the ninth giveaway of christmas.
first of all.. wow, you guys want that dang lunch bag! there were lots of entries and only one lunch bag. the lucky winner is…
big congrats to you, caroline! second to last entry.. you lucked out 
send me your mailing information ASAP and i will get the lunch bag out to you.
and now…
because i have been doing this:
(i’ll explain later.)
and i still have to deal with this:
(no explaining needed.)
i will be posting another giveaway post tonight.
lucky you!
actually, this is probably the best giveaway of all twelve giveaways.
i am not joking.
let’s start with a cup of coffee, shall we?
not just any cup of coffee.. a perfect cup of coffee.
twelve perfect cups of coffee, to be exact.
do you remember when i went to peet’s coffee in california over thanksgiving weekend? well, do you? i do.
if you don’t remember, let me remind you. they offered these incredible single serving french press cups for coffee.
marshall and i were astonished. everyone knows french pressed coffee is the very best.
here’s a story.
after i posted about the amazing disposable french press coffee cup, i received a comment from one of my readers, carrie (hi, carrie!!) and she said that her dad works for the company that makes those cups! such a small world.
before i knew it, carrie’s dad, bruce, was emailing me offering to send me some cups of my own. are you kidding me?! stoked!
this single use french press has a name.. it is called Xpress by Smart Cup.
this nifty cross section shot of the cup shows you how the disposable lid acts as a single-serve french press. it is pretty ingenious, no?
check out the deconstructed lid:
let me show you how it works.
first, pick out your coffee of choice.
this is a bonus in my household because marshall and i sometimes like to drink different flavors but don’t want to brew two pots of coffee in the bodum french press. with the Smart Cup Xpress, everybody wins!
next, measure out a heaping scoop of coffee grounds using the handy measuring spoon that is included in the kit.
next, pour piping hot water into the cup, leaving room for cream if desired. you want to have about 1/2” of space at the top when all is said and done.
give it a little stir and let it steep for 3 or 4 minutes. before putting the lid on, add any milk/cream/sweetener/whathaveyou. then, carefully place the lid on the cup so the rim is between the press mechanism and the actual lid.
next, affix the rod into the center hole of the lid.
then, it’s time to press!
voila! a perfectly brewed, individual cup of french press coffee at your fingertips and ready to take with you on the go!
clearly, i get stupidly excited about inventions that make my life easier and more fun.
Xpress lids are popping up across the nation at various coffee shops. for a list of where you can find a shop near you, check out the partners tab on the Smart Cup website. new carriers are popping up every day, so check your local coffee shop. if they don’t offer the Xpress system, tell them about it and encourage them to check it out!
now, for the good part..
would you like to win an Xpress kit of your own?
i am sure you do.
THREE ways to enter:
- first & mandatory entry: go to the Smart Cup XPress website and take look around. there are several tabs as well as videos and blog posts. leave a comment below telling me something you learned about the company and/or the Xpress lid from their website.
- second (optional) entry: “like” Smart Cup on facebook (click the link) and leave a comment below letting me know you did so.
- third (optional) entry: follow Smart Cup on twitter (click the link) and tweet about this giveaway. you could say: “@janeeetha is giving away ONE HUNDRED @XpressLid kits for single serving french pressed coffee http://wp.me/pv3O5-7iu”
UM.. yeah, did you catch that? one hundred winners. shocking, i know. the folks at Smart Cup are just that awesome. and generous. they are really stoked on the Xpress system and they want you to be, too!
as a bonus, TEN of the 100 winners will be able to give me the information of their favorite local coffee shop and Smart Cup will send a case of Xpress lids to the coffee shops so they can try them out for themselves! WOW.
so.. what are you waiting for? get those entries in! i will be taking entries until 4 PM on christmas eve.. good luck!
xo. janetha g.
please see my FTC disclosure for more information about this product review.
meals & moves 
awesome giveaway, I hope there’s a chance in winning! I already LIKED it on facebook
Followed on Twitter :)
I love that the lid is recyclable!
I liked them on FB!
After going to SmartCup’s website, I learned that
“SmartCup manufactures the disposable XPress lid for commercial and home use” and that they reside in the Northwest, which apparently is home to speciality coffees!! Yummy!!
What I learned about is that Jeff Baccetti is the inventor and a lover of coffee…of course.
