1. New Kenya coffee press uses the preferred plunger method
2. Heat-resistant, borosilicate glass beaker with curved plastic frame
3. Stainless-steel 3-piece filter system; no paper filter needed
4. Frame protects table from heat; all parts are dishwasher-safe
5. 17-ounce capacity makes 2 mugs or 4 after-dinner cups of coffee

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MAKES WONDERFUL COFFEE

I PURCHASED THIS AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT. WE HAVE A LOCAL FRENCH RESTAURANT THAT USES THIS PRESS AND THE WHOLE FAMILY JUST LOVES IT. MY DAUGHTER IN LAW WAS QUITE THRILLED WITH THE GIFT. I PLAN ON PURCHASEING ONE FOR MYSELF.

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Great Product

This is the second bodum french press I have bought and I am very pleased. It makes a delicious cup of coffee. I recommend it 100%.

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Bodum is the best

We have tried several other brands and have decided finally - that you get what you pay for. This coffee press is excellent. We now have two large and two small presses which is perfect for large dinners and for the flexibility of providing both decaf and regular - only use Peets Coffee - it is also the best.

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17 oz Bodum Coffee Press as gift

I bought the Bodum New Kenya 17-Ounce Coffee Press, Black 17 oz Bodum Kenya (next to smallest) coffee press for my son as a gift. We shared it together while he was in town. We both loved the less acidic coffee. It takes more grounds, but the coffee is closer to expresso in strength but lacking the bitterness. So you can dilute. The 17 oz size is great for individuals or not heavy consumers of coffee. I liked the press so much I think I will get one for myself, maybe the next size up for me. The glass appears fragile, but with care in handling it should last just fine. Another note- we didn't see that you would "have" to use coarse grinds, we tried both coarse and automatic drip grinds. I might have rated it higher but as a gift it was soon gone- I think he loves it.

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Nice, personal size French press

I like the presonal size of this french press coffee maker. The glass (not sure if it is tempered glass) is more durable than the previous model, which cracked in the sink.

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1. 3-cup French press makes 12 ounces of fresh brewed coffee
2. Unbreakable polycarbonate carafe great for picnics or dorms
3. Rubberized, comfort-grip handle; plastic lid and frame
4. Stainless-steel filter rod and screen; mesh lid removes extra sediment
5. Microwavable when lid and metal parts removed

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Brews great coffee, disintegrates into pieces

I got this press for around $20 at Bed Bath and Beyond. Wow! Great, awesome coffee! Just grind it coarsely, leave it four minutes and press.

Now, the problem is that after roughly one month of almost daily use, the press broke into hundreds of tiny pieces. Not the unbreakable carafe, but the plastic that holds the filter itself.

Seems like everybody is having this problem! Why won't this problem be addressed? Maybe because its so cheap I might as well get another one?

But really... its astonishing. It literally broke into hundreds of tiny pieces. Unfixable.

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wish I'd read more reivews

I bought this as a temporary press due to its plastic carafe since I would be packing it in my suitcase for an extended business trip. It is true, the carafe is sturdy, however, the plastic plunger holder literally disintegrated after only a month of use. Consider it disposable because of this, and being an environmentally conscious individual, I will not buy it again. Shame on Bon Jour for making such a cheap product. Now looking at reviews even from years ago, I see this is an ongoing problem. Not good, don't waste your money or harm the planet.

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My 3rd french press!

After breaking my second glass french press (they seem to have a 1 yr lifespan with me)....it was time to consider a plastic "unbreakable" version. I have had my unbreakable press for almost 6 months and I use it daily. It has not discolored or stained in anyway so far. I run it in the dishwasher and the coffee comes out as good as my glass presses did. I still have another 6 months to pass....but I feel confident this time the only thing that will be breaking is the curse of the 1 yr replacement!

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"Unbreakable" for only 3 months

This product lasted only three months because the plastic plunger/filter broke. I only paid $12.79, but it's definitely worth investing in something that will last longer, like the Bodum brand coffee presses.

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Be sure to check the size!

