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My Review of The BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker
By: James Butler Revised by: Mark Cambell Last updated: Jan 29, 2024
For years, my collection of French presses had become more and more extravagant, with carved wooden designs and fancy glass beakers decorated in gold. But they had lost their purpose, becoming more about looks than function.
Then came the BAYKA vacuum-insulated press. It's a simple, elegant silver cylinder—unobtrusive and low-key among my flashy bunch.
I didn't give it much consideration initially. How could this simple press possibly rival my flashy ones?
But after just one brew, I was wrong. The flavors persisted long after, enhanced by the BAYKA's simplicity. Its mission was obvious: to coax the best out of my coffee and let all else recede.
I have come to appreciate this streamlined press in my inventory. It is a reminder that sometimes the more straightforward the instrument is, the more pleasure it provides. No matter how fancy a French press looks, its true value lies in the coffee it brews.
The BAYKA might not be for everyone—some people prefer flashy tools. But for those who want a reliable, no-frills press that enhances their coffee ritual, its dedication to simplicity is hard to overlook.
Pros:
• Double-wall vacuum insulation to keep coffee fresh for hours.
• Sleek design.
• Durable stainless-steel build easy to clean.
Cons:
• Lacks the see-through glass carafe of some French press models
Did you know?
FIKA
FIKA
What is FIKA?
What is FIKA?
Fika is often translated as "a RELAXING coffee and cake break", which is kind of correct, but really it is so much more than that.
Fika is a mindset, an attitude, a notion, and a big part of Swedish culture. A majority of Swedes believe that it is almost obligatory to make time for fika every day. It is about making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat.
You cannot take fika at your desk by yourself. That would merely be coffee drinking and cake eating.
Fika is a ritual. Even the giant Volvo factory shuts down for fika. All Swedes make time to stop and socialize: to take a break. It refreshes the mind and cements bonds. And it is good business: firms have tighter teams and are more productive where fika is institutionalized.
Fika is also a verb. Swedes will say to each other, "Let's go and fika!" or "You and I fika together so well.".
It is not so crucial what you serve to eat at fika. The food plays a secondary role to the company, socialising and chatting with colleagues and friends. But whatever food you do serve for fika it must be fresh and well presented. Ideally, it should be homemade. Many team leaders in Sweden take it upon themselves to bake something at home on a regular basis and bring it into work for fika.
Fika is usually drunk by candlelight, even in a factory corner or an office. It is all about relaxing and finding time for colleagues and friends, as you sit and drink and eat something small. Candlelight does help!
Origin of the name
The term fika actually derives from the 19th-century slang word for coffee: kaffi. Spell the word kaffi backwards, and you get fika.
Make sure you are never too busy for fika
Wherever you live, give fika a try in your day-to-day life. You can never be too busy for fika!
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