Click here for details Bodum Chambord 8 Cup Double Wall Thermal Coffee Maker with New Locking Lid System, 1.0, 34-Ounce.
Price : $133.50 $95.96
Features :
  1. Thermal French Press Coffeemaker allows you to brew flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
  2. Double wall of mouth-blown, heat-resistant borosilicate glass keeps coffee hot for a longer period of time
  3. 3-Part stainless steel mesh filter is included which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee¿s aromatic oils and subtle flavors
  4. No paper filters required, means more flavor without any waste
  5. Patented safety lid prevents splashing of liquids while pressing

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The new 8-cup (1.0 l, 34 oz) CHAMBORD Double Wall French Press features a new patented locking lid system and a thermal double wall glass carafe designed to keep coffee hot, fresh and aromatic for a much longer period of time. The new CHAMBORD’s locking lid system offers a heat seal and precision pour spout. By pressing the lever while pouring, you have total control over the flow of liquids, preventing drips while serving. When the lever is released, the coffee not only stops pouring, but the spout actually seals shut, eliminating exposure to outside air and locking in aroma and freshness, ultimately enhancing the insulating effect of the double-wall glass beaker. This new 8-cup coffee maker is a beautiful extension of our classic CHAMBORD line of products with their typical Bakelite knobs and handles. The mouth-blown, heat-resistant double wall borosilicate glass is encased in a stainless steel frame protecting the glass beautifully. 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.

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Click here for details Bodum 16-Ounce Travel Coffee Press with Picture Insert
Price : $24.00 $14.95
Features :
  1. Travel tumbler features photo insert option; holds 16 ounces
  2. Double-walled plastic construction; screw-on lid with flip-cap over sip hole
  3. Plunger and filter assembly lets you brew coffee or tea right in the tumbler
  4. Bottom unscrews to enable photo to slip between 2 plastic sleeves
  5. Hand-wash only; fits in most car cupholders

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wouldn't purchase another

When I opened the package the outer plastic was cracked, but the reason I wouldn't purchase another is once you drink down to where the press starts you are done and the remaining beverage is wasted.

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Good value

This product does pretty much what it is supposed to do. It is clearly a value item and not very high quality. I got it for limited use, and that has worked well. As others have noted some coffee grounds can get past the filter, but that was very limited and within the acceptable range for me.

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commen sense review

This product has been great. I have not had any problem getting grinds in my coffee, maybe because i have the sense not to fill it up too much.
The cup is obviously concave in shape, a little larger at the top than the bottom, i fill mine up to about an inch from the top, as the instructions also say. The screen is then in full contact with the insides of the cup. there is nothing to break while pushing the press down as some have claimed on different mugs (made the same,but not with the picture insert). God only knows what some people have done. Some people have whined about the top not sealing properly. It does exactly what it is supposed to do. There is not any problem at all with the seal.
As far as adding stuff to your coffee. Simply mix it with the coffee grinds that you add and stir and then wait about 3-4 minutes to press the screen down. Some people can not figure that rocket science out.
The reason i have written this review is because if i had not of had a smaller press like this one then i would have never bought this after reading what some people have written about this press. That burns me up since i absolutely LOVE it.
Now the one thing that BODUM should be ashamed of is calling it a 16 OUNCE coffee press. You can not get 16 oz. into the cup if you have coffee in it . It should not be too difficult for BODUM to measure a small amount of liquid. So this is just a down right lie own their part.
You will have 12. ozs. if filled to within 1 inch from the top. I have a 12 oz. one and you only can get about 8 oz. of coffee from it. Which is why i ordered this one.
If 12 oz. is good for you, then just ignore some of the foolish reviews because you will love it.

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Anyone know the insert picture size?

I have purchased this travel for my girlfriend and I'd like to know the maximum picture size that can be inserted into the mug? She lives in another state, so I don't have access to hers. Can someone please take the default picture of of theirs and measure it for me? Is it square? Or tapered at one end to contour the shape of the mug? Thank you so much!!

BTW she says she loves the mug. I echo what others have said on here.

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got mine this week, so far great

Good design and materials, works well, one gripe: not anywhere close to secure; tip it and it leaks - the seal around the drinking hole doesn't close securely enough. However, perfect for use at work, and this way I can drink loose leaf tea on camping trips much more easily!

