A French press, called a cafetiere, caffetiere a stanouille, press pot, coffee pot, or simply caffe, coffee plunger or French press, is an old-fashioned coffee drinking device, generally made of metal, with a long handle to be able to put the caffetiere directly on the pot or press to brew. A true French press pot will offer you a superior quality of coffee and will permit you to manage the amount of coffee grinds you get from each brew. Either method, the French presses are going to make your coffee making the experience that much more satisfying.
I love the French press method. Follow the link for a tutorial on how to brew with a French Press: cool facts about coffee.