I have also “liked” SmartCup on facebook… Yay, for FB!!
I liked them on Facebook!
I learned that the French Press was invented in France in the 1850s! I Had no idea!
Jeff, the inventor, wasn inspired by his wife…so sweet! ;)
I’ve liked them on FB
I learned that there was a Coffeefest in Seattle. I should have been there.
I’m currently off coffee because it makes my heart want to explode, but I will make an exception if I win these.
I learned that the benefit of French Press coffee is that it keeps the essential oils that would otherwise be lost in a french press. How cool!
I followed on twitter and tweeted
I liked them on FB!
I am so glad that you connected with my Dad Janetha. And I hope all the winners enjoy their XPress Lids! I know I do!
I learned that cafés can make mad money by using Smart Cups in their stores.
i learned he was inspired by his wife to make these!
ehhh, i don’t like that they are single use… what a waste!
Management Team
Kent Rhodes, CEO.
Jeff Baccetti, Co-Founder/inventor.
Larry Wu, Co-Founder.
Bruce Roberts
SmartCup, Inc.
SmartCup introduces the French Press XPress lid. For more information connect at sales @mysmartcup.com or dial us at 530-889-1754.
I liked them on Facebook! ;)
I learned that the cups are disposable :(, but recyclable.
I learned that the French Press was invented in France :)
Love that the lid is recyclable! Nice to have a convenience item that isn’t wasteful. :)
Just “liked” them on Facebook.
I looked over their profit plan for businesses. Looks like everyone ends up happy with this product!
I ‘liked’ SmartCup on facebook!
I like learning that the xpress cup was invented for his wife! Very cute… maybe someone will invite something for my one day…. =)
*invent or invite lol oops
I also ‘liked” xpress on fb
I knew French press coffee tasted better but I never really knew why!! I never even knew coffee had essential oils it it!!
I learned that this makes me look all “eco-friendly” with the recyclable lid and all that. That way I dont feel like a shmuck for not driving a prius and driving an SUV.
I just liked them on Facebook!
The lids fit both sizes of cup! I was worried for a second it was some kind of special cup needed too, but they’re smarter than that! :)
Love it! I learned that the lids are recyclable!
I love that the founder’s wife was the inspiration to start the company :)
I never knew why everyone raved about a French Press, but because of their website, now I do – It has more exposure to hot water, which brings out the flavor of the coffee (as opposed to a regular coffee maker)
I learned that the company is located in California. Like me!
That’s one generous company!
I was reading over the Cafe section and learned the details on how you make the perfect cup of coffee, it’s quite interesting stuff. I didn’t know if you put the coffee grinds (I assumed it was instant?) right into the cup, but hey, you do! :)
I learned these guys are based out of one of the towns I grew up in, there is no place to get these awesome things locally other than a distributor. ;)
Love french press coffee! Would definitely opt for the upgrade at my local coffee shop…
I learned that the press can fit in most cups, which is super convenient! This is an awesome product. Even better that it’s all recyclable!
Love that their lids are recycle! :)
liked on FB!
I love the fact that it’s recyccable because most coffee cups are not! Which I didn’t realize until recently!
I learned the steps to brewing a quality Xpress cup. Yum. I love FP coffee.
Liked on facebook!
i love all these giveaways !i wish i could enter :(
I learned that the inspiration was his wife. Love when our husbands notice our “needs!”
I can’t wait to tell my favorite coffee shop about these!
I just “discovered” the wonderful world of the French Press and this is just the icing on the cake. I was relieved they said that the lids are recyclable because I wondered about all of the extra waste, so props to SmartCup!
I like that they are recyclable, but it’s not so great that they are disposable. Somehow it feels wrong to drink from disposable cups at home, even though I have no qualms doing it in coffee shops. A bit hypocritical of me, it seems :)
I just “liked” it on Facebook :)
Wow! I (among many other things) didn’t know that the direct contact between the coffee and water is what makes such a significant difference. I love me some French Press coffee, though.
Even though I’m stuck in the bad weather in London and won’t make it home for Christmas, the idea of having some of these cups is keeping me in the Christmas spirit! :)
…. aaaaand now they have a new fan on Facebook. I just liked them!
Merry Christmas! :)
I learned that the founder, Jeff Baccetti is from the Pacific Northwest where I live currently.
