I use this French press everyday.  It works great! The screen part is snug, I never get coffee grounds in my cup.  This company also offers replacement beakers if you have an accident! (that was a big selling point for me) The purple is gorgeous!  I do 6oz water per scoop of coffee. I also temper the glass by rinsing it with super hot tap water then I let the hot water sit in the beaker for a min or two THEN pour it out and make my coffee... I believe the other one I had broke (glass cracked) because I didn't temper the glass... it was not a Bodum btw... it was some cheap no name one...