine grind at 22 grams and cut the brew time from four to two minutes and achieved a much better brew. 

The beauty of the French press is that you are in control of the extraction and can experiment to achieve a brew to your preferred taste.

And here’s the #ProTip: Don’t ever leave the coffee resting atop the grinds in the French press. Doing so will over-extract the grinds over time and leave you with a bitter-tasting coffee. A quick hack to improve the performance of the Stanley is to brew it, pour it into another container, remove the basket plunger, rinse out the grounds, pour the coffee back in, twist on the cap, and hit the road. It only takes 20 seconds or so, achieves a better-tasting coffee, and, damn it, you’re worth it!

Another #ProTip: Coffee grind size and brew time are related. Coarser grind equals less surface area which requires more brew time to extract the coffee. Finer grind equals more surface area which requires less brew time to extract the coffee.

What we like about the Stanley classic travel mug French press

I’ve got a soft spot in my cold, black heart for Stanley. They make rugged products that have served generations of blue-collar workers like my grandparents. The Classic Travel Mug French Press is (fairly) thermally efficient, portable, easy to use, has sufficient capacity, and I was able to produce a solid cup of coffee with it after a few trials and tweaks. I loved the design aesthetics and ergonomics as well. It felt good in my hand, had a cool-looking winged bear logo, and brought back some fond childhood memories. The plastic basket plunger was easy to manipulate. I would like to see a more robust gasket on the plunger filter basket, but the gasket and stainless steel mesh filter did a better-than-average job of keeping grinds and grit out of the brew when compared to other French presses I’ve used. And the Stanley was a snap to clean up afterwards. It’s a well-designed French press at a nice price. At $35, this is a well-built value purchase, and I’ve seen a lot of overpriced stainless steel double vacuum products out there these days.

What we don’t like about the Stanley classic travel mug French press

I’d like to have experienced better heat retention over time. I measured a 45-degree drop over four hours, and that’s not that great. Was the coffee still warm? Yes. Hot? Not so much. While it performed great with keeping iced beverages cold over 20 hours, this is supposed to be a hot coffee carrying device. A better cap-to-metal body interface is needed as that is where I measured the most heat loss with my laser thermometer. I also thought the coffee recipe in the instructions was off. I’m a big fan of award-winning coffee expert James Hoffman’s technique and 1:16 ratio recommendation . 

The Stanley Classic Travel Press is a good buy in my book for those who are looking for a cool coffee travel mug. It’s hefty, so I won’t be taking it on my next 60-plus mile multi-day Appalachian Trail trek, but I will be tossing it in my kayak or in my climbing pack for my next trek to the crags. Heck, I’d even take it along on day hikes, too. 

Saved rounds

I wanted to make sure I was being fair with the heat loss observation, so I replicated the tests. I filled the vessel with hot water, measured it to be 187F with a kitchen thermometer, waited four hours and remeasured. The T=4 hours time was 142F, a drop of 45 degrees.

FAQs about the Stanley classic travel mug French press

More questions? Here’s Task & Purpose’s additional brief.

Q. How much does the Stanley classic travel mug French press cost?

A. MSRP for the Stanley classic travel mug French press is $35 at Walmart .

Q. Is the Stanley Classic Travel Mug French Press dishwasher-safe? 

A. Absolutely! And it’s a snap to rinse out by hand too. 

Q. What’s the body made of? 

A. The body is made of 18/8 stainless steel and the cap is made of BPA-free plastic.

Q. Does the Stanley classic travel mug French press have a warranty? 

A. Yep. It’s a lifetime warranty, my friend.

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Joe Plenzler is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 1995 to 2015. He is a backcountry expert, long-distance backpacker, rock climber, kayaker, cyclist, wannabe mountaineer, and the world’s OK-est guitar player. He supports his outdoor addiction by working as a human communication consultant, teaching at the College of Southern Maryland, and helping start-up companies with their public relations and marketing efforts.

Joe Plenzler is a communication consultant, leadership coach, and backcountry expert. He writes about leadership, communication, and also reviews outdoor equipment. When he’s not running his company, he is often found climbing mountains or hiking the Appalachian Trail. He is an Eagle Scout, 20 year combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and graduate of the U.S. Contact the author here.

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How To Use Stanley French Press? (Latest Techniques)

If you’re looking for a way to make a truly exceptional cup of coffee, consider investing in a Stanley French Press.

Not only is the Stanley French Press a convenient and affordable way to make coffee, but it also offers many benefits that make the whole experience of making coffee a pleasure.

In this article, we’ll discuss what a Stanley French Press is, the benefits of using one, and provide step-by-step instructions for using one.

We’ll also discuss the latest techniques for improving your Stanley French Press coffee, the tools and accessories for enhancing your Stanley French Press brewing experience, and common mistakes to avoid when using a Stanley French Press.

So if you’re ready to start making the perfect cup of coffee with a Stanley French Press, let’s get started!

Table of Contents

Short Answer

To use a Stanley French press, begin by adding coarsely ground coffee to the carafe.

Then, pour hot water over the grounds and let the coffee steep for 3-4 minutes.

Once the coffee has steeped, press down on the plunger to separate the grounds from the liquid.

Finally, pour the brewed coffee into a mug and enjoy.

What is a Stanley French Press?

The Stanley French Press is an efficient and easy-to-use coffee maker, perfect for those who want a delicious cup of coffee in a hurry.

It is a type of coffee maker that uses a plunger to press the hot water through the grounds, resulting in an intense, flavorful cup of coffee.

Unlike traditional drip coffee makers, the Stanley French Press does not require paper filters, meaning you can use the same grounds multiple times for a richer cup of coffee.

Not only is the Stanley French Press quick and easy to use, but it produces a superior cup of coffee that is sure to please even the most discerning coffee connoisseur.

Benefits of Using a Stanley French Press

Using a Stanley French Press to make coffee offers many benefits.

For starters, it is a much more affordable option than purchasing a commercial-grade espresso machine, and it allows you to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee at home without having to invest in expensive equipment.

Additionally, the Stanley French Press is incredibly easy to use.

All you have to do is fill the carafe with boiling water, add your favorite ground coffee, and steep for four minutes.

When the coffee is ready, you simply press the plunger down and pour the delicious brew into your cup.

Another benefit of using a Stanley French Press is that it allows you to experiment with different types of coffee beans and grinds.

With a traditional espresso machine, you are limited to the types of coffee beans and grinds that the machine can handle.

With a French press, you can try out different beans and grinds to find the perfect flavor for your cup of coffee.

You can also control the strength of your coffee by adjusting the amount of ground coffee that you add to the carafe.

Finally, a Stanley French Press is incredibly easy to clean.

All you have to do is rinse the carafe with hot water and a mild detergent before putting it away.

This makes it a great option for those who don’t want to invest in expensive espresso machines or take the time to clean a more complicated machine.

Overall, using a Stanley French Press is an easy and affordable way to make a delicious cup of coffee at home.

It is simple to use, allows you to experiment with different coffee beans and grinds, and is easy to clean.

So why not give it a try and experience the difference for yourself?

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using a Stanley French Press

Making the perfect cup of coffee with a Stanley French Press is easy and straightforward, but there are a few steps involved to ensure the best results.

Heres a step-by-step guide for using a Stanley French Press so you can enjoy that delicious cup of coffee as soon as possible.

1. Start by boiling enough water to fill your Stanley French Press. As a general rule, use one cup of water for each cup of coffee you plan to make.

2. When the water is boiling, carefully pour it into the carafe of the French Press. Make sure to fill it to the desired level, as indicated by the measurements inside the carafe.

