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Cafe Du Chateau Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker - 34oz Versatile Coffee Press Coffee Maker with 4-Level Filtration, BPA Free, French Press Stainless Steel
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Brand | Cafe Du Chateau |
Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 8.6"D x 7.9"W x 4.7"H |
Special Feature | filter coffee maker, large coffee maker, french press, french press stainless steel, coffee french press, french coffee press, french press glass, large french press, coffee presses, coffee maker, stainless steel coffee maker, insulated french press, coffee press, french press coffee maker, french press coffee See more |
Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
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- ENHANCED FLAVOR: This glass French press coffee maker ensures rich aroma extraction using a 4-level filtration system. It lets you savor sediment-free pour over coffee, just like the best coffee makers.
- VERSATILITY AND EFFICIENCY: Enjoy the convenience of four easy steps to prepare coffee in this stainless French press coffee maker. This large French press is also a perfect tea press for loose leaf tea.
- HEALTH-FOCUSED: Made of high-quality, BPA-free materials, this french coffee press stainless steel surpasses both US FDA and European Commission food standards for coffee makers. This high quality metal french press that doubles as a tea press for loose leaf tea is the perfect option for your health and satisfaction.
- USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: This convertible car seat is equipped with a SecureTech chest clip that includes an indicator for the safety of car seats for toddlers, reassuring parents that the chest clip is securely fastened.
- LIFETIME REPLACEMENT: Café Du Chateau offers a lifetime replacement guarantee for this glass french press coffee maker against breakage and damage. Act safely while handling this manual coffee maker.
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Sold By | Upper Echelon Products | JEFF'S CHOICE | Yaki Direct | QUQIYSO | BestPartners | ZunYi US |
capacity | 34 fluid ounces | 1 liters | 34 fluid ounces | 21 ounces | 34 ounces | 27 ounces |
material | Stainless Steel | Borosilicate Glass, 304 Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Borosilicate Glass | Stainless Steel, Borosilicate Glass | Borosilicate Glass |
input interface | touch screen | buttons | touch screen | buttons | buttons | buttons |
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model name | French Press Coffee Maker | 1L-WN-Chrome | 1 | Copper-21 | — | GYKF0909 |
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At Café du Château, we celebrate coffee as a fusion of flavor, aroma, and culture. Our exclusive range of premium products, including our Cold Brew Coffee Maker, French Press, and Espresso Maker, are expertly crafted with top-quality materials, balancing functionality and style.
Our mission is simple: Provide easy-to-use tools that allow you to make consistently exceptional, barista-quality coffee and tea from the comfort of your own home.
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Cold Brew Coffee Maker
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French Press
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Espresso Maker
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Why Choose Café du Château?
1. Sophisticated Design: Our products are inspired by the beauty and elegance of French châteaux, bringing an element of luxury and refinement to your home.
2. Uncompromised Quality: We use only the finest materials and craftsmanship to create our coffee makers, ensuring that they stand the test of time and consistently deliver outstanding results.
3. Exceptional Performance: Our innovative brewing technology captures the essence of your favorite coffee beans, resulting in a rich, bold, and smooth taste that will impress even the most discerning coffee connoisseur.
Product Description
Experience and Savor the Bold, Full Flavors of French Press Coffee
If you want to brew amazing coffee then look no further than Café du Chateau’s French Press Coffee Maker. All you need is hot water, your favorite ground coffee, and our perfectly crafted French Press to enjoy the barista experience at home, in the office, or wherever you may roam.
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Brew Flavorful Coffee Using the Coffee Press
- Add coarse ground coffee
- Pour in hot water
- Let steep for 3-4 min
- Press plunger down, pour, and enjoy!
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All Components are Dishwasher Safe
The french coffee press has 3 dishwasher safe parts: plunger, glass carafe, stainless steel housing
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Quality Made Glass French Press
The materials surpass U.S.F.D.A and European Commission food and safety standards
Enjoy Rich, Aromatic Coffee in Minutes with the French Coffee Maker
Our coffee french press is designed to function brilliantly, brew professionally, and be a beautiful addition to your kitchen. We provide a free brewing guide to walk you through the steps to create a perfectly brewed cup of coffee each time.
Brew Like a Barista!
Never worry about coffee grinds or unpleasant muddiness reaching your mug again, thanks to its 4-level filtration systems consisting of 2 stainless steel screens, a spring-loaded base that seals the edges during pressing, and a lid strainer to trap any grounds.
Ideal Gift for the Coffee and Tea Enthusiast in Your Life
Cafe du Chateau’s coffee press coffee maker is as stunning as it is functional. Versatile, it works great as both a french press for coffee and tea press for loose tea. Brewing up to 34 oz of coffee and tea at a time, it makes the ideal gift for the caffeine connoisseur.
