About the EILEEN French Press Coffee Maker Add some designer style to your coffee table with the EILEEN French press coffee maker. Inspired by the great Irish designer, Eileen Gray, and the cafés and bistros of her adopted city of Paris, this stylish coffee maker brings a contemporary twist to your favorite cup of joe. Adored by coffee lovers worldwide for its simplicity of brewing and purity of taste, Bodum’s French press system transforms coarsely ground beans and hot water into that most reinvigorating of drinks within minutes. All without using wasteful paper filters, plastic capsules and the other trappings of modern coffee brewing. Combining classic French press taste with a bold, modern design, the EILEEN coffee maker allows you to brew and entertain in style. Place the EILEEN on a flat surface, hold the handle firmly, and pull the plunger up and out of the carafe. Pour hot water into the carafe (about 92-96oC) leaving a minimum of 2.5cm/1inch at the top, and stir with a plastic or wooden spoon. Place the plunger unit on top of the pot and turn the lid so the pour spout is closed to retain the heat. Leave four minutes to brew, then slowly lower the plunger. Turn the lid to open the pour spout and pour your delicious cup of joe. Use & Care Wash in warm, soapy water before first use and dry thoroughly. All parts are dishwasher safe (apart from the copper finish).