I just “liked” them on facebook. Cheers!
well i KINDA knew this already because my fam is in the coffee buiss as you know BUT A French Press delivers a premium cup of coffee by using a system that places coffee grounds in direct contact with hot water and that offers a larger surface area for extraction.
It is the BEST WAY! I want this so bad it would be beyond perfect for me to bring to work!! from one coffee lover to another, you already made my day with this giveaway and its only 5:25am!
I follow them on twitter and tweeted!!!
onefitfoodie “@janeeetha is giving away ONE HUNDRED @XpressLid kits for single serving french pressed coffee http://wp.me/pv3O5-7iu
i LIKE them on facebook (I really love them though what a fabulous idea!!) I know the perfect coffee shop in my town that would love these!!
Seems like a great entry to experiencing French Press coffee, sign me up! I’ve tweeted and explored their website – I was surprised to see Chris Pirillo was a user of the SmartCup, surprised simply because I hadn’t seen or thought of him in a long time but now I’ve subscribed to him as well.
Good luck to everyone!
I love that they have all those awesome videos! I also found out that these are used in Cleveland :)
I “like” them on facebook!
Note: I’m not entering this contest, just want to comment.
I think these Xpress cups are completely wasteful. It would much more environmentally and economically sound if you went with any number of the reusable, travel ready versions of this. I personally use the Bodum Travel Coffee Press
You even have the option for a picture insert. Mine tumbler has a picture of my dog :-)
I’d also like to add that no matter what system you use to brew coffee, the most important step in the coffee making process (in my opinion as a barista at a well known specialty coffee roaster in Portland, OR) is the grind of your beans. A poor bean grinding can’t make good coffee regardless of the method used to brew.
Checked out the website of this very awesome smart cup XPress & i love that it can be used with any coffee bean around. For a girl who loves many different coffees this is PERFECT! also, points to SmartCup for making the lid recyclable…sign me up :-)
The lid and press will fit most standard 16 & 20oz. hot cups!! you don’t have to use their cups!
Gosh, you have the best giveaways. I’ve definitely always wanted one of these babies. So I liked them on FB.
And I’m following on Twitter.
I understand why disposable is not ideal, but sometimes you need disposable!!! I don’t have a car so I can’t always bring a travel mug for coffee on the go or else I’d have to carry it all day. It says on the website they already use these at Gloria Jean!
I don’t have a car either; I walk/bike/use public transportation.
“I don’t have a car” and “I’d have to carry it all day” are pitiful and lazy excuses.
“French press systems deliver a superior flavor profile, smoothness and finish for both coffee and tea.”- got that from the website!
I like that the french press really does make your coffee taste better. I use my BODUM all the time , but it would be nice to try these for leaving the house.
I loved learning that the company was started in the Northwest…those people know their coffee!!
hehe, I did not know the french ress was actually invented in 1850’s. I am a history dork, coooool!
going to get my tweet on for these suckers! WOOHOO!
I learned that it’s $88 per case.
I learned that the inventor invented the cups for his wife. So sweet!
According to the SmartCup website…they’re being introduced at Gloria Jeans which we have near me!!!!
This is an awesome invention :) My boyfriend and I LOVE french press coffee so much that we pack out french press w/ us for every trip. This would be much easier and safer to pack!!
The lid is recyclable! Awesome!
Liked on facebook!
Following on Twitter!
I wasn’t really familiar with French Press coffee so I learned how it works – the grounds are trapped at the bottom of the cup! And it is pressed with mesh not filtered with paper (like I use now).
This would be perfect for a about-to-be-divorced girl like myself – who no longer needs to make an entire pot and would sometimes like to take a cup to work!
I “liked” on Facebook. thanks for the giveaway, Janetha. This is awesome!!
Wow, I didn’t even know that disposable french cups existed! And I love how their lids are recyclable! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway, Janetha!
i just think it’s adorable that his wife inspired him…how cute is that?!
I love that the company made these lids recyclable/disposable! It’s also awesome how clear the french press directions on their website are- drawings and everything!
I learned that there is only one location in OH (my state) that currently uses the cups. But, if I win the giveaway, maybe that will change ;)
The lids are recyclable/disposable? AWESOME!!
I “liked” them on FB!
I’m following them on Twitter, and tweeted about the giveaway (@heathamursch)!