3. After the carafe is filled, measure out your favorite ground coffee and add it to the carafe. Use one scoop of coffee for each cup of water.

4. Use a spoon to mix the coffee and water together. This helps ensure that all of the grounds are in contact with the water and will fully infuse into the brew.

5. Place the plunger onto the top of the carafe, making sure to leave the plunger in the up position.

6. Allow the coffee to steep for four minutes. During this time, the grounds will infuse into the water, creating a rich, flavorful cup of coffee.

7. After the four minutes are up, press the plunger down slowly and evenly to push the grounds to the bottom of the carafe.

8. Finally, pour the freshly brewed coffee into your cup and enjoy. Youll be amazed at the rich, delicious flavor of your perfect cup of coffee.

Tips for Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee with a Stanley French Press

Making a cup of coffee with a Stanley French Press is easy and rewarding.

Here are some tips to help you get the perfect cup every time.

First, select the right grind size for the Stanley French Press.

A coarse grind is best for this type of press, as it allows the water to penetrate the coffee more evenly.

If you use a finer grind, the coffee will be over-extracted and bitter.

When it comes to water temperature, the best temperature for a Stanley French Press is around 195-205F.

This temperature range allows the coffee to extract properly without burning the grounds.

If the water is too hot, it can burn the coffee and make it taste bitter.

Next, measure out the right amount of coffee for your French Press.

Generally, a good rule of thumb is to use two tablespoons of coffee per every 8-ounces of water.

This ratio will help ensure that you get a good extraction and the right strength of coffee.

Finally, when steeping your coffee, let it sit for four minutes.

This is the perfect time to get the best flavor from your coffee.

If you leave it in too long, the coffee can become over-extracted and bitter.

By following these tips, you can make the perfect cup of coffee with a Stanley French Press every time.

Enjoy your delicious coffee!

The Latest Techniques for Improving Your Stanley French Press Coffee

Making the perfect cup of coffee with a Stanley French Press is both simple and rewarding.

By incorporating some of the latest techniques, you can take your Stanley French Press coffee to the next level.

From grinding the beans to the right consistency to choosing the right water temperature and steeping time, here are some of the latest techniques to help you make the perfect cup of coffee with your Stanley French Press.

When grinding the beans for your Stanley French Press coffee, use a burr grinder to get a consistent grind.

A burr grinder is a manual or electric grinder that crushes the beans between two high-quality surfaces, resulting in a consistent grind that extracts more flavor from the beans.

Grind the beans to a medium-coarse consistency for the best results.

The water temperature is also key for making the perfect cup of coffee with your Stanley French Press.

When adding the boiling water to the carafe, let it cool for about 30 seconds to reach the optimal temperature of around 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

Too hot, and you risk burning the coffee grounds and ruining the flavor; too cold, and you’ll miss out on the full flavor of the beans.

Finally, be sure to steep your coffee for exactly four minutes.

This allows the hot water to fully extract the flavor from the beans, resulting in a well-balanced cup of coffee.

Any less, and the flavor will be weak; any more, and you risk over-extracting the flavor, resulting in a bitter cup of coffee.

By following these latest techniques for using your Stanley French Press, you can ensure that you get the most out of your coffee beans and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee every time.

So the next time you make a cup of coffee, take the time to pay attention to the details and you’ll be rewarded with a perfect cup of coffee every time.

Tools and Accessories for Enhancing Your Stanley French Press Brewing Experience

Brewing coffee with the Stanley French Press is a simple and straightforward task, but there are several tools and accessories that you can use to enhance the experience.

From tools designed to help you measure and grind the beans to accessories that make it easy to transport your French press and coffee, investing in a few key items can significantly improve the flavor of your coffee.

The first tool you’ll need is a quality coffee grinder.

A good coffee grinder will allow you to get the perfect grind size for your coffee.

If you’re using pre-ground coffee, you can skip this step.

However, for the freshest cup of coffee, it’s important to grind your own beans.

The Stanley French Press comes with a built-in grinder, so you don’t need to purchase an additional one.

To get the most out of your French press, you’ll also want to invest in a good thermometer.

This will help you ensure that the water is the perfect temperature for brewing.

If the water is too hot, it can scald the coffee, and if it’s too cold, it won’t extract the full flavor of the beans.

A good thermometer will help you get the perfect temperature every time.

Finally, you’ll want to invest in a few accessories designed to make it easier to transport your Stanley French Press and coffee.

A travel mug or carafe is a great way to bring your coffee on the go, while a French press cover can help keep your press clean and protected while not in use.

With a few of these essential tools and accessories, you’ll be able to brew the perfect cup of coffee with your Stanley French Press every time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Stanley French Press

Using a Stanley French Press can be a great way to quickly and easily make a delicious cup of coffee.

However, there are some common mistakes that people make when using their Stanley French Press that can ruin your coffee-drinking experience.

To ensure your coffee is as good as it can be, keep the following mistakes in mind and avoid them when using your Stanley French Press.

One common mistake is not preheating the carafe.

Preheating the carafe is essential to ensure that your coffee stays hot and that your coffee grounds don’t clump together.

To preheat the carafe, simply fill it with hot water and let it sit for a few minutes before adding your coffee grounds.

Another mistake is using the wrong grind for your coffee.

If you use a grind that is too coarse, your coffee will be weak and flavorless.

Conversely, if you use a grind that is too fine, your coffee can be bitter and unpleasant.

Make sure you use the correct grind for your coffee and adjust the grind size if necessary.

Thirdly, many people make the mistake of not allowing the coffee to steep for the full four minutes.

This is essential for ensuring that the coffee has extracted all of the flavors and aromas from the coffee grounds.

If you don’t allow the coffee to steep for the full four minutes, your coffee will be weak and flavorless.

Finally, many people make the mistake of pressing the plunger too quickly.

This can cause the grounds to be pushed up into the coffee, resulting in a bitter and muddy cup of coffee.

To avoid this, press the plunger down slowly and steadily.

By avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure that your Stanley French Press makes you the perfect cup of coffee every time.

Final Thoughts

Using a Stanley French Press is an easy way to make an incredibly delicious cup of coffee.

With the step-by-step instructions, tips, and latest techniques outlined above, you’ll be able to make the perfect cup of coffee each time you use your Stanley French Press.

Try experimenting with different tools and accessories to further enhance your brewing experience.

To get the most out of your Stanley French Press, remember to avoid common mistakes and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a perfect cup of coffee every time!

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James used to just drink instant coffee, but after beginning his barista training, he discovered a whole new world. As he shares his experience with a global audience of coffee enthusiasts through Coffee Pursuing, he is now continuing to broaden his horizons and increase the depth of his expertise.

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How To Use A Stanley French Press [Step By Step Instructions]

• September 22, 2022
• Coffee, Espresso, & Tea

There are many ways to make a cup of coffee. The French press is one way to do that. However, it requires more steps to use than the typical coffee maker. Do you need help using one? If so, you've come to the right place! 

Before starting the process, it's crucial to pick the correct coffee grind. Avoid using anything that shares a coarseness of sand. Otherwise, it will go through the press, which you don't want it to do. Afterward, here are the steps you can follow:

• Choose the right coffee grind.
• Boil 40 ounces of water.
• Prepare your coffee grounds.
• Pour the hot water into the French press.
• Put the lid on and let it steep. 
• Press the French press plunger. 
• Pour the coffee into your mug.

