1. 8-Cup French Press Coffeemaker allows you to brew flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
2. 3-Part stainless steel mesh filter is included which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee¿s aromatic oils and subtle flavors
3. No paper filters required, means more flavor without any waste
4. Patented safety lid prevents splashing of liquids while pressing
5. All parts are dishwasher safe

Editorial Review :

The Brazil French Press coffee maker, designed in the early 80's, was our first coffee maker and quickly became a symbol of what Bodum stands for. Attractive and functional design at an affordable price. The Brazil has an ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker and a polypropylene handle and base, which make the Brazil easy to use and easy to clean. The 3-part stainless steel plunger has a fine mesh filter, which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee’s aromatic oils and subtle flavors. A mesh filter allows this flavor to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter. Plus, no paper filter means no waste. The patented safety lid prevents the splashing of liquids while pressing. All parts are dishwasher safe. This 8-cup coffeemaker is (1.0 l, 34oz.) in size and is also available in 3-cup (0.35 l, 12 oz) size model.

Customer Review :

Great press!

Worth the money and good quality! Large volume- easily makes three 8 oz cups. No problems for the first 4 months.

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I LOVE the way the coffee tastes from a french press!

As a constant coffee drinker, I started researching the best way of brewing coffee. After discovering that a french press is the best way to make a cup of joe, I decided to buy this model since it was inexpensive and has had a history with the company. And the company itself tends to make great products. I don't believe that another french press is going to make a difference as the chemistry portion of making coffee with this french press and another french press is the same. Save your money and just purchase this model, unless you want something with a different style. But even with that statement, this french press isn't ugly either and is actually attractive on my counter top.

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A "Green" Machine For Your Coffee

This Bodum Brazil model is a handy kitchen tool to have, and best of all, it is great for the environment. The wire mesh filter means that you don't use a paper filter every time you make a pot of coffee, so you save money as well. It is much faster than my 4-cup Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker, and a lot less messy in terms of cleanup. Like a drip coffee maker, it allows you to make as strong a pot as you wish. Unlike a drip machine, however, it is much quicker to make. The only complication is that you must have a separate container to boil water, as boiling water must be added slowly to the grounds in the Bodum beaker. That means that you must have a large enough (32 ounce) handled container that will fit in your microwave. You could boil water on the stove, but that would take a longer time. In my case, I use a Pyrex measuring cup in two different sizes depending on how big a pot I want to brew. If I want a full pot, I use a 64 ounce batter bowl filled halfway. If I want to make only four 4-oz cups, I use a 16 ounce measuring cup. The Bodum Brazil is dishwasher safe, although I don't put the black handle/base in the washer. Furthermore, I do not put the beaker and other parts on the bottom rack, as I don't want the plastic parts to "bake". I had a 12 ounce Bodum that I used regularly, but one time I was putting the handle back on the beaker and the glass broke from the pressure. I'm not sure how that happened but I think you are supposed to place the handle on the spout of the beaker and then rotate it 180 degrees, rather than try and force the handle up over the rim.

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Good cup of doffee

This press works just fine, I weigh in my grounds and hot water let it sit and press. I docked it a star because the mold parting lines in the plastic are a bit prominent, they aren't sharp of anything but they just look bad.

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Great Coffee

Bought this for a gift. Recipient loves it and say's it makes the best coffee! Gr

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1. Unique coffee/espresso maker uses total immersion and gentle pressure to produce coffee with extraordinarily rich flavor
2. Makes American style coffee or an espresso-style shot perfect for use in lattes or cappuccinos
3. Because of the lower temperature and short brew time, the acid level of the brew is much lower than conventional brewers
4. Micro-filtered coffee so pure and particle-free that it can be stored for days as a concentrate
5. Includes a years' worth of micro-filters; easy cleaning with just a 10-second rinse of the plunger

Editorial Review :

The AeroPress is an entirely new way to make coffee, American style or Espresso style for use in lattes, cappucinos and other espresso based drinks. AeroPress brews simply delicious coffee, 1-4 cups per pressing. Ideal water temperature and faster brewing yields rich flavor with lower acidity and without bitterness. Other brewing processes use near boiling water and long exposure to coffee grounds. Quickly brew a variety of coffee drinks including an Americano or an espresso-style shot for use in lattes or cappuccinos. Its total-immersion system permits extraction at a moderate temperature and a short brew time. Water and grounds are mixed together for 10 seconds, then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in just 20 seconds, which avoids the bitterness of long processes such as drip brewing. The air pressure also gently squeezes the last goodness from the grounds, further enriching the flavor. The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in an exceptionally smooth brew.

