bobble French Coffee Presse, On-The-Go use, Quick Brew, Slim Design, Triple Wall Insulation, 14 oz (Blue)

On a recent trip I finally 'had it' with bad hotel coffee, buying an overpriced (and overly roasted and burnt tasting) cup from the local Starbucks, or dealing with an unsatisfying and inconsistent cup of coffee from the whatever is in the hotel room.I've tried a few things - something called a Clever Dripper (too bulky), something else called a Primula Brew Buddy, yet another drip idea called Munieq Tetra Portable Coffee Drip, and then figured I would try to find a french press for travel (this is how I make coffee at home). This Presse unit fits my needs perfectly.• The container you press the coffee in serves as a handy mug• The plunger does not contain a rod running down the middle - opening up storage space• The silicone seal around the cylindrical plunger seals nicely• The bottom filter isn't plastic or nylon mesh, but rather a nice steel unit that screws in (thus replaceable)• This filter could be used as a measuring device (but I don't need to do this, I measure the coffee differently)• The silicone lid works well enough (but don't depend on it to be leakproof)I purchased a hand-held grinder (a relatively expensive one called a Porlex, less expensive ones with a similar design are available), as well as immersion heater. The Porlex (minus its handle) fits nicely inside the Presse, with the immersion device and a baggie of beans (with a measuring spoon and Porlex handle) I've got a self-contained and perfect brew that doesn't take up much space.I can see one downside to this design, there is residual coffee that sits underneath the metal filter unit that does not 'dispense' to the upper main area (where you drink from). I have to take the plunger out, and pour about 1/4 cup of coffee / grounds away. The silicone seal is really tight, likely causing a kind of vacuum that keeps the liquid in the bottom to the height of the filter unit.I didn't make the maximum amounts of coffee - for my trial runs this morning, only a few typical amounts (two tablespoons of beans or about 2.5 tablespoons of grounds and about 3/4 to the top of the Presse container. I'll continue playing around with how I deal with that 1/4 cup of grounds + coffee - likely it'll just go down the drain.The unit is easy to clean, very sturdy and you don't have to feel like it's fragile. I love the finish - it's as if it is anodized metal with a clear coating on it that is attractive and comfortable to hold.I am looking forward to my next trip where I can get fresh coffee no matter where I am, with the same whole beans I use at home, without a lot of fuss (nor wasted space nor the hassle paper filters).The photos are my entire travel-friendly setup - the Presse french press, the Porlex manual burr coffee grinder, a dual-voltage immersion heater (complete with custom red holder I made with some thick wire I had lying around to accommodate the Presse) and the sandwich baggie of beans that also holds the Porlex handle and spoon.All in all I spent something like $100 for this and am so happy about it I decided to write a review. (I haven't written a review in many years.)

Exactly what I thought I was looking for. I started my search with regular, standalone french presses, but assumed across this gem. I love the practically of having the press and cup as a single item. This means less things to clean. I had no issues with coffee grounds in my drink nor difficulty pressing/removing the inner sleeve. It's a tight fit but that's what you need.The design is very thoughtful and well-made.Pros:1. There is a rubber pad on the bottom so you don't have to worry about slipping or even scratches.2. There are max-fill lines inside that indented instead of print that may wear off.3. The micro filter is not mesh but rather a thin metal sheet with tons of micro holes punched through which is attached to the sleeve strongly. This aspect makes me feel like it is built to last.4. The silicone lid fits firmly and the movable sipping hole plug even comes off in the center. This results in easy cleaning and no worry of gunk building up with parts like these.5. The whole thing is easy to clean and isn't convoluted with too many parts.6. The bottom of the sleeve is nice to measure your coffee with, but it's even better that the cup allows so much grounds to be used if you want a really strong brew. The Espro travel press advises a max of 22g should be used, while I estimate more than 60g can be used on this one. Options are always better.7. Price! Great, reasonable price when factoring in the above and competitor's products.Cons:1. Size (yield). I wish it was a little bigger and yielded somewhere around 16-20oz of coffee. 13oz is passable, but being able to make 16-20oz would be perfect.2. The lid does smell. It's not your typical chemical stench, however there is a slight sour smell to the silicone. I am hoping this will fade away over time or after trying cleaning or oder removing methods. I still chose to give 5 stars given all the Pros far outweigh the slight odor that may go away.** Update on the smelly lid. I tried soaking in vinegar and baking soda overnight with no results. I finally completely removed the smell by baking it in the oven at 250 degrees. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil and bake for 30-60 minutes. This does not harm the lid whatsoever. The longer baking time really did the trick for me.

This was one of the best purchases I made for a two-month trip to Guatemala. I was looking for a coffee brewing system that was simple, packed small, and made strong coffee. This worked fantastically! I made my coffee in this everyday, and was very pleased with how bold the coffee flavor was, and how easy it was to use. I stayed in homestays, AirBnBs, and hostels, and never had to worry about what kind of instant or watered-down coffee was being served! Sometimes I was able to get hot water from my host families, but other times I used an immersion coil heater to boil my water in the mug first. (After it boiled, I dumped the excess water out before adding the coffee). I knew cleaning would be a challenge due to the long and narrow shape, so I bought a spoon/fork combo that connects together to make a long utensil, and this worked perfectly for scooping the grinds out! I was also pleased that using normal medium-sized grounds worked fine in this mug, which simplified resupplying my coffee (didn’t have to find a way to get coarse grinds). And this kept my coffee HOT for hours. The only reason this isn’t 5 stars is because the lid is not leak-proof. It’s just a silicone lid and would not protect anything, and you could not safely put this on the side of your backpack to carry with you. That was definitely a number, and almost a reason that kept me from purchasing in the first place. Bobble, please make a leak-proof lid, and then this product would be nearly perfect!