As you can see, there's nothing too complicated about using a French press. It can be as easy as using a standard coffee maker! It just requires a tiny bit more effort. If you'd like a detailed guide on using it, keep reading. We'll address more details you might be dying to find answers for. 

How To Use A Stanley French Press

Now we'll talk more about using a Stanley French press.

1. Choose The Right Coffee Grind Photo

A French press is a simple coffee maker. It makes coffee by separating the ground from the coffee with a plunger. As you might guess, the grind size of the coffee plays a crucial role in this case. 

Since you're pressing down on a plunger to separate grounds from coffee, you want to avoid smaller grinds. Otherwise, it might slip through the plunger. As a result, it will end up in your cup of coffee once you pour it into a mug. 

A coarse grind is a generally accepted  option . You can experiment with medium coarse and medium grinds. But, you have to remember that the French press is an immersion method of brewing. 

Click here to see this coarse ground coffee on Amazon.

In layman's terms, it's a process that takes longer to extract flavors from the coffee grounds. For this reason, you should adjust the extraction time if you want to use fine coffee grounds in a French press. 

Additionally, you can avoid grinds in your coffee by creating a barrier against them. To do this, wrap the end of the plunger with a coffee filter. We'll go over this in more detail later on. 

Click here to see these coffee filters on Amazon.

2. Boil 40 Ounces Of Water

Start the process by boiling water. Of course, you want to avoid using too much water. In most cases, it's better to underfill than to overfill. 

For this reason, you'd want to use 40 ounces of water or less in a 48-ounce Stanley French press. The temperature of the water should be a bit under the boiling point. A temperature of 195 Fahrenheit is the best for Stanley French presses. 

As far as water choices go, use anything you'd like—it's a matter of personal preference. However, water containing minerals offers better  coffee extraction. 

3. Prepare Your Coffee Grounds

In a French press, the type of coffee bean doesn't matter. You can use your personal favorite. However, how much you use factors into how the coffee will come out. 

If you want mild to medium smooth coffee, try using 1/2 a cup of coffee beans. Otherwise, you can use 3/4 of a cup for a stronger coffee. 

Pour your desired amount into a burr grinder or any grinder available. Since we're using a French press, a coarse grind will yield the best results. Before you grind the beans, the water should be ready to use. 

If not, you'll be letting the grounds sit for too long. Letting the grounds sit for too long will result in more oxidation. Consequently, it will affect the flavor of the coffee.  Once the water is ready, grind your coffee beans and pour the grounds inside your Stanley French press.

4. Pour The Hot Water Into The French Press

After moving the grounds into the French press, pour the hot water. Follow that up by stirring up the coffee grounds with a spoon or another utensil. This way, you can saturate the coffee grounds instead of letting them float on top. 

Stirring isn't a necessary step, but it's a recommended one. If you don't stir the grounds, the flavor of the coffee may not come out as strong. That's not to mention the few stragglers that will not submerge in the water.

As a result, some coffee grounds may end up in your cup of coffee. 

5. Put The Lid On And Let It Steep

After stirring, close the French press. It won't be ready to serve right away; the water will need a few minutes to extract the flavors from the coffee grounds.

Of course, this is assuming you're working with a coarse grind. Smaller grind sizes need less time for extraction. In any case, let the coffee grounds steep in the French press for about four minutes. 

If you can wait a little longer, let it steep for six to eight minutes. Avoid letting it steep longer than this. Otherwise, you may end up over extracting. Over-extracted coffee  is bitter and not flavorful at all. 

Fine Coffee Grounds

If you are working with fine coffee grounds, this step changes. As mentioned, smaller grind sizes need less time for extraction. 

Instead of waiting four minutes, the wait time lowers significantly. A steeping period of around 45 seconds is sufficient to extract the most flavor. Since we have such a low wait time, you'll likely need to steep and press simultaneously. 

Before putting the lid back on, wrap the end of the plunger with a coffee filter. This step is essential to prevent coffee grounds from slipping through the French press filter. Plus, having another filter in place will increase the pressing time. 

For this reason, you press as the coffee grounds are steeping. Once the plunger reaches the bottom, the water probably had enough time to extract the flavor.

6. Press The French Press Plunger

After four minutes of steeping, press the plunger. It should go down with a little bit of effort. Once it reaches the bottom, you can stop. 

You don't need to pull it back up again. At this point, it's ready to serve. Before you pour, take a look at the lid. It may have an arrow that you will need to line up with the spout. 

7. Pour The Coffee Into Your Mug

Finally, it's time to pour the coffee into your mug. That's all there is to it! After about 15 minutes of waiting, it's time to enjoy your coffee!

Here's a video you can use to follow along too:

How To Remove Coffee Grounds From A French Press

After you finish your coffee, you may wonder what to do with the coffee grounds in the French press. At this point, it will still be too hot to touch. 

For this reason, you want to start the cleaning by filling it with cold water. Pull the plunger and take off the lid. Then, head over to the sink and fill it about halfway.  

The cold water will help the coffee grounds and the small amounts of coffee in the press cool down. After giving it some time to cool, close the French press with the lid and flip it upside down. 

This way, the water will slowly drain out of it. It may take some time to drain it completely. To help with draining, push the plunger up. However, avoid pressing it up to the bottom of the container. Otherwise, some coffee grounds will stick to it. 

Throwing Out The Coffee Grounds

Once you drain the water, it's time to head over to the nearest trash can. This step will require some quick reflexes and maneuvering. First, pull the plunger as far as you can.

Then, take off the lid. If careful, the coffee grounds will fall onto the plunger without much spillage. A bit of the coffee grounds will fall into the trash can as you open the French press. 

Finally, throw the coffee grounds on the lid into the trash can. All that's left to do is wash the little bits left in the French press. If you need help visualizing this strategy, here's a video for guidance:

How To Clean A French Press

There are a few ways to approach cleaning a French press. You can rinse it with water only or use dish soap to clean it.

Rinsing the French press with water will only remove the remaining coffee grounds. But, it won't remove the oils left behind. Therefore, you may want to use a bit of dish soap. 

In any case, fill the container with water. Then, put the lid back on. Press and pull the plunger a few times to disturb anything in there. Finally, rinse the plunger and the container out.

Using a French press is easy despite having more components to use. As you can see, there's not much to the process. Now you can move along and use it with confidence. We hope you found this informative. Good luck if it's your first time French pressing coffee!

Before you go, do you have more French press concerns? Do you want more information on disposing of the coffee grounds? To learn more, check out:

How To Dispose Of Coffee Grounds From French Press

Are you wondering if French presses need filters? For more information, check out:

Do French Presses Need Filters?

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Stanley Classic Travel Mug French Press Review

• Camping , Mugs and Cups
• August 7, 2023

The Classic Travel Mug French Press is a 16 ounce travel mug from Stanley with a built-in french press. Not only you can carry your coffee hot for hours but make it in the same container.

• Built-in french press
• lid threads don’t line up sometimes

This review is part of the recent Best Camp Mug test . See the other reviews:

• Yeti Rambler 532 with HotShop Cap
• Klean Kanteen TKWide Coffee Tumbler
• Miir Tomo Insulated Bottle
• BrüMate Pour Over Mug
• Snowpeak Kanpai Mug
• Corkcicle Commuter Cup

What is the Classic Travel Mug French Press?

The mug itself is painted 18/8 stainless steep and the lid and press are BPA-free plastic. The whole package can go in the dishwasher and has a lifetime warranty.

The french press is a plastic frame with mesh on the bottom and a seal on the outside. The mesh is quite fine for finer grounds of coffee.

The french press can be removed as well so if you’re making coffee another way, then just leave it at home and you have a regular travel mug.