I didn’t even know that these cups existed! I’ve been toying around with the idea of getting a french press. This is a good way to try it out at home.
I learned that the lids are recyclable. This cup looks so cool!!
I love that they have users in the most random locations – super western Australia, middle of nowhere Alaska, and even Beirut! As someone who loves to explore the world, I always love seeing where companies are globally!
I learned that their corporate office is in Auburn, CA.
I “liked” them on facebook.
I liked them on facebook!
I learned there are NO partner coffee shops in MN. Wah-wah. These look cool.
I learned that the lids are recyclable and disposable!
How generous! I learned that there’s only one coffee shop in all of Indiana that uses these. I’d love to bring them to one near me!
I like them on Facebook!
I would love to win this! I never had french press and it would be perfect for work! I teach in a public school (5th grade) and we aren’t allowed to have coffee makers. Buying coffee everyday is expensive so I have a hot pot and boil water everyday for tea. This would work perfectly!
I went to the website (no access to FB from work!) and learned that even if I don’t win, I can find these cups at a local coffee shop and try it out there.
Thanks!
whoa….first of all, this is like the coolest thing ever. I need to try it. This would make a great gift for my mother and father in law. Second- 100 winners??? WHAT??? I learned that Jeff’s wife was actually the inspiration for the product.
The lids are recyclable! How cool!
i want this!!!
they are “the first single-use French Press” makers.
tweeted/followed
FB liked
What I learned – “XPress Lid is stackable, disposable, and recyclable.”
And it’s about the coolest thing I’ve seen in a LOOONG time!
I learned that the French Press was invented in France in the 1850s.
Absolutely love this giveaway!
I liked them on facebook! :)
they are recylable!!! that is awesome! french press coffee is the best! will follow/like when i get home from work since i cant get on “social networking” at work. :)
2 weeks from “idea” to first drawing… I’m impressed! Very ingenious product!
I thought it was cool how you can recycle the lid!
liked them on FB!
following on twitter!!
i love that it’s a recyclable lid!!
I love that the founder used his wife as inspiration to create the SmartCup XPress Lid!
Also I liked on facebook and am following on Twitter :)
WOW what a Merry Give-a-Way!!! I learned that French press is soooo much better because it lets the essential oils and auromas seep into the coffee instead of going through a paper filter. Yummy, I heart coffee. I do prefer using my own re-usable cup, however, it does make it very convenient when your not able to bring your own(and that seems to always happen in life so good to be prepared).
I liked on facebook…
and am following on twitter! :)
I have been waiting for a product like this forever! I learned that the world’s most expensive coffee is made from beans that have passed through the digestive system of a civet. I think I will stick with regular roasting. But more importantly I learned that these cups are recyclable. yay!
I learned the french press was invented in France.
SmartCup seems totally awesome…from the website I learned that it’s available 45 minutes away from me! :( So winning would be awesome! I don’t do twitter, but I’m following on FB!
liked them on facebook.
I visited the website and learned that Gloria Jeans is now offering the XPress lid. Yay, I love Gloria Jeans!
I “liked” SmartCup on facebook.
french press coffee really is the best! i love that the cups are recycle worthy!
i tweeted!
I followed SmartCup on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway! (@SarahJ491)
I found out they are recyclable…that was my concern when I first heard about this product…it’s great that even though it’s a one use product, it’s not bad for the environment!
ooh! my favorite chain coffee shop (gloria jeans) uses it. there’s my excuse to make the trip!
XPress lids are recycleable–sweet!
I think this is my favorite part about blogging and social networking…you shared an honest, unsolicited opinion and it turned into THIS!
OK, I learned that Chris Pirillo — one of my FAVORITE tech bloggers — loves the SmartCup. Awesome!
*liked on FB, and liked your giveway post as well*
I liked on FB…
And I’m now following on Twitter! Also just tweeted your link :)
i like them on FB
i tweeted!
I learned that his wife was the inspiration for this awesome product! I would love to try this! And I just love your blog Janetha.
they are “the first single-use French Press” makers – awesome giveaway!
I liked on FACEBOOK….I love gadgets!
liked on FB
Smartsy folks:
Operationally, you start by combining 1 ½ scoops (2-3 tablespoons) of coarse ground coffee or 1-2 tablespoons of loose tea with hot water to most 16oz hot cups, condiments can be added then or later. For 20 oz cups, use 2.5 to 3.5 tablespoons for coffee and 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons for tea
I learned that he got this great idea from his wife who was pouring coffee from her french press into a paper cup for the road. How cool! Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to try it!
