Frieling Double-Wall Stainless Steel French Press
All-metal 18/10 stainless french press - body, lid, plunger, and dual mesh filter are stainless steel, with no plastic or glass in the brew path.
The verdict: Plastic-free
The entire press is 18/10 stainless steel: double-walled body, double-walled lid, plunger rod, and the patented two-stage mesh filter. Frieling and its retailers describe it as "100% stainless steel, no plastic anywhere," and the plunger seals against the wall with a spring-tensioned steel coil rather than a rubber or silicone gasket. Coffee only touches stainless steel.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| body (double-walled) Marketed as 18/10 stainless steel; 18/10 is a chromium/nickel ratio within the 304 family. | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
| lid (double-walled) | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
| plunger rod | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
| two-stage mesh filter (pre-filter + superfine mesh + coil) Spring/coil-tensioned steel mesh seals against the wall; no rubber or silicone disc in the stack. | Stainless Steel 304 / 18-8 | Yes primary 🔥 |
A double-walled, vacuum-style 18/10 stainless steel French press that keeps coffee hot roughly four times longer than a single-wall glass press. Its distinguishing feature is a patented two-stage filter - a finer pre-filter layered over the main mesh - that traps more sediment than a typical single screen. The whole plunger assembly disassembles for cleaning and every part is dishwasher safe. Sold in 8, 17, 23, 36, and 44 oz sizes and in polished or brushed finishes.
Pros
- All-metal brew path - no glass, no plastic, and no rubber/silicone seal to replace
- Double-wall insulation keeps coffee hot far longer than glass presses
- Two-stage filter yields a cleaner, lower-sediment cup than most presses
- Nearly unbreakable and fully dishwasher safe; 5-year warranty
Cons
- Opaque steel body means you cannot see the coffee level or brew
- More expensive than glass presses
- Fine mesh can still let through some fines compared with paper-filtered methods
Notes
- Sizes: 8 oz, 17 oz, 23 oz, 36 oz, 44 oz; polished (mirror) or brushed finish
- Plunger, filter, and lid are available as individual replacement parts
Categories: French Presses
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://direct.frieling.com/frieling_french_press_brushed_p/fpb.htm Frieling product page - "18/10 stainless steel construction. No plastic or glass"; two-stage mesh filter.
- review https://www.frenchpresscoffee.com/products/frieling-french-press Retailer/review - describes press as 100% stainless steel with no rubber or plastic; details the pre-filter + superfine mesh + coil filter.
- manufacturer https://direct.frieling.com/french_press_replacement_plunger_mirror_p/fprp-m.htm Replacement plunger listed as all stainless steel, confirming an all-metal plunger assembly (no rubber/silicone seal disc).
- review https://www.amazon.com/Frieling-Double-Walled-Insulated-French-Coffee/dp/B0015VMKME Amazon listing title markets it as a "Manual Non-Plastic Coffee Maker" - supporting the all-metal claim.
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