Size and Shape

The mug weighs just over a pound and is about 9.6 inches tall. It’s a straight cylinder shape about 3 inches across so it fits in most cup holders.

The lid is held on with a hinge so you can’t lose it with a stainless steel cary handle on the outside. It’s great for tying a backpack or just for one-finger carrying.

The top and bottom are plain stainless steel. Any scratches and drops usually hit these corners so they shouldn’t scratch or peel the paint.

Pouring and Drinking

A small drinking hole in the top of the lid keeps the liquid flowing at a decent rate but doesn’t splash out or let much heat out. A small air hole in the middle is plugged by a silicone tip in the top of the lid.

Screwing the lid back on can take a couple tries. The hinge let’s the lid be at any angle which is required for getting it on and off but also let’s you line it up wrong. It’s usually pretty quick to screw on.

The edges of the mug itself under the lid are rather pointed. They’re not sharp but not as comfortable drinking straight from the mug.

Is it Leakproof?

The mug is definitely leakproof. Solid seals below and inside the lid keep things inside. Just make sure the lid is screwed on tight!

With all the mugs in our recent camp mug roundup, we ran a 12 hour hot test. Those that were over 120 degrees Fahrenheit by 12 hours kept going for another 12.

Each mug was filled with boiling water around 200F and closed. I checked the temperature every 1-2 hours with an Accuchef thermometer. Each cup/bottle was open for about 20 seconds when I was measuring the temperature. Temperature outside the bottles was warm room temperature.

Stanley advertises 4 hours hot, 5 hours cold, and 20 hours iced for the Pour Over Mug. In my testing, we got down to a still-drinkable 120 degrees shortly after the 7 hours and 15 minute mark.

Cleaning is pretty easy with the french press and the mug, it’s all dishwasher safe. The mug is as well but there are a couple silicone seals in the mug that I take out and hand wash. I find the dishwasher gives the silicone a soapy taste over time. There isn’t anything else to take apart in the lid. The mesh bottom to the french press can unscrew from the rest of the press if you want to clean it that way but I usually leave it on.

The mug is extremely durable. Stanley builds things very tough. The paint is in good shape still. The bottom is bare stainless so if it gets dinged or scratched it won’t start to peel the paint. The lid is thick plastic and stainless steel so I don’t think there will be problems there. The hinge my break eventually but so far has felt very sturdy.

Who is Stanley?

Stanley was founded in 1913 by inventor William Stanley Jr. when he invented stainless steel vacuum insulation that is everywhere today.

Their Built For Life™ motto is still going strong and it can mean 2 things.

Stanley stuff is built strong. Their bottles have been found in decent condition after a building has collapsed, a bomb exploded or being dropped from a skyscraper.

Because they’re so tough, it takes a long time to end up in the landfill. When a bottle can last 50 years or more I don’t have to throw them in the garbage as often or buy more of them. Win win.

The Stanley Classic Travel Mug French Press needs a better name but nails the important things: holding coffee. Not only can it make coffee, it can make coffee all in one package. The build quality in the steel and plastic is top notch and I haven’t seen any durability issues with all my testing. The mug is easy to clean and you can’t lose the

If you like french press coffee, then this one is a great option for you.

Verdict: Highly recommended

Usual price: $36 USD ($40 CAD)

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Stanley french press: the ultimate brew companion, introduction .

• MAKE NOW, DRINK LATER: Designed with double vacuum insulation, this French Press not only allows you to make an amazing cup of Joe but you can also keep it hot for up to 4 hours to enjoy as you go It can keep cold drinks cold for up

The Stanley French press has long been synonymous with durability, quality, and a rich heritage rooted in the great outdoors. Founded over a century ago, Stanley has earned a stellar reputation for producing rugged gear that stands the test of time. From iconic thermoses to adventure-ready cookware, Stanley’s commitment to crafting reliable products has made it a trusted companion for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers alike.

In this guide, we embark on a journey to uncover the essence of the Stanley French Press. We’ll delve into its heritage, explore its significance in the coffee industry, and, most importantly, dissect its key features. Our mission is to provide you with a comprehensive ranking of these features, helping you make an informed choice as you navigate the world of coffee-making equipment.

Features of Stanley French Press

• Double-wall vacuum insulation and insulated steel lid helps keep contents hot
• 18/8 stainless steel construction is durable and BPA-free
• Ergonomic handle and easy-pour spout
• Dishwasher-safe components for easy cleanup
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturer 
• Resilient to outdoor conditions and ideal for travel

The Stanley Classic Stay French Press Review

Sturdiness – 4.8/5.

One standout feature that caught the attention of users was the Stanley French Press’s remarkable resilience to outdoor conditions, making it an ideal companion for adventurers and travelers. With a sturdiness rating of 4.8/5, it’s clear that customers have come to rely on its ability to withstand the rigors of the great outdoors. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or embarking on a road trip, the Stanley French Press is designed to thrive in challenging environments.

Durability – 4.7/5

A high durability rating of 4.7/5 underscores the enduring quality of the Stanley French Press. Users have praised its robust construction, ensuring it can endure daily use without showing signs of wear and tear. This level of durability ensures that your investment in the Stanley French Press is one that will serve you well for years to come.

Ease of Use – 4.6/5

Simplicity is often the key to a great user experience, and the Stanley French Press excels in this regard with a user-friendly design. With an ease-of-use rating of 4.6/5, it’s evident that customers appreciate the straightforwardness of its operation. Whether you’re a coffee novice or a seasoned brewmaster, the Stanley French Press makes the coffee-making process effortless and enjoyable.

Easy to Clean – 4.6/5

Keeping your coffee equipment clean is essential for a consistently great cup of coffee. Users have highlighted the ease of cleaning the Stanley French Press, earning it a 4.6/5 rating in this category. Its thoughtful design allows for hassle-free disassembly, and some components are even dishwasher-safe, making cleanup a breeze after you’ve savored your coffee.

Value For Money –  3.5/5

The Stanley Stay Hot French Press may be among the more expensive options available, but it brings considerable value to the table, particularly for a specific user profile.

Now, the reason it’s not a full 5 out of 5 is because, sure, there are more budget-friendly French Presses out there. But here’s the thing – the Stanley French Press brings that extra oomph in durability. 

It’s built like a tank, and that stainless steel construction means it’s not going to give up on you anytime soon. The lifetime warranty they offer for each French Press underscores their commitment to their products.

It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and that double-walled insulation? It’s a game-changer, keeping my coffee hot for what feels like an eternity. Plus, it’s a breeze to disassemble, and some parts can even go in the dishwasher. 

Coffee Flavor – 4/5

A Coffee Flavor rating of 4 out of 5 suggests that the Stanley French Press delivers a commendable coffee flavor. While it may not be rated a perfect 5, it still offers a highly enjoyable and flavorful coffee experience.

The brew produced by this French Press is known for its rich and robust taste, which is often a result of the efficient extraction process facilitated by its filter system. Coffee enthusiasts have found that it consistently yields a full-bodied and aromatic cup of coffee.

Keep in mind that individual taste preferences can vary, and what might be a 4 for one person could be a 5 for another, depending on their specific flavor preferences. However, a rating of 4 suggests that the Stanley French Press generally provides a satisfying coffee flavor that’s appreciated by users.

Portability – 2.2/5

When it comes to selecting a French Press for your travel needs, the Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press may not be the top choice if you’re looking for a light, practical, and highly portable option. With a weight of 2.5 lbs, it falls on the heavier side, making it less suitable for activities like backpacking or adventurous mountain climbing where every ounce counts.