I also ‘liked’ them on facebook. Thanks!
I learned that you can use the Smart Cup for tea too!! And the lids are recyclable!! YAY!!
PS. My kitchen table looks the same right now ;)
The lid is recyclable. Something so great this day in age!! Amazing giveaway!
I learned that the essential oils remain in the coffee after using a French Press! I have never tried French Pressed coffee, hope that changes!
I learned that the lid is recyclable! Love it since most coffee shops I go to have a lid that is not (or like a 5 or 6). I also learned you can use it for loose leaf tea.
His wife was his inspiration, which is very sweet. Also, there are 2 locations in NYC, one of which i will have to check out.
liked them on facebook and twitter..
i <3 french press coffee ( well all coffee to be honest).
Oh, and I liked them on FB
Thanks for introducing me to this product! ‘Liked’ on FB!
I learned that not only can you make a great cup of coffee, you can also make a great cup of tea, using fresh loose tea!
I liked them on FB! I wish these cups were available at my local coffe shop :(
awesome giveaway! love that the lids are recyclable. go green! :)
I learned that the invention came about because of his wife. Love that!
I’m really curious to try this! I learned that it gets it’s smooth flavor from keeping more of the oil in.
I learned that there is only one partner listed in GA and the name of that company just kills me. JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters – love it!
Liked them on Facebook!
Oh Em Gee the huzzie would LOVE this! I “liked” them on FB. The founder is a northwesterner, of course! We rock! ;)
Wow.. I had never heard of this! French press coffee is the BEST! I checked out the website and I’m impressed. I love that it’s easy for traveling and that it’s recyclable. Thanks for sharing!
I also ‘liked’ the company on facebook :)
Learned that the lid is recyclable! :)
I tweeted!
I LOVE coffee, and these cups are SOOOOO cool!!! From watching the video I learned that my favorite coffee shop should really carry Xpress cups. Would make a lot of sense for them and me… :)
I like SmartCup’s XPress Lid on FB!
holy awesome. i’ve always wanted to try french press coffee, but i’ve always been too intimidated! these cups make it look easy and i’d love to try them!
i learned from the website that my keuring causes me to lose the essential oils that i would gain if i used the french press instead!
tweeted! @cox_2446 and following :)
Holy Cow this is an awesome giveaway! What I learned from the website is that the only place they are available in MD is Rockville…and that is not a convienent location:(
Too cool!
I like that they are recyclable and also think it’s cute that Jeff Baccetti gives a shout-out to his wife. :)
I learned you can make coffee or tea using the press… I would love to try both. I’ve got a great selection of loose teas… yummm
liked on FB!
I love that it is recyclable!
EEEEEEK! I just squealed in my cubicle, this giveaway is AWESOME! I am 110% OB-sessed with coffee but I have to admit, I never had French Pressed Coffee. Your blog has made me want it so much! This giveaway could make work heavenly :)
the lid & the cup are recyclable! Cool!
In all of the excitement I forgot to add my fun fact from XPress. I was concerned about how green the cups would be so I was very happy to see the following:
XPress Lid is stackable, disposable and recyclable. It fits the typical 16oz paper cups used by most specialty coffee retailers.
Thanks for the opportunity!
ONE HUNDRED WINNERS?!?!?! hot damn! someones in the holiday spirit!! I **thought** I may have a chance but I see you’re already racking in the entries. Ooph. We’re all crack addicts here.
I learned that Jeff’s wife was the inspiration for the french press which I love. Girl powahhh.
“liked” on eff-book.
following on twitter and tweetererererered.
I learned that they are NOT AVAILABLE IN MINNESOTA! Hopefully I’m the lucky one to bring such a cool product to such a COOL state (get it?!)
I really like that the lids are recyclable. Also, I like that the lids fit most 16 and 20 oz cups so you don’t have to order several different sizes! This is just an awesome idea for people who take their coffee to go most mornings!!
I also liked on Facebook!!
Shocking….but I have never had a French Press Coffee before, so I learned a lot to say the least! I had no clue that using a French press would capture more of the actual flavors of the coffee due to the system using mesh instead of paper.