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Click here for details Bodum Brazil Shatterproof SAN 8 Cup Coffee Press, 34-Ounce
Price : $33.50 $22.94
Features :
  1. 8-Cup French Press Coffeemaker allows you to brew flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
  2. Shatter resistant, BPA-free, SAN plastic carafe
  3. 3-part stainless steel mesh filter is included which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee¿s aromatic oils and subtle flavors
  4. No paper filters required, means more flavor without any waste
  5. Patented safety lid prevents splashing of liquids while pressing

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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 a heat resistant, SAN - shatterproof 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.

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Click here for details Primula PCP-2906 6-Cup Coffee Press, Black
Price : $11.99 $11.99
Features :
  1. French coffee press
  2. Dishwasher safe
  3. Protective plastic encasement so glass won't break
  4. Classic design
  5. Fresh, delicious coffee in 5 minutes

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Editorial Review :

A French press consists of a narrow cylindrical jug usually made of glass or clear plastic, equipped with a lid and a plunger, made of metal or plastic, which fits tightly in the cylinder and which has a fine wire or nylon mesh acting as a filter. Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, leaving to brew for a few minutes, then depressing the plunger to trap the coffee grinds at the bottom of the jug. A French press requires coffee of a more coarse grind than that used for a drip brew coffee filter, such as produced by a burr mill grinder rather than the whirling blade variety, as a finer grind will seep through the press filter and into the coffee. Because the coffee grounds remain in direct contact with the brewing water and the grinds are filtered from the water via a mesh instead of a paper filter, coffee brewed with the French press captures more of the coffee's flavour and essential oils, which would become trapped in a traditional drip brew machine's paper filters. French pressed coffee is usually stronger and thicker and has more sediment than drip-brewed coffee.

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It's a coffee press

This is a good solid coffee press. It makes coffee. It seperates the coffee from the grounds. It is big enough for me to fill up my 24oz travel mug in the morning and still have a little left for the missus. Simply effective. Easy to clean. If you want something more from a coffee press you don't understand coffee presses. It makes coffe or tea depending on what you put into it.

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GREAT PRODUCT

I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED A PRESS, BUT THE ONES IN THE STORES WERE TOO EXPENSIVE.

THIS PRESS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT.......AS YOU CAN SEE, I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH IT AND WILL CONTINUE TO SHOP AMAZON.

ADINA BELL

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Not a bad press for the money

I bought one of these, I cannot complain about the price or the quality of the coffee. But it is pretty cheaply made. First, I had to spend a bit of time bending the strainer assembly so it was on the plunger straight and did not bind or let coffee grounds get past the screen. OK, no biggie. But then one day, while washing it of course, the glass carafe slipped out of the plastic frame and landed in the sink with a crash. S#!t, among other expletives as I recall. So I bought a Bonjour Hugo 8 cup "unbreakable" press, which has it's own demons but will not break into a thousand pieces if I drop it in the sink. I did keep the strainer assembly out of the Primula though, thinking it might come in handy for something one of these days. Maybe sooner than I expect given the track record of the strainers in the Bonjour press failing.

So buy one but be mindful that the glass carafe is NOT held in the plastic frame very securely and will slip out if you invert it while holding it by the handle.

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Arrived Broken

Exactly as the title says, this press arrived broken with a jagged little chunk snapped right out from the center. You get what you pay for I guess, had to return it.

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Our First Coffee press, and don't see a need to try another.

I bought this Coffee press for my wife for Christmas, and we can't be happier with it! It is easy to use, and durable. With just the two of us in the house, this made more sense for my wife and I to enjoy different types of Coffee. Cleaning is as easy as washing a cup. You will not be disappointed!

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Click here for details BonJour Monet 3-Cup French Press, Black
Price : $29.95 $28.95
Features :
  1. Makes 1 mug of coffee
  2. Stainless-steel frame and lid with plastic handle and knob
  3. Stainless-steel filter, rod, and screen
  4. Easy-pour spout, easy-grip handle
  5. Measuring scoop included

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Cute but Tiny

If you like a tiny cup of coffee like many Europeans do, this is a great little unit. But if you like an American-sized cup or mug of coffee (8-12 oz.), don't be misled by the ad touting it as a 3-cup unit. We returned it for a larger model because as cute and nicely made as it is, it barely makes one good-sized cup.

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I am in tea heaven

I use my coffee press for loose tea and I love it. I make tea with this press at least once a day. It is also great for coffee and is nice to have on hand for when my father visits and wants his one cup. When I buy my coffee I tell the coffee expert at my local market that it is for a french press so that he will give me a coarse grind. But the tea is where this product really shines. It has a strainer at the pouring lip so that I'm drinking tea and not spitting leaves. It brews the perfect mug in less than 5 minutes and because it is clear glass I can easily moniter how dark my tea will be. I have been using my press for nearly 5 months now and will be ordering more for when I entertain. Hand washing is very easy and the used leaves go easily down the garbage desposil.

