Price: $27.50 - $19.99
(as of Dec 07, 2024 08:31:09 UTC - Details)

About the JAVA French Press Coffee Maker Beloved by coffee connoisseurs around the world, Bodum’s iconic French press brewing system offers simplicity of brewing and purity of taste. Our JAVA French press coffee maker has an iconic, retro-style design with all the modern qualities necessary to produce a rich, flavorful brew. Simple, stylish and swift, the JAVA transforms coarsely ground beans and hot water into the most reinvigorating of drinks within minutes. Its borosilicate glass carafe won’t alter or impair the flavor of your favorite coffee, while its durable plastic frame looks fantastic and characterizes the Bodum motto that ‘good design doesn’t have to be expensive’. An environmentally friendly method of brewing, the JAVA is the best French press coffee maker for ultimate simplicity and maximum taste. Main Features & Benefits
Iconic French press coffee maker that brings out the full flavor and aroma of your brew
The carafe is made of non-stain, heat-resistant borosilicate glass that won’t alter or impair the coffee’s natural flavor
The glass is framed with durable and lightweight plastic that protects the glass and is comfortable to use
Stainless steel plunger prevents ground beans escaping when the coffee is poured
More environmentally friendly than many coffee-brewing methods – no paper filters or plastic capsules required
Easy to use and easy to clean
Reviewer: Lucile Lichtblau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Exactly as pictured
Review: This is a very good coffee maker. Does the job without full or extra cleaning. Nice product.

Reviewer: Sandy Warren
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Light easy to use
Review: Replacing my last one that broke. I like the metal around the glass. Expect that will help protect it from breakage. Easy to use.

Reviewer: Doomslayerkitty
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I use mine every week!
Review: I love French press coffee. If you want an easy way to make super strong coffee, this is it! Easy to use, I rinse mine well and put in the dish washer.

Reviewer: Ski9
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Acceptance after initial disappointment
Review: I'm a moka pot user and this is my very first french press coffee maker. I got it rather than getting a bigger moka pot, and also to try a new way to make coffee. With moka pots, you can only make a specific amount of coffee, and if you want to make less or more, you gotta get another moka pot of different size. Whereas with french press, I figured I can fill it half full or all the way full. So anyway, I got it to have flexibility.I did not have a good initial impression, for a number of reasons:1) The thing did not come in a proper box, just a fold of cardboard with most of the pot exposed -- though I guess the benefit of that is, if it is broken before purchase, it is more obvious, plus there is an environmental and cost-saving benefit. I hate styrofoam and so packing it this way is preferable (but foam is not the only way to properly cushion glass!). This came with zero cushioning, but was placed in a bubble-wrap type bag inside the Amazon cardboard box.2) Another minor cost-saving benefit that made a poor impression is the very sparse instructions that were for 2 different models (instructions referred to Version 1 and Version 2 and it wasn't immediately obvious which referred to my item -- why not just print proper instructions aimed at a particular model?). Yea it is a pretty simple process but this was my first-time-ever using this type of device. So you'll have to study up on optimal french press brewing if you've never done it before. (The videos posted here are terrible, and obviously done just to get commission by someone who has no idea how to use this thing properly).3) It was super hard to take apart the filter pieces the first time. I had to wrap a towel around the knob and hold on to it with pliers so I could twist the thing apart.4) There was a sticker on the glass proclaiming this is a genuine product; hassle to remove and it left residue (that eventually came off). If a manufacturer must use stickers, make them so that they peel off easily and cleanly, please.5) The final thing that contributed to my poor first impression is that initially I thought it would not be possible to easily remove the glass beaker from the holder, perhaps impossible without damage, so I could properly clean the thing and keep it looking presentable. It is in there pretty tightly! But this turned out to be easy; you just have to press up from the bottom. I think the plastic expands a bit after use with hot water, and that makes this easy, with minimal stress and danger of damage. I immediately clean it as soon as it is cool enough to touch, and I dry it and return it to the plastic holder, while the plastic is probably still expanded enough.The plastic is fine and it is good quality considering it is plastic, and I am definitely not sorry that I did not pay extra for metal. The beaker does not have volume markings but I am at fault for not noticing that in the photos. I was comparison-shopping and most others I looked at had markings, so I did not notice that this did not because it seemed fairly standard for this size. It seems to be designed to be filled up, because the plunger stops and can't get low enough when I have only half the specified grounds; since I immediately pour the coffee into another container, this is okay because I salvage the coffee that pours out from under the mesh.Now, at last, the most important piece: how about the coffee?I just need more experimenting because initially I was not impressed. What is the big fuss over french press? To me it was not much different from, or even inferior to, the pour-over method. Yes, pour-over is also a flexible-volume method but I got the french press because I wanted the best possible quality along with the flexibility. I'll just say I won't be buying another french press, and I'll probably get a bigger moka pot. But after first try, I ground my coffee much more coarsely, and then it was okay, though still not as good as moka pot coffee, and a lot more hassle to clean up after brewing. Plus it is wasteful of coffee beans! I suppose it is a matter of taste, and I haven't given up on this thing, but mostly I'm likely to use it for loose tea rather than coffee. Though for tea, a tea pot with removable basket is superior, at least for black tea. And it is not as convenient to clean as other options for tea.I got the 8-cup (1 liter) size so this is my best way to make a large amount of coffee, like for a bigger thermos, so I will almost certainly use it occasionally for coffee. This is also a decent size for tea, and I can alternate using this and my glass tea pot. Plus the fact that I got the various parts to come apart eventually also made me accept it. Given the price, it is acceptable or somewhat over-priced for what it is. I did care that it is the "original" brand that was marketed in the U.S., in part because I figured they'd defend their reputation with a quality product. So I did not buy a cheaper one. Definitely there is a wider profit margin for kitchen tools than many other products. It could be that the fine stainless steel mesh makes this a bit more expensive than cheaper competitors. I noticed that some others have two layers of mesh instead of one, and I'm guessing it's because it is lower quality mesh, so two are needed. The mesh that came with this does seem to be very good quality. For health and durability reasons, I think I made a good decision by not buying cheaper options.Overall, I'd recommend this to someone who wants to try french press coffee without spending too much. But if you like espresso coffee without the expense and hassle of an espresso machine, I recommend a moka pot, which produces a similar type of coffee as espresso, almost as good as espresso (in fact they are often called espresso makers but no, the coffee is not the same). Moka coffee, like espresso, has less bitterness than french press or other methods, so I use less sugar. I have a LuxHaus that I really love; far, far superior to this item (but also more expensive).