While the product does what it is supposed to do....making French Press coffee...it does not make very much. The three cup size is deceiving. It barely makes enough for a smaller than average coffee mug. If you love coffee as much as I do and want to make more at one sitting, go for the 8-cup French Press...it gives you more options about how much you want to make. I sent back the 3 cup, ordered the BonJour 8 cup French Press, and was very satisfied with its performance!

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1. Capacity: 34 oz.
2. Heat resistant borosilicate glass.
3. 8 cups French press coffee makers.

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Heat resistant Borosilicate glass. Fits all Bodum 8 cups French press coffee makers.

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Bargain!

In the meanwhile they cost $20 + $8 shipping on the Bodum website (where $15 there 2 years ago).
Definitely a bargain. They are 100% original. I got two of them.
Just make sure you order the right size. Going to the Bodum site first and checking the correct item# might be a good idea.


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Shipper was very slow!

Although the product arrived in tip top condition, and the correct size. It took forever using the ground shipping!

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Replacement Press Beaker

What can I say. It is a glass beaker. I ordered it to replace a broken one. It works just like it should. Arrived promptly and in one piece. My only disappointment is that a week later I found a whole new coffee press for about the same price at the local supermarket.

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8 cup Bodum beaker review

Perfect fit if you break the original beaker. The only problem I have with the replacement vs. the original is the new one has no cup quantity markings on the side! Very strange why the mfr would not make them all the same. It was easily solved by my marking it myself with permanent black marker.

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cup sizing in the world of bodum

according to the Bodum website ([...]) they seem to size their french presses with two different "cup" sizes -
a "US cup" is 8oz, and a "european cup" is 4oz, so you can at least use the Bodum website to find the model number for the correct size for your press, then just search for that model number on Amazon and you're all set.

yes, it would be nice if the listings were in better shape to start with, but hopefully the info above will help someone out.

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1. 3-cup, 12-ounce French press coffee maker allows you to brew flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
2. Beaker made of ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass; polypropylene handle and base
3. 3-part stainless steel mesh filter helps extract your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavors
4. Patented safety lid prevents splashing of liquids while pressing
5. All parts are dishwasher safe

Editorial Review :

The Brazil works on the same principle as all coffee presses. It combines coarse ground coffee with water that is just off of a boil. This combination along with 4 minutes of extraction time allows the oil and acids that give the coffee it's flavor to be completely extracted so you get a balanced and flavorful cup of coffee each time. After 4 minutes, just press and enjoy. There are no paper filters to soak up the oils, and cleanup is a snap. The 3 Cup Press is 12 oz and yields 3 - 4 oz. cups of coffee.

Customer Review :

Bodum Brazil Glass 3 cup press

I love this product ! I use it to froth up milk for my coffee: 45 plunges with an inch of skim milk in the container and I have 3/4 cup of froth ! perfect !

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Bodum cheaps out with plastic!!!

I purchased three of these french presses recently. Unfortunately Bodum now uses plastic parts in the filter portion of the french press. The filter itself is still made from metal, but the supporting pieces of the filter are plastic. This means that now users will have plastic chemicals leaching into their coffee. Yum, yum.

This is the part I'm referring to: [...]. This link shows the metal version of this part. Bodum has replaced this metal part with a plastic part in the Brazil french presses.

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Good Coffee Maker - Disappointed in Size

I like the coffee maker but am disappointed in the size. When I saw that it was a 3-cup maker I was expecting 3 - 8oz cups. When I received the item and used it to make coffee I quickly realized that it had difficulty making even 1 cup. While the coffee that is made in this maker is great - I now wish I had opted for the 8-cup maker

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Size is important!

The French press works as advertised, but I was caught off guard by the size. Most coffee cans tout 6 0z. cups, so a 3 cup press should just about fill our mug. Surprized to find that these were 4 oz. cups, so doesn't quite make a full mug.

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Best way to make coffee

Once you've tasted coffee made in a coffee press you'll never be able to drink coffee made any other way.

This is my second Bodum 3-cup press. I bought it to replace the one I was using every day for the last five years. It's of excellent quality, very sturdy and easy to clean. Most of all the coffee is delicious.


