Frieling Double-Walled 36oz
Score: 84/100
Mueller French Press
Score: 84/100Rankings
Frieling's 36 oz Double-Walled Stainless-Steel French Press delivers four-hour heat retention, dual micro-filtration, and a dishwasher-safe design backed by a five-year warranty. The polished stainless finish attracts fingerprints and its premium price may deter budget shoppers. Best suited for hosts and serious coffee drinkers needing larger capacity and robust build.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,067 mlbest | 1,005 ml | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 secondsbest |
240 minutesbest | 30 minutes | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,179 g | 998 gbest |
55.6 °Cbest | — | |
5 yearsbest | — | |
114.3 mm | 210 mmbest | |
157.48 mm | 179 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Heat Retention Time (minutes) | 240 minutes | 30 minutes |
Features(1) | ||
Filter Type | dual_micro | Coiled, stainless steel screen, metal cross plate |
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 1067 ml | 1005 ml |
Weight (g) | 1179 g | 998 g |
Height (mm) | 114.3 mm | 210 mm |
Width (mm) | 157.48 mm | 179 mm |
Depth (mm) | 256.54 mm | 106 mm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Body Material | stainless_steel | Stainless steel |
Insulation Type | double_walled | Double-walled |
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Professional reviewers praise the Frieling French Press for its exceptional heat retention, superior dual-filtration, and rugged stainless-steel construction, noting it delivers a rich, sediment-free cup and looks elegant enough for formal settings. While they commend its durability and award-winning design, they caution that its premium price and the small single-serve size may limit appeal for budget-focused buyers.
Everyday users consistently highlight the solid build quality, lack of plastic, and impressive heat retention as key reasons for satisfaction, often describing the press as well-made and attractive. The main user-level concerns revolve around the high price point and the polished finish's tendency to show fingerprints.
“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.
