BonJour 12 Cup French Press Replacement Glass Carafe, Universal Design

Accidents can happen, so be prepared! Bonjour offers this 12-cup French press glass carafe/beaker - just in case! Holds 48-ounce. And measures 4 1/2" diam. X 7 1/4" tall. (Cup size based on 4-ounce. Demitasse cup.)

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Great Carafe

I have been using my Bodum and the carafes kept breaking in the dishwasher. I decided to try the BonJour Universal Carafe. It has been two months and no problems. They are a little cheaper than the Bodum replacement carafes and the also seem to be more durable.

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Bodum Columbia 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Thermal Coffee Press Pot
Price : $88.00 $34.99
Features :

12-ounce thermal press for brewing coffee or steeping tea
Double-walled stainless-steel construction keeps beverage hot
Elegant rounded design with polished chrome finish
Small convenient size; ideal for home or office
Patented safety lid secures carafe and prevents spills; dishwasher-safe

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Editorial Review :

The Columbia Thermal Coffee Press is the perfect solution for the coffee lover that wants to enjoy quality coffee over time. With the Columbia, you can keep your coffee hot for approximately two hours. The Columbia is made of durable double wall stainless steel. The double wall provides the insulation it needs to keep the coffee hot over time. With it's easy grip handle it is a pleasure to pour. Using a coffee press provides one of the most flavorful and balanced cups of coffee you will experience. It is easy to use too - just add coarse ground coffee, fill with hot water, stir, place the lid on and wait 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, press and enjoy. The 3 Cup Columbia is great for the office or when you just want one cup. The 3 Cup press is 12 oz and yields 3 - 4 ounce cups of coffee.

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Great for travel

I was looking for a travel coffee maker for a recent ski vacation (fellow travelers were all de-caf people) and this one fit all my requirements. It is compact, stainless steel, non breakable, easy to use and makes and surprisingly made a terrific, clean cup of coffee. The thermal feature is great. After your first pour, you can immediately prepare your second cup and it will be the perfect temperature when you are ready for it. I will pack this french press for many trips. Do I wish it was a little bigger -- yeah maybe, but my initial requirement was for it to be compact for packing -- sometimes you just can please your own self!

ski girl

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Great little press pot

I like the sturdiness of the all metal construction, and that I don't need to worry about breaking the glass carafe, which has happened to often to me in the past.

The double insulation keeps the water hot while it brews. As others have noted, the lid isn't insulated so you can't "store" coffee in it, but you really shouldn't anyway.

It makes a full coffee mug per pot. I may get the 17oz next so I can share a cup with someone.

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Nice quality

Very nice quality tea press. Smaller than anticipated.
Only holds 1 cup of tea.

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well built

Strong well built coffee press. There are no glass parts to break. Stainless Steel 3 peice simple design. Only draw back is the price.

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Not quite perfect - but close

This is basically a well-designed press pot. The handle is comfortable, allowing a secure grip, and the spout pours well, without dribbling as you stop pouring.

It serves my needs quite nicely, producing 8 or 10 oz of coffee - enough for two regular cups or a small mug. If I want a 16 oz mug, I brew the coffee double strength and top up the mug with near-boiling water.

If I rinse out the pot with tap-hot water and use water which has just boiled, the coffee brews at an ideal brewing temperature of just over 200 F. The double-wall construction means that the coffee stays close to that temperature for the 3 or 4 minutes coarse-ground coffee requires to brew. Since brewed coffee deteriorates in a matter of minutes, this pot is an ideal size. If I want a second cup, I brew a fresh pot, thus avoiding taste-deterioration and the off-tastes associated with stewing coffee.

The only negative with this pot is the fact that the filter is about 1-1/4" above the internal base when the plunger is fully depressed. This means that the last of the coffee does not pour properly. - It dribbles out, putting more sediment in the cup if you want to get that last drop.

Come on Bodum. How much extra would it cost to lengthen the plunger rod by about ¾". Even my inexpensive 12 oz glass press pot (non-Bodum) leaves only ½" above the internal base. I wouldn't mind the plunger knob sticking up a bit when fully depressed. Also... How about releasing a version mid way between this size and the 34 oz version?

