- New locking lid design locks in temperature, flavor and aroma
- No additional filters needed; Stainless steel 3-piece filter built right in
- Bonus bpa free 15-ounce travel press and tumbler lid included
- The locking lid chambord is made in Portugal
- 1-Liter, 34-ounce capacity serves 2-3 people
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Limited edition set. In terms of excellent coffee brewing, manual labor is more popular than ever – that is if pressing a plunger can be qualified as manual labor. The french press lets the coffee beans develop their fullest aroma so it doesn't come as a surprise that it is the brewing method of choice for coffee tasters trying to determine quality beans. The simplest route to an excellent-cup of coffee: just add coarsely ground coffee to the carafe then fill hot water just off of a boil and finally, wait for 4 minutes then press down the plunger and enjoy a great-cup of coffee. This latest update comes with a lid that closes off the spout, which makes the locking-lid chambord spill-resistant should it get knocked over. It also makes for better temperature control, helping to lock in the temperature and aroma longer than the traditional french press lids. The chambord is made from borosilicate glass, bpa-free plastic, chrome-plated steel and silicone. No additional filters are needed because the three-piece stainless steel filter is built right in. The new locking lid chambord, like our traditional chambord, is made in Portugal and the entire unit is dishwasher safe. To launch this next innovation in our iconic chambord, we are celebrating by including a double bonus: our bpa free acrylic 15-ounce travel press and a bonus tumbler lid. The travel press is top shelf dishwasher safe, but for best results we recommend hand washing your travel press. Tip about french press: french press coffee is measured in 4-ounce-cups. So an 8-cup press is 1.0-liter, 34-ounce and will serve two to three people.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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First, I used to only make coffee this way until my husband broke the beaker - accidents do happen. Years later I've come back because 1. I'm tired of tossing the bottom of the pot; and 2. we are trying to limit our exposure to plastic.
I don't remember my original one having a plastic strainer on the lid (note: the old milk frother I have from bodum does not have this strainer in the lid) but the new ones do. In the picture, its the black band between the lid edge and the first metal band - you can see it better on the 48oz. To make matters worse its #7 type plastic - thats the type with Bisphenol-A (BPA). The strainer doesn't touch the hot water and probably acts a sheild to limit hot splashes if the plunger goes down too fast but my wonderful hot coffee does pass thru it to get to my coffee cup, and steam from the hot water does condense on the lid and drip back down. I'm trying to remove the strainer until then I use it lidless (disassemble the plunger and the lid can come off. I just need to take extra caution when making coffee - looks a little naked too. And since I don't keep a cup in the pot (don't know why anyone would do that - talk about the bottom of the pot) I don't need it heat retaining ability. I wonder if the chrome part is really chrome....
for those who are frustrated with getting the coffee grinds out of the filter - give it a twist to loosen (hold knob in one hand and filter in the other and twist) - its easy to rinse the coffee grids out then
amazon should only list the size by ounces - it would cause less confusion since 32oz is 32oz which is 4 measure cups (8oz/cup); which is 8 coffee cups (4oz/cup - big espresso cups I guess). but it also makes it easier to figure how much coffee to add (1 scoop per 4oz). would be nice if Bodum put the oz measure on the beaker.
the resulting coffee is still great - far better than any coffee maker can make.
(btw. I did look at the stainless steel french press - the plunger is plastic.)
post comment: I was able to remove the plastic strainer from the cap lid - needed to remove the filters and the post, then remove the button on the top (snip off the underside and it comes out) and then wedge off the plastic strainer - its like a liner that has the same shape of the cap. the 48oz top is being stuborn I think because its too big for my hand to hold so I end up press down on it. For my smaller presses, I now have the top sans plastic. Also, for reviewers that wanted to press the coffee down all the way down - the lid is what keeps the filter up - you could try extending the rod or use without the cap. I aked a friend who still has hers from years ago (years!) and it doesn't have the plastic liner - even Amazon's 12oz picture is without it. I guess Bodum thought it was an improvement - and it probably does help against accidental splashes. Now I have to figure how to fix the chocolatier.