However, it shines as an excellent travel coffee maker for specific scenarios. It’s particularly well-suited for car camping, glamping, or for use in environments like a hotel room or an office. Unlike glass French Press alternatives , its stainless-steel construction is robust enough to withstand the bumps and knocks that can occur during life on the road.

How to use Stanley French Press 

• Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and refinement may

Boil Water: Start by boiling water. You’ll need enough to fill your French Press and some extra for preheating.

Preheat the French Press: Pour a small amount of hot water into the French Press to preheat it. Swirl the hot water around and then discard it.

Add Coffee Grounds: Add coarsely ground coffee to the French Press

Pour Hot Water: Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds

Stir: Give the coffee and water mixture a gentle stir to ensure even saturation of the grounds

Place the Lid: Put the lid on the French Press, ensuring that the plunger is all the way up

Steep: Allow the coffee to steep for about 4 minutes. This is a crucial step for extracting the flavors from the coffee grounds

Press Down the Plunger: After the steeping time, press down the plunger slowly and steadily. This separates the coffee grounds from the liquid

Pour and Enjoy: Pour the freshly brewed coffee into your mug and savor the rich flavors of your homemade coffee

Clean-Up: After enjoying your coffee, disassemble the French Press for easy cleaning. Some parts are dishwasher-safe for convenience.

What are its advantages and disadvantages 

Advantages .

• Durable stainless-steel construction
• Keeps coffee hot or cold for hours
• Easy to use and clean
• Perfect for indoor and outdoor use
• Dishwasher-safe components
• Lifetime warranty
• With its generous capacity, it can brew coffee for a group

Disadvantages

• Can be more expensive than other French presses
• Can be heavy and bulky

Final Thoughts 

In a world of ever-evolving coffee-making technology, the Stanley French Press stands as a beacon of timeless quality and reliability. Crafted with precision and designed for the adventurous spirit, it has earned its place among coffee lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

With impressive ratings for sturdiness, durability, ease of use, and ease of cleaning, it’s clear that the Stanley French Press has won the hearts of those who demand nothing but the best from their coffee equipment. Whether you’re savoring a hot cup of coffee by the campfire, embarking on a road trip, or simply enjoying your daily brew at home, this French Press is more than a coffee maker – it’s a trusted companion on your coffee journey.

Its stainless-steel construction ensures it can withstand the harshest outdoor conditions, and its double-walled insulation keeps your coffee hot for extended periods, perfect for those long hikes or cold mornings. 

In conclusion, the Stanley French Press is a testament to the enduring appeal of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. It marries the rugged spirit of outdoor adventure with the elegance of French Press brewing . So, whether you’re setting out on a new journey or simply starting your day, let the Stanley French Press be your trusted companion in the pursuit of exceptional coffee.

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If you like full-bodied and flavorful coffee, a French press should be your go-to brewing method. A French press is a manual coffee maker with a cylindrical carafe, a plunger and a built-in filter that percolates the coffee. It uses just-boiled water to steep coarse grinds for about four minutes.

How does a French press coffee maker work?

A French press makes coffee by immersing ground coffee in hot water and then separating the grounds from the coffee by pressing down the filter. Water should be at about 200ºF to optimize flavor extraction. Any hotter (water boils at 212ºF), your coffee will taste burnt. Any cooler, your coffee will be under-extracted, tasting flavorless and watered-down.

Pros and cons of using a French press

A French press extracts more oils and sediment from the ground coffee than any other brewing method, which contributes to its robust flavor and creamy mouthfeel. Whether or not it becomes your preferred method of getting your coffee fix, consider these factors:

• Easy to use and clean
• Relatively inexpensive
• Has a small footprint
• Can be used to brew loose-leaf tea or cold brew
• Requires additional equipment (coffee grinder, kettle, scale, thermometer)
• Have to monitor water temperature, coffee grind size, and brewing time
• Needs to be served immediately to prevent over-extraction
• Potential health concerns

Note : The oily substances in coffee beans, called diterpenes, contain cafestol and kahweol. Since French press filters allow more oils to pass through, higher amounts of cafestol and kaweol get into your coffee compared to other brewing methods that use paper filtration, which is why some people wonder if French press coffee is bad for your health. According to Stefani Sassos , MS, RDN, CDN, Registered Dietitian at the Good Housekeeping Institute , “The good news is that the research suggests that it takes five cups per day to show an increase in serum cholesterol and triglycerides.” Sassos’ advice? “Save French press coffee for special occasions and consume in moderation.”

What you need to make French press coffee

Most owner’s manual brewing instructions are simple: Add ground coffee to the carafe, combine with hot water, wait four minutes, plunge, and voila ! You have the best coffee – maybe if you’re lucky, but we know the devil is in the details. Here's what you'll need:

• Filtered water : As a rule of thumb, use water you would drink to brew your coffee. Filtered water is cleaned of any major impurities and odors that affects the taste of your coffee.
• Coffee beans : The "best" coffee is a matter of preference, but generally speaking, high-quality and freshly-roasted coffee beans will give you a great cup. Most French press experts tend to prefer medium and dark roast coffee, which lends to the slower extraction of oils, flavor, and character of brewing. When selecting coffee beans, keywords to look out for are French roast, smooth, full-bodied, smoky, chocolate, cocoa, woody, nutty, earthy, spicy or caramel.
• Coffee grinder : For the freshest-tasting coffee, we recommend grinding your own beans at home. Pre-ground coffee may be oxidized, having lost its flavor over time. Also, if not stored properly, it may have absorbed smells from your kitchen. Our favorite coffee grinder is a burr grinder which allows you to set the grind size and produces evenly-sized grinds that result in a fuller, more balanced coffee.
• Kettle : You can use a stove-top or electric kettle to boil water ahead of time, which will make pouring hot water into the French press effortless and safer. If you're not using an electric kettle that gives you an exact temperature-read, an instant-read thermometer can gauge temperature of the hot water before it gets poured onto the ground coffee.
• Scale or coffee scoop : Using a scale to measure your ground coffee may sound complicated, but it is a foolproof way to get consistently great tasting coffee. It takes the guesswork out of exactly how much ground coffee to use each time. A coffee scoop or measuring spoon can also be used. Level the ground coffee on the scoop each time to ensure consistency.

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How to brew coffee using a French press

When making coffee with a French press, we recommend a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio, which translates to one ounce (about six tablespoons) of coarsely ground coffee for 16 ounces (two cups) of water. We also recommend grinding your own beans on a coarse setting; coarsely ground coffee benefits from slow extraction. Finely ground coffee will taste over-extracted (likely harsh and bitter), and you'll wind up with a clogged filter and an extra gritty, downright unpleasant cup of coffee.

• Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and allow to cool to about 200ºF (about 30 seconds after the water comes to a full boil).
• A dd the ground coffee to the carafe and then the hot water. After one minute, you’ll notice the coffee grounds float up to the top and create what is called a “crust.” Use a wooden spoon to gently break through the crust and stir. The grounds will sink to the bottom.
• Place the lid on the carafe with the plunger pulled all the way up and steep for three more minutes.
• Gently push the plunger all the way down after three minutes and serve immediately; the coffee will continue to brew and become bitter as it sits!

Clean your French press after each use. Coffee grounds and oil residue on the carafe and filter will impart bitterness into your coffee. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for washing and make sure to disassemble the nested filter to scrub off any deposits and residual oils.