Like on FB!
These are really awesome! I took a coffee brewing/tasting seminar and learned a lot of french presses, and now I can’t get enough! Its really the tastiest!
Here’s my fave line from reading their website “The proof is in the satisfaction your customer will get from a “perfect” cup of coffee.”
SO TRUE. Loves me my coffee :-)
whoa. i didn’t know that starbucks started a recycling program…i didn’t realize that all of those cups WEREN’T being recycled!!! that’s A LOT of trash!!!
my boyfriend’s world would be rocked if i came home with these cups…he uses a french press every single morning…to the point that he will be late to work or school because, while he didn’t have time to shower, he made time to make his coffee.
I learned that the French Press was invented in France in the 1850s :)
I liked them on FB!
Following on Twitter!
First, I love that the lid is recyclable! I also LOVE that they are now available at It’s a Grind (which we have in Phoenix, yay!). OMG, I think this is the most amazing invention ever and I really hope I win!!!
I liked them on facebook! YAY! I would follow them on Twitter but I’m not that tech savvy… :)
AWESOME! I learned that the founder’s wife is actually the inspiration behind the SmartCup! :)
I love that the XPress lid is “stackable, disposable and recyclable” :)
This would be the perfect gift for my coffe- loving mom! :D
followed& tweeted :D
I learned that coffee brewed with a French press captures more of the coffee’s flavor and essential oils!
I learned from the SmartCup site that if I’m not lucky enough to win in this give-away, they offer FREE shipping in the continental USA!
How to even use a French Press!
I learned that even once you press, it’s not too late to add condiments!
This is so awesome because Chris will not drink flavored coffee and the flavors just get more and more awesome (like Gingerbread!).
I just followed them and Tweeted. So sad I didn’t make the coffee show in Seattle – darnit!
I don’t even need this thingy (but would love it)— I just wanted to drop in and tell you that I miss you and I’m sorry I haven’t been a good bloggie friend lately!
xoxoxoxoxxoxoxo
Okay that is just about the coolest thing i’ve seen! I love french press coffee. It really is the best. I like the recyclable aspect of them.
i spy mason jars, chocolate chips, and other baking essentials! im going to guess that those will be making wonderful gifts :)
I learned that the french press is centuries old. Funny, because I only knew about it from Kath.
I “liked” on facebook!
I learned that the French Press was invented in France in the 1850s, pretty cool.
I tweeted about the giveaway and am now following @smartcup
I read the “cat poo coffee” story on their website…a $15 cup of coffee?! The whole concept of a portable and disposable french press is a great idea too!
What a great give-a-way — I am most excited for this new product I’ve never seen before! French press coffee was dreamed up back in the 1850’s, but now it’s revolutionized for our society :)
Just ‘liked’ this on facebook.
French Press was invented in France
I had NO idea french press coffee made that much difference in flavor! I want to try!
Liked it on FB. :)
I learned the french press was invented in the 1850’s! That is crazy! But a disposable french press? That’s crazy awesome!
I learned that this is the greatest invention ever and would make my early morning breakfasts on the streetcar a cinch :)
Ooh, fun giveaway! I love me some french press coffee.
Upon visiting the smart cup Web site, I learned that coffee brewed with a french press captures more of the coffee’s subtle flavors and essential oils, which is why it tastes so delicious…which is why it’s my favorite kind of coffee.
Cha! Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway Janetha!
The inventor–was inspired by his wife– love that.
:)
Liked them on facebook! :)
Liked it on FB! Would love to try it! Would even share with friends! P.S.LOVE your blog-read daily!
Oh, I also learned from the website it can be used with tea!
I learned that you can make french-pressed tea!!! Had no idea tea was french-pressable… haha :)
Liked on facebook!
tweeted! :) thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!!
I learned that XPress lid by SmartCup won second place for its innovative French press at Coffee Fest!
This is awesome! I have always wanted to try french press coffee.
I learned that XPress lid by SmartCup won second place for its innovative French press, which is a single-use, single-serve and recyclable lid with a built-in press that fits most standard 16 oz. and 20 oz. hot cups.
I learned that this cup is“eco-friendly” with the recyclable lid. Also, the french press was invented in the 1850′s! WOW, Old School techniques are often the very BEST!
