Bialetti 06852 Preziosa French Press 8 Cup
- 8 cups, 34 ounce borosilicate glass beaker
- 18/10 stainless steel frame and fine mesh plunger
- Dishwasher safe, beaker lifts out of the frame
- 6 x 4 x 8.5 inches, 1.3 lb
- 1 year manufacturer warranty, reusable filter
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A classic glass and steel press for coarse grounds or loose tea, with the beaker removable for washing and a mesh plunger that holds grounds back. Glass means it needs care around a hard sink.
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ASIN: B006BMBLW2Category: French Presses
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Overview
Not a drip machine or an electric brewer, the Bialetti Preziosa is a manual press: coarse grounds steep in hot water inside a borosilicate glass cylinder, then a fine mesh plunger pushes them to the bottom. The glass rests in a stainless frame cut with the little man figure and lifts out for cleaning.
Full steeping of grounds or tea leaves is why a press makes richer coffee, and the removable beaker plus dishwasher safe parts cut the cleanup that stops people using one. The limitation is a glass beaker, which needs more care than a metal body and can crack if dropped.
Who it's for
Morning coffee for two or three people, or a pot of loose leaf tea, from a press that looks finished enough to leave on the counter. Travel use, or anyone who wants an insulated body to hold heat, should choose a different design.
Pros and cons
- Stainless mesh plunger blocks grounds
- Borosilicate beaker lifts out
- Works for coffee and loose tea
- Reusable filter, no paper
- Glass beaker can break
- Manual brewing, no timer or heat
- Coarse grind only for clean cups
Performance notes
Flavor from a press comes from immersion time and grind size: coarse grounds steep fully and the mesh then stops most of them, while a fine grind slips through and makes a muddy cup. The glass cylinder takes the hot water for steeping, and the steel frame protects the beaker from knocks on the counter. Removing the beaker makes the plunger and frame easy to rinse.
Specifications
| Brand | Bialetti |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6 × 4 × 8.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 cups |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Preziosa Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Coffee Press |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Reusable stainless steel fine mesh |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Coffee Input Type | Loose coffee grounds |
| Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Style | Classic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Use, Making Coffee at Home |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee maker |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Bialetti 06852?
The listed included component is the coffee press itself: glass beaker, stainless frame and mesh plunger. No scoop, spare screen or spare glass is mentioned.
Can the Bialetti Preziosa press go in the dishwasher?
Yes, Bialetti states the Preziosa French Press is dishwasher safe, and the glass beaker removes from the frame.
Can the Bialetti Preziosa be used for tea?
Yes, the description says it lets coarse ground coffee and tea leaves infuse in hot water.
Is the Bialetti 06852 an all-stainless press?
No. The frame and plunger are stainless steel but the beaker is borosilicate glass.