I don't remember my original one having a plastic strainer on the lid (note: the old milk frother I have from bodum does not have this strainer in the lid) but the new ones do. In the picture, its the black band between the lid edge and the first metal band - you can see it better on the 48oz. To make matters worse its #7 type plastic - thats the type with Bisphenol-A (BPA). The strainer doesn't touch the hot water and probably acts a sheild to limit hot splashes if the plunger goes down too fast but my wonderful hot coffee does pass thru it to get to my coffee cup, and steam from the hot water does condense on the lid and drip back down. I'm trying to remove the strainer until then I use it lidless (disassemble the plunger and the lid can come off. I just need to take extra caution when making coffee - looks a little naked too. And since I don't keep a cup in the pot (don't know why anyone would do that - talk about the bottom of the pot) I don't need it heat retaining ability. I wonder if the chrome part is really chrome....
for those who are frustrated with getting the coffee grinds out of the filter - give it a twist to loosen (hold knob in one hand and filter in the other and twist) - its easy to rinse the coffee grids out then
amazon should only list the size by ounces - it would cause less confusion since 32oz is 32oz which is 4 measure cups (8oz/cup); which is 8 coffee cups (4oz/cup - big espresso cups I guess). but it also makes it easier to figure how much coffee to add (1 scoop per 4oz). would be nice if Bodum put the oz measure on the beaker.
the resulting coffee is still great - far better than any coffee maker can make.
(btw. I did look at the stainless steel french press - the plunger is plastic.)
post comment: I was able to remove the plastic strainer from the cap lid - needed to remove the filters and the post, then remove the button on the top (snip off the underside and it comes out) and then wedge off the plastic strainer - its like a liner that has the same shape of the cap. the 48oz top is being stuborn I think because its too big for my hand to hold so I end up press down on it. For my smaller presses, I now have the top sans plastic. Also, for reviewers that wanted to press the coffee down all the way down - the lid is what keeps the filter up - you could try extending the rod or use without the cap. I aked a friend who still has hers from years ago (years!) and it doesn't have the plastic liner - even Amazon's 12oz picture is without it. I guess Bodum thought it was an improvement - and it probably does help against accidental splashes. Now I have to figure how to fix the chocolatier.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
People amaze me. SO many of the negative reviews of this product have to do with confusion over the serving size and have nothing to do with the quality of the coffee. If you read the instructions or do a little research before choosing what size to buy, you will clearly see that in "coffee" terms, a "cup" is considered 4 oz, not 8 oz. So if you need a larger size, buy a larger size. Don't blame the coffee maker because you can't do math. Also, don't give a glass item a negative review because you dropped it and broke it. You knew it was glass when you bought it--just be careful.
Now that that's out of the way, let's actually address the coffee. The Bodum makes a great, robust, full bodied cup of coffee. Pansies need not apply. Aside from a $600 espresso maker, for the true coffee lover, this is probably the best at-home coffee experience you can get. Before you decide on using a French press--any French press, you should realize that there are benefits and drawbacks--just as there are to any method of brewing. Yes, you will have some sludge in your cup. It's unavoidable. If that offends your delicate sensibilities, perhaps the French press is not for you. However, if you are looking for a REAL cup of coffee--bold, strong, flavorful--this is probably the best method of brewing. The press method of making coffee is all about freshness and flavor. Coffee beans have natural oils that contain a lot of the flavor. Paper filters in drip coffee makers take away this flavorful component, but give you have a cleaner cup of coffee. You have to choose which is more important to you. If you want to TASTE your coffee, give the Bodum French press a try. It's definately a little more work to heat your water separately and brew this way, especially if you are grinding fresh when you drink, but the the extra flavor is well worth the effort in my opinion.
Also, don't overlook the importance of the beans. If you don't have fresh, good quality beans it doesn't really matter what brewing method you use. For the best overall experience, I recommend fresh beans that you grind at home with a conical burr grinder on COARSE setting, and brew immediately in the bodum in the appropriate size of your choice. And READ THE INSTRUCTIONS of how much coffee to use. It's not a mystery, people. Use one scoop (included) for each 4 oz of water. Measure your water in ounces before heating to make sure you have the right proportions.
