The French press coffee maker is accepted worldwide as one of the best methods for brewing coffee and our New Kenya coffee press is sure to deliver not only gourmet coffee flavor‎,‎ but modern design‎.‎ The durable and heat‎-resistant glass beaker is partially encased by the black plastic frame of the New Kenya coffee maker‎.‎ The frame covers a part of the sides and bottom of the beaker‎,‎ making it safe for the tabletop without using a trivet or coaster‎.‎ Simple to use‎,‎ the French press is a proven method for brewing flavorful and balance coffee‎.‎ Coffee is measured in 4 oz‎.‎ cups‎,‎ so our 4‎-cup press will brew 17 oz‎.‎‎,‎ serving one to two people‎.‎ The small size makes it great for the home or office‎,‎ anytime you want just one cup of coffee – plus maybe a little “top off”‎.‎ For best results‎,‎ use coarse ground coffee‎.‎ Just add the appropriate amount of ground coffee to the beaker ‎(‎we recommend one 7 gram scoop per 4 oz‎.‎ of water‎)‎‎.‎ Fill the beaker with hot water ‎(‎just off of a boil‎)‎‎.‎ Leave about an inch from the top of the beaker‎.‎ Give the coffee a stir with a plastic or wooden utensil to mix it completely with the water‎.‎ Set the plunger and lid unit in place with the safety lid in the closed position‎.‎ Allow the coffee to brew for 4‎-minutes and then press‎.‎ Turn the safety lid to the open position‎,‎ serve and enjoy‎.‎ Clean up is easy too – just scoop out the grounds with a rubber spatula‎,‎ and rinse the beaker and filter‎.‎ There is no paper or additional filter required‎.‎ The 3‎-part stainless steel filter system is built right into the press‎.‎ The stay cool handle is built right into the sturdy New Kenya frame‎.‎ All parts are dishwasher safe‎.‎ The New Kenya is also available in 3‎,‎ 6‎,‎ and 8 cup sizes‎.‎