Bialetti Coffee Plunger or “French” Press

Bialetti

Bialetti, known for its iconic moka pots, was founded in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti. He had previously honed his metal-working skills in the French aluminium industry and established his own workshop in Crusinallo, Piedmont, in 1919. The company later faced a crisis but merged with Rondine Italia in 1993 to form Bialetti Industrie S.p.A., based in Brescia.

Bialetti are recognized for their high-quality coffee products that emphasize simplicity, functionality, and beauty. While not the inventor of the french-press this product is designed with the same values.

Bialetti Coffee Plunger

The Bialetti French press, also known as Preziosa, is designed with modern and elegant lines, intended for making delicious filtered coffee. It’s praised for its simplicity and ability to brew rich cups of coffee.

The Bialetti coffee plunger comes in two sizes – the smaller one is great for a single person – and the larger is perfect for 2-4 people. Its beaker is made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass and its exterior is of stainless steel, ensuring it will last a long time. It is built to the same level of sturdy reliability that Bialetti’s moka pots are known for. It’s also dishwasher-safe!

Features

The Bialetti French press boasts several notable features:

• Ergonomic Design: It has an ergonomic, heat-resistant handle that makes pouring easy and safe, reducing the risk of spills.
• Quality Materials: The body is made of stainless steel with an iconic Little Man with a Moustache engraving.
• Patented Safety Valve: This feature prevents over-extraction, ensuring a balanced brew.
• Ease of Use: It is designed to be user-friendly, easy to clean, and is an affordable option for making good quality coffee at home.
• Functionality: It can be used to brew coffee, loose leaf tea and make cold brews.
  Dishwasher safe.

Specifications

Here are the specifications for the Bialetti French press:

• Size Options: Available in 2 sizes:
  • 3 Cup (350ml)
  • 8 Cup (1L)
• Fine mesh filter.
• Material: High-quality 18/10 stainless steel casing, a borosilicate glass carafe, and a heat-resistant plastic handle
• Grind Type: It works best with medium-coarse to coarse ground coffee1.
• Brew Time: The recommended brew time is 4 minutes.

We also sell the replacement glass.