Myo Quinn is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, food writer and on-air talent. When she’s not cooking or planning her next meal, Myo chases her three boys around Central Park in New York City. She is on an endless hunt for the best vanilla ice cream – it should be speckled, aromatic, not too sweet and the perfect balance of creamy and icy. She is also dipping her toes into improv.  

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Stanley French Press Review: Not Just For Camping!

• Author: Dasha Toptygina
• Edited By: Julia Bobak
• Last Updated: January 3, 2024

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A typical French Press might just belong in your kitchen, but the not-so-ordinary Stanley French Press goes above and beyond. It’s suitable for all coffee lovers, including home brewers and outdoors enthusiasts! Whether you’re road-tripping, rock climbing, or gossiping with gals while glamping, your brew’s coming with you to sip and share.

Let’s review how the Stanley French Press coffee maker suits your brewing needs at home, in the office, and on the road.

• Double-wall insulated stainless steel French press.
• Large 48-ounce capacity to serve the whole crew.
• Durable enough for a lifetime with the Stanley brand guarantee.

I purchased [the Stanley Coffee Press] for camping but use it at home every morning. Absolutely love it! My coffee stays piping hot for hours! It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. – Shauna, Stanley French Press Owner

The Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press Review

The brand Stanley has been around for 110 years, embracing the lifestyles of adventurous coffee drinkers with sustainable, practical, and lifetime-guaranteed coffee products ( 1 ). They are best known for innovating products with durable designs and exceptional build quality – in short, products made to travel. 

How We Rated It

• Aesthetic Appeal
• Ease Of Use
• Custom Brewing Features
• Coffee Flavor
• Portability
• Value For Money

William Stanley Jr. founded the company in 1913, and generations of coffee drinkers are still keeping their hot drinks hot and their cold ones cold to this day, thanks to him. 

Are you thinking of joining them? Let’s assess the experience of owning this thermos French Press before you get a French Press coffee maker . How does it look? How does it brew? And, more importantly, is it worth your money? Keep reading to find out.

Aesthetic Appeal – 4/5 

The Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press is bold, beautiful, and big . It measures 7.13” long by 4.88” wide by 9.53” tall and weighs a whopping 2.5 pounds. Plan accordingly if you hope to take it camping, pack it in your luggage, or even store it in a cupboard. 

Its bulky design prioritizes batch brewing and durability rather than elegance and counter space optimization.

The Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press body comes in 5 colors to suit your stationary or on-the-move coffee brewing aesthetic. Our personal favorite is the iconic hammertone green, an earthy tone that feels destined for enjoying around a campfire.

It is built to last with a double-walled, vacuum-sealed body, and its base and insulated lid are both constructed from stainless steel. Some plastic isused in its build, but it is fortunately BPA-free. The company prioritizes recycling practices to reduce overall waste. This extends through the supply chain, from the manufacturing process to the choice of materials and packaging. 

Ease Of Use – 5/5 

French presses, in general, are celebrated for their ease of use, and this one is no exception. Coffee lovers of all levels of expertise can brew delightful, full-bodied cups, making the Stanley Classic an excellent introduction to specialty coffee, according to professional barista Fabiola Solano ( 2 ).

With some pouring methods . . . you have to be much more careful about how you pour water and not to do it too fast. With the French press there’s no such risk . . . For someone who wants to try specialty coffee for the first time, it’s a very good way to start.

Here’s a simple guide on how to make your own French pressed coffee the Stanley way:

• Preheat the interior of the Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press with hot water. 
• Measure the desired amount of medium-coarse grind coffee. We recommend 75 g of your favorite coffee grounds. For the best flavor, freshly grind whole beans right before use.
• Fill the French Press with 200-degree Fahrenheit water. Add this off-boiling water to just below where the canister flares out with its wide mouth, or else the grounds will swim around the mesh filter and find their way into your final brew. 
• Steep the ground coffee for four minutes, then press the steel plunger softly all the way down to avoid forcing the grounds around the edges of the stainless steel mesh filter.
• Serve and enjoy an amazing cup of joe – or two or six!

The leak-proof lid of the Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press prevents spills and heat loss when locked. The arrow on top of the lid must be aligned with the lip of the French Press to pour. To stop it from pouring, twist it, and you’ll be able to store it worry-free from any messes.

The mesh plunger disassembles from its filter assembly to allow for easy cleaning. The body of the French Press is more than wide enough for any hand to fit inside, and wash it with a soft rag steeped in warm, soapy water. All of the pieces are also dishwasher-safe.

Custom Brewing Features – 4/5 

There are a number of different French press sizes . The Stanley French Press 48 oz capacity brewer is one of the largest coffee presses I’ve encountered. It brews enough to satisfy six coffee lovers with a great cup of coffee each, and it’s large enough to substitute for a drip coffee machine in your home kitchen. If you’re looking for a more average-sized model, the 32 oz Stanley Boil and Brew French Press serves four.

Coffee Flavor – 4/5

As with all French presses, you can expect a full-flavored cup of coffee with a rich body. The metal filter allows the coffee oils, and minimal sediment, through into the final cup. It produces that characteristic heavy mouthfeel that lovers of this style of coffee can’t get enough of ( 3 ). The only caveat is that this coffee maker is larger than most, so make sure to nail your coffee-to-water ratio to get a suitably strong brew.

The double vacuum insulation of the Classic Stay Hot French Press provides superior insulation.

This makes it a great choice for brewing light roasts as it loses no heat during the brewing process, and it retains the heat of the hot coffee for up to 4 hours. Likewise, it seals the chill in cold coffees for up to 9 hours. Add ice to the mix, and it will stay cool for up to 24 hours. I love using this brewer to make and serve cold brew, which turns out super smooth and sweet.

The Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press is compatible with brewing loose-leaf tea. All you need to do is steep your favorite loose-leaf tea for a few minutes and press the plunger down exactly as you would brew a cup of coffee. A quick rinse is all that stands between you and your loved ones being able to enjoy coffee and tea. Perfect for entertaining guests and their various palettes.

Portability – 2.5/5 

The Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press is not the best choice for a light, practical, and travel-friendly option. Its 2.5-lbs weight makes it too heavy for effective backpacking or more adventurous mountain climbing. 

On the other hand, it is an excellent travel coffee maker for car camping or glamping or for use in a hotel or the office. Unlike glass French press alternatives, Its stainless steel design is more than durable enough to handle the bumps and bruises that come with life on the road.

The Stanley Adventure All-In-One Boil Brew French Press is a more portable pick for backcountry enthusiasts. It’s less expensive, 1.6 lbs lighter, and the brew chamber doubles as a pot for heating brew water.

Value For Money – 3.5/5

The Stanley Stay Hot French Press is one of the more expensive models on the market, but we think its attributes justify its cost – at least for the right user.

It is one of few large capacity models with the capability to brew for up to six people at a time, a big win for large family camping trips when the whole crew wants to enjoy great coffee. And its durable build ensures it’ll be the last French press you need to buy for a long time.

Stanley, as a company, has an excellent reputation for building quality gear and backing it with impeccable customer service. They guarantee a lifetime warranty for each French Press and will replace yours if anything goes wrong. You’re not just paying for a brewer; you’re paying for peace of mind, and it’s hard to put a price on that.