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Amazing!

I love coffee. I have tried every type of coffee (including Kopi Luwak) and have brewed by every method known. I own a high end espresso machine that does it all (grinds, tamps, brews) but honestly, brewing with the AeroPress makes THE best coffee I have ever tasted. It is easy to use and easy to clean (compared to a french press). I can brew a cup of coffee and clean the AeroPress in the same amount of time my machine does. Needless to say, it is my preferred method of brewing.

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Simple and easy to clean

This AeroPress is so simple and easy to use I wish I would have thought of it. The best part besides the taste of the coffee is how easy it is to clean. I am giving it as gifts for Christmas this year. The only thing that is somewhat awkward and prevents a 5 star is the difficulty in pressing down of the plunger. The photo suggests that just your four fingers, no you need the heal of your hand to push it down.

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Best Cup of of coffee ever!!!

We are very very happy with the AeroPress, it is very simple to use and it makes a great cup of coffee out of the crappiest coffee.. I recommend this item to everyone and I am ready to buy one for work..

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I love it!

Frankly I was surprised how true the reviews were! It is great.
It really makes espresso, which is done as real espresso is- with pressure.
To make american coffee, you basically water it down, I prefer to add hot milk to make a latte.
My fiance is a barista himself, and he even approves of the taste! But i've been able to figure it out quite easily, too.
It only makes 4 shots of espresso at a time (4 cups of coffee if you add water), but that's fine by me.
It works best with an espresso-ground bean. That means any flavor, just fairly finely ground. I prefer the dark roasts myself.
Eventually you will need to buy more filters too.
It's also easy to clean but isn't supposed to go in the dishwasher.
Enjoy!

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Coffee 2.0

I enjoy coffee, and I am the only one in my household who does so. The AeroPress is wonderful for a single cup of perfectly brewed coffee. Its quick, easy, results in a superior cup and relatively no clean up. I still keep a regular coffee maker for when friends are over but my daily intake comes from AeroPress.

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1. Brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
2. Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; easy-to-clean glass carafe
3. Stainless-steel press mechanism; replacement parts available
4. Turn lid to close spout; not for stovetop use
5. All parts are dishwasher-safe

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MONEY WELL SPENT!

Some of the BEST MONEY I'VE SPENT IN RECENT YEARS was for the purchase of my Bodum Chambord Coffee Press and My Aerolatte Milk Foamer. When I ordered my Bodum Chambord Coffee Press, I never DREAMED that, after ONE CUP OF COFFEE, I would NEVER WANT TO MAKE ANOTHER CUP OF AUTOMATIC DRIP COFFEE AGAIN! Granted, it is a LITTLE BIT more trouble than automatic drip, but it is WELL WORTH THE TIME. If you plan to purchase a coffee press, do yourself a favor and spring for the Aerolatte Milk Foamer (approx. $15) to go with it. You WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Since I tend to do my due diligence ABOUT 5 TIMES before I purchase ANYTHING, I read other purchasers' NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS before deciding on the Bodum Chambord. My final decision in favor of this press was simply that, fragile or not (per other reviews), the Chambord offered the ability to replace the beaker when broken. Note that I said "when" and not "if". That's because I'm EXTREMELY CLUMSY and will, at some point, MOST ASSUREDLY BREAK ANYTHING THAT IS BREAKABLE.

