Hario presents you with their own unique take on French Press brewing. The double-walled design of the press insulates heat for the dual purpose of protecting your fingers and keeping your coffee hotter longer. All of the glass used is high quality, being both inert and heat resistant. Inert glass protects the integrity of your coffee as it doesn't absorb any foreign flavors or odors.The press is ringed by an elegant olive wood collar, fastened by a leather strap for easy gripping. If you have company you're in luck as you can brew up to 13.5oz of coffee at a time. As a final note, all of the glass components are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.