SCREW BOTTOM
FRENCH PRESS
A concept that I am currently refining and pursuing in my own time. Once I build some physical prototypes to finalize the ergonomics and mechanism, I plan on looking into patenting and selling the design if there is sufficient demand.
THE
IDEA
The idea is inspired by an issue my parents constantly complain about - that scraping the grounds out of the bottom of a French Press can be difficult, as the chamber of the press is narrow enough that maneuvering your hand with a spoon can be a challenge.
The typical solution is to either completely wash the grounds down the drain, or to swirl water around the bottom and dump the mixture into the garbage/compost.
The former can quickly lead to a clogged sink, and the latter can increase the speed mold grows within the garbage (not to mention weighing it down immensely with all the water), as well as prevents keeping the used grounds for other purposes - like plant fertilizer or a homemade abrasive scrub.
THE
SOLUTION
The solution is a French press that unscrews at the bottom 1/3 to allow the user to easily remove any and all grounds without the hinderance of 8 inches of cylindrical metal.
I based the design off a Moka pot (stovetop espresso) which has a uniquely flared bottom, and designed the flared spout to avoid the “teacup effect”. While the bottom is flared, the inside is a straight cylinder so the grounds cannot move around the mesh press and become mixed with the coffee.
THE
DESIGN
The main body of the press is metal, with the accents being contrasting wood. I am a huge fan of the visual juxtaposition wood and metal have together - blending the clean cut metal look with the organic warmth of wood.
The sturdier construction also gives peace-of-mind to any slips or mishaps that may occur, which would completely shatter a glass press. All metal components would be vacuum sealed, double-walled stainless steel, which will keep the coffee (or tea) hot for hours after brewing.
