Lowest New Price: USD $37.90
Features :
- 1-Liter, 34-ounce press serves two - three people
- 3-Piece stainless steel filter included, no additional filters needed
- Bonus Neoprene coat included keeps coffee hot longer
- Dishwasher safe
Anyone who has tasted the bitterness of coffee that’s been sitting on a heating element for a long time, knows that directly applied heat can’t be the way to go, keep it warm by putting a coat on. It’s all about heat conservation for best flavor, the Bodum way. We are excited to introduce as a limited time promotion, our new neoprene coffee coats for free with purchase of this chambord french press 8-cup coffee maker. One bonus black nero coffee coat comes packed together with each 8-cup chambord french press purchased. Nero coats for most bodum presses are also available individually in white, red, brown, black, grey, purple and pink.
Customer Reviews
old reliable (2010-04-16)
this is the original bodum french press, it is similar to the slightly less expensive versions you'll find these days from bodum & others. they all do much the same thing, but this one is more substantial & seems less susceptible to breakage. personally i think this is worth the extra few bucks.
Beautiful! (2010-02-04)
Superbly made in Portugal of Pyrex, Stainless steel, bakelite, chromed brass, and chromed steel. When was the last time you saw something made out of brass? The quality is first class, and it's a pleasure to use.
The beaker is made of thin Pyrex glass, it's not a football. I fully expect to break it sooner or later with daily use and very careful handling, hey it is first thing in the morning when I'm usually cleaning it! That's life, and I don't consider it a flaw in the materials, design, or workmanship. If I'm lucky it won't break for a long time... knock wood.
Warning: if you get used to french press coffee, all other coffee will seem sub-standard, lacking body and flavor!
Excellent Choice for Special Coffee (2010-01-17)
I used this press to make coffee for my family on Chrismas morning. I had some premium coffee and it came-out wonderful. I ground the coffee fine, against recommendations, and the extraction was great but there was a little sediment which is fine with me. I wish they made a larger size that came with the neoprene insulator. I still use my drip machine for everyday coffee, but I like to use this press when I want to see how good a batch of coffee can be. Be sure to get the Bodum double-wall thermo cups too. Hoping to buy a coffee bean roaster soon because some say coffee begins to lose some of it's flavor and freshness in as little as 5 days after roasting. I purchased this from Amazon and I'm very happy with it.
Best tasting coffee with one design concern (2009-12-31)
I already own a 3-cup Bodum press, but I was interested in this one because of the insulating coat. As always, the Bodum press makes rich, thick, delicious coffee that leaves a bit of sediment in the bottom of my cup, which I swirl into my last sip, like espresso. French press coffee far surpasses the brew any drip machine makes; it is simply the best coffee you can make without a plumbed machine. As for the grind, I put a pound of beans through the most coarse setting at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's and it works perfectly.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I love the neoprene sleeve. I drink a full pot for myself, which makes two large cups, plus a little extra. (In the summer, I'll use the excess to make ice cubes for iced coffee.) On work days, I drink one cup right away and pour the remainder into a large thermal stainless mug, but on weekends when I have more time to relax, I leave the coffee in the pot and take my time drinking it. The coffee has gone as long as 45 minutes, sitting with the grounds, and I did not detect any bitterness. I do agree that the 34-ounce size is best shared between two people.
My one nit is the metal frame. My counters are very smooth and one is not completely level. The non-level counter has never been a problem in 6 years until the first day I brewed a pot of coffee in my new Bodum French press. The steamy heat from the water combined with the slick metal feet caused a bit of a disaster after I placed the lid over the fresh brew and turned my back. I heard a big thump and was horrified to see 34 ounces of deep, black coffee soaking into an Oriental runner. I knew I had placed the pot in the center of the counter, but my husband thought I perched it on the edge, so he tested it and got the same results. It moved toward the edge all by itself. I am sure this issue was most caused by the flaw in my counter, but I want to caution others that moist heat combined with a very smooth counter and the smooth metal feet of the press could cause for a little shifting. Don't turn your back on it until you are sure! Meanwhile I am gluing little rubber feet to the bottom.
The good news is the neoprene sleeve and soft rug saved the pot from breaking. Unfortunately, I am left with a stain to get out, but I am fired up from all that rich coffee, so it should be no problem.
This is the way to drink coffee. (2009-12-30)
Got this for Christmas and am on my fifth day of use. I'm a fully converted french press freak and will never use my drip machine again except for social occasions where I need a bigger brew.
This press works great. It's easy to press the plunger (even though I have not yet acquired a good grinder to give consistent coarse grounds...my grinder is about as crappy as you can get), it's easy to clean and the coffee tastes great (richer, thicker and more smooth)...much better than a drip. I asked for the Bodum because of its reputation for quality and so far, I'm impressed.
I typically make enough coffee to fill 2 typical mugs (about 16-20 oz of coffee) and the unit appears about 2/3 full. I've not tried to make a full 34 oz, but it doesn't appear to really hold that much. We'll see.
The thermal sleeve is a bit of a waste, though. You really shouldn't leave coffee in a french press to sit because the flavors will continue to extract to the point of bitterness. I make two cups and pour the second into a small thermos until I'm ready. So, if you plan on drinking more than one cup out of this yourself, plan on acquiring a small thermos for this purpose.
My only other concern is that I have read reviews about cracking glass. I'd still prefer glass to any plastic container (not convinced of the safety/health of using plastics with hot products). As an engineer, I would recommend filling the unit with hot tap water while the water for your coffee is heating to near boiling. This will preheat the glass and minimize the thermal stresses as a result of pouring ~200 degree water into a room temperature glass container. Also, I would recommend letting the glass cool to room temperature before trying to wash/rinse with tap water.
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