Bodum Chambord 34-Ounce Locking-Lid French Press Coffee Maker, 8-Cup with Bonus 15-Ounce Travel Press and Lid

by Bodum

• 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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.6 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002FHEM0
• Item model number: K11172-16
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,710 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars love it but September 14, 2008

By ls

Amazon Verified Purchase

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. Read more ›

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, people. November 22, 2009

By Starry Eyes

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. Read more ›

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Coffee tastes great, but press needs redesigning! January 10, 2009

By Gina B VINE™ VOICE

I've owned two of these; I was not impressed with the quality of either.

First, I do not like the flimsiness of the metal holding stand - you can bend it out of shape easily, and then the carafe will be hard to fit back in (and you have a high chance of breaking it when getting it back in). I started leaving mine in the stand while cleaning just to not risk breaking it trying to get it in & out. Also the 4 legs of the stand are wobbly and they don't make the unit feel solid like some rubber-bottomed french presses do.

Secondly, the carafe itself is made out of paper-thin glass - I broke one just trying to gently get it out of the holding stand, and it appears the 2nd one I have is chipped inside the glass and won't be lasting much longer (note, I've only had it 2 weeks!!).

Thirdly, I do not like the way the filter on the plunger works. It is hard to plunge, has no rubber guides on the glass to keep the coffee in the right place, it is hard to clean (since coffee gets under the filter & the metal plate), AND it leaves a shot of coffee at the bottom of the carafe with the grounds that is very hard to get out.

Lastly, I do not like the spout filter or the lid itself. The spout filter is a joke (I think even a quarter of a coffee bean could get through!), so it's absolutely pointless. The only thing it does is help it pour unevenly because of the slits. The lid does not fit on snugly after a plunge, and if you're not holding it down while pouring, you are going to have a big coffee mess on your hands.

I will say the coffee tasted great coming out of these, but that has been my experience with all french presses. I know this one is cheap and seems highly rated, but I would definitely recommend that you go with another model.