I know a lot of you true aficionados have fancy machines and nice shinny French Presses, but this $25 plastic press came in the mail today and brewed the best cup of coffee I have ever had. I live in the most famous coffee city in the country and drink coffee everyday, but now I don't think I will make it any other way. I usually just do American drip, but 2 cups of straight espresso and I am feeling nice and awake after a long shift. Highly recommend this machine to anybody trying to get more into the java hobby. I made some with two different types of beans from those bags a member here throws around like grenades, and both were phenomenal. Off to make cup 3, hope you coffee fiends are having a great brew today as well.