Bodum Columbia Thermal 51-Ounce Stainless-Steel Coffee Press Review

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(More customer reviews)I have tried several types of brewing methods (drip & vacuum), but this coffee press is my absolute favorite. I am able to make hot and robust coffee. Since you control the brew time, water temperature, coarseness of the grounds, & amount of water, you can make your coffee to suit your tastes.
It took me a few pots to tinker with the variables mentioned above, but it was well worth it. It is a little more trouble than a drip machine, but I got much smoother yet richer coffee with this method.
The pot is sleek and easy to clean. It does a decent job of keeping coffee hot, although a lot of heat seems to escape through the top once you press the coffee grounds down. Also, it makes 12 FOUR ounce cups. Most drip machines are measured in SIX ounce cups, so choose your pot size with care. Occassionally a tiny amount of grounds get through the filter (common with this brew method), but for the most part I have been happy with the filter.
I would definitely purchase this product again!

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The Columbia Thermal CoffeePress 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 12 Cup Columbia is great for entertaining.The 12 Cup press is 51 oz and yields 12 - 4 ounce cups of coffee.

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Bodum New Kenya 34-Ounce Coffee Press, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this coffee press in both the 4 cup and the 8 cup models. Both, like the other Bodum coffee presses, make a great cup of coffee, so if you have never tried coffee made this way, I would recommend getting one of the New Kenya models while Amazon has them at a reduced price. However, I would like to caution you about one thing.

One day after receiving the 4 cup press, I broke the glass carafe! Because these units have outsides that are made entirely of plastic (unlike other Bodum models which have holders and/or handles made of stainless steel), the fit around the glass beaker is very tight. The carafe and the plastic holder do need occasional separating while washing, because sometimes during the rinse process, coffee grounds become lodged between the two. I wash mine by hand.

If you are going to separate the two, please do not do so while you are washing them with the dish soap! I had to pull rather hard to get the glass from inside the plastic, with soapy hands, and, well, you can imagine what happened. They did separate, but the glass beaker went flying into the bottom of my sink and then totally shattered...

At the cost of the replacement carafe with the shipping charges, it was just cheaper for me to order a new one! I did do that, but purchased the Bodum Chambord model instead (which does cost more), with the metal holder, and the glass and holder separate very easily for cleaning (much easier than the plastic holder)! Which, by the way, now always occurs before the dish soap is applied!!!

The 8 cup version of the New Kenya press works just fine and the glass is intact, as I separate the components of that model sans dish soap, also. I thought I would share my experience so that perhaps there might be one less person out there saying to themselves, "What was I thinking!?".

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The French press coffee maker is accepted worldwide as one of the best methods for brewing coffee and our New Kenya coffee press is sure to deliver not only gourmet coffee flavor, but modern design.The durable and heat-resistant glass beaker is partially encased by the black plastic frame of the New Kenya coffee maker.The frame covers a part of the sides and bottom of the beaker, making it safe for the tabletop without using a trivet or coaster.Simple to use, the French press is a proven method for brewing flavorful and balance coffee.Coffee is measured in 4 oz. cups, so our 8-cup press will brew 34 oz., serving three to four people.For best results, use coarse ground coffee.Just add the appropriate amount of ground coffee to the beaker (we recommend one 7 gram scoop per 4 oz. of water).Fill the beaker with hot water (just off of a boil).Leave about an inch from the top of the beaker.Give the coffee a stir with a plastic or wooden utensil to mix it completely with the water.Set the plunger and lid unit in place with the safety lid in the closed position.Allow the coffee to brew for 4-minutes and then press.Turn the safety lid to the open position, serve and enjoy.Clean up is easy too - just scoop out the grounds with a rubber spatula, and rinse the beaker and filter.There is no paper or additional filter required.The 3-part stainless steel filter system is built right into the press.The stay cool handle is built right into the sturdy New Kenya frame.All parts are dishwasher safe.The New Kenya is also available in 3, 4, and 6 cup sizes.

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Bodum Brazil 3-Cup Glass Coffee Press, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, make sure you notice in the writing above that while this is called a 3 cup press, it does not make 3 US cups.It makes 1.5 US cups.This is a sip or two more than will fit in most of my mugs and hence is exactly the amount of coffee I want since my husband can't stand coffee.If you were wanting this to make a mug each for two people though, you won't be happy with this little guy and need to look at the bigger models.

