There are several brands of Thermal Coffee Press that are on the market today. These specific types of beautiful coffee presses are designed to keep your coffee warmer for longer periods of time than the normal french coffee press. Some of these keep the heat in naturally and can keep a the coffee warm for up to two hours or more. There are some thermal coffee presses that have to be plugged in, so they use electricity to keep the java warm. How you choose yours depends on what your needs are, but there are several on the market today:
The Thermal Coffee Press
Bodum Columbia 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Thermal French Press
The Columbia Thermal Coffee Press can keep your coffee hot for up to two hours. So you choose the pace at which you want to drink, and you don't have to worry that the coffee will get cold. This is a beautiful stainless steel coffee press and has a durable double wall. Make sure to use coarse ground coffee, and then just fill with hot water. Fuses in about 4 minutes, and then PRESS. The 3 Cup Columbia will give you about 3 - 4 ounce cups. Bodum also makes a 12v french press travel mug that will also keep your cup of Joe warm while you drive to work.
Highlights: 12-ounce thermal press (can also be used for tea); Beautiful stainless-steel; Double Wall to keep the coffee hot; Some chrome accents; Smaller size for the home or office; and, It is also dishwasher-safe.
Bodum Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot
This is another stainless steel French press coffeemaker. It is also a thermal coffee press just like the Bodum Columbia 12 oz, except that this French press can keep up to 34 ounces, or 1 liter, of coffee hot for up to two hours. This one also has a chrome finish and is dishwasher-safe. Brew is ready to press in about 4 minutes.
Highlights: French press (This pot also doubles as a thermos); 34-ounce capacity; Can keep beverages hot for up to two hours; Stainless-steel polished/Chrome finish; Dishwasher-safe.
LaCafetiere 8C. Unique Stainless Steel Thermal French Press
All three of these thermal presses come as a stainless steel press. This is a beautifully crafted press and it can also hold about 8 cups of coffee, or about 32 ounces. It only takes about 4 minutes to make and you will be enjoying coffee that is brewed the same way it is brewed in coffee houses all over the world.
Highlights: Stainless steel, double walled thermal construction (Can keep java warm for 2 hours), beautiful classical styling, will hold Approx. 32 ounce (8 cups).
These particular types of french press coffee makers are very popular for their ability to keep the coffee warm for longer periods of time. How you choose one that is right for you, basically comes down to your choice in style. There are literally hundreds of types of presses in all shapes and styles. Choose on that fits you and your other decor in your house. If the thermal press or traditional style press is a little too old fashioned for you, then check out this cool article on the modern French press. But don't worry, your coffee will taste so good, that the compliments you receive on your press will just be the icing on the cake.
