Bodum Columbia Double Wall Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel - 4-Cup (0.5 L), Matt

Can't quite believe some of the not so good reviews. This is a good item. Does everything you could reasonably expect.

1. The stainless steel non matte version is extremely scratch prone. So, enjoy how it looks when you take it out of the box then forget what it looked like when you took it out the box.1.5 it's a nicely constructed press. The only let down is the lid which feels/is cheaper. There was a better way and they opted for shiny plastic...not ideal.2. Flavour-wise...I use a one cup bodum french press and an aeropress and am pretty consistent/confident with both. Scaling more coffee+more water from the one cup to this didn't work well. I got some very strange flavours out of it. I played around with grind coarseness and that has helped. Just keep an eye out.3. Coffee stays warm a good amount of time. Let down by the aforementioned lid.Sum: decent product. Worth it when on sale. I wouldn't fork over full asking.

I bought this as a replacement for an inferior brand of insulated cafetiere. The other one (Judge) had a spring above the edge of the wire filter mesh that gave out on first use on plunging. This lovely jug has a silicone rubber ring instead of the spring -flush with the mesh- so that there is a good seal all around the mesh. It works very well -take care not to use too much force. The seal is so good that you could cause pressure damage if too enthusiastic on plunging.The insulation works fairly well, and it keeps my Saturday morning coffee lake hot for an hour of reading the papers -unlike the glass version I also own and use when it will all get poured quickly. I love coffee, and can easily drink a litre all on my own in a morning. This is perfect for keeping it drinkable.Another review mentions an air leak after putting it in the dishwasher. I'd advise against putting it in in the first place. I have to say the info leaflet in the box was about glass cafetieres and not this one, so there was no info about dishwashing durability. Wash it by hand -and take care to wash it on its own as the highly polished surface (very beautiful to look at) scratches easily.Aesthetically this is a graceful and pleasing object -I like it for that as much as its functionality in making coffee well.I have a feeling that if I look after this, it will look after me.Highly recommended.AAUPDATE APRIL 2011Tragedy... I carelessly dropped my lovely cafetiere. It actually bounced off the hard kitchen floor and now has a dent just off centre on the front. :- However it still works fine and there are no cracks on seams or air leaks -so this does seem very well made. Glass would certainly not have survived.Well I now have a limited edition of one -my very own customised "distressed" Bodum cafetiere. Not as distressed as I was, but my penultimate comment in the original review was borne out -it is looking after me (even if I let it down).Advice -don't bounce your Bodum.AAUPDATE OCTOBER 2011Bodum still going strong and performing as new. It seems durable and reliable. No more dents -I have been very careful!AAUPDATE DECEMBER 2011Bodum continuing stubbornly to defy all predictions of failure and air leaking from users of little faith. No more dents as yet and still looking good, and making superb coffee. Insulating properties not noticeably different from the start. Still very pleased with this cafetiere.Happy Christmas!AAUPDATE JULY 2012Still going strong and goes on working without air leaks or any problems at all.Continues to be highly recommendedAAUPDATE DECEMBER 2012So here it is, Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun.And I'm still having coffee from my Bodum as good as the very first cup it made.Happy Christmas everybody!AAUPDATE MARCH 2015Over four years on and working as well and looking as good as it did when I first got it. Very happy with this purchase.AA

This was a present for my son who is very fussy about the look of his kitchen equipment. It's very easy to clean and makes excellent coffee. Whether it really keeps the contents warmer than other pots I don't know, the metal must absorb a lot of heat from the coffee. However if you heat the pot with boiling water before use it would definitely help.Anyway he seems very happy with his present.

If you use a French press daily like me, you will eventually come to the conclusion that glass is not the way forward. That’s because whether it’s a quality Bodum one or a cheap supermarket equivalent, they break very easily. Whether you just slightly tap them, knock them, put them in the dishwasher or even just pouring hot water into them they eventually crack after a few months. This Bodum stainless steel is a perfect alternative. Firstly it looks great with its curved design. The lid and filter are not stainless steel but rather than being a cost saver, I think the filter with its silicon edge and plastic mesh works better than a stainless steel filter. No grains of coffee in the bottom of your cup with this French press. Also if you are worried about a metallic taste like I was, be assured that there isn’t one. Besides if you are boiling your water in a stainless steel kettle it will make no difference anyway. If you can get this on special offer like I did, grab it immediately it’s fantastic. Even at full price I would thoroughly recommend. For 2 large mugs of coffee you need the 1 litre size.