I have now had my Bodum Chambord press for almost 2 months, and have not broken the beaker YET. As a matter of fact, I believe 2 MONTHS to be a new personal record. I should note that, while my water is heating for coffee, I allow hot tap water to sit in the press in order to preheat it. Although the beaker IS made of VERY THIN GLASS, It has outlived the MUCH HEAVIER, heat resistant measuring glass that I WAS using to heat the milk for my coffee. When (again noting my clumsiness with the use of the word "WHEN") I replace the beaker, I will most likely replace it with the BPA FREE polycarbonate beaker. (BPA is the chemical which is believed to leach into foods and liquids from plastic containers)

One complaint was that the metal was flimsy and bends easily. I'm not sure what that person was doing with their coffee press.. I'm trying VERY HARD NOT TO USE MY IMAGINATION... Mine doesn't bend at all with NORMAL use.

One person complained about plastic parts. My Chambord is ALL metal with the exception of the lid and handle.

Someone complained that the coffee didn't stay warm. It is, in fact, true that your coffee press IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS. Your coffee will DEFINTELY cool after you make it... It IS EASILY REHEATED, though. As a matter of fact, I make my coffee in advance. I then refrigerate it, and reheat it by the glass as I want it (I can ALMOST HEAR the coffee snobs shudder).

Still other reviewers complained that, after pressing, coffee grounds remained in their coffee. That has NOT been a problem for me AT ALL.

Don't listen to the whiners. Buy the coffee press and ENJOY!

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In a word - WOW!

I have had my Bodum French Press for about a week now and I have to say, the coffee is fantastic, the press is wonderful, easy to use and clean. I cannot say enough. One of the reviews I read prior to buying it said that the coffee was "silky". I thought "right!" as if coffee can be silky! Silly! But it is silky! So smooth and it does not give me heart burn, a bonus. I have a water cooler in my kitchen that dispenses hot and cold water. ( I highly recommend you buy one) And the hot water is hot enough that it makes really hot, really wonderful tasting coffee. The coffee tastes like it smells, which I love. No more Starbucks for me, this is way, way better. So many times I have purchased a cup of coffee from Starbucks and one day it tastes great and the next day it tastes terrible! Same coffee, different taste. Which is why I bought the press. I was tired of spending money on coffee that I could not drink. I will be a French Press coffee maker for the rest of my life...with the Bodum Press of course~!

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Best coffee ever.

I got the press on the recommendation of my son. I've been drinking coffee for 50 years and this is the best way to make it I ever used. Easier to cleanup, no wires, no need for pot cleaner. Just good coffee.

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wonderful

the first one was broken it it was replaced with no hassle and with ease.

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Compare to an auto-drip coffeemaker

I've been using a french press for a number of years now and I don't find it any more work than an automatic drip machine. With the auto drip, you have to put in the water, then a filter (which you have to remember to buy), then the coffee, then wait for it to finish dripping. That's as long (if not longer) as it takes the french press.
With the french press, I just microwave the correct amt of water I need (or use a kettle). I then put the coffee in the press, pour the hot water in, wait 4 minutes. That's it! During that time, I'm putting together whatever I'm having with the coffee, dessert, breakfast etc. So the 4 minutes goes by in a flash.
As far as cleaning goes, I just twirl the screen under the hot water faucet to get the grounds out and then rinse the pot with hot water, swishing it around with a kitchen brush. It does not need to be sqeaky clean - you don't have anything there that can become moldy etc. and you don't want to etch or scratch the glass - soapy residue doesn't taste too good :-} You can throw the screen in the dishwasher (top rack) if you're obsessive. And you can put the rest of the coffee grounds through the disposal, it doesn't hurt, might even help sharpen the blades. Or save the grounds, they make a good addition to compost.
Another brand of press I have had, had a slightly different screen which rinsed very easily. I put hot water in the empty pot and push the plunger up and down a few times. This seems to loosen any errant grounds that may be stuck in the filter and squeegees any residue on the insides of the pot, then swish with the brush if needed.
I would never have another auto-drip machine - they take up a lot of room, take just as much time and the coffee is blah! Also, with an auto-drip, you do have to clean out the water reservoir to keep mineral buildup from occurring (which will affect the taste of your coffee), buy filters and clean the carafe. So, I don't think there's anything more difficult about a french press. On the contrary, it's easier and you get a great cup of coffee!