Benefits of French Press Coffee?
You’re in control of the whole process, from deciding the grind, water temperature, and steeping time you can make a cup of coffee perfectly suited to your personal tastes. Enjoy coffee in its purest form, for a rich and aromatic cup of coffee.
How much coffee does it make?
Our French press coffee maker is designed with a large capacity glass carafe. It can hold up to 34oz (1000ml) of French press coffee, which translates to (8) 4oz cups of coffee.
How to use the french press?
Use 2 tbsp of coarse ground coffee (or loose leaf tea) per every 6oz of water. Pour hot water over coffee grounds and stir for 5 seconds to mix grounds evenly. Put on lid and push down plunger slowly. Let steep for 3-4 min. Pour and enjoy!
Can the french press be used to make tea?
Absolutely. The brewing methods are similar, instead of using coarse ground coffee, pour in the loose leaf tea of your choice. The large carafe allows you to extract more tea from your herbs than if you brewed just a single cup with a tea bag.
How to clean the french press?
There are 3 main components that require cleansing: the plunger assembly, glass carafe, and stainless steel housing, all of which are dishwasher safe. If you prefer to hand wash, use a mild dish soap and a sponge.
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Product information
Brand | Cafe Du Chateau |
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Color | Silver |
Product Dimensions | 8.6"D x 7.9"W x 4.7"H |
Special Feature | filter coffee maker, large coffee maker, french press, french press stainless steel, coffee french press, french coffee press, french press glass, large french press, coffee presses, coffee maker, stainless steel coffee maker, insulated french press, coffee press, french press coffee maker, french press coffee |
Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
Filter Type | Reusable |
Style | French Press Coffee Maker |
Specific Uses For Product | coffee french press , coffee presses , insulated french press , stainless steel coffee maker , glass french press coffee maker |
Included Components | French Press |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Model Name | French Press Coffee Maker |
Number of Items | 1 |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Cafe Du Chateau |
ASIN | B01J4O0T4E |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | French Press Coffee Maker |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,569 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #13 in Coffee Presses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 26, 2016 |
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Customers like the size, value, ease of cleaning, ease and use of the coffee maker. They mention that it's well worth the purchase, makes a great cup of coffee under five minutes and that the instructions are provided. They appreciate that it comes with a filter.
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Customers like the quality of the coffee maker. They mention that it makes good coffee, the quality is top notch, and the coffee tastes sooooo good. They also say that it is bold and robust, and that the press has counter appeal.
"...Voila! It's SUPER easy! The taste really is different, more smooth and significantly less acidic...." Read more
"...I also noticed a difference in the taste, and it is not my imagination. I don't think I'll ever go back to drip!..." Read more
"...My stepdad said it was "bold and robust" as I hear so many coffee drinkers say, and until now I never really got that. But hes right...." Read more
"...My coffee was a good strength, not too bitter, but I do add cream (and sugar) and cream does help to even out any bitterness...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the coffee maker. They mention that it does a fine job, is wonderful, and has held up strong. Some customers also say that the coffee press works perfectly and the filtration is super. The expresso maker is functional and inexpensive, and customers are happy with the quality of the product.
"...This decaf smells wonderful and is really, really good!..." Read more
"...This brewer is amazing. Plain and simple. It is easy to use, but if you have any questions it comes with an easy to read instruction manual...." Read more
"This was purchased as a gift for me for Christmas. It works well with first use...." Read more
"...The seals on the lid and filter do work very well, you can hear the suction when closing and opening the pitcher!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the coffee maker. They mention that the design is sleek and pretty, and it goes well with their kitchen. They also appreciate the French press, which is very appealing.
"...But hes right. It was bold, beautiful, flavorful and absolutely wonderful...." Read more
"...It’s pretty, but definitely has some flaws which can create safety hazards." Read more
"I really love this so much! The quality is top notch. The design is sleek and pretty it goes well with my kitchen. If is very easy to use...." Read more
"...There is nothing faulty about the design of my pitcher or the metal components...." Read more
Customers find the coffee maker easy to use. They mention that it's very simple, making great coffee in the mornings is simple, and the French press is easy to clean. The directions are provided, and they seem accurate. The product is durable and easy to operate, and is very enjoyable and relaxing.
"...to any heated coffees/espressos, much lower acid, significant ease of making in the mornings (just heat it up!)..." Read more
"...it's not automatic like the drip coffee maker, it's not really that difficult to use...." Read more
"...This brewer is amazing. Plain and simple. It is easy to use, but if you have any questions it comes with an easy to read instruction manual...." Read more
"...Directions are provided, which seem to be pretty accurate...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the coffee maker. They mention that it is simple to clean, easy to operate, and stylish. They also appreciate the fact that there are no machines to worry about or pods to buy.
