Verdict: an excellent budget French press — if you handle it with care. The BAYKA 34 oz (model FPV3V107) makes a genuinely clean cup thanks to its four-level stainless filter, and it typically sold for about $25. After a month and more than 30 cups, the two things to know are the thin glass and the fact that coffee cools quickly in it.
- Price: typically about $25 on Amazon — but currently unavailable there (30 Sep 2026); see “Where can you buy it now?” below
- Tested by: Jackie, The Smart Kitchen Guide — bought with my own money, 30+ cups over a month
- Best for: 2–3 coffee drinkers at home, beginners, the office, travel and camping
- Skip it if: you’re clumsy or have kids around, or you need coffee to stay hot for an hour
- The one thing to know: it’s sold as 34 oz, but the highest line on the glass is 27 oz — fill to the line, not the rim
I bought this French press myself. BAYKA did not send it, nobody paid for this review, and there are no affiliate links on this page. Below is how it brews, where it falls short, what BAYKA’s own manual says, and what to buy now that it’s hard to find.
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One correction before we start: in both videos I call it “Bodum” a few times by mistake. Everything I tested and describe is the BAYKA 34 oz press, not a Bodum.
BAYKA 34 oz French press (FPV3V107) specifications
The FPV3V107 is the 34 oz (1 litre) BAYKA press in dark pewter: a borosilicate glass carafe in a 304 stainless steel frame with a plastic handle and a four-part stainless filter. The copper version is FPV3V108 and the silver FPV3V207. BAYKA belongs to Aborder Products of Irving, Texas. Official figures below come from BAYKA’s Amazon listing and the user manual it publishes there; the third column is what I found.
| Specification | Official | What I found |
|---|---|---|
| Model | FPV3V107, 34 oz, Dark Pewter | The dark pewter version |
| Capacity | 34 oz / 1 L | The highest numbered line on the glass is 27 oz; I fill to about 25–27 oz |
| Markings | 13.5, 20 and 27 oz lines, plus a “Max” mark above | Easy to read through the frame |
| Carafe | Borosilicate glass, heat resistant to 392 °F | Handles boiling water; does not handle knocks |
| Frame | 304 stainless steel, plastic handle | Solid, and the carafe lifts out for cleaning |
| Filter | Four levels: spiral plate, two fine mesh filters, cross plate | No grit in my cup |
| Dimensions | 6.65 in D × 4.13 in W × 8.39 in H | Compact enough for a small cupboard |
| Weight | About 1.4 lb (silver listing) | Light enough to pack |
| Dishwasher | Manual: “all parts are dishwasher safe” | I rinse it by hand |
| Warranty | 2 years, non-transferable, for buyers from BAYKA’s own store; accidental damage not covered | — |
How much coffee does the BAYKA 34 oz really hold?
About 27 oz of brewed coffee, not 34. The highest numbered line printed on the glass is 27 oz, and BAYKA’s manual says to leave at least an inch of space at the top. That is still enough for three to four mugs, but if you fill it to the rim, the plunger pushes coffee out over the top.
Does the BAYKA French press make good coffee? My test
Yes — the coffee is excellent for the money, and the cup is clean. After a 4-minute steep and a slow press, I poured two mugs with no grit and no sediment at the bottom. The four-level filter is the reason: a spiral plate, two fine mesh screens and a cross plate keep almost all of the grounds in the carafe.
The glass carafe helps too: you can see the bloom and the colour of the brew, so there’s no guessing when to press. The trade-off is heat. Glass isn’t insulated, so the coffee is fine for the 4-minute brew but goes lukewarm if it sits — pour and serve straight away.
How to use the BAYKA French press: ratio, temperature and time
Coarse grounds, water just off the boil, 4 minutes, and a slow press. These are BAYKA’s own steps from the manual, with my notes.
- Lift the plunger out and preheat the glass with hot (not boiling) water for about a minute; pour it away.
- Add coarse ground coffee. Fine or espresso grounds clog the filter and make the plunger hard to push.
- Tilt the press to about 45° and pour in water at about 203 °F (95 °C), just off the boil. Leave at least an inch of space at the top.
