Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: K4559-16
Color: Chrome
Product features:
- Gift set includes classic Chambord French press and two 12-ounce Pavina double-walled glasses
- Press brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
- Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; stainless-steel press mechanism; easy-to-clean glass carafe
- Award-winning glasses made of 2 layers of durable borosilicate glass--keeps drinks insulated
- Glasses are dishwasher- and microwave-safe; all parts of French press are dishwasher-safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
Customer Review: So far...so good
Summary: 5 Stars
This is long, but I thought it was a nice favor to the community to give you all the information that I didn't have in my initial search for a quality coffee maker. Let me address the thermal glasses first and get that out of the way: they are nice, sleek and highly effective...but they are fragile...handle with care. As for the coffee press, it works great! It is a very basic, manual, old-fashioned approach to making coffee...no power controls, no fancy bells and whistles, no percolation...just mix water and ground beans, and then press. So, if you don't mind the manual work required (it really isn't that bad), you will definitely appreciate the taste and quality of the output. If you would rather use processed coffee and push a button, this product is not for you. You should stick with an automatic coffee maker or at least something more automated than this. But, if you are concerned about plastic or rubber taste/contamination that are associated with most "convenient" automated coffee makers, then you might want to consider this product. This coffee press is glass and stainless steel...that's it. The lid is plastic, but it doesn't come in contact with the coffee. The press apparatus has three components: a top frame, a mesh filter and a bottom frame that are sort of "sandwiched" together...and all stainless steel. It is very simple, which also makes for a straight forward clean-up. Just dispose of the coffee grounds and rinse the glass carafe and steel components. As a note, I'll usually go a week or two (or three or four!) with just rinsing with hot water and drying on a rack, and then occasionally throw everything in the dishwasher for a thorough wash. The only potential problem I foresee with the device is the bottom frame of the press. Its design could result in a little rusting in one particular joint, but I haven't had a problem yet. If you keep it clean and dry, though, it may not be a problem. A replacement component would be cheap anyway. So, here is the process: I can boil my water and grind my beans (about 3 minutes...the grinder by the way is not included with this product), mix/stir/brew the water and ground beans in the carafe (about 4 minutes), pour my cup, and rinse the components (a few minutes) and put them on the drying rack...done in about ten minutes. It really isn't much slower than an automatic maker, and it is a much better tasting cup of coffee than any other maker I've used (I've tried them all). Additional tips: use a wood spoon to stir the coffee grounds in the carafe and to scoop the grounds out afterwards (the carafe is made of a fine, delicate, laboratory-like glass)...don't worry about breaking it otherwise, because it sits in a sturdy, protective metal frame. Also, don't grind your beans too much, and you will have very little to no grit at the bottom of your cup (and you'll still have plenty of flavor). Also, I recommend working with Amazon and the third party vendor, Liquid Planet, as both parties were helpful when my initial order got lost in the mail. I reported it, and within a day, I received the package. Plus, they reimbursed me the total shipping cost, and I didn't even ask them to do that. Great service and a great product! I highly recommend Bodum products! Go get yourself a good coffee bean, and you will come to realize how much better (and cheaper!) this is, BY FAR, than that one place we've all heard of...I think it's called Barstucks.
Description of Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
Bodum's French press makes it easy: coffee, water, wait, enjoy. Simply measure out one rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per 4-ounce cup, pour in the hot water, wait a few minutes for it to brew, and slowly press down the plunger. Next comes the best part, as you get to enjoy a cup of rich and aromatic coffee. Because of its 8-cup capacity and elegant design, this French press is great for dinner parties, where you can now brew your guests' coffee right at the table. Bodum has been in the coffee business for decades, and the company continues to produce stylish, affordable, and reliable products.French Presses
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