Bodum Shin Bistro 12-Ounce French Press, Black, One Size

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


Scald Hazard

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.

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Bodum Shin Bistro 12-Ounce French Press, Black, One Size
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Bodum Shin Bistro 12-Ounce French Press, Black, One Size
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Bodum
Brand: Bodum
Model: Shin Bistro
Color: Black
Product features:
  • 0.35 l, 12 oz. capacity - Serves One
  • No paper filter needed - 3pc filter system included
  • Heat resistant, Borosilicate glass beaker
  • Compact size is perfect for single servings at home, the office or on the road
  • Dishwasher safe

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Shin Bistro 12-Ounce French Press, Black, One Size

Customer Review: Quick great tasting coffee with little cleanup!
Summary: 5 Stars

I love this french press! The size is perfect for one cup of "american style" coffee (I use regular Maxwell House). I put about 3-4 teaspoons of course ground coffee into the bottom and fill it with very hot water. I have a Hot Shot dispenser in my countertop which makes this very easy! After filling it with the hot water I stir well and place the stainless steel press/handle on top...but don't press yet. I wait about 4 minutes for the coffee to "brew" then slowly press down.

The final result is a rich coffee taste that is not bitter or burnt. Cleanup is a breeze...dump the coffee grounds and wash/rinse the glass containter and stainless filter/handle. I've been putting it in the dishwasher with no problems.

Highly recommended!

Description of Bodum Shin Bistro 12-Ounce French Press, Black, One Size

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 3 cup press will brew 12 oz; the perfect size for brewing single servings of your favorite coffee. 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. All parts are dishwasher safe. The Shin Bistro is also available in 4, 8 and 12 cup models.
A satisfying alternative to cranking up the automatic drip coffeemaker for a single cup, the Bodum Shin Bistro small coffee press makes delicious coffee with little effort. A blend of heat-resistant borosilicate glass and a stainless-steel rod filter system, the piece turns out coffee in four minutes or less. Simply add water and grounds, wait a bit, and plunge the filter. A fine screen keeps grounds at the bottom while letting natural oils through for optimum flavor. This version of the time-tested design includes a non-slip handle, a stay-cool knob, and a trim see-through beaker for best display of coffee colors. It holds 12 ounces and is safe in the dishwasher. Larger versions are also available. --Emily Bedard

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.

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