This Bodum French press travel tumbler is pretty much perfect, but here is what you need to know to not get frustrated with it, and not think that it's defective.
Bodum is *the* name in French presses and other coffee and tea ware, so it's not surprising that this French press travel mug is as good as it is, but I still see reviews where people are frustrated, and rating it poorly, when really the issue is expectations that don't match up with how a French press works.
The three important things that you need to know are:
1. After putting in the coffee and the hot water (in that order) *immediately* screw on the cap, making sure that the plunging disk is *all the way at the top* (i.e. the plunger handle is sticking as far out of the top of the cap as it can).
2. When the brewing time is up, press down *slooowly and evenly* on the plunger, until it can't go any further down.
3. (And this is the most common complaint I'm seeing in reviews, causing poor reviews when actually the thing is working as it is supposed to) There is *supposed* to be an inch or so of coffee at the bottom that you *can't get to* - that is where the *grounds* are! That is how *all* French presses work! They don't press all of the water out of the bottom leaving only dry grounds (how could they, and even if they could, that would make your coffee bitter as all get-out) - there will always be liquid in that section too.
About the only thing with which I could possibly find to 'fault' this French press travel cup is that if you tip your head all the way back trying to get the very last bit of coffee, a few coffee grounds may escape from below the plunging disk and make it into your mouth. But I figure that's what I get for living on the edge and asking the cup to not behave like, you know, a French press.
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From the manufacturer
Travel Presses & Mugs
Brew and go.
Looks Hot. Stays Hot.
Enjoy a single-serving of French press coffee or loose leaf tea on the go with Travel Press Coffee Makers and Travel Mugs!
Brew and drink or use in the place of a traditional 3 cup French Press. The stainless steel double wall design with a vacuum seal maintains heat for hours while remaining cool to the touch.
How to brew coffee or tea on the go:
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Step 1Add 3-4 tablespoons coarse ground coffee or preferred tea. |
Step 2Pour hot water into the mug. |
Step 3Stir contents, place lid on with plunger up, and go. |
Step 4After 4 minutes press down the plunger and enjoy. |
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
Style Name: Plastic Double WallSize: 15 OunceColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: RedVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2015
Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
I ordered this to an Amazon locker - they’re super convenient in Boston, good for travelers without stable addresses and seem to prevent any possibly of mail theft. The thermos was in excellent condition and I was eager to use it.
After about a week, I feel like it’s paid off. Starbucks coffees are $3-5. I got the thermos for $18.99 - the price has since gone up. A few tips:
- The thermos contains about 15oz of water, so use 4tbsp of ground coffee
- The thermos keeps water very hot, so if you want to drink your coffee at a reasonable temperature, you might fill the thermos with hot water until 2 in from the top. After the coffee is done brewing in about 3-5 min, fill the rest with colder water and then use the press to strain the grounds
Overall, would recommend for busy coffee drinkers!
Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Easy to use & convenient for busy mornings
By Baldwinite on September 22, 2018
I’ve been hoping to get a combination coffee press + thermos like this since I first discovered that they exist. I’m always in an enormous rush in the morning and I always need coffee, so this seemed like an economical and time efficient way to make coffee.By Baldwinite on September 22, 2018
I ordered this to an Amazon locker - they’re super convenient in Boston, good for travelers without stable addresses and seem to prevent any possibly of mail theft. The thermos was in excellent condition and I was eager to use it.
After about a week, I feel like it’s paid off. Starbucks coffees are $3-5. I got the thermos for $18.99 - the price has since gone up. A few tips:
- The thermos contains about 15oz of water, so use 4tbsp of ground coffee
- The thermos keeps water very hot, so if you want to drink your coffee at a reasonable temperature, you might fill the thermos with hot water until 2 in from the top. After the coffee is done brewing in about 3-5 min, fill the rest with colder water and then use the press to strain the grounds
Overall, would recommend for busy coffee drinkers!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
Style Name: Plastic Double WallSize: 15 OunceColor: BlackVerified Purchase
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N Cudmore
maybe a bit too successful for it's own good!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2017Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: RedVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
5 hours later your drink is still hot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: RedVerified Purchase
Reviewer
Great value
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2018Style Name: Plastic Double WallSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: RedVerified Purchase
sorraya
Brilliant fresh press coffee cup
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2019Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Big H
Our lass loves this. Keeps the coffee piping hot ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2018Style Name: Stainless SteelSize: 1 Count(Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
