Customer Reviews

Bodum Young Press 34-Ounce Coffee Press, Black with Red Trim

5 star:		(68)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

I wanted a coffee press or a 'plunger,' as they call it in Australia, as a backup for our regular drip coffee maker. Living in a rural area, we tend to lose power several times each winter, and vowed not to chew the grinds in 'camp coffee' every time. Of all the models, I chose this one for it's attractive, whimsical design, and protection over the glass beaker. The body exterior is rubber and clear plastic, which protects the removable and replaceable glass vessel within. The handle is sturdy. The plastic top cover feels a bit flimsy, but seems fine, since it doesn't do any hard labor. The plunger itself works as well as any other I've used (belonging to others). A bonus that I didn't expect, is the extra insulation the outer skin provides, keeping the coffee hot for a lot longer than a naked glass pot.

I have Bodum's double walled cups and I wanted to get their double walled tea pot, but that sucker is $60! So I hunted around and finally found this. Even though they don't advertise it as double walled, that's what it is.

You have a removable glass beaker inside and a plastic polycarbonate outer shell. There's a few millimeters of space between the two and that's enough to insulate the inside and keep the outside cool. I use this to brew tea and the double wall keeps the tea inside nice and very hot.

The wide mouth makes this easy to clean as well. And at $20, for Bodum quality, it's a steal, just wonderful!

3.5 year update: It's now 2011 and I guess everything has gone up. It's no longer $20. I think back in 2007 it was $30 with $10 off to make it $20. I still have this and I still use it whenever I need to make more than 2-3 cups of tea.

It still works great and I haven't broken it in the wash yet!

But please, please read the instructions if you aren't familiar with "press" coffee making. They're clear and touch on all the possible pitfalls for the newbie.

Then, enjoy a really well-designed, well-made French press. Another reviewer has mentioned its most outstanding design characteristics. It's attractive, a tad more rugged than most, and most important: it makes great coffee.

This product works well, is easy to clean and keeps the hot coffee hot longer because of an outer plastic container which also protects the glass interior from breakage. The only problem is that it should not be considered an 8 cup coffee maker (maybe in France) but only about 3 average sized cups was all I got from it. I allow the coffee to steep in hot water about 5 minutes and then the 3 cups are ready.

I have used the above press numerous times by now and am very satisfied with it. The rubber cover makes it easier to manage and less likely to break (which happened to my previous one) and the coffee comes out just right.

There are many reasons to get this Bodum coffee press. 1. the best priced 8 cup bodum there is. 2. Coffee presses give you 'virgin' coffee flavor. 3. the carafe is nesteled in and protected by the durable frame that is made of santoprene - a hard rubber like material. The windows are made of clear polycarbonate. If you were ever afriad you'd break your Chambord style press, as I have been many times, get the Young Press instead.

The Bodum Young coffee press is so easy, and makes a wonderful cup (about 2 1/2 mugs total) of coffee. If you can't afford an expresso maker, this is the next best thing for a good mug of coffee. I really like the plastic sleeve around the glass also, as it protects the glass from breaking, and keeps the second cup of coffee warm longer than other Bodums.

Easy to use, relatively easy to clean and makes a really good cup of coffee. It is well designed & sturdy, unlike the Bodum Santos that it replaced (paper thin glass funnel shattered). The only downside is the sediment that gets past the filter. Use a coarse grind & a quality conical burr grinder. You'll get great coffee, just don't drink those last few drops.

I do love a french press, but I need one that is not so easily broken. The glass is very thin and very fragile. Mine broke after a couple of months. The glass sets in a rubber like holder that is not easy to get in and out of. If you do purchase this item wash the press as one piece and drain upside down to get the water out of the holder's base, do not try to remove the glass.

This is the best french press that I have ever owned. Great coffee and the beaker is fully protected by rubber armor. Highly recommended.