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1. Replaces all bodum 34-ounce coffee press beakers
2. Constructed of glass; spout facilitates pouring
3. Includes lip to facilitate pouring
4. Safe to use in dishwasher

Editorial Review :

If you have a broken beaker, there is no need to replace the entire coffee press. You can buy a replacement beaker and be on your way to brewing great coffee again in no time. This 8-cup (34-ounce) replacement beaker fits all styles of the Bodum 8-cup (34-ounce) coffee press.

Customer Review :

What size is YOURS?

Since the carafe's do not seem to have a re-order part number on it, and since it was broken I had a difficult time determining what size to order. I got lucky and selected the right one, this was the trickiest part.

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thrilled to find a replacement

I was thrilled to find a replacement glass for my french press, but this replacement has small permanent writing (disclaimer and product temp warning info) that made it not very pretty.

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Great until you break it!

The Bodum French press makes great coffee. But I doubt anyone has ever owned a glass beaker for longer than a year and not broken it. And they're expensive if you can find and buy them locally. I buy them four at a time when the 4 for the price of 3 promotion is going on along with free shipping. Brings the cost down to an acceptable level given I KNOW I'll continue to break them. Bodum does make a non-breakable beaker but it is expensive and does not look quite as good. Don't know if it makes great coffee.

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can't believe I got the right size on the first time

Like a lot of customers, I had a hard time figuring out which replacement beaker to order. The replacement is exactly identical to the one that came with my French Press. I gave it four stars rather than five because thicker glass would be preferable (though perhaps less lucrative to the manufacturer.)

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12 CUP FRENCH PRESS REPLACEMENT BEAKER

THIS PRODUCT WAS EXACTLY THE RIGHT SIZE TO REPAIR MY OLD FRENCH PRESS COFFEE POT. IN SPITE OF OTHER REVIEWS, IT DOES NOT SEEM OVERLY FRAGILE. ACTUALLY THIS REVIEW IS NOT FOR THE 34 OUNCE REPLACEMENT BEAKER. WHICH I ORDERED BY MISTAKE, BUT FOR THE 12 CUP REPLACEMENT I ENDED UP BUYING

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1. Five-year warranty against defects.
2. Hand wash with mild detergent
3. Steel-mesh screen is replaceable
4. Holds a bit over 1-quart
5. Makes pressed coffee and keeps it hot for hours

Customer Review :

Unbreakable! but mesh needs improvement

I bought this press after my children broke my third glass coffee press. I was tired of replacing glass beakers and cleaning up the mess!

Makes good coffee, and of course, won't break with normal handling. But right out of the box, the mesh filter would crease in a couple spots where it was supposed to seal against the inside of the container. This always let some of the grounds through when pressing. I don't mind some fines in the bottom of the cup, but I am not into chunky coffee. I still had the mesh filters from my two previous Bodum presses, so I adapted one of those to use with the new Thermos press. Problem solved. No more chunky coffee.

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Very functional!

This coffee press has been great so far. I had a glass press before, but I broke it, and I was always wishing the coffee would stay hot longer. This pot makes just the right amount - about 3 big cups - and keeps it pretty hot for 2-3 hours, just right for my mornings. It's almost impossible to push the press down if the coffee isn't brewed yet, so that's how you know when it's ready. (I was wondering how to tell, since with glass you know by looking at it). Great product!

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Not so great

When I saw this I thought: "great an insulated non breakable press!!!!" BUT:

The lip design catches the filter screen making it tricky getting it into and out of the press.

The filter screen is "skimpy" (designed by an accountant) so that the coiled spring is too small, the screen is too small and too lightweight. This results in puckers that let the grounds go around the screen.

This makes for a cup of coffee with surprises in the bottom... a pain...... shoulda got a glass one!!

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works great for a great price

cheaper than competitors and seems to be well made and well insulated. keeps coffee hot for at least an hour.

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Perfect Coffee Press

This is a wonderful coffee press. It's the perfect size for 1-2 coffee drinkers. It operates beautifully and cleans easily. Most importantly, it makes great coffee. I like the fact that it takes up so little space compared to a drip machine. I wish that I had found this years ago.

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