- Stir gently with a plastic or wooden spoon. BAYKA warns that a metal spoon can scratch or chip the glass.
- Put the plunger on, turn the lid to close the spout, and steep for at least 4 minutes.
- Hold the handle, turn the spout away from you, and press slowly and steadily — about 10 to 15 seconds. Never force it.
- Turn the lid to open the spout and pour.
BAYKA French press coffee-to-water ratio
| Coarse ground coffee | Water |
|---|---|
| 15–20 g (0.5–0.7 oz) | about 10 oz / 300 ml |
| 18–27 g (0.6–0.9 oz) | about 15 oz / 450 ml |
| 24–36 g (0.8–1.2 oz) | about 20 oz / 600 ml |
| 30–45 g (1.0–1.6 oz) | about 25 oz / 750 ml |
Source: BAYKA user manual. The manual’s table continues to 40–60 g for about 34 oz, but that contradicts its own advice to leave an inch at the top, so I stop at 25 oz. In my video I used about a tablespoon per cup; BAYKA’s gram amounts give a stronger brew, so start with the table and adjust to taste.
How fragile is the BAYKA glass?
Fragile enough to be the main risk. Borosilicate glass copes with heat — BAYKA rates it to 392 °F — but not with drops or knocks, and some buyers report cracks within weeks. On Amazon, durability is the most negative topic in the review summary: 257 of 355 mentions are negative, mostly about the glass cracking. Mine has had no problems in a month, but I handle it gently.
Three things protect the glass: stir with a plastic or wooden spoon, never put the press on a stove, and don’t use a carafe that has a scratch or chip. The 2-year warranty does not cover accidental damage, and BAYKA doesn’t sell a replacement carafe, so a broken glass usually means a new press.
Does the BAYKA spout drip?
Sometimes, yes. BAYKA markets an anti-drip spout, but when I pour, a little coffee can run down the side of the glass onto the metal frame and get trapped underneath the carafe. Some other owners report leaks when pouring too. Pour with a confident tilt, and lift the carafe out of the frame to wipe it now and then.
BAYKA French press pros and cons
Pros
- Clean, full-flavoured coffee. The four-level filter keeps almost all sediment out of the cup.
- See-through carafe. You can watch the brew and know when to press.
- Solid stainless frame. 304 stainless steel, and it comes apart easily for cleaning.
- No electricity. Works in the office, at a cabin or on a camping trip.
- Budget price. Typically about $25 — a good entry point if you don’t want to spend $60.
- Easy to clean. BAYKA says every part is dishwasher safe; a rinse and a brush is usually enough.
Cons
- Fragile glass. It handles heat, not drops; cracked carafes are the top complaint.
- Loses heat fast. It’s not a thermos — serve the coffee straight away.
- Drips onto the frame. Coffee can run down the glass and get trapped under the carafe.
- 27 oz, not 34. The usable capacity is smaller than the name suggests.
- Hard to buy right now. Currently unavailable on Amazon.com.
Is the BAYKA French press worth it — and where can you buy it now?
At its usual price of about $25 it was worth it: the coffee is excellent for the money, as long as you’re careful with the glass. The problem in autumn 2026 is availability. On 30 September 2026 all three 34 oz BAYKA colours showed as currently unavailable on Amazon.com, and Walmart listed it at $49.99 but out of stock. Price-tracking history puts its typical Amazon price at about $25, with lows around $20.
What the same company sells today: Aborder Products, which owns both BAYKA and Veken, now sells its 34 oz dark pewter French press under the Veken name (model FPV3V302). It has the same dimensions and belongs to the same FPV3 model family, and Veken describes it as having no plastic touching the coffee. It costs $31.99 in Aborder’s own shop and about $25 on Amazon. I haven’t tested the Veken, so treat it as the closest in-stock option, not as a reviewed product.
| Where | Model | Price (30 Sep 2026) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | BAYKA FPV3V107 (and copper/silver) | — | Currently unavailable |
| Walmart | BAYKA 34 oz | $49.99 | Out of stock |
| Aborder Products shop | Veken 34 oz FPV3V302 | $31.99 | In stock |
| Amazon.com | Veken 34 oz FPV3V302 | about $25 | In stock |
There are no shopping links on this page; prices were read from the retailers’ own pages and change often.
