Clara French Press, 24 oz, Matte Black

Why it works as a gift

Most French presses are glass beakers that lose heat fast and leave grit in the last cup. Fellow designed the Clara around both problems. The body is double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel, which Fellow says keeps the brewing temperature steady and makes the press shatterproof. Fellow describes its mesh filter as giving a smooth, silt-free brew from first cup to last, and the interior has a PFOA-free non-stick coating so grounds rinse out easily.

It holds 24 ounces, enough for two people or a couple of refills for one. It comes with a small stick for stirring the grounds during the brew, and the matte black finish looks considered on a counter or a breakfast table. Fellow covers its non-electric products with a one-year limited warranty.

Compared with a classic glass press at a fraction of the cost, the Clara asks more of the budget, and the case for it is daily use: someone who makes a press pot every morning will notice the heat and the cleaner cup. For a pour-over enthusiast, Fellow's own Stagg pour-over set is the better fit.

Who it’s for

• A coffee drinker who makes a French press every weekend and has a cracked glass one
• A colleague or client who talks about coffee and would appreciate a well-made tool
• A parent who lingers over a second cup at breakfast
• Someone setting up a first apartment who wants good coffee without an electric machine

Skip it if

• They want dishwasher-safe gear: Fellow says only the mesh filter goes in the dishwasher
• They drink a single cup on the way out the door; a pod machine or travel mug suits them better
• They already own a good insulated press

Giving it

• Pair it with a bag of whole beans from a local roaster, ground coarse if they don't own a grinder
• Include a short care note: Fellow says only the mesh filter goes in the dishwasher, so the press itself is washed by hand
• Check the retailer's return policy; Fellow's warranty covers defects for one year

The facts

Capacity

24 oz

Body

Double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel; PFOA-free PTFE non-stick interior

Filter

Stainless steel mesh filter; the only dishwasher-safe part

Size and weight

About 170 × 115 × 200 mm; 917 g with the plastic handle

Included

Agitation stick for stirring during the brew

Warranty

One-year limited warranty on non-electric products

Consider instead

• Fellow Stagg [X] Pour-Over Set — For a single, slower cup instead of a pot to share
• Ember Mug 2, 14 oz — Keeps one cup at a set temperature for someone who lets coffee go cold
• Fellow Carter Move Travel Mug, 16 oz — For the coffee drinker who takes it out the door rather than lingering