Things we liked:

Things we didn’t like:

Do Not Buy The Stanley Stay Hot French Press If… 

• You prefer the taste of filter coffee: If the full body and creamy mouthfeel of traditional French pressed coffee aren’t your cup of tea, the original Aerobie Aeropress is a great alternative travel coffee maker. While it can’t match the capacity of a French press, its plastic build is much lighter and more compact – perfect for stuffing it into your pocket or bag and making a much-needed caffeinated brew anywhere.
• You want a portable coffee maker with a mug included: For a portable coffee maker that does it all, consider the Bodum French Press travel mug – a French press and travel mug in one. It’s a simple, compact, affordable option for making, carrying, and enjoying your coffee. It even saves you the cost of buying a separate vacuum-insulated mug. A suitable stylish alternative to the Bodum French Press is the Espro Travel Press , another classic travel mug French press.
• You just want to drink coffee on the go: If you want portable coffee more than a portable coffee brewer a coffee thermos is the answer. The best thermoses for coffee will keep your coffee hot much longer than a French press, even an insulated one, and far outperform an average travel mug.

The Verdict

The Stanley Classic Stay Hot French Press is sturdy, durable, and large-capacity French press. Its stainless steel build and lifetime guarantee make it suitable for the rigors of travel and an outdoor lifestyle. And the six-cup capacity and dual-wall vacuum insulation make it equally useful as a home brewer.

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There are better models for deep woods or off-trail exploring, however. That 48-oz capacity and metal build make this French press one of the heaviest portable coffee makers. Serious backpackers should consider the Aeropress or Bodum travel press as alternatives.

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• Group Cooking - 15% 8.0
• Portability - 10% 6.0
• Weight - 10% 3.0

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If dual-purpose gear is something that excites you, the Stanley All-In-One is a brewing device to consider. Make coffee, remove the insert, and use the outer steel body to boil water for your oatmeal. When you're done, everything nests back together to keep things in your bag or your car as streamlined as possible.

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Brew Features

The Stanley Adventure All-In-One is a French press combined with a stainless steel pot. The press includes a double layer fine-mesh filter at the bottom of a plastic vessel ringed by a rubber gasket to avoid having grounds work their way into your final cup. We were initially skeptical about the flavor this press would produce. However, as long as we poured the coffee right after pressing, the flavor was well-balanced and impressed nearly all of our taste testers.

In blind taste tests, the Adventure scored favorably when up against other French presses. As long as you pour your coffee immediately after pressing (to avoid over-extraction or a cup thick with sludge), the coffee is bright, well-balanced, and has a good mouthfeel.

Ease of Use

Like other French presses, the Adventure is straightforward and easy to use. Our only complaint is that you cannot fill the stainless steel pot past the halfway mark, or the large plastic press will displace the coffee and make a huge mess. However, it is very easy to use once you dial in the proper coffee to water ratio. Similar to other French presses, it requires more water to clean, though the wide mouth makes it easy to give it a quick wipe and rinse if you don't have access to running water. We love that you can use the pot to boil water, however, we are disappointed that the lid does not fit snugly on the pot without the press.

Group Cooking

The Adventure All-In-One did not score as favorably as other similarly sized French presses in our review for this metric because you cannot take full advantage of its 32 ounces without causing a geyser of coffee to shoot out from the pour spout. That being said, it is easy to rinse, boil, grind, and repeat, ensuring a quick turn-around if you need to make coffee for more than yourself and one other person.

Portability

The Adventure is fairly compact for being a 32-ounce press with a large plastic lid. It wouldn't be ideal for backpacking unless you opted to bring it along as a luxury item and planned to use the stainless steel vessel as your primary pot. That said, given that the handle folds in and can be pressed flush against the pot, it fits better in a camp kitchen kit than comparable presses in our review.

While this press is not the most featherweight option in our review, it isn't terrible either. With the brewer and the pot, it weighs in at 15.5 ounces; and should you decide to carry just the pot and lid, it weighs just 8 ounces.

The Adventure is an affordable french press and stainless steel pot combo that produces reasonably tasty coffee. If you're looking for a jack-of-all-trades brewer that eliminates the need for buying a separate pot for boiling water, this is a great option to consider. While there are lighter-weight brewers that make better coffee and lighter, more compact pots for backpacking, this press meets both of those needs without breaking the bank or forcing you to acquire extra gear.

The Stanley Adventure All-In-One is a versatile French press that also serves as a stainless steel pot for boiling water or heating up soup. It makes tasty coffee, as long as you remember to pour the coffee out when brewing is complete. It is decently lightweight and reasonably portable, given that its handles fold flat against the pot when not in use. This press could be great for car campers or even backpackers who don't mind carrying a little extra weight for the option of making coffee in the backcountry.

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How to Use a French Press Properly (Step By Step Guide)

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A French press is a humble, but well loved coffee brewing device that is used all over the world. However, many people don’t get the best results out of their French Press (or cafetiere as it is often referred to) as the proper technique is not often discussed. 

In this article, I will break down what exactly a French press is, where it came from and how you can make delicious coffee with yours every single time! I’ll also disclose some little known top tips, so you can take your everyday french press and turn it into a coffee connoisseur’s dream! 

What is a French Press?

A french press is a coffee brewing device that uses a mesh strainer and plunger to separate ground coffee from your cup. Coarsely ground coffee beans and boiling water are added to the glass container, and the mesh plunger slides down into the glass, acting as a strainer so no ground coffee ends up in the serving cup. 

A french press is a very simple device to operate, thanks to its lack of parts! All you need is ground coffee, boiled water and the french press itself. No filter papers or fancy gooseneck kettles required!

Where Did the French Press Come From? 

Let’s take a closer look at the origins of the French press. The name suggests that the device originated in France, but given the rich history of Italian coffee culture, it may not surprise you to hear the original French press design was patented by an Italian!

According to Perfect Grind Daily’s article from May 2015 “ French Press – The History & Brewing Guide ” the French press patents were tossed between French and Italian designers for a century! 

The first rudimentary design was created by two Frenchmen, (Delforge and Mayer) in the mid 1800s. This device used a cheesecloth to strain out coffee grounds and produce the delicious brewed coffee we know today. However, in the 1920s, two Italians (Calimani and Montea) came up with a more advanced design and patented it. 

However, it was the 1950s version of the French press that really stuck. The Swiss designer Bondanini produced a French press that resembles what we all use today. This gained popularity in France and was called a ‘Chambord’, and was then marketed to wider markets as ‘La Cafetiere’. It was this popularity in France that gave the French Press its name, despite its design cues being developed by Italinas and Swiss! 

Different French Press Types

Now we’ve discussed the history of the French press, let’s take a closer look at some different types you can buy. 

The first decision to make when you’re deciding which type of French press to buy is how big you need it! Obviously this depends on how many people you are likely to brew for, but the most common French press sizes are:

• 3 Cup/350ml/12 oz (approx 1.5 mugs)
• 4 Cup/500ml/18 oz (approx 2 mugs)
• 6 Cup/700ml/24 oz (approx 3 mugs)
• 8 Cup/1L/36oz (approx 4 mugs)
• 12 Cup/1.5L/48 oz (approx 6 mugs). 

Double Walled

Double walled french presses are perfect for when you need to keep your coffee hot for extended periods of time. The air in between the walls means your coffee will be well insulated and stay warm for 4 to 5 times longer than a single walled French press. 

Double walled French presses come in both glass and metal construction. 

Metal vs Glass

Most French presses you’ll find on the market feature a glass body and a plastic and metal strainer. However, French presses can also be made completely out of metal for a more classy, upmarket finish.

Brushed aluminium, stainless steel and copper are common materials used for French presses, so look out for them too! 

Electric French Press

If boiling a kettle and stirring up your coffee sounds like too much work, you can always buy an electric French press! These self heading devices are great if you want to pop your brew on and leave it to sit whilst you do something else!

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How to Use a French Press: Step by Step

So, the moment you’ve been waiting for.  