I follow and tweeted. @butterjessfly
My friends have always told me that french press coffee is the best but I have never tried it for myself! According to the site “The Xpress lid by SmartCup is a one-use interpretation of a French press, which is a filterless coffee brewing device invented in France in the 1850s.” If you are dork like me you would know that the Great Exhibition took place in 1851….maybe this was one of the new inventions that was showed off there?
For the tea lover in me as well, I can use this for tea too! Weeee!
I “liked” this on FB :)
Liked on Facebook!
Heck yea! OK just checked their site and learned they’re based in Auburn, which is right by where my cousin lives :)
I didn’t know the French Press was created in 1850!
Um, Janetha, this is the best giveaway ever. Ever since you posted about the press’n’go at your coffee shop, I’ve been scouring the city to find them! So far, no luck.
I learned that the cup is ecofriendly. I always recycle my coffee lids!
I “like” SmartCup on Facebook!
I follow them on Twitter, too… I really want to win!
Best giveaway I’ve ever seen! I love that the cups are eco-friendly. Oh, and I also learned that there are no partners in Nebraska. SHAME!
I like SmartCup’s Xpress Lid on facebook!
I learned that the lid is recyclable!!
What a cool product! I learned that you can use the french press method for tea as well!
I learned that the closest place to get SmartCup Xpress is in Rockville, MD about 50 minutes from me. Would love to have it at the coffee shop close to my house! :) And I have a new idea for a (late) Christmas gift for my husband!!
Liked SmartCup Xpress on facebook!!
Also tweeted it on twitter.
omg i so need this in my life! i love that you can use the press on your own cups too! so awesome
tweet tweet :)
liked on facebook!
It’s great that the lid is recyclable! The whole thing is so handy.
I learned that you can use your own cup and their lid. I wonder though if you can reuse them or if it’s just for a single use. I like the idea but I worry about the waste…
I learned that French press coffee apparently tastes better because the flavor of the bean is drawn out more! I am all for that- never have tried it!! Great giveaway!
like them on facebook too!
I learned that the cups are recyclable. That is fantastic – I try to recycle as much as possible in this house!!
I learned that Jeff was inspired by his wife! =]
“liked” on facebook!
This is awesome! And such a better alternative than instant coffee…bleh! I love how the lids are recyclable and you can use them for both coffee and tea! And there is so much less waste at the coffee shops this way too!
I also “liked” them on FB!
following on twitter, and i tweeted!
I learned that Jeff’s wife was the inspiration for his invention–sweet.
Like on Facebook!
Follow them on the twitter and tweeted!
These are extremely wasteful.
“Like” on Facebook…..check!
Tweet….can’t do the Birdie thing, my nest is too full
Visited the website…WOW!…$15.00 a cup for coffee that has been eaten as a bean by a cat, digested, poopied out, picked out of the poop (not the job I would choose), then is considered as yummy for your tummy. Hmmm….I think I’ll pass! BUT I would love the SmartCup’s XPress Kit!!
Happy Holidays All!
Liz
sweet. i learned why french press tastes so good, and its because the water and grounds can come into direct contact with each other. and the science geek in me liked the explanation of a “larger surface area for extraction”
I learned a lot so much: The cofee press was invented in France in the 1850’s, inspired by his wife, and the products are eco friendly. I loved reading their site. Best giveaway yet!!
I’m def a fan on facebook!
Tweet,tweet, tweet..I tweeted this awesome giveaway!
I learned that if I don’t get one I’ll clearly be missing out on the best cup of coffee daily!
i love how the lids are disposable/recyclable unlike most coffee cups. these look amazing!
I learned that the founder was inspired by his wife to make French press on the go –so sweet! Also, French pressed coffee tastes the best because of the method of retaining the flavor and aroma.
ooooo I want this one! I liked it and followed and I love that they are green :)
I learned that the lids are recyclable!
So I’m definitely in the minority but I agree with the few peeps above who have mentioned how wasteful these cups are. It’s great that the lids are recyclable, but just think of all the energy and fuel being used to create these one time use disposable cups and then to ship said cups, that would be eliminated if you bought a reusable mug that could be used time and time again. I’m all for recycling, but even better than recycling is reducing waste by reusing our stuff :)
It can be used for coffee or tea
I learned that it can also make tea..it would be such a perfect gift for my mom!