Bodum Brazil Glass 3-Cup Coffee Press, Black

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1. Double-wall 18/10 stainless-steel French press for coffee or tea
2. Mirror finish outside and brushed finish inside
3. All-steel mesh plunger mechanism
4. Carafe doubles as insulated serving pitcher
5. 33 ounces; 9 inches tall; body has a 4-inch diameter

Customer Review :

Solid SS press

I bought this press as an open-box deal from Amazon. No scratches, no problems. I saw some reviews that complained about handles breaking off and the press itself having problems, but I can't imagine how those people managed to break this thing. It's very sturdy and solid. It keeps the coffee plenty hot too, even without preheating the container.

No problems with coffee grounds getting through the fine mesh strainer part, no problems with the top breaking, no problems with the handle. Haven't even had any spills happen, cos I don't just slam the top down and let the hot coffee shoot all over (some people are just stupid I guess.)

Somewhat expensive item even for the open box price, but I expect this will last a lifetime when not abused.

If I had any complaint at all, it would be that the mirror-finish on the outside takes hand-polishing to clean up. I might've prefered brushed metal. But, it's pretty :)

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Good Quality, well built.

I have had this press for three years and have probably made 200-300 pots of coffee and as many cycles of hand or machine washes. It is still in perfect condition with no signs of wear. I started using French presses for making my coffee after reading lots of reviews on the quality and taste differences people experienced with them. I can say that I am not a coffee snob, but I DO believe that presses seem to make any coffee taste a little better and richer. After reading articles on the increased levels of cholesterol found in people who drink non-filtered coffee I found a simple solution by putting a paper basket filter on the plunger before I brew my coffee. I put 5 rounded tablespoons of medium ground coffee in the press, pour in water just off of boil from an electric kettle to a level just about 1/4 inch below the spout (this keeps the coffee and grounds from spurting out when you press the plunger down) and stir for a few seconds, wait 3 1/2 minutes and press the plunger down (the plunger can be quite a bit harder to push down with the paper filter on, but I feel it is worth the effort) and enjoy pretty good coffee. The press seems to make just under four normal size cups of coffee.

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what a difference all stainless makes!!!!

Wow I've had this press now for about a week, and I LOVE it! I was using a 32oz bodum stainless steel French press with a plastic plunger that I've had for years. The taste of the brew out of this Frieling is pure java now no bitterness. I didn't realize how the much better the coffee is with the all stainless steel construction. I would have given this thing a five star but i think the handle could be a little thicker for easier puring, and i wish it wasn't made in china. All in all it's great. Built well enough to last for a life time.

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I own all models, and this one is the king

You're sitting there thinking "Man, that is a lot of money to spend on a French Press; the Bodum ones are 1/3 the price!" You'd be right in your thinking, and that's exactly what I thought. I own two sizes of the Bodum Chambord, two sizes of the Bodum Brazil and the 34oz Bodum Kenya. All make for great french press coffee; they're easy to clean, they're inexpensive, and especially with the Brazil and Kenya, the chances of breaking the beaker are slim. So why, WHY would you spend many times more money on the Frieling model? Because it's many times better quality; that's why. This French press just oozes quality craftsmanship. It has a heft to it that is unmatched by anything from Bodum, let alone any other manufacturer. The mesh on this french press is also finer than on any Bodum model meaning that the coffee/sludge ratio is much higher. Plus, and this is the most important quality, The Frieling is made of insulated stainless steel. That means that while your coffee is steeping, that perfect temperature water that you poured in is still at that perfect temperature water while the oils are being extracted. With glass models, they lose heat easily and thus can end up with lesser quality flavor due to extraction of the beans at too low of a water temperature. I have all of these models aforementioned on my counter top and the 35oz Frieling is the only model I use now. I only use the Bodum models if I have guests and need to serve many different kinds of coffee at once. Otherwise, this is king. It is the best that money can buy and when coupled with a Emsa Eleganza thermal carafe for storing your fresh brew in, it is a thing of beauty where form and function are both at the top of the charts.

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Perfect French Press

Easy to use, clean and provides delicious coffee every time. I'm glad I did my research in finding this sturdy press.

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