Modern and stylish, the today Pierre 8-cup coffee press is crafted of durable, high-quality borosilicate glass. The handle is made of sturdy hard plastic that gives you a firm, reliable grip that stays cool in your hand while pouring your hot coffee. The carefully designed fitted lid and angled spout allows for clean, even pours. Each Pierre coffee press has an advanced filter plunger that provides you with excellent brewing capabilities regarding coffee strength. This includes a filter spiral plate, a fine stainless steel mesh filter with cross plate and an easy to use plunger. All the parts are designed to make sure your coffee grounds are kept in the beaker and out of your cup. It's so easy to use that even a beginner can make a ideal cup of French press coffee right out of the box! Dishwasher safe and easy to clean.