Bialetti 6860 Preziosa
Score: 76/100
Mueller French Press
Score: 84/100Rankings
The MuellerLiving 34 oz French Press offers robust stainless-steel build and double-wall insulation that keeps coffee hot for about half an hour. Trade-offs include a stiff plunger and a warm-to-touch exterior with no level window. Ideal for travelers, campers, and anyone needing a durable, portable press.
Bialetti's Preziosa 3-Cup French Press blends stainless steel with a borosilicate glass carafe, providing a solid 350 ml brew with clear cup markings. The plastic handle's markings can fade and the small capacity may not suit larger households. Suited for small kitchens or single users who appreciate Italian design and sturdy build.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
350 ml | 1,005 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 secondsbest |
— | 30 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 363 gbest | 998 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
178 mm | 210 mmbest | |
76 mm | 179 mmbest | |
127 mmbest | 106 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | Metal mesh | Coiled, stainless steel screen, metal cross plate |
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 350 ml | 1005 ml |
Weight (g) | 363 g | 998 g |
Height (mm) | 178 mm | 210 mm |
Width (mm) | 76 mm | 179 mm |
Depth (mm) | 127 mm | 106 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Bialetti Preziosa for its solid packaging, heavy and premium feel, and upscale aesthetics such as the glossy glass jar and metal logo.
Everyday users consistently praise the heavy, solid construction, elegant design, and clean separation of grounds after pressing, highlighting dishwasher safety and protective packaging.
“Consumers appreciate the heavy, solid build and easy-to-use design, with praise for the beautiful stainless steel logo, precise cup measurements, and clean separation of grounds after pressing, making pouring smooth.”
“Common positives include dishwasher safety and sturdy packaging that protects during shipping.”
“Plunger can feel stiff or tricky to press”
Editors commend the MuellerLiving French Press for its robust stainless-steel construction, premium feel, and effective four-level filtration system, while noting a stiff plunger and warm exterior.
Regular users consistently highlight the absence of grounds, the durable metal body, and the 30-minute heat retention as major positives, while repeatedly mentioning a stiff plunger, warm-to-touch exterior, lack of a level window, and occasional metal-on-metal scraping noises as common annoyances.
