Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, 34 Ounce, 1 Liter, Chrome, Standard Packaging

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This is a fantastic way to have a "Cup'O Joe" or in my case, cup of mocha. As of my acquisition and steady use of this new equipment, I am a new convert to the morning cup of coffee, my naturopathic physician recommended a cup a day and my search for an easy, simple, fast method to mocha drew me to this as well as the Hand Ground Precision Manual Coffee Grinder. A very good pair for my purpose. I bought both on April 13, 2018 and until today this French press coffee maker has worked very well. All was going along so well when I placed the basin of the coffee grinder upside-down with the coffee grounds and this morning the carafe broke. Well, the basin of the grinder IS tapered such that when I placed it upside-down in the carafe to dump the grounds it exerts outward pressure on the top of the carafe and when I tapped it this time the carafe finally broke. Tink! I have already ordered a replacement so the superglued reconstruction is only an exercise to see if I could put it back together. I would not recommend attempting that either.I will no longer turn the collection basin upside down into the carafe, rather tip the grounds into the carafe without touching the carafe. I recommend you do the same your carafe will last much longer.two days later:I am so happy and thankfully grateful for Amazon, I receive the replacement carafe today, in two days. I only had to use the superglued carafe once! Now I'm back in business with a new carafe which I will NOT touch with the grinder basin putting the coffee grounds in the carafe.

I've been drinking French Press for many years now. Each morning, the anticipation of savoring a delicious cup of French press coffee is what gets me out of bed. I was using a smaller version, but then I started dating a girl seriously and it just wasn't enough coffee for two. The 8-cup coffee maker makes the perfect amount of coffee for us to each have a large cup. The build quality is excellent, and everything is easy to wash, which makes cleaning up a breeze.I spent a long time figuring out the perfect French press for my taste. In case anyone is interested, I'll share my method:I heat plenty of water in a kettle to about 190 degrees. I run the glass French press under warm water to decrease the temperature difference, especially on cold mornings. I put 7 or 8 scoops of course ground coffee in the 8-cup French press glass (depending on how strong the coffee is). My favorite blend is Sumatra. I quickly pour the hot water over the grounds and fill the glass up to the top metal band. I stir the grounds into the water for about 10 seconds looking for a rich creamy foam to appear on the surface. Then I place the top of the French press on to hold the head in and brew the mixture for 4 minutes. I use extra hot water to fill the mugs and heat them up, which means I'll have hot coffee longer. After the brewing is complete, I slowly depress the filter and pour two steaming hot cups of coffee. Before adding cream or sugar, I taste every batch. If the coffee is excellent, I often add nothing more than a touch of whipping cream and that is the perfect coffee for me. My girlfriend tends to add a bit of raw sugar along with the whipping cream to suite her taste.This is a great product, and I high recommend it to anyone who loves coffee.

Long time "French Presser." This unit works fine, but not for the purpose I bought it…I am single and the 12 cupper was too big for one. Then I bought this one…too small. Filled to capacity, didn't fill a 10 oz cup, no less the 14 oz mug I prefer. Also, because of the small amount of volume, the brew was not as full as larger models. I then bought the 4 cup, 17 oz model…just right! (Sounds like the three bears, no?) Quality brew and I get the 14 oz cupful I like. I highly recommend the 4 cup model…it does what I had hoped the 3 cup model would do in the first place.Also, after reading some of the negative reviews, a lot of people seem to have given up on French Press coffee. It takes time to get it right, but once you do it's the coffee version of good sex. If you are impatient and just want a fast cup, stick with your coffee maker or swing by Starbucks. French Press is an artistic love affair with your coffee beans. If you are new and just taking the plunge, a couple of pointers:-Never bring the water to a full boil…it really does make a difference.-Don't use canned, pre-ground coffee. Vacuum packed or not, coffee beans lose their richness and characteristic within seconds of grinding. Treat yourself. Either go to your local bean master or shop around on line…experiment…it's part of the fun. Yes, good, fresh beans are expensive, but not nearly as much as a cup from Starbucks. Go ahead…treat yourself. You’re worth it!-At some point, invest in quality equipment. If you aren’t sure you want to commit to French Press, you’ll probably start off with something like one of those small Krups grinders. That’s better than pre-ground, but it pretty much just mangles the beans and you’ll not get a consistent grind…the grind needs to be COARSE, and that’s difficult with this type of grinder. What you need for consistency is a quality burr grinder. If you decide on that, don’t go fro the low end models…most will wake up your neighbors. I recommend the Breville BCG800XL Smart Grinder (about $200 at Amazon and prime eligible). It’s the last one you’ll need for years.-Also recommended are (1) an air tight coffee container…that wonderful aroma you get when you first open a bag is the scent of your beans losing quality…with a good container, you can put them in immediately and preserve the freshness. (2) An electric water boiler…much faster and easier to see when the water just begins to boil. Make enough so there’s enough water left over to pour into your cup to heat it while the coffee brews.-Last, take your time. Grind your beans LAST…when the water is ready. Be sure to stir before putting the lid on (with a PLASTIC or RUBBER stirrer). Let it brew for 5 (not just 3) minutes. SLOWLY compress…just use the natural weight of your hand. Pour, relax, enjoy! (Oh…I also sprinkle in some cinnamon on top of the coffee prior to adding the water…try it!)

