Kitchen Aid Cookware: Bodum Assam 17-Ounce Tea Press Review

Okay, I admit, cute is a big draw, however, as most Bodum products, this is a very functional item.
JUST THE RIGHT SIZE:
This is a perfect size as a personal teapot.It holds a full 16 oz., about 2 mugs worth.For my purposes, it is enough to drink in one sitting of reading a chapter in a book. Though it cools, it does not cool enough to be unpalatable for the 2 mug capacity.
PLASTIC INSERT COULD BE BETTER DESIGNED TO STAY PUT WHILE POURING:
The plastic insert, though it has these ear things to catch on the glass pot, when you are pouring the last bit of tea, is inclined to plop out.You need to hold the top on, while pouring that last bit. It is too bad this does not rotate in, so that it latches better.If you have a cat sitting on your lap while reading two hands are just not available.
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO STOP BREWING MAKE SURE PLUNGER IS ABOVE WATER LEVEL:
I found that if the plunger is below the water level, it quickly drops, stopping the brewing process, you need to be sure to leave it above the water level to avoid this.It is too bad it was not done a bit different to avoid this.I found I had to play with it a bit to get it where I wanted, prior to stopping the tea from steeping.Once it is done it does a great job of stopping the steeping.Just don't try to say that out loud.
DON'T KNOW HOW IT IS WITH LOOSE TEA:
I only used this with tea bags, as I had no loose tea on hand.I don't know how it will do.However the holes in the basket looked a bit large, so a very fine tea may get out; creating sludge.
OVERALL QUALITY:
Bodum does a nice job designing. I liked this tea pot without a protruding spout. It takes up less room, and is not so vulnerable in the dishwasher. I was concerned that it would weep down the side of the pot when I poured, but it did not.I am a tad bit dissappointed in the plastic insert in that it falls out easy, but for the price I think it is okay.

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Product Description:
Make it tea for two, this handsome tea press composed of clear, borosilicate glass which not allows you to view the tea steeping but provides incomparable heat resistance. To ensure a great tasting cup, simply press down to stop the brewing process any time. The ABS plastic handle is fixed to the heat resistant glass with to provide a secure and easy grip when pouring your hot aromatic tea. The plastic strainer can be cleaned in the dishwasher together with the teapot, making it the ultimate pot for loose leaf tea. 1-year warranty.

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