Who should buy a BAYKA French press — and who should pass?
Buy it if
- You drink coffee at home and want an affordable French press for 2–3 people
- You’re starting your coffee journey and don’t want to spend $60 on a press
- You travel or camp and want a simple press with a sturdy metal frame
- You want a no-electricity coffee maker for the office
Pass if
- You’re clumsy or have kids around — a stainless steel press is safer
- You need coffee to stay hot for an hour — get an insulated press
- You’re a serious coffee nerd who wants full control over temperature — you’ll want a pricier setup anyway
How to clean the BAYKA French press
Unscrew the filter stack from the plunger after each use, rinse the parts and brush the grounds out of the mesh; lift the glass out of the frame and wipe or wash it. BAYKA’s manual says all parts are dishwasher safe, but a rinse and a bottle brush with neutral detergent is quicker and kinder to the glass. Dry every part before you put it back together. The whole job takes me about four minutes.
Alternatives to the BAYKA French press
If glass breakage or heat loss is what worries you, a double-wall stainless press solves both for about the same money. Prices were read on 30 September 2026.
| French press | Price | Material | Compared with the BAYKA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veken 34 oz FPV3V302 | about $25–32 | Glass + stainless | Same company and dimensions, in stock; not tested by me |
| Secura stainless steel French press | about $28 | Double-wall stainless | Solves both of my cons: nothing to break, keeps coffee hot |
| Utopia Kitchen stainless French press | about $27 | Double-wall stainless | Also solves both cons at the same price |
| Bodum Brazil | about $20 | Glass + plastic frame | Cheaper; same glass fragility, plastic frame |
| Bodum Chambord 34 oz | about $40 | Glass + stainless | The classic design; same glass weaknesses, higher price |
| Mueller double-wall stainless | about $55 | Double-wall stainless | Insulated and unbreakable; twice the price |
BAYKA French press FAQ
How do I use a BAYKA French press?
Add coarse ground coffee (about 15–20 g per 10 oz of water), pour in water at about 203 °F, stir gently, fit the plunger and steep for at least 4 minutes, then press slowly over 10–15 seconds and pour. Leave at least an inch of space at the top of the glass.
Is the BAYKA French press dishwasher safe?
Yes. BAYKA’s manual says all parts are dishwasher safe. Unscrew the filter stack from the plunger first, and dry every part before reassembling. Hand washing with a bottle brush is gentler on the glass.
How many cups does the BAYKA 34 oz make?
About three to four mugs. The press is sold as 34 oz, but the highest numbered line on the glass is 27 oz and BAYKA says to leave an inch at the top, so plan on roughly 25–27 oz of coffee.
Can you put a BAYKA French press on the stove?
No. BAYKA’s manual warns against using it on an electric or gas stove. The borosilicate glass is heat resistant to 392 °F for hot water, but it is not designed for direct heat.
Are cheap French presses good?
They can be. The coffee depends mostly on the grind, the water and the filter, and the BAYKA’s four-level stainless filter gave me a clean cup with no grit. Where cheap presses save money is the glass and insulation — expect a thinner carafe and faster cooling.
Why is the BAYKA French press unavailable?
BAYKA hasn’t said. On 30 September 2026 it showed as currently unavailable on Amazon.com, and its owner Aborder Products now sells its 34 oz French press under its Veken brand (model FPV3V302), which has the same dimensions.
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How this review was made
I am Jackie, the reviewer behind The Smart Kitchen Guide. I bought the BAYKA 34 oz French press with my own money and brewed more than 30 cups over a month. The tests and photos are mine; the official specifications come from BAYKA’s Amazon listing and user manual; availability, prices and ratings were read from the retailers’ pages and Aborder Products’ shop on 30 September 2026. This page contains no affiliate links and no sponsored content. Last updated 30 September 2026.