For hundreds of years, we humans have been yearning for the perfect cup-o-joe. The "French" press is a simple, yet effective means of extracting that ambrosia liquid we all covet. The Bodum Chambord french press is a juxtaposition of quality parts and cost-cutting compromises. The price is lofty enough to include only the highest quality parts and manufacturing, yet there are obvious shortcomings. We start with a heat-resistant glass carafe. Not good for direct heat nor microwaving, yet it can hold boiling-hot water without a problem. It is fairly fragile and can break easily, so use caution when handling it. The carafe is held with a chrome carafe harness. The handle is plastic. It appears to be replaceable, yet it is not listed as a replaceable part. The other piece is a cover/press assembly. The filter portion, at the bottom, consists of three parts, all replaceable. A mesh filter is held between a spring plate and a "cross" plate. This assembly keeps the mesh filter in place so it can properly filter the coffee grounds. This filter mechanism then screws onto the bottom of the stem. At the other end of the stem is a knob. You grasp the knob to press down the filter assembly, through the lid. This is an important part, yet it is plastic, glued on and not replaceable.To make the coffee, you place coarsely ground coffee in the bottom of the carafe. I would recommend using a good coffee grinder, such as  Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, Black . Use one of the "coarse" settings. If the grind is too fine, the mesh filter will clog and you will have difficulty pressing. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the grinds (200 degrees F is about right.} Stir the liquid a bit with a plastic or wooden spoon (not metal.) Cover the carafe with the press assembly, but do not push the plunger yet. Let the coffee steep about 4 minutes. Remove the press assembly and stir once more. Place the press assembly back onto the carafe, with the slits side of the cover facing away from the spout. Gently press down on the knob to lower the filter assembly into the coffee. Do not force this action; use a slow, gentle downward motion. Leaving the knob down, rotate the lid so the slits now face the spout and pour.You may want to use a thermal carafe like  Zojirushi Premium Thermal 1.85 liter Carafe, Brushed Stainless Steel , or even a thermos bottle, such as  Thermos Nissan FBB1000 34-Ounce Stainless-Steel Vacuum Insulated Briefcase Bottle  to keep the coffee hot. The carafe will not keep your coffee hot.The Bodum press includes a coffee scoop. Use it to measure your coffee grounds. One scoop per four ounces of water makes a good, flavorful strength of coffee.Overall, despite the shortcomings, the Bodum Chambord makes a good cup of coffee and that's what is really important, isn't it? Capresso 560.01 Infinity Burr Grinder, BlackZojirushi Premium Thermal 1.85 liter Carafe, Brushed Stainless SteelThermos Nissan FBB1000 34-Ounce Stainless-Steel Vacuum Insulated Briefcase Bottle

I was hoping this would make as good coffee as does an Aero Press, but in larger quantity. It just doesn't. My reasoning was that the real secret of the Aero Press is to use water that is the right temperature (more in the 170 degree range rather than boiling), and to let the grounds sit in the water for the right amount of time, rather than just drip through. French press can do that, right? I don't know why exactly, but it just doesn't turn out the same.It might have something to do with the fact that you absolutely have to use coarse ground coffee, because if you use finer ground it is tough as heck to press the plunger down. Problem is, at least for a decaf drinker, most store bought decaf is already ground. So I have a pretty good burr grinder and I managed to find some decent decaf beans. But as I say, just not the results I was expecting. Put the same coffee in the Aero and it's just better.You can call this an "8 cup" coffee maker but this is coffee for one or two people. One, about 1/6 of the volume is given over to grounds in the bottom. Also you can't fill the water up any where near close to the top and get the lid on. This makes maybe 3 large mugs of coffee, good for 2 people in our experience. Next, you have to press down firmly, and the round knob makes quite a dent in your palm, ouch. And why does Bodum have to print a full page of white text on the glass? Screws up an otherwise lovely design. Instructions can go in the instruction manual.I may just have to get a second Aero Press. I wish they made a bigger Aero, cause it's definitely a hassle to make coffee for two with just one unit. And if you both want a second cup - ah just forget it. With all the thousands of models and millions of cups of coffee made every day - the perfect coffee maker has somehow still not yet been made.