As a note, I purchased the 8-cup model that is sold with a warming "coat" included, which is a great addition. The coffee tends to cool down very quickly since the glass is thin and there is no built-in heating element or insulation. The box I purchased advertised that the coat is apparently free, so if you can find it for the same price with the warming coat included, I would highly recommend it.
Now that that's out of the way, let's actually address the coffee. The Bodum makes a great, robust, full bodied cup of coffee. Pansies need not apply. Aside from a $600 espresso maker, for the true coffee lover, this is probably the best at-home coffee experience you can get. Before you decide on using a French press--any French press, you should realize that there are benefits and drawbacks--just as there are to any method of brewing. Yes, you will have some sludge in your cup. It's unavoidable. If that offends your delicate sensibilities, perhaps the French press is not for you. However, if you are looking for a REAL cup of coffee--bold, strong, flavorful--this is probably the best method of brewing. The press method of making coffee is all about freshness and flavor. Coffee beans have natural oils that contain a lot of the flavor. Paper filters in drip coffee makers take away this flavorful component, but give you have a cleaner cup of coffee. You have to choose which is more important to you. If you want to TASTE your coffee, give the Bodum French press a try. It's definately a little more work to heat your water separately and brew this way, especially if you are grinding fresh when you drink, but the the extra flavor is well worth the effort in my opinion.
Also, don't overlook the importance of the beans. If you don't have fresh, good quality beans it doesn't really matter what brewing method you use. For the best overall experience, I recommend fresh beans that you grind at home with a conical burr grinder on COARSE setting, and brew immediately in the bodum in the appropriate size of your choice. And READ THE INSTRUCTIONS of how much coffee to use. It's not a mystery, people. Use one scoop (included) for each 4 oz of water. Measure your water in ounces before heating to make sure you have the right proportions.
As a note, I purchased the 8-cup model that is sold with a warming "coat" included, which is a great addition. The coffee tends to cool down very quickly since the glass is thin and there is no built-in heating element or insulation. The box I purchased advertised that the coat is apparently free, so if you can find it for the same price with the warming coat included, I would highly recommend it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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3-cup = 12oz = 1 1/2 US Cups/Mugs
4-cup = 16oz = 2 US Cups/Mugs
8-cup = 32oz = 4 US Cups/Mugs
12-cup = 48oz = 6 US Cups/Mugs
The Chambord is the original Bodum French Press Coffee Maker. Its classic styling is attractive yet practical enough to be used daily and brought to the kitchen and dining table enabling one to drink French Press coffee the way it was meant to be - fresh and hot.
The newer versions have an extra plastic sleeve/neck that fits inside the glass (under the chromed lid) that can be adjusted between 2 settings: slit - for a smoother safer pour, and closed: to help prevent hot liquid shooting out when plunger is accidentally plunged too quickly and with too much force. A very thoughtful safety feature.
The classic ball-shaped knob is also an important safety feature as it enables a good grip when pulling the plunger back out for washing. Other more 'modern" and decorative presses (both in and outside of the Bodum line) have different-shaped knobs that do not serve their function. Those require a finger to be inserted into the spout and upward pressure exerted onto the snug lid. Awkward at best, and quite simply dangerous as inappropriate force can break the glass spout at this weak spot.
Taste: the absence of paper filters enable the natural oils and a small amount of coffee silt to be present in the coffee. This results if a more fragrant and fuller tasting coffee.
Cons with all traditional non-insulated French Press Coffees:
1) Coffee gets cold quickly, so you should only make as much as you will drink immediately.
2) The small amount of coffee silt settles as sediment/sludge in the bottom of your mug and the Press-pot. The larger the pot/batch the more sediment there is.
3) The Bodum 'cup" is actually 4oz and the consumer needs to be aware of the actual capacity/capability of the Press-pot. [See table above]. In addition, there is small amount of liquid left in the bottom of the Press-pot even when the plunger is fully depressed. Again this amount is larger the larger the pot/batch.
I have all the sizes and find that I use the first three sizes the most frequently. The 12oz at work and if I am drinking alone, the 16oz for guests - each gets their own individual 16oz pot if they usually have more than 1 mug of coffee. And on weekends the 32oz pot for breakfast for 2. I rarely use the 48oz unless a large number of people want coffee after dinner.