Other than that, this is pretty straight foward device.It's very easy to use and a snap to clean.And the coffee it produces is excellent; after using it for two years, I now have problems when company comes over and I want to use my big autodrip coffee maker because so much of the richness of my beans get lost with the drip method.

The only thing that keeps me from rating this product a full five stars is that I have problems with the filters after about eight months to a year.The press currently in my kitchen is actually the second one I have had because the last one became unusable when the filter simply stopped being willing to stay in place.Now I am having this problem with the replacement.It is possible that my problem is due to the fact that the filters get warped and could be solved by simply buying new filters, but since the filters are $4 plus shipping and a complete replacement costs $11, it makes as much sense to me simply to replace the whole unit and have a backup in case I drop it and shatter the glass (which has happened in the last year!).But, really, I shouldn't complain too much about this because $11 a year is a small price to pay to make perfect coffee.

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One of Bodum's original coffee press designs from the 1980s, the Bodum Brazil offers a classic take on modern, functional design that will never go out of style. Perfect for extracting your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavors, this three-cup coffee press can hold up to 12 ounces. It features an ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker, which is both strong and resistant to temperature extremes and dishwasher safe. It's complemented by a polypropylene handle and base and a three-part stainless steel plunger with a fine mesh filter--allowing the flavor of the coffee to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter. The patented safety lid also prevents the splashing of liquids while pressing. Also available in a 34-ounce size, the Brazil is dishwasher-safe and carries a one-year limited warranty.
To make the perfect pot of French press coffee, add one rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee for each four-ounce cup of water. After pouring boiling water over the coffee, give the grounds a stir with a plastic spoon. Allow your coffee to brew in the press for four minutes, then press down on the plunger.

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Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot Review

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(More customer reviews)Seems pricey but you'll quickly forget about the $. It's the very best coffee accessory I've ever purchased. The filter part of the french press is perfect. Makes a suction sound as you press it down because the fit is so precise. Virtually no coffee grounds make their way into your cup. And why didn't someone think before of making an insulated french press? In use every day at our house.

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Bodum Columbia Thermal 8 CUP FRENCH PRESS The Bodum Columbia thermal coffee press features a stunning stainless steel design with insulated double-wall construction to keep your coffee hot and delicious up to 2-hours. Perfectly suited for home, office or cafe use; this stylish thermal French press works great for preparing tea as well. Features: Polished stainless steel Insulated double-wall construction Stainless steel filter assembly Comfortable handle design Prepares coffee or tea dishwasher safe You simply will not believe your eyes, this is one beautiful press.... the coffee will impress you too! Stands 8.5" tall. Comes with measuring spoon and instructions. The Bodum Columbia thermal coffee press features a stunning stainless steel design with insulated double-wall construction to keep your coffee hot and delicious up to 2-hours. Perfectly suited for home, office or cafe use; this stylish thermal French press works great for preparing tea as well. Capacity is 32 oz (1.0 liter)

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Bodum Chambord Coffee Press Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, to some the idea of using a French press coffee maker is a little too precious, bordering on snobbishness. I used to be in that boatuntil a few hours ago.Tonight on a whim, I purchased this Bodum French press.Now I should warn you readers that it is generally NOT a good idea to test out your shiny new french press when you are getting home at 10:30pm on a Monday after spending way too much money at Target when you just ran in to get "dog food".I write this review so heavily caffienated that I will probably stay up until dawn tonight re-organizing my closets or alphabetizing my CD collection or doing some other useless task.Despite being a dailycoffee drinker (of the muddy variety the office's Bunn machine churns out), one cup from the french press has knocked me into the stratosphere, and that alone is worth giving this product 5 stars.

My caffiene overdose aside, this press produces the best coffee I have ever had at home, and it truly rivals or surpasses coffee I've had at coffee houses.It's slightly more involved than using an automatic maker, but not difficult at all. The unit itself is pretty sturdy, and looks lovely.

French press coffee is a great alternative to using those smaller 1-2 cup automatic drip makers.Being single, I've gone through my share of those, and the coffee they make alway seems about ten times worse than the coffee from a normal-sized drip maker.If you like to make a large pot of coffee and drink it throughout the morning, I would suggest picking up a good quality carafe or thermos to keep the coffee warm.

