Ease of use, compact design, and affordable price make the Star Wars R2-D2 French Press a great choice for any caffeinated Star Wars fan. Yes, I know I can put the beaker in the MW but the handle is an aluminum cage which is not microwave friendly. Like other coffee presses, this coffee-making droid requires the coffee beans to be ground more coarsely than a drip coffee maker. The water used should also be a bit hotter. Place your coffee grounds and hot water in the glass carafe and allow to brew for two to four minutes—a little longer if you like your coffee on the Dark Side. Then plunge and pour. A full R2D2 french press carafe will give you 32 oz of hot coffee. A great perk to using a coffee press is that cleanup is a breeze. The glass carafe can be removed from the BPA-free plastic housing and is dishwasher safe.

The ThinkGeek official R2-D2 coffee press turns an astromech droid into a simple utensil. It would be an affront to everything Star Wars fans hold dear if it weren’t also a beautiful way to get your morning cup. A long time ago, in a kitchen galaxy far away… Hey, wait a minute! Not a long time ago at all.Star wars fans and coffee lovers, if your monrning can’t start without a cup of coffee and something star wars related, here’s great news! ThinkGeek has come out with the Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press: a 4-cup (32-ounce) coffee press built into the body of everyone’s favorite droid, R2-D2. If you’ve never used a coffee press before, you’ll be delighted by how simple the coffee-making process is. There are no settings to program, no water filters to replace, and no descaling regimens. The removable glass carafe is dishwasher safe which means you’ll have Artoo cleaned up and ready for his next coffee-making mission in no time.

There's another danger and that's the dreaded "boil over" the amount of energy used to heat a clear liquid like water will cause a dark liquid like coffee to boil. This is the same reason drip coffee has milder flavor when compared to the percolated brew. The R2-D2 Coffee Press holds 32 oz. of coffee, enough to fill four cups to the brim. With BPA-free plastic housing, a glass body, and a food-grade stainless steel plunger and filter assembly, the press features all the necessities to compete with most coffee presses at this price range. The glass carafe is also removable and dishwasher safe. This Star Wars R2-D2 Mug is the perfect companion to the R2-D2 Coffee Press. This officially licensed piece of Star Wars merchandise is 4” in diameter and stands 6.5” tall including Artoo’s clever lid which will help keep your brew piping hot. This cup is made of strong porcelain and holds up well to washes and use. Exclusive to ThinkGeek, this new Star Wars R2-D2 French Press features a glass carafe and food-grade stainless steel plunger, all encased within the BPA-free plastic housing in the shape of everyone’s favorite droid.

Apparently this writer doesn't drink coffee as a morning beverage, no one who usesa press would ever be tempted to put it in a zapper. For the nerd in you, here’s everything you need to know about tge R2-D2 Coffee Press. It is 6.5″ wide x 9.5″ tall x 6.5″ deep, weighing 1.5 pounds. You can make up to 32 ounces of coffee, that is 4 cups. The sturdy coffee maker is made of BPA-free plastic housing with a glass body, and food-grade stainless steel plunger & filter assembly. There is a removable glass carafe which is dishwasher safe, but none of the parts are microwave friendly. If you drink a lot of coffee, or if you are making coffee for several people, the 32 oz capacity might be too small. That’s only about four cups. So to make a good cup of Americas favorite beverage the steps remain: buy fresh, “quality” beans, grind coarsely, measure carefully, use hot water (not boiling) and stir carefully. The price for the R2D2 Press is only seven (sales tax not inc) dollars more than a FP in BedBath&Beyond.Let R2 help you navigate your mornings more successfully with this Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press. He’s happy to help a human in need. Put your ground magic bean and boiling water in his glass body, brew for a few minutes, plunge, and he’ll serve you up a pipig hot cup of your daily dose of motivation. Technical details This is not an electric appliance and, as such, is extremely basic and uncomplicated. This might be a source of disappointment if you are a lover of high-tech gadgetry, or expect R2-D2 to companion you on a mission. It’s a fun way to get your morning java though! The Pros (The Force)