In terms of excellent coffee brewing, manual labour is more popular than ever – that is if pressing a plunger can be qualified as manual labour. The French press lets the coffee beans develop their fullest aroma so it doesn’t come as a surprise that it is the brewing method of choice for coffee tasters trying to determine quality beans. The simplest route to an excellent cup of coffee: coarsely ground coffee, hot water, wait for 4 minutes and press down the plunger. The Chambord Classic French Press Coffee Maker is made from borosilicate glass, copper plated steel and brass, stainless steel and plastic. It is dishwasher safe. The press is 24cm tall and can hold up to 8 cups/1l/34oz of coffee.