Pros:

-Best tasting coffee you'll ever have at home, period.
-Strong, full bodied flavor
-Pretty easy to prepare
-Impress your friends with your snobby european coffee-making ways:)(looks good on your counter too)
-Great for making small amounts of coffee, for one or two people.
-Priced about the same as a ho-hum auto drip coffee maker with noextra bells and whistles, yet makes coffee a million times better.
Cons:

-More cleanup than using a automatic drip maker
-No heating element to keep coffee warm.Use a thermos/carafe if you want to sip several cups over a few hours.
- 8-cup capacity is based on a 4oz beverage size.Not really a "con" but something you should be aware of.If you had a large group you were making coffee for, it might get a little tedious to be constantly making a fresh batch of coffee.

Couple other notes:Coarsely ground coffee is recommended.This is no problem for people that already buy whole bean and grind their own, but it will be an extra step for some people.Also, I recommend picking up an Aerolatte milk frother if you want to make truly effortless cappuchino.I find that there's plenty of time to warm some milk in the microwave and froth it up while the coffee brews for 4 mintues. A $20 Aerolatte milk frother + $24 french press = coffeehouse coffee at home, whenever you want it.That's really a tiny investment for coffeehouse quality java!

I also purchased a smaller 1-cup Bodum press to take to work.Tomorrow I plan to smile smugly while my co-workers chug down the crap that comes out of the Bunn machine.If my boss is really nice, I may let him use it too.Maybe.

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Commonly known as a French press or a plunge pot, these coffeemakers are fixtures in many European homes. Stylish and efficient, this is the brewing method of choice for many coffee connoisseurs.

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Bodum 1548-01US Brazil 8-Cup (34-Ounce) Coffee Press Review

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(More customer reviews)Let's face it, dumping coffee grounds into a bucket of hot water is nothing new.The Bodum Press is a refinement of the cowboy coffee brewing method, minus the campfire & straining it thru a sock.In My world, there is no such thing as "too Strong" for coffee.There IS, however, too bitter & too acidy.The press does what perking, dripping and steaming ground coffee cannot do: produce a stout, yet smooth cup of coffee - just like the stuff made around decades of my campfires.

Model Brazil, made in Denmark by a Swiss Company & called a French Press.No wonder the confusion over exactly how many cups this actually makes. The Euro-instructions for the press say 4 oz. per cup, but even my fine Bavarian China cups (from when I lived in Munich) are 6 ounces.

Just look at it this way: It holds 32 ounces of water.

The instructions on your roast coffee container usually say to use 1 TBSP per 6 ounces of water (NOT 4 ounces & NOT 8 ounces).Again, in MY world, 32 ozs. makes about 2 cups of coffee.

I toss in 6 or more scoops of ground coffee, pour in hot water & wait the obligatory 4 minutes.The result is a smooth coffee that you can drink by the quart without that nasty heartburn/reflux side effect.

It's ideal for work, where the office sissies are afraid of offending anyone with REAL coffee, so they make it weak.I simply step up to the hot water spigot & take the Press to my desk.

Now, you, too, can have coffee the way you like it at work without havingto cover up someone's botched brew with that foo-foo Vanilla, Hazelnut, Irish Cream or other phoney-flavored faux creamers.

Cleanup?Swirl around some soapy water, & dump the grounds down the sink - just be sure to have the water blasting & the garbage disposal running, so as to not plug up the sink trap.

Even if you already have the coffee-brewing apparatus of your dreams,buy the Bodum 32 oz. model.You won't be disappointed.

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One of Bodum's original coffee press designs from the 1980s, the Bodum Brazil offers a classic take on modern, functional design that will never go out of style. Perfect for extracting your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavors, this 8-cup coffee press can hold up to 34 ounces. It features an ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker, which is both strong and resistant to temperature extremes and dishwasher safe. It's complemented by a polypropylene handle and base and a 3-part stainless steel plunger with a fine mesh filter--allowing the flavor of the coffee to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter. The patented safety lid also prevents the splashing of liquids while pressing. All parts are dishwasher safe.
To make the perfect pot of French press coffee, add 1 rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee for each 4-ounce cup of water. After pouring boiling water over the coffee, give the grounds a stir with a plastic spoon, then allow your coffee to brew in the press for 4 minutes pressing down on the plunger.

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