This pot would merit 5 stars if Bodum were to lengthen the plunger.

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Bodum Presso Doublewall Stainless Steel Thermal 8 Cup Coffee Press, 34-Ounce
Price : $107.00 $46.99
Features :

Thermal French Press Coffeemaker allows you to brew flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
Double wall of stainless steel keeps coffee hot for a longer period of time
3-part stainless steel mesh filter is included which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee¿s aromatic oils and subtle flavors
No paper filters required, means more flavor without any waste
Patented safety lid prevents splashing of liquids while pressing

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Editorial Review :

The new PRESSO Thermal French Press Coffee Maker will leave a permanent impression on the minds of coffee lovers everywhere. Its simple and clean conic design positions it as a timeless classic. The PRESSO's thermal qualities are created by its double wall of durable stainless steel, keeping coffee hot longer. 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 knob on top of the lid and ergonomic handle are covered with non-slip rubber, both remaining cool to the touch. Featuring a safety lid, the Presso French Press prevents liquids from splashing from pot. Like all Bodum French press coffeemakers, the PRESSO delivers a balanced and robust flavor profile to your cup. The PRESSO is available as an 8-cup coffee maker (1l/34oz). All parts are dishwasher safe.

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Bodum Acrylic Travel Mug with Bodum Logo, 16-Ounce
Price : $15.00 $7.95
Features :

BPA free plastic travel mug, 16-ounce
Double wall design keeps beverages warm longer

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The slogan says it all 'Give up bad coffee for good' and bring your own wherever you go with this BPA free travel mug. The double-wall design allows coffee to stay warm for several hours. The snap lid was comfortably designed to flip off when in use and closes tightly to keep beverage warm while traveling. (0.47 l, 16 oz.)

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Best Mug EVER!

This mug is great! It's so quick and convenient for me to have my morning coffee even if I'm running late with this thing!

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Nice Cup!

If you like your traveling cups to look good, this is the one to buy!

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Bodum Travel Mug (16 oz.)

I'm glad I found a source for the Bodum travel mug. I prefer the smaller version, but the 16 oz. one will do for now. The double lining and the lid are standout features.

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Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 8-Cup French Press Coffee Coat, Black
Price : $21.50 $11.75
Features :

Fits most Bodum 8 Cup Coffee Presses
Durable neoprene construction insulates the coffee press
Helps to keep the coffee in a glass French press hot longer
Easy attachment and detachment from the French press
Velcro tabs make opening and closing the coffee coat a snap

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We don’t know about you, but we like our coffee hot, very hot and for a long time too. The new neoprene coat for the Bodum French press does the trick – it keeps the coffee hot for a much longer period of time without messing with its taste. 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 – it’s all about heat conservation. Just wrap the coffee coat around the French press and secure it with the Velcro tabs. The added insulation from the neoprene will help to keep the coffee hot for a longer period of time.

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THE BEST...............

Loved my Bodum French Press but didn't hold the heat. When purchasing french press for a friend was pleasantly surprised to find Bodum has dealt with this issue by creating a neoprene wrap. Purchased two...one for my press and one to go with the french press gift. AWESOME...problem solved.

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a waste of money its just the neoprene wrap

i got the bodum 8 cup french press from target with neoprene wrap for $29.99

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Bodum French Press Coffee Coat

The Bodum Nero Thermal Neoprene 8-cup French Press Coffee Coat is cute on my French Press Pot (kinda of like a miniature poodle in a sweater) but does not keep the coffee as hot as I had hoped. I find putting the coat on the pot and putting the pot on a Melitta pot warmer seems to do the trick. Just using the Melitta pot warmer alone did not keep the coffee warm in the Bodum pot because the metal structure that holds the glass carafe in place raises the pot above the surface of the warmer. All of this is more fiddling than I had hoped for, but the French press coffee I make stays warm longer than without all of it.

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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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