"...and loving that we have no machines to worry about, no pods to buy, can still have it if there's a power outage (not technology dependent) and we're..." Read more
"...5. It's a bit difficult to clean. It's not impossible to clean, but compared to the drip coffee brewer, which needs to be rinsed out and..." Read more
"...Washing it is very easy, all of the pieces come apart, but the glass carafe did not want to come out of the steel holder...." Read more
"...I love that you can take apart the filters easily for cleaning...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the coffee maker. They mention that it is well worth the purchase, with solid materials and easy to clean. Some say that it comes as expected, in expected condition, and is well made.
"...and loving that we have no machines to worry about, no pods to buy, can still have it if there's a power outage (not technology dependent) and we're..." Read more
"...This is well worth the purchase.Last review:This is my first French press, and I've always wanted one...." Read more
"...Great quality and long use with proper care and you can't beat the price. Coffee and teas come out great every time." Read more
"...Good product, I enjoy using it and the price is very fair. That being said, a "fair" price usually means you only get "fair" in return...." Read more
Customers like the filter of the coffee maker. They mention that it comes with two filters, and appreciate the double filter. The 4 level filtration system makes the best coffee, and it is well-made.
"...It filters everything very well… those reviews that have issues may need a coarser grind...." Read more
"...As a bonus, the kit comes with two extra mesh filters, should the ones in it ever break or turn foul...." Read more
"...those disposable bags and mason jars but the French Press has a really good filter so I can brew the coffee overnight and then I can just pour it..." Read more
"...It has never given me grinds in the coffee. Always filters it perfectly...." Read more
Customers like the size of the coffee maker. They say it's large and doesn't take up a lot of space. It makes enough for about 3 large cups of coffee, and it fits well into their refrigerator. Some say that the coffeemaker is best suited for 1-2 people.
"...4. It's compact, easy to store.5. This model has a lifetime guarantee, of which I will take advantage, should anything go wrong...." Read more
"...Upon seeing the price, I’m surprised at the cost. The size is large and probably enough for 3 decent cups of coffee, but I don’t feel that the price..." Read more
"...The stainless steel base does not sit tight to the glass, over time I have had a couple coffee grinds fall in between the glass and the base and I..." Read more
"...It makes enough for about 3 large cups. If you go back for seconds though, you might have to re-heat it...." Read more
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How to make cold press coffee (bear in mind I'm coming from espresso, so this might be stronger than some like...)
What we do is grind the beans (we finally ended up getting a fancy power grinder and it's been great! The "Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder", but if you're not up for spending that much $$, we found this hand-grinder to be excellent "Mueller Austria Manual Coffee Grinder, Whole Bean Conical Burr Mill for French Press" and it's a fraction of the price) and we put about 3/4 beans (pre-grind measure) into this french press (there's another french press that's larger, "Large Cold-Brew French Press Coffee-Maker" by Square Cottage) and in that bigger one we use about 1 cup of beans pre-grind) add water, push the screen down just enough that there is a bit of water above the screen so you know all the grind is submerged, then let sit 16-24 hours (we like 17-20 hours best). When it's done steeping, you then press it all the way down, pour the coffee into whatever container you're going to use to store it in the fridge, then clean the press. Voila! It's SUPER easy! The taste really is different, more smooth and significantly less acidic. I feel like I taste a fruityness to it - not a sweet fruit, but like a fresh "I'm a fruit not a dead bean" taste. We've fully converted over.
How to measure it into your coffee cup if you're converting from Latte's
Ok, so for comparison, I USED to do Nespresso 2 pods of a strong bean like Kazaar, and I had it set to the short shot size, and that went into my Copco travel coffee cup (Look up "Copco Acadia Travel Mug, 16-Ounce, Plum") with a pump of vanilla. To that I'd put my steamed milk/cream the rest of the way up and I was good to go. This would be pretty similar in measures to what you'd get at Starbucks or Peet's when getting their medium-ish size latte.
My #1 mistake at first was thinking it would be equivalent measures of coffee to milk, it is very different. For this you will use a lot more coffee and less milk. If you're doing cow milk consider switching to half and half or cream, as you may want the more concentrated milk taste since you're using so much more coffee. (It's also a great way to slowly move towards more of a black coffee and less of a latte/milk based drink). Fill your mug about 2/3 coffee, add whatever sweetener if you use that, and the balance of the cup your cream. This will give you an equivalent to slightly more intense coffee taste than the espresso latte I described above. All this will be cold, you can then microwave it for about 2 minutes 30 seconds for really hot, or if you have one of those swirly-cup milk warmers (Like the "Capresso frothPRO Automatic Milk Frother") you can dump the whole thing in that to heat it up.