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Questions & Answers
Question : How do you brew coffee with a coffee press?
I have this portable coffee press, looks like a travel mug, but has the plunger and is meant to be a press too. Can I just throw some grounds in the bottom, add hot water, then press, to get a cup? Do I have to let the hot water sit and brew? Don't know how these work for coffee, as I've only used it for tea.

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Yes, you can use a coffee press in the exact way that you describe in the question. You need to add the amount of water that you traditionally use for a cup of coffee along with the amount of coffee that you use. Don’t heat the water too much or you can scald the coffee and lead to too much strength in the taste. You should mix the coffee and water in the bottom of the press, insert the top with the press in the “UP” position, and close according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to brew for roughly 2-4 minutes, leaving it longer for stronger coffee. With a dark roasted coffee, you probably don’t want to wait more than a minute or two. You might have to experiment a few times between the amount of coffee/water used and the steeping time to find the right strength. When you are ready to drink the coffee, press down on the press and pour out the coffee. Make certain that you take out all of the coffee at one time, as whatever remains can strengthen somewhat in taste if you leave it steeping in the grounds for too long of a time. As this seems to be an individual portion-sized coffee press, you can drink the coffee in the standard time that it takes you to finish a cup, but any coffee left with the grounds can strengthen over time to the point of being bitter.

 

Question : I use a coffee press - should i stir the grounds before pressing down?
It is stated on the press to always stir the grounds prior to pressing down.However, people I trust have stated otherwise.Stirring the grounds could be a conspiracy by the coffee powers to somehow get consumers to buy more coffee. (assumption, stirring grounds reduces the amount of consumable coffee).

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That's really interesting. I've never used a coffee press, but have always been curious about them. I like loose leaf tea which utilizes a similar method to your coffee french press. I'm not sure how the coffee grounds react when hot water is poured in, but if they scatter and float around, I dont' think stirring makes much difference since each coffee ground particle gets exposed to water. Stirring would probably "increase" the amount of consumable coffee since the motion of the particles would release more oils and flavors...just my opinion.

 

Question : Does the Starbucks Sumatra blend work well in a coffee press?
I'm curious if the Sumatra blend is ground too fine for a coffee press. I am looking to purchase the Bodum Chambord coffee press.

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I would suggest buying it whole bean (un-ground) and buying a cheap bean grinder, that way you can control the grind, experiment. If you are buying it at a Starbucks, ask them to grind it for "drip" works fine in a press, you don't want an espresso grind.

 

Question : Does regular ground coffee work in coffee press? Is coarse ground coffee absolutely necessary for coffee press?
They say "use medium to coarse ground coffee" for coffee press but I was wondering if the regular ground coffee such as folgers would work as good for coffee press. If someone knows the answer and wouldn't mind sharing, I'd really appreciate it!

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The reason you are supposed to use coarse ground coffee is because the grinds are larger, making it so the coffee doesn't come through the mesh filter. If you use a finer grind such as auto drip will run the risk of drinking grounds. YUCK!

 

Question : Does a french coffee press make a great deal of difference in the taste, or I should say, ?30 dollars worth?
I'm thinking of getting one for Christmas, but I hesitate if it's just going to taste like another cup of coffee. Also, how many seconds do you count for the perfect grind size(home grinder) for said press?

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To me, a French Press is the best way to brew coffee. It is so much smoother, and the coffee never tastes burnt. Also, buying a French Press isn't exactly like buying a coffee maker....expensive ones don't really make that much of a difference. I bought one for $10 and it makes great coffee. Even though filters are not really expensive, you will never have to worry about buying them again! Plus, there is much less of a mess to worry about.I can't help you with how many seconds you need to hold the grind for, but do know that you are going to want to grind it as coarse as you can. Fine grounds will leave sediment in the coffee and you will have one nasty cup of coffee. Do not grind your coffee as long as you would for your pot you use now.

 

Question : how do you use a personal coffee press?
i purchased a stainless steel personal coffee press a fewyears ago and have recurrent issues that effect my use.number one...the filter on the end of the plunger often timesslides up forcing me to undo it and replunge andnumber two...about an ounce of liquid is trapped under the filter that seems to be just waste leavingme with net a less than complete cup of coffee.do all personal presses have these problems andhow is the best way to deal with them?

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http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-cafetiere-coffeei've only made it a few times, and each time it tasted good. there might be a mechanical defect in your coffee press. The ounce of liquid remaining is usually discarded, since it is extra strong. Make sure the plunger is screwed on nice and tight.

