Bodum has discontinued their line of Melior Coffee Presses in 2007, although we do still stock all available Melior replacement beakers and screens.|The Melior was the original classic French press coffee maker designed in the 50s, and is still produced with the same handcrafted quality as the original. Melior presses are built a bit more rugged~

The frame and lid, made of brass, undergo several chrome plating processes to obtain a durable shiny surface that will last for many years of intense use. The black santoprene handle comes in a matte finish that not only gives a comfortable no slip grip for serving but adds to the classic quality of the design. Using a fresh coarse-ground coffee~