We love our Bodum French Press.  We have one for each of us.  The 17oz size is perfect for the person who only wants 2 cups of coffee.  The design is modern and so beautiful!  I make sure to hand dry the stainless steel press so it always looks shiny.  We usually wrap our presses with a clean dish cloth so it stays warm even longer.  We use two tablespoons ( included is a plastic spoon) of courser ground coffee so grounds do not sift through the mesh plunger.  Set your timer for 4 minutes and then push down gently on the plunger.  Don’t forget to line up the little ‘arrow’ on the lid with spout.  Voila!