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

by Bodum

Product Features

• 8-cup thermal press pot brews coffee or tea and keeps it hot for up to 2 hours
• Double-walled stainless-steel construction with polished finish
• 3-part stainless-steel plunger's fine mesh filter ensures a flavorful brew
• Large handle and twist-shut lid; includes measuring spoon and instructions; dishwasher-safe
• Measures approximately 5-2/7 by 6-8/9 by 8-1/2 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.9 x 5.3 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005YY9X
• Item model number: 1308-16
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (278 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #8 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso > French Presses
  • #50 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliance Parts & Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Ideal for home or office, this French press coffeemaker doubles as an insulated thermos so coffee stays hot and fresh for up to two hours. The pot holds 34 ounces (1 liter), nearly seven 5-ounce cups, and can be used for brewing tea as well as coffee. It's made of stainless steel polished to a mirror-finish, has a large, comfortable handle, and is dishwasher-safe. The lid seals in heat remarkably well and turns to prevent heat from escaping through the spout between pours. The pot stands 8-1/2 inches high, including the plunger top. --Fred Brack

Amazon.com Product Description

A fast, easy, and space-saving way to brew black or flavored coffees or any variety of teas, this 8-cup (1 liter; 32 ounces) thermal press pot brings versatility and calm to the daily routine. The handsome stainless-steel unit sports a polished finish, as well as a unique double-walled design that keeps its contents hot for up to two hours--no more preparing hot drinks in a coffeemaker or teapot and then transferring them to a thermos to keep warm. Even more, its stainless-steel plunger features a fine mesh filter assembly that eliminates the mess and waste of disposable filters and helps to retain coffee's subtle flavors, resulting in a delicious alternative to the diluted taste that occurs when brewed through a paper filter. Additional highlights include an oversized ergonomic handle for a steady grip while dispensing or transporting, a handled safety lid that twists closed to prevent liquids from splashing or heat from escaping through the spout between pours, and an included measuring spoon and instruction manual. The thermal press pot cleans up quickly in the dishwasher and measures approximately 5-2/7 by 6-8/9 by 8-1/2 inches.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

169 of 174 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nothing better for coffee, March 31, 2003

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Terranovah (Amherst, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot (Kitchen)

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.

151 of 156 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars French Press Lovers, January 20, 2003

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Charles L. Kreps "chuckone" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot (Kitchen)

French Press coffee has one downside, if you do not serve the whole pot when it is first made then it tends to be coolish. This pot can be a help. It is not perfect but it keeps the coffee warm-hot for awhile. I fill it full of hot tap water before I make the coffee in it and then the coffee stays warm longer. I think it is the best press on the market at this price.
The other thing to be aware of is that when these coffee pots are rated for 10-12 cups that they are something less. The cups they are talking about are four ounce cups. These coffee pots make 4 regular cups of coffee and no more. PS: This is a good way to cut your coffee shop bill.

70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ah, the perfect cup of coffee, January 4, 2004

By A Customer

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This review is from: Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot (Kitchen)

This press is great. I bought it in combination with the Bodum 5679-01USA C-Mill Blade Grinder. It is all we use anymore. So the perfect cup of coffee?

Fill the press with hot water to preheat it.
Put a kettle of distilled or filtered water on stove.
Grind 1/4 cup (adjust for type and preference) of fresh beans. I do about 10 seconds in the Bodum grinder, the key is you want it fairly coarse.
As the water comes to a boil put the ground coffee in press and add just enough hot water to cover and then fill your cups up with hot water to preheat them.
After a minute fill press to within an inch of top.
Let brew for 4 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally with something that won't scratch surface of press.
Press very slowly, if you meet resistance, raise it up a little and continue.
That's it, you'll be amazed at the results. The variables are going to be the amount of beans that you grind, the amount of time you grind them and the length of time you brew, so keep track of what you do and keep mixing it up until you arrive at perfection.

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