The French Coffee Press is also known as a cafeti re or coffee plunger. This coffee brewing device was created in Italy in 1929. The perfect cup of coffee is made from coarse grounds that steep for 4 minutes. But don t wait too long; some say the coffee is spoiled after 20 minutes of steeping. Dimensions: 1.25 X 2.25 X 3.75 (HxLxW)