I'm finding I can handle much less milk/cream (I actually use heavy cream) and less sweetener with this cold pressed than with regular espresso drinks. As of now I fill my copco cup about an inch from the top with coffee, then add cream the rest of the way (which is approx 3/4 of an inch of cream added to cup if I had to try and quantify). I'm hoping to wean to even less cream and off the sweetener entirely, but we'll see....
Decaf and Caffeinated
Lastly, we use this press for my decaf, and I REALLY like this one "Jailhouse Coffee Organic Swiss Water Decaf Whole Bean, 12 oz, Medium Roast, Chemical-free Decaffeinated", and we use the bigger press for the full-caffeine coffee. I do half and half decaf to coffee as I can be caffeine sensitive and feel antsy & racy-pulse if I have too much. The half and half of this has been great and no adverse effects at all (so far, knock-on-wood!). This decaf smells wonderful and is really, really good! My husband who does full-on caffeine, always comments on how good these beans smell, and for me the taste is really great. Far better than any decaf espresso I had when using my nespresso.
How's it compare to "real" espresso - not espresso pods??
About 5-6 years ago we moved from "real" espresso to the Nespresso because we'd gone through 3 espresso machines - they all seem to be finicky and break a lot, despite our buying more expensive models each time - and into the Nespresso as we received a Nespresso machine free and were blown away by the taste because those use pressure to make the espresso like a real espresso machine (K cups are just a drip system, no pressure, very different than Nespresso). So to us, we found no better taste from "real" espresso vs Nespresso pod espresso, the only downside was the limited selection of bean types and pods, and that we were using aluminum pods which have their own inherent health risks as well as not being very earth friendly. If you're a "real" espresso person then perhaps try some of the cold pressed coffee from Peet's or Starbucks or buy some from the grocery store as most all of them carry it in the cold section in glass bottles - we did that before deciding to make it at home ourselves.
We consider the cold pressed to have a superior taste profile to any heated coffees/espressos, much lower acid, significant ease of making in the mornings (just heat it up!) and loving that we have no machines to worry about, no pods to buy, can still have it if there's a power outage (not technology dependent) and we're back in the game of trying different coffee beans since we're away from pods.
I also discovered that the glass does slide out of the metal holder. I was pulling up on the plunger one day when I discovered the glass pulling away from the metal. I don't know if it was originally glued in, but this certainly makes it much easier to clean. I was noticing coffee grinds between the glass and metal, which was very annoying. I'm so glad it can be removed to clean. But I do have to make sure it doesn't slide out of the metal casing when I pour or pull out the plunger.
Since everything is much easier to clean now, I make all my coffee in the FP. I also noticed a difference in the taste, and it is not my imagination. I don't think I'll ever go back to drip!
There are a few negative reviews, mainly about cracking. But as long as you DO NOT ADD COLD WATER TO THE HEATED GLASS, you shouldn't have cracks. I'm considering buying a second FP just in case this one breaks. This is well worth the purchase.
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This is my first French press, and I've always wanted one. That being said, this review is more on the reflection of the French press process than it is on this specific device, since I have nothing else to compare it to...except my drip coffee makers.
Before receiving the shipment, I viewed instructions of YouTube videos, so I would be prepared to use it immediately.
CONS:
1. The French press does not use a paper coffee filter as the drip makers use. This is the biggest con, but it's also the biggest pro, which I'll explain shortly. I'm accustomed to pulling out the filter and dumping the grounds in the trash. I have experienced the downfall of washing the grinds down the drain. It can cause major plumbing issues, which can be expensive if not dealt with in time. So my first and only experience to date of disposing of the grinds was a messy one. I had to use a long spoon to get the grinds to the top of the carafe and dump them in the trash. The grounds got all over my hands, the floor, the trash can...and then I still had to rinse them out into the sink. In this case, there were only a few grounds remaining, so I turned on my garbage disposal before rinsing it out. In hindsight, I should've just poured them over an empty coffee filter and proceeded as I do with drip coffee. I'll figure it out. People have been doing this for years, so I know there's a better way.
2. This particular model has metal molded around a glass carafe. I'm assuming this is designed to keep the coffee hot. But in washing the carafe, water gets trapped between the metal and glass. My OCD won't allow me to dismiss this issue. I don't know if mold will become trapped between the glass and metal, or if the metal will rust. But I do know I can't put this away in the cupboard until it dries thoroughly. I turned it upside down, and am patiently waiting for it to drain thoroughly.
