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Chef's Choice 695 Electric French Press, Black | 
| Brand: Chef's Choice
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $82.99
You Save: $7.00 (8%)
Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 37628
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 14 x 9 x 7
MPN: 695
Model: 695
UPC: 087877695010
EAN: 0087877695010
ASIN: B00005CDPY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Boils 1-quart water in four minutes--faster than stove or microwave | | • | Produces full flavored coffee or tea | | • | Cordless carafe perfect for dining table | | • | Use also to boil water for instant foods, beverages | | • | Shuts off automatically when water boils |
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Amazon.com Review
This device boils a quart of water in just four minutes--faster than a stovetop kettle or microwave oven. Add ground coffee or tea leaves and insert the screen assembly, and it becomes a French press for making full-flavored coffee or tea. This eliminates a step--pouring boiling water and losing heat while doing so--from the usual method of preparing French press coffee or tea. The glass carafe lifts free of the power base to become a cordless server for the dining table. Designed with care, the device is durable (stainless-steel press assembly, rugged plastic) and thoughtfully engineered (steam-activated automatic shutoff when water boils, knuckle guard on carafe, cord wrap beneath base). It stands 11 inches high and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Product Description
French press or plunge pot coffeemakers have gained popularity with the recent interest in gourmet coffee and coffee products. Fans of this brewing method insist it results in a richer, less bitter, flavor than the typical electric coffeemaker. Many however were somewhat put off by the idea of pouring boiling water into a glass pot. This convenient machine boils the water right in the pot. All you do is add coffee when the water's the correct temperature and insert the plunger when brewing is done. In addition to its brewing virtues, this pot has a decidedly elegant European presence at table.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 A terrific French press for tea/coffee August 10, 2008
I bought my first Chef's Choice Electric French Press back in 2002 and never had a problem with it until a couple of months ago when we accidentally knocked it down into the porcelain kitchen sink... Luckily, our local hardware store carries it so getting a new one was quick and easy. :)
I recommend this French press because:
- It boils water very quickly (faster than the stove and microwave).
- It automatically shuts off when water reaches a full boil.
- It works wonderfully as a tea kettle.
- Its footprint is very small and the base is very slim.
- Stay-cool handle and lid.
- It comes with an extra lid in case you wish to use the appliance as a hot pot.
Oh, by the way, I never had a problem with the silicon seal around the base. No leaks whatsoever. You shouldn't either, if you are careful not to get the base wet when rinsing the carrafe.
TIP: If you brew loose black tea in it, as I do, after a couple of weeks the glass will become unsightly. Clean it in a wink by brewing some raspberry tea in it - it will leave your kettle sparkling (I kid you not).
 Great tea, poor quality control. August 1, 2008
I enjoy great tea and the perfect brew. I've used similar items previously with good results. This electric french press brews the perfect cup of tea. However, I was dismayed to see that after two uses, it started to leak. Upon further inspection, I noticed that the food grade silicon seal around the base of the glass portion of the carafe was irregularly placed. Easily visible by what should be quality control. The leakage is intermittent, so not a total waste. I would recommend, but beware the iffy quality.
SIMPLY THE BEST July 16, 2008
I have had this press for over a year....I have none of all the problems people are reporting. It is perfect, makes theeeeee best cup of coffee, no problems whatsoever. I would buy a new one right away should I drop it on the floor.
 French Press with Heat June 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Chef's Choice 695 Electric French Press, Black
The Chefs Choice French Press removes a step from the traditional process of coffee making with a press,boiling the water in a kettle and transferring the hot water to the french press.It makes great coffee quickly and is easy to clean after use. If your counter space is limited, you'll really like it's compact size.
 They leak! January 23, 2008
When these came out a few years ago I bought one right away. Unfortunately it leaked around the base quite significantly. A few months later I bought another one, hoping it would be better. It leaked even worse.
This one may be a new and improved model but I'm afraid to buy it -- I've already wasted $180 on two that didn't work well.
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