ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (August 31, 2004) The concept of the French press has just been transformed. Timolino Ltd., a leading manufacturer of contemporary drinkware for today’s mobile lifestyle, introduces the Aromatic Australian Press, designed to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea. Its reverse French press design produces a richer, more full-bodied brew than ever before. Unlike a French press, which forces grounds to the bottom of the carafe, the Aromatic Australian Press allows coffee grounds or tea leaves to mingle with the hot water, enhancing aroma and flavor. This unique filtering system also eliminates bitterness, acidity and loose grounds or leaves in the bottom of the cup.

The perfect holiday gift for any coffee or tea connoisseur, the Aromatic Australian Press is also portable, making it suitable for a businesswoman on the go, or a dad taking the kids to early morning soccer practice. Boasting a whimsical, yet stylish, contemporary design, the press is available in six scrumptious colors, including lime green, citrus orange, peach red, berry blue, black or white.

“The Timolino Aromatic Australian press brews from 'down under," said Jackson Lian, vice president of marketing, Timolino. “Its many remarkable attributes haven’t been available until now, even to aficionados of the famed French press. Our revolutionary brewing system is the ideal way to make the perfect cup of coffee or tea."

To prepare coffee or tea using the Aromatic Australian Press, simply fill the 16-ounce carafe with three spoons of coffee grounds or one spoon of loose tea leaves and boiling water, let it steep for three to five minutes, place the carafe over a coffee cup, and voila! Watch the fresh hot brew flow into your cup for an instant spirit lifter or nerve soother. As an added bonus, the unit features a shut-off system that instantly stops liquid flow when lifted from the cup.

The Aromatic Australian Press comes with a brewing carafe, coaster, measuring spoon and instruction booklet with tantalizing recipes. The unit is dishwasher-safe, although hand washing is recommended. Its reusable stainless steel filter can be removed for complete cleaning. The press should not be used in the microwave or on the stovetop. It travels well, fits almost any cup and is shatter-resistant. Suggested retail price is $ 15.00.