Bodum Chambord 3-cup Coffee Press
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Chambord 3-cup Coffee Press
Customer Review: Beaker should be stronger
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like the coffee this makes. It's simple and attractive as well but it would be better if the glass beaker was a little thicker. I've only had mine about 2 months. This morning I tapped the plastic measuring spoon on the side of the beaker to shake off the grounds and the beaker broke!
Now I have to buy another beaker which is half the cost of the original purchase.
Customer Review: luv this french press, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
i think this is a great way to make coffee. i love the simplicity. i have never had one of these before so i can't make a comparison here, just a few comments.
Overall i am quite happy with this press, but have some design complaints:
1. wish it had measuring lines on the side, so i could more easily remember how much water to add. i heat water in an electric teapot and usually make only one cup, so i have figured out how much water i need to put in it and have lined that up with some writing on the glass container (thank goodness there is writing on the side), but if i need to make more cups, i will have to figure that out and remember that too. i know its european, but any numbered lines would have helped. (yes, i know i could measure the water before heating it, but i usually have water standing in the electric kettle, so i dont know exactly how much im heating up)
2. even though the plunger does a great job filtering the coffee, afterwards the grinds get stuck between the mesh and the metal holding it and i have to spend some time rinsing them out. this wouldnt happen with a finer grind, so maybe i just need to learn how to get the grind just right. but i still think its a problem that could have been designed away.
3. its says its dishwasher safe and i have done it. but now i noticed that water is getting trapped in the lid between the metal top and plastic part and if i shaked it i could here it sloshing inside. i couldnt figure out how to take it apart to dry it properly. all i could do was keep shaking the water out through the seems. so, i won't be putting the top in the dishwasher again, cuz i am afraid of getting any soapy water in my coffee. i think the top should have had a seemless design.
all that said, im still happy with my new french press, just wish their design team reads these comments :)
Customer Review: no replacement or customer service
Summary: 1 Stars
I used this product for a few months and it cracked without any pressure or force. I contacted Bodum and they said that they have no warranty for these coffee presses, and offered no help whatsoever. Almost $50 wasted. I will never buy a Bodum product again.Customer Review: Great coffee
Summary: 5 Stars
I was making a week long trip and wanted to insure I had good coffee to drink first thing in the morning. I took my large stainless steel travel mug with me and ordered the Bodum Chambord 17 ounce French coffee press be shipped to me at my travel location address. It arrived without delay before I did. It took me using it a couple of times before I correctly calculated the right quantity of coarse ground coffee to use - 3 scoops, pour in the boiled water, stir, wait a couple of minutes, stir again, and slowly press. I put my milk and sugar in my mug first and then poured the coffee. PERFECT! Best coffee I could ask for! Yes, it does require the use of more coffee, but you do get a better tasting coffee. I like French Roast because it is full of body and robust. But based on my personal experience I truly believe for anyone who wants to take the few extra minutes to make a truly FINE cup of coffee, any blend of your choosing will taste good.
The only draw back I had was in not being able to keep the coffee in the pot piping hot. Thus the use of an insulated travel mug and pouring the hot coffee into the cold milk. If you heat your milk or cream first it won't cool down the coffee. I didn't have access to a microwave at the time. When I arrived home I pulled out my insulated teapot caddy to insulate the pot and trap the heat after the coffee is made. Worth the effort! JD
Customer Review: a great brew..broke already
Summary: 1 Stars
Previously gave it a good review however; now after two months of not daily use,it's broke( the glass spout (lip))NO MORE ASIAN PRODUCTS for me.