Bodum Shin Bistro 17-Ounce Coffee Press

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Product Features

• Shin coffee press uses the preferred plunger method
• Heat-resistant, borosilicate glass beaker with stainless-steel band and lid
• Stainless-steel 3-piece filter system; no paper filter needed
• Black nonslip rubber handle; all parts are dishwasher-safe
• 17-ounce capacity makes 2 mugs or 4 after-dinner cups of coffee

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.2 x 6.2 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000YYTQEI
• Item model number: 10562-16US
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,362 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Most aficionados agree that the French press, or plunger, style of coffee maker produces the smoothest cup of joe. Bodum's Shin Bistro is a prime example. With its sleek, modern styling, the Shin not only looks good but features superior parts for better flavor. Instead of using acrylic, Bodum makes the carafe of borosilicate glass, the lightweight, heat-resistant kind found in science labs. The lid, plunger, and three-piece filter system are constructed of mirror-finish stainless steel, as is a band around the carafe that anchors the black, nonslip rubber handle. Look for matching Shin Bistro glass cups and cork coasters to go under the press and cups.

To make coffee in the Shin, put in the glass carafe one scoop of coarse-ground coffee beans per every four ounces of brewed coffee you intend to make. Add nearly-boiling water, stir with a silicone spatula, and place the filter-plunger-lid unit in the top. After four minutes of brewing, slowly press down on the plunger. Pour, and enjoy. Use the same spatula to scrape the grounds out afterward, and rinse out the carafe and assembly. All the parts are dishwasher-safe as well. This Shin Bistro press makes 17 ounces of coffee, which fills approximately two mugs or four after-dinner cups. --Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer

Awards and Accolades In 2004 the Bodum Chambord coffee press received the American Culinary Institute's award for best French press coffeemaker. The American Culinary Institute judges food preparation products such as mixers, waffle makers, and electric teakettles. These products are judged on criteria important to consumers such as ease-of-use, safety, and the quality of the food produced. The institute also judges food preparation products used in restaurants and hotels, including institutional mixers, large-volume coffee machines, and food slicers.

Instructions for Use

1. Place pot on a dry, flat, nonslip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the plunger straight up and out of the pot.

2. For each 1.25-deciliter/4-ounce cup, put 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 Bodum scoop of coarse-ground coffee into the pot.

Caution: Use only coarse-ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heatproof, nonslip surface.

3. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pot. Leave a minimum of 2.5 centimeters/1 inch of space at the top. Stir the brew with a plastic spoon.

Caution: Metal spoons can scratch or chip the glass beaker and cause breakage.

4. Place the plunger unit on top of the pot. Turn lid to close off the pour spout opening. (Does not apply to the Brazil models.) Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes.

5. Hold the pot handle firmly, with the spout turned away from you, then using just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the pot, stir the brew, and then slowly plunge again.

WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot.

6. Turn the lid to open the pour spout and then pour coffee.

7. Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher-safe.

Safety Instructions

• Not for stovetop use.
• Check glass beaker for scratches, cracks, or chips. Do not use a pot that is scratched, chipped, or cracked. Install a replacement beaker before using the pot again.
• Keep children away while using. Hot water is a hazard to small children!
• Do not allow children to use this coffeemaker.

Scald Hazard

• Excessive plunging force can cause scalding hot liquid to shoot out of pot.
• Do not plunge with force.
• Turn lid to close spout.
• Use only coarse-ground coffee.

Company History

In 1944 Peter Bodum, the father of today's owner, Joergen Bodum, started Bodum in Copenhagen. Times were difficult at the end of World War II; there was hardly any trade and people were out of work. Peter Bodum managed to wholesale a very small variety of housewares products by Danish manufacturers.

After the war Peter Bodum got an import license for kitchen and tabletop products; he traveled all over Europe and ended up importing kitchen and housewares to Denmark. As in the rest of Europe in those days, a lack of products in Denmark meant a market existed for almost anything to be sold. He specialized in glassware from Eastern Europe.

In the '50s Peter Bodum started developing his own products. He collaborated with the Danish architect Kaas Klaeson for a range of coffeemakers. At the time, industrial-design-type kitchen products were very rare. The first Bodum product to hit the market in 1958 was the Santos coffeemaker--based on a vacuum coffee brewing system. It became an instant sensation not only in Denmark but in all of Europe. Bodum still produces the original Santos design to this very day.

