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Chef's Choice 695 Electric French Press, Black

Chef's Choice 695 Electric French Press, Black

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Brand: Chef's Choice

List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $83.50
You Save: $6.49 (7%)



Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 14 x 9 x 7

MPN: 6950001
Model: 695
UPC: 087877695010
EAN: 0087877695010


Features:
  • Boils 1-quart water in four minutes--faster than stove or microwave
  • Produces full flavored coffee or tea
  • Cordless carafe perfect for dining table
  • Use also to boil water for instant foods, beverages
  • Shuts off automatically when water boils

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
"CHEF'S CHOICE" ELECTRIC FRENCH PRESS *One quart, 8 cup capacity *1500 watts *Makes coffee or tea *Boils water faster than stove or microwave *Cordless carafe *Boxed

Amazon.com Review
This device boils a quart of water in just four minutes--faster than a stovetop kettle or microwave oven. Add ground coffee or tea leaves and insert the screen assembly, and it becomes a French press for making full-flavored coffee or tea. This eliminates a step--pouring boiling water and losing heat while doing so--from the usual method of preparing French press coffee or tea. The glass carafe lifts free of the power base to become a cordless server for the dining table. Designed with care, the device is durable (stainless-steel press assembly, rugged plastic) and thoughtfully engineered (steam-activated automatic shutoff when water boils, knuckle guard on carafe, cord wrap beneath base). It stands 11 inches high and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack


Customer Reviews:   Read 5 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars A terrific French press for tea/coffee   August 10, 2008
Pinkhat (Auburn, NH, USA)
I bought my first Chef's Choice Electric French Press back in 2002 and never had a problem with it until a couple of months ago when we accidentally knocked it down into the porcelain kitchen sink... Luckily, our local hardware store carries it so getting a new one was quick and easy. :)

I recommend this French press because:

- It boils water very quickly (faster than the stove and microwave).

- It automatically shuts off when water reaches a full boil.

- It works wonderfully as a tea kettle.

- Its footprint is very small and the base is very slim.

- Stay-cool handle and lid.

- It comes with an extra lid in case you wish to use the appliance as a hot pot.

Oh, by the way, I never had a problem with the silicon seal around the base. No leaks whatsoever. You shouldn't either, if you are careful not to get the base wet when rinsing the carrafe.

TIP: If you brew loose black tea in it, as I do, after a couple of weeks the glass will become unsightly. Clean it in a wink by brewing some raspberry tea in it - it will leave your kettle sparkling (I kid you not).



3 out of 5 stars Great tea, poor quality control.   August 1, 2008
JMS (Oviedo, FL)
I enjoy great tea and the perfect brew. I've used similar items previously with good results. This electric french press brews the perfect cup of tea. However, I was dismayed to see that after two uses, it started to leak. Upon further inspection, I noticed that the food grade silicon seal around the base of the glass portion of the carafe was irregularly placed. Easily visible by what should be quality control. The leakage is intermittent, so not a total waste. I would recommend, but beware the iffy quality.


5 out of 5 stars SIMPLY THE BEST   July 16, 2008
ANKAN1 (FL)
I have had this press for over a year....I have none of all the problems people are reporting. It is perfect, makes theeeeee best cup of coffee, no problems whatsoever. I would buy a new one right away should I drop it on the floor.


4 out of 5 stars French Press with Heat   June 3, 2008
Craig H. Anderson (So. Cal. Mtns.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Chef's Choice 695 Electric French Press, Black
The Chefs Choice French Press removes a step from the traditional process of coffee making with a press,boiling the water in a kettle and transferring the hot water to the french press.It makes great coffee quickly and is easy to clean after use. If your counter space is limited, you'll really like it's compact size.



2 out of 5 stars They leak!   January 23, 2008
L. Crosswhite (USA)
When these came out a few years ago I bought one right away. Unfortunately it leaked around the base quite significantly. A few months later I bought another one, hoping it would be better. It leaked even worse.

This one may be a new and improved model but I'm afraid to buy it -- I've already wasted $180 on two that didn't work well.