I liked them on facebook!!
this thing is so cool! We love our French Press, but I’ve never seen this before.
I learned that the French Press was invented in France in the 1850s.
firstly, your page is snowing!!! LOVES that!
secondly, what a sweeeet product. i learned and liked that the lids can be recycled.
thanks for offering such wonderful giveaways, and for writing such a fabulous blog!
Wow, this is fantastic! I’ve never tried french press coffee but have ALWAYS wanted to, this would be the perfect opportunity!
I LOVE french press coffee, but hate having to clean the dang french press! This is heaven sent! AND I love that the lid is recyclable!
Liked it on Facebook!
I just started drinking coffee, so I didnt really know what a french press was: I learned that it’s when coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, leaving it to brew for a few minutes, then trapping the coffee grinds at the bottom of the cup. neat!
Apparently I’m not good at following directions! I liked SmartCup on Facebook, and visiting the website, learned that French press brewed coffee captures more of the coffee’s flavor and essential oils. Thanks for the great giveaway :)
Considering how much I love coffee, I’m a bit ashamed to say I’ve never had french press coffee! I’d love to try it though. :)
ANd obviously I’m not good at directions… what I learned from the website: EVen though they are single use cups, they are recyclable! Woo!
I love that the lids are recyclable!
That is so nice!
I learned that these cups can be used for tea too..
I totally need to have my mom and step dad try them.
I was worried about all that plastic but it is recyclable! yay!! And i learned that is a cool cup ;)
This sounds great! I learned that the cups are recyclable and the process of the french press.
It’s great that the lids will fit onto any existing cup already in coffee shops. There is not reason for shops to NOT get them! Such a neat idea!
i want oneeeeeeeeeee!! i learned that his wife was the inspiration behind the invention!!
i tweeeted!
and i also fanned them on the facebookage!
oh man oh man, that is just TOO COOL!! I’ve always loved french press coffee, and used to have a Bodum press (their inspiration!) but I kept breaking the glass… :(
I would totally use these to brew and then strain loose leaf tea, too!
I’m not a huge coffee drinker but like the founder of Xpress, Mr. Jeff Baccetti. This is the most amazing idea for my fiance! He LOVES french press coffee and always maked the biggest mess when he makes it. BUT I do love tea and apparently the Xpress is just as great for tea lovers, so I had to enter.
I love that they have the single servings for french press! Coolest.Thing.Ever. It’s great that it is also stackable, disposable and recyclable and they have partners all over the world to supply coffee.
I just love how fabulous inventions come from such simple ideas, like pouring French Press into a paper cup to-go! I hope to see these all over they are so brilliant!!
Liked on Facebook
When I was in college, I dated a guy who only drank French Press coffee. Since then, if I drink coffee, it has to be FP.
Following on da tweeter. Including the tweet.
Mandatory Comment: Love the idea of being able to MAKE my beloved french press on the go without lugging my electric water kettle and Bodum press!
Also “Liked” SmartCup XPress on Facebook :)
They are the first ones to make such cups! So clever!
I love the fact that the idea for the cup came from his wife; that is so cute! I also am loving the fact that the products lid can be recycled! But of course, most importantly I am love, love, loving the fact that it has to do with COFFEE!
I learned that they actually have these cups at Gloria Jean’s coffee shops!! We have them in a mall near me and I never knew about it!! Would loooove to try these cups!
I also “liked” the SmartCup Xpress on Facebook :)
I learned that the cups are recyclable!
I leared that the lids are recyclable!
I liked the SmartCup Xpress on Facebook!
this is awesome!!!! convenient, environmentally friendly, and delicious! all of my favorites. i have never used a french press before, but i have wanted to after seeing it all over the blog world. i learned that “Coffee brewed with a French Press captures more of the coffee’s subtle flavors and essential oils”…no wonder it allegedly tastes so much better!
i have a feeling these cups will Change my life ! I’ve heard a lot about french press coffee but have never tried it ! what an awesome company to give such a huge giveaway! I’ll be checking out local coffee shops near me for this product. hopefully I’ll have a chance to introduce it by winning the giveaway :)
I tried these at Gnomedex in Seattle and they made the best cup of coffee I had ever had. Strong, fresh, and just the way that I wanted it. When are these things coming to the East Coast? Put these into a Wegman’s and people might fight to get a better spot in line.