I love French Press Coffee! Finally, after many years of trying to drink coffee, I finally found a way to drink it and really enjoy it. This pot always make a good cup of coffee if you use the best organic fresh roasted coffee. My favorite is Jo Expresso, a medium dark roast organic whole bean Jo Coffee from Specialty Java, Inc. I am almost 77 years old and have never like coffee of any form or fashion. I occasionally tried to drink it, but could not stand it. After reading a review of French Press Coffee, I decided to try again. This time, I liked it. French Press is the key, but the right coffee beans are just as important. Tried another brand of coffee which was fresh roasted, whole bean medium dark blend, organic, etc., but it was bitter--not good at all to me. I drink my coffee black.so I must have GOOD coffee beans. I also have the Bodum Brazil 3 cup French Press Coffee Pot. What a wonderful way to be sure that you can always have a cup of French pressed coffee wherever you are! It is small enough to travel anywhere. Love my Bodum Brazil pots!