4-cup = 16oz = 2 US Cups/Mugs
8-cup = 32oz = 4 US Cups/Mugs
12-cup = 48oz = 6 US Cups/Mugs
The Chambord is the original Bodum French Press Coffee Maker. Its classic styling is attractive yet practical enough to be used daily and brought to the kitchen and dining table enabling one to drink French Press coffee the way it was meant to be - fresh and hot.
The newer versions have an extra plastic sleeve/neck that fits inside the glass (under the chromed lid) that can be adjusted between 2 settings: slit - for a smoother safer pour, and closed: to help prevent hot liquid shooting out when plunger is accidentally plunged too quickly and with too much force. A very thoughtful safety feature.
The classic ball-shaped knob is also an important safety feature as it enables a good grip when pulling the plunger back out for washing. Other more 'modern" and decorative presses (both in and outside of the Bodum line) have different-shaped knobs that do not serve their function. Those require a finger to be inserted into the spout and upward pressure exerted onto the snug lid. Awkward at best, and quite simply dangerous as inappropriate force can break the glass spout at this weak spot.
Taste: the absence of paper filters enable the natural oils and a small amount of coffee silt to be present in the coffee. This results if a more fragrant and fuller tasting coffee.
Cons with all traditional non-insulated French Press Coffees:
1) Coffee gets cold quickly, so you should only make as much as you will drink immediately.
2) The small amount of coffee silt settles as sediment/sludge in the bottom of your mug and the Press-pot. The larger the pot/batch the more sediment there is.
3) The Bodum 'cup" is actually 4oz and the consumer needs to be aware of the actual capacity/capability of the Press-pot. [See table above]. In addition, there is small amount of liquid left in the bottom of the Press-pot even when the plunger is fully depressed. Again this amount is larger the larger the pot/batch.
I have all the sizes and find that I use the first three sizes the most frequently. The 12oz at work and if I am drinking alone, the 16oz for guests - each gets their own individual 16oz pot if they usually have more than 1 mug of coffee. And on weekends the 32oz pot for breakfast for 2. I rarely use the 48oz unless a large number of people want coffee after dinner.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Catch-22 Locking lid won't unlock without instructions which I can't...
I'd really like to brew coffee in this coffee maker but the one I purchased with the locking lid won't unlock - If you know how to unlock it please tell me and the other folks who... Read more
Published 3 months ago by stargirlcat
Great coffee
The 34 ounce coffee maker is outstanding. The 15 ounce travel press is ok. The press on the 15 ounce allows grounds to pass through easily. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sandra D Richard
Poor quality beaker breaks after 2 *gentle* cleanings and one use
The glass beaker, stamped with "Original French Press Bodum(R)" broke after 1 use and 2 gentle cleanings. Read more
Published 16 months ago by bslezak
Broke on first use. Terrible Customer Service!!!
I requested this product as a gift; my Mom complied. She ordered online and then packaged it and sent it to me. Read more
Published on April 21, 2010 by Walter Morgan
Nice press, until it breaks
The press works well and filters most of the grounds out. As others have mentioned, a coarse grind works best. Read more
Published on April 13, 2010 by J. Murray
I'll never go back to "regular" coffee makers
This Bodum Coffee Press (12 cup) is the best investment I've ever made in my pursuit of a great cup of coffee. Read more
Published on April 9, 2010 by ronzorelli
Love the coffee, hate the beaker!
We love the coffee we make with this press, but the spout of the beaker breaks off too easily. The first one broke when I was turning the beaker to face front. Read more
Published on April 4, 2010 by J. Yang
Its a french press... but could use some modernization
It's coffee. French Press is the only way to do it short of a $5,000+ espresso maker. Even then, I enjoy this better most of the time. Read more
Published on March 30, 2010 by B. Byrne
Great while it lasted
This was my first shot at a coffee press and I loved it. Made a much better cup of coffee than the couple of drip coffee makers I've used. Read more
Published on March 12, 2010 by Patrick Baumann
You're what?... Tin roof, RUSTED!
Wife bought mine from Bed Bath and Beyond using a 20% off coupon. I've owned the press for 2 weeks and it works as advertised. Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by Peter Shin
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