 

Question : Where to find a Bodum French Coffee Press 12 cup glass insert?
Looking to find a glass insert for a 12 cup Bodum French Coffee Press?Where can I find one?

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I've seen spare carafes for sale at housewares stores. Also ask at coffee shops. You can also order them online from Bodum.

 

Question : Do French press coffee makers require different coffee grounds?
I'm thinking of getting my dad a french press, but am afraid he'll have to get all new coffee grounds since I read they require coarser grinds. Is that true? He has so many other coffee already ground up for his drip coffee maker. Thanks.

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Yes, finer grounds are BAD for a french press.The ones he has ground up for a drip maker will pass through the filter and make one nasty, sludgy cup of coffee. Also, finer grounds make it harder to push down on the plunger and create sediment that way, too.What type of French Press are you getting him? There is also a difference of grind in the type of filter of the press.Generally, all presses should be ground to about the size of sea salts, but a metal filter needs to be ground a bit coarser than a nylon filter.best of luck!

 

Question : How to make good French press coffee?
I love french press coffee but I've no idea how to make it.I bought a Bodum French press. How do I use it?Please bear in mind that I don't want to spend alot of money on equipment and expensive beans. And I also need to be able to buy the stuff easily. Like from my local Tescos.

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While you can brew anything in a French press, you won't get great coffee out of it without great beans. If you put nasty coffee in, you'll get nasty coffee out.What you need is coffee ground pretty coarsely. The instructions say to use the coarsest grind. I thought it worked better with the coffee ground to a percolator grind, but I'd suggest experimenting. Regular canned coffee for an automatic drip machine will not work. So you're going to have to buy whole-bean coffee and either grind it in the store or grind it with your grinder at home. You can get a cheap grinder for US$20 or less, but if you want a high-quality grinder expect to pay quite a bit more.Once you have your coarsely ground coffee, use the scoop to put coffee in the press (1 scoop per 4 oz of coffee - if you have a 16-oz press and want to fill it with coffee, that's 4 scoops). If you're picky about quality or just don't want it to cool too fast, pre-heat the press by pouring hot water in it. Then pour in water just off the boil, add the cover, and wait 4 minutes. Then press the plunger down and pour the coffee out. Let it cool (or not) and enjoy!

 

Question : How do you make the best cup of coffee with your french press????
We have a French Press Coffee Maker (it's small for just 2 cups), my husband got it as a present over ten years ago. I LOVE IT! However, lately, my coffee just doesn't seem to be as good as it use to. I buy organice coffee that I grind myself. I'm just looking for a better technique for a better coffee?? How do you store your coffee for the best flavor and freshness???Do you grind your own or is it pre-ground???Some people have told me not to boil my water, because it scalds the beans??? Is this true?How many beans is too much? (I normally spoon it 4 large spoons) How long do you let your coffee before you press it??I don't know if I forgot something or if it just the way I am making it these days, but my coffee seems too strong and lacking in flavor(which I thought I would never admit). Plus I can't find that ideal taste anymore. Sometimes I feel like it a sludge almost.I've tried less coffee but it's like water.Any suggestions???Thanks!I grind my beans on a weekly basis at the begining of the week, & store them in a sir tight ceramic containter in the fridge. Some people say to use the freezer, but I have been told that takes out the oils in the beans. I'm lost and needing guidence ...!That was subpose to be "air tight" container ... sorry.I rinse the coffee press daily and clean it on the weekends. I will try the vinegar idea with my kettle, that is a good thought.I use good water for my coffee, so I am content with that.

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Water quality makes a huge difference in the flavour of coffee.I'd suggest trying first to clean (or "descale") your kettle, or whatever you use to boil your water. Just fill it with regular white vinegar and bring to a boil. Discard vinegar (or save it to descale another appliance!) and rinse kettle with cold water. Fill with cold water and boil again. Repeat rinsing & boiling with fresh cold water 2 more times.You can do the same with your coffee maker to remove any kind of buildup in it.If that doesn't make a difference, try using different water, like filtered (ie: brita) or bottled.Next I'd try replacing the coffee maker's filter, maybe it's becoming a bit clogged? (although the vinegar process should clean out the filter too).If none of this works I'd try a different brand of coffee. It's possible that either your tastes have changed, or the producer is having a bad crop season, or maybe the quality of your brand has dropped.Honestly, there are so many possibilities, I think you just need to play around with all the variables until you find yourself with a fabulous cup of coffee again!

 

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