Here is a simple, step by step guide of how you can make delicious coffee in your French press from the comfort of your own home! 

Step 1: Grind Your Coffee Beans

The coffee beans you choose for your French press are completely up to you. There is no right or wrong answer, but I tend to find that a medium roast Arabica strikes a good balance between strength, body and distinct flavour notes.

Some people say you should use a lighter roast for French press, and some say a darker roast is more preferable. In reality, the dose and grind size of your coffee beans will make a bigger difference to the overall taste than the roast of the bean used. 

A medium to coarse roast tends to work best for French press brewing. This is because the method uses immersion as opposed to percolation brewing, in which all the coffee grounds and water mingle together to gradually extract the coffee throughout the brew time.

If you grind your coffee too fine for a French press, you’ll end up with over extracted, bitter tasting coffee. And no one wants that! 

Step 2: Boil Your Kettle

Once you have ground your coffee beans, simply boil your kettle so you have plenty of hot water to fill up your French press. 

Step 3: Measure Out Your Ground Coffee and Add to French Press

Whilst your kettle is boiling, it is time to measure out your ground coffee ready for your French press brew.

Coffee to water ratios are often debated in the coffee world, no matter which brewing method you’re using! 

However, as far as the French press goes, a good rule of thumb to follow is approx 2 level tablespoons (30g/) of ground coffee, and 9oz (250ml) per 2 cups (1 mug) of brewed coffee.

Of course, the weight of your coffee will vary depending on the roast you choose, and not everyone’s tablespoons are the same size! So, play around with different ratios of coffee to water and see what suits you best! However, a good ratio to go by for coffee to water for French press is a 1:16 combination. 

Here is a table giving you a bit more information of how much coffee and water you should use to brew a perfectly balanced cup of coffee with your French press: 

Step 4: Add Your Hot Water

Once you have determined the right amount of coffee and water to use, it is time to combine these ingredients together so you can make the perfect French press coffee! A quick tip to avoid burning your coffee, is to add a splash of cold water before pouring over your hot water! 

Step 5: Wait and Agitate

This is the hardest step of the lot… 

Most people will now just place the lid on their French press once the water and coffee is in the glass container and pour away. However, I’d strongly advise against this! 

You need to give your coffee grounds time to steep and the flavour time to extract from the solid into the liquid. 

Give your coffee a quick stir to break up any major clumps on the surface of your French press, and then leave it alone for 10-15 minutes . 

This may sound like a long time, but it will give the finer, unwanted sediment that is done extracting time to sink to the bottom, leaving you with a consistent, well balanced body of coffee. 

You can agitate if you see any major lumps forming on the surface, but other than that, leave it well alone! 

Step 6: Add the Lid/Filter and Don’t Plunge All the Way

Now, the next step may sound a little strange and controversial, but give it a try. 

Rather than pressing your plunger all the way down, rest it on the surface of the brewed coffee and use it as more of a filter or strainer. The reason for doing this, is that it stops you from bringing up all of that sediment from the bottom of the French Press. This way, you avoid the sludge and silt that sometimes ends up at the bottom of your cup.

Pushing your plunger all the way down also disturbs the bed of coffee at the bottom of your French press. 

The is to simply place your mesh on the surface of the water, and then move it down further after you have poured. 

This technique is inspired by James Hoffmann, and gives you a cleaner and more balanced mouthfeel. French press coffee can sometimes be overly bitter and a little abrasive, so taking straining out some of this sediment should take the edge off.

Step 7: Pour and Enjoy! 

Finally, after the long wait, you can pour your cup of coffee and enjoy! It is best to pour your coffee straight away when using a French press and not let it sit for too long, as the longer it sits, the higher the risk of over extraction. 

If you leave your French press coffee sitting for too long, it will end up bitter and taste gross! 

French Press Top Tips

Here are a few more top tips when brewing coffee in a French press, to make sure you get the best results every time! 

Preheat Your French Press

The first top tip is to pour a bit of warm water into your French press to heat it up before you brew. This will ensure the glass container doesn’t crack on contact with the boiling hot water! 

This step will also keep your coffee warmer for longer and ensure you have a consistent temperature throughout the brewing process. 

Clean Your Filter Regularly

Next, remember to clean your mesh strainer regularly! 

Of course, when you clean the coffee grounds out of your French press, you will naturally clean out the glass container, but it is easy to forget the mesh strainer itself. 

You can clean it out with warm soapy water and a cloth, this will make sure you don’t get any residue stuck in there or a bitter aftertaste on your next brew! 

You Can Actually Froth Milk in Your French Press! 

If you are after a silky smooth latte, cappuccino or flat white and don’t have a milk frother to hand, you can use your French press! 

Simply heat up your milk, pour it into your French press, place the lid on and pump the plunger up and down until your milk reaches the desired frothiness!  

Wait for 20-30 Seconds Before Pouring Your Hot Water

Another tip is to wait a good 20-30 seconds after your kettle has boiled before pouring water into your French press. This will ensure your water is not too hot and doesn’t burn your coffee. 

French Press Alternatives

If you like your French press but want to try out a different brewing method that still gives you great tasting coffee, here are a few alternatives. 

If you want to brew strong, espresso-like coffee from home but don’t have an espresso machine to hand, check out these 7 alternative methods!  

V60 Pour Over

A V60 pour over uses filter papers and percolation rather than immersion to brew great tasting coffee. It takes a similar amount of time as a French press, and requires slightly finer ground coffee. 

A Moka pot is a great way to brew strong coffee fast. They are often seen on stovetops and produce hot, bold coffee quickly. 

Percolators are some in both electronic and manual forms, and are usually larger than moka pots. They brew coffee using percolation, so work in a different way to a moka pot, but are often confused due to their similar appearance. 

I broke down the exact method of how to use a percolator here, so check it out!

Here is an article running through the best electric percolators too! 

Buy Your Your Own French Press Here

If you are in the market for a new French Press, check out these options available on Amazon: 

Kalorik Barista Electric French Press and Drink Maker

Cafe Du Chateau French Press Coffee Maker

Coffee Gator French Press Coffee Maker

BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker, Glass Classic Copper

Utopia Kitchen 34 Ounce French Press

Overall, a French press offers a simple, convenient and inexpensive way to make great coffee from the comfort of your own home. I hope this guide on what a French press is and how to use it has helped clear up a few common misconceptions and improved your ability to get the best out of yours!

Related Questions

What does a french press actually do.

A French press acts as a strainer and operates large coffee grounds from brewed liquid coffee itself. A French press uses immersion to brew coffee rather than percolation. This self contained coffee brewer is simple, effective and has multiple different uses. 

Why is it Called a French Press?

The French press gets its name due to its popularity in France in the 1900s, where the most modern iterations of the device were first adopted. The French press then gained popularity in the UK and the rest of Europe and is now a mainstay in many households around the world. 

Is a French Press the Same as a Cafetiere? 

The French press and a cafetiere are the same thing, it’s just that ‘cafetiere’ is the original French name!

Why is the French Press so Popular?

French presses are so popular because they are so easy to use! They are also very inexpensive and accessible ways to brew great tasting coffee from home. 

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• Add a heaping tablespoon (7-8 grams) of coffee to the pot per 200 ml (6.7 oz) of water
• Pour hot water—not quite boiling—into the pot, and gently stir
• Carefully reinsert the plunger into the pot, stopping just above the water and ground coffee (do not plunge yet), and let stand for 3-4 minutes 
• Press the plunger down slowly, exerting steady pressure
• After each use, wash the pot with water and mild detergent, and dry thoroughly

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