Bodum grew steadily during the '60s, but sadly, in 1967, at the age of only 57, Peter Bodum passed away. His wife managed the company until 1974, when she offered her 26-year-old son Joergen to join her in the management of the company. Joergen quickly brought on board Carsten Joergensen--then a teacher at the Danish School of Art in Copenhagen--and soon put him in charge of overall design for Bodum, including everything from products to corporate design, exhibitions, shops, buildings, catalogs, and advertising. It turned out to be a very long and fruitful collaboration. The two men began to fulfill Bodum's credo--"good design doesn't have to be expensive"--in lots of different ways.

In 1974 the first fruit of Joergen and Carsten's collaboration was introduced: the French coffee press Bistro. It was also the first incorporation of the new Bodum design language--beautiful simplicity and excellent materials for everyday life. Many more variations of coffee presses followed. Since 1974 Bodum has produced over 50 million French presses, taken the leap from "coffee" to "kitchen," and developed and produced a large variety of beautiful household and tabletop designs.

In 1979, when he took over the company, Joergen Bodum decided to move to Switzerland in order to be more centrally located in Europe. He chose the Lucerne area, where Bodum's head office has been located since the early '80s.

In 1980 Bodum Switzerland and its design unit, Pi-Design, were founded. Then, in 1986, the opening of Bodum's first shop in London marked another milestone in the Bodum history. It was designed not only to be the perfect showcase for the large variety of Bodum products but to embody an even stronger presentation of Bodum as an international brand. Many more shops in many more cities all over the world followed: Paris, Copenhagen, Zurich, Lucerne, Tokyo, New York, Dallas, Okinawa, Auckland, and many more. To this day there are 52 Bodum stores worldwide.

With more and more of its own stores in place, Bodum continued broadening its collection of beautifully designed everyday life products--from kitchen to home. Today Bodum offers its customers everything from the latest coffee- and tea-making products to tabletop, kitchen, storage, textiles, bathroom, and home office products. Some stores also have a café where Bodum's own selection of coffees and teas are served.

The Bodum Group is, and always has been, a 100 percent family-owned business. Today the company operates in 14 different countries with over 700 employees worldwide. Bodum has holding companies in Denmark and Switzerland as well as 12 sales companies, 3 production companies, and a design company called Bodum Design Group, located in Switzerland.

Product Description

The Bodum Shin Bistro French press coffee maker is accepted worldwide as one of the best methods for brewing coffee. Coffee is measured in 4 oz. cups, so our 4-cup press will brew 17 oz. and serve 1 to 2 people. The patented safety lid prevents the squirting of liquids. It features a black stay-cool, non-slip rubber handle. The body is made of high-tech, ultra-light heat-resistant borosilicate glass and is a great hit for those who want to combat life's daily stresses with a perfect cup of coffee at anytime. Simple to use, the French press is a proven method for brewing flavorful and balance coffee. 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. All parts are dishwasher safe. The Shin Bistro is also available in 3, 8 and 12 cup models

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great pot, great coffee, June 15, 2009

By	Amos the Magic Dog's Owner (Alice Springs, Australia) - See all my reviews

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I just love Bodum's coffee pots. They fit together well, compared to other brands and there's no comparison for the quality of this type of coffee. It is not coffee machine coffee, but the best 'drip' style coffee taste around. This is a nice 'squat' pot, easy to use for elderly people whose dexterity might be slightly impaired. Some of the taller pots are easier to over-balance.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bodum par excellence, April 30, 2009

By	D. M. Phillips - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Elegant design, ease of use, (form follows function), coffee is smooth, never bitter,takes a little adjusting (watch those grounds and adjust for larger cup size) but once you get it dialed in a perfect cup every time. Only wish I had purchased the larger one! Well maybe later. If you really want to refine your experience purchase one of those temperature controlled kettles like Breville. Temperature of the water is always optimal and it will hold it for a short period. Kudos to Amazon again; it arrived, as always earlier than promised.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars makes a fabulous cup of coffee, April 30, 2009

By	JC (OC, CA) - See all my reviews

After hearing about the best way to brew coffee is via french press, I decided to give it a go, and i must say I am very pleased with my transition. I love the clean aesthetic of the shin bistro, the size is perfect for serving one: me, and most importantly the flavor of the coffee is exquisite with an amazing crema coffee foam on top. My new fav way to drink coffee.