3. It isn't electric, so the coffee doesn't remain hot. I can pour the coffee into my drip carafe and keep it on the warming plate. But it would be better to just make another cup of coffee.
4. It's not an automatic process, like I'm used to experiencing with a drip coffee maker. I just set the drip maker up and turn it on. Eleven minutes later, it's ready to pour. Not so with the press. For a good cup, the press needs to be preheated, coffee beans need to be weighed, ground, soaked, and then pressed. There is no time to sit down and wait for it to brew. But, it doesn't take much time to make French press coffee, either.
5. It's a bit difficult to clean. It's not impossible to clean, but compared to the drip coffee brewer, which needs to be rinsed out and occasionally cleaned with vinegar, there is a bit more complicated cleaning process. The press has a few parts that need to be cleaned after each use.
PROS:
1. This does not use a paper coffee filter. This is a plus, because you don't have to worry about running out of coffee filters, and it produces less trash for the landfills.
2. It's perfect for those times when you just want one cup of coffee.
3. Though cleanup can be a bit of a hassle, it's not difficult to clean, if you tackle it immediately after pouring the coffee.
4. It's compact, easy to store.
5. This model has a lifetime guarantee, of which I will take advantage, should anything go wrong. I inspected the item thoroughly; and aside from the water becoming trapped between the glass and metal, it's in perfect condition. Don't forget to register it asap.
6. It's simple to use. Even though it's not automatic like the drip coffee maker, it's not really that difficult to use. I would suggest to anyone buying this, that an electric kettle would come in very handy. You can boil water on your stovetop, but personally, I prefer the electric kettle.
HERE IS MY SYSTEM:
1. Boil water in kettle and pour into FP carafe and put plunger and elements into the water and cover. This process will heat up the carafe and elements, so they are unlikely to cool off the boiled water, lowering the coffee temperature.
2. While the parts to the FP is heating, I boil more water. After water boils, I dump out the water in the carafe, dry carafe, and add premeasured grinds into carafe. I personally use the same amount of grounds:water ratio that I used in the drip maker.
3. Pour boiled water over grinds; just enough water to cover grinds. I stir with a long handled spoon so all grinds get wet; then carefully pour a tiny bit of boiled water over spoon to get the remaining grinds off spoon. (OCD...remember?) I cover the carafe and allow the grinds to soak for a few minutes, while I boil more water.
4. I add the remaining boiled water to the grinds to complete the coffee, allow coffee to set a couple minutes, then carefully place lid with plunger and slowly push down the plunger evenly, so no grounds will get into the coffee.
5. I pour coffee in cup(s) and add cream/sugar as usual.
6. I wait for remaining water in carafe to cool a bit before clearing out the grounds. In the future, I might add warm tap water (NOT cold! That could crack the glass, if it's hot), swish water around a bit; and, using a small rubber spatula, pour them over a filter, allowing it to drip in the drip carafe. In fact, I might even consider cleaning out some used coffee filters from the drip maker and save them for this purpose. I don't know. I'll figure it out.
What do I think about this particular model? I do like it, but I cannot claim that the coffee tastes any better or worse than the drip. The difference between the two are that the drip maker pours hot water over the grinds, which drips into carafe. Whereas, the process of the press is to pour water into the grounds, soak them and push all the water out of the grounds at the bottom of the water with the plunger. I assumed the press would require fewer grounds, since they soak in the water, but I didn't see a difference. The perculator, on the other hand, seems to split the difference. It uses the drip method by sucking up heated water from the pot and spitting it out over the grinds, which drips back into the water. It repeats this process, soaking the grinds like the French Press soaks it's grinds, until the coffee becomes strong.
I don't think I'll use this French Press every day. But it will come in handy when I run out of filters, when I just need a single cup of coffee, or if/when the drip coffee maker breaks down.
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Firstly, I wanted a glass carafe because I found the plastic smelled when hot water was poured into it. I prefer this glass to my last French press because this is much thicker and feels more solid.
Secondly, I wanted a French press with solid material on the bottom. My first glass French press broke when setting it down on my counter. That one had a thin, fiddly silicon coaster. I much prefer the polished metal base of this one. It is the most attractive of the three I’ve had and it looks great left out on my counter.
Clean up is fairly easy. And it makes great coffee. I am very pleased with this French press because it exceeds my expectations for the reasons I purchased it and it’s better quality than the previous ones from other brands.
I’m hoping this one lasts a long time! I would recommend this!
it worked fine for two uses, if you buy the product, Do Not buy it with the plastic cover!!!!