Many coffee aficionados swear by the French press method of making coffee. To use a French press, grounds are placed in the bottom of the carafe, then near-boiling water is added. The lid with its stainless-steel rod and filter is pushed down after a few minutes of steeping, and the coffee is ready to pour. The Monet French Press features a second mesh screen in the lid that removes much of the coffee ground sediment typically left behind by other coffee presses. In addition to a heat resistant glass carafe, the Monet has stainless steel frame and lid. The 12 cup carafe makes about 48 ounces of coffee, which is more like 5 or 6 cups for most coffee drinkers. Acrylic measuring scoop included.