Reviewer: Dog Lover
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good quality
Review: I love the Bodum French Press. This is my third one. The product quality is good.

Reviewer: Joe public
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cool product, low price
Review: Quality made product works well

Reviewer: EJB
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A fine product, if you get the one you order, and it is not pre-broken
Review: I was replacing another Bodum press, after breaking it. Third time since I bought my first one. So I specifically ordered one with a non-glass carafe. Sent a glass one. On top of that, the plastic lid and one leg section were broken. Rather than the hassle of returning it, I Frankensteined the lid and plunger assembly with my old one, and Moused a repair on the leg. Making coffee is very important to me!A fine product, if you get the one you order, and it is not pre-broken. Second item I have ordered from Amazon that was replaced with one that looked identical, but had significant differences. The electric kettle was at least intact, though the temperature controls and the lid setup were that of a different model.

Reviewer: Brian D McGoldrick
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great French Press
Review: It does exactly what it’s supposed to.

Reviewer: GCJS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The first cup was great. The second cup was superb.

Reviewer: Ramos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Funciona 100%Quem pretende usar para pouco café recomendo uma de litragem menor!

Reviewer: Xareny Itzel Cortés Lemus
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Esta prensa francesa es muy útil, los materiales son de buena calidad. Sólo se me dificulta un poco para terminar de secar el vaso por fuera, no puede quitarlo de la base, siento que si lo forzo mucho para safarlo, se me puede resbalar y romper. Pero lo soluciono secando lo más que se puede con una servilleta y listo. Para lavar el filtro es muy fácil, y se puede desarmar quitando el tornillo, se vuelve a armar rápido, y viene con un diagrama visual para ensamblarlo en el orden que debe ser. Venía bien empaquetado cuando lo recibí.

Reviewer: A.O.B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Easy to clean.

Reviewer: Daniel S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Ich hatte zuvor eine French Press von Bodum mit einem Edelstahl Rahmen. Dieser ist deutlich hochwertiger, schicker und fühlt sich besser an. Nach einem