Oregon-based drinkware brand Hydro Flask made a splash in early 2024, unveiling its first French press (or cafetière, as it’s known in Britain) coffee makers. Making use of the same double-wall insulation used in its insulated bottles and , this is a French press that’ll keep that steaming hot coffee piping for longer. As something of a coffee addict, I was full of beans at the prospect of testing the French Press.
I’ve enjoyed making countless fine brews from this great – I even had the to sup them from. I’m already a big fan of Hydro Flask’s minimalist and colorful stylings. The French Press boasts the same aesthetics as the brand’s other insulated drinkware, immediately looking the business whether enhancing a modern kitchen or out on an ancient trail.
I’ve used a standard French press countless times, so there wasn’t exactly a learning curve involved in putting this one to use. It works in exactly the same way as most and the brewing process was straightforward. As expected, the coffee was lovely, but no better than from other quality cafetières.
I was looking forward to seeing (or should that be tasting?) the benefits of its insulation...
Undoubtedly the standout feature, and the one that sets Hydro Flask’s French Press aside from most, is the fact that it’s insulated. It features the same TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation design as Hydro Flask’s insulated mugs and , which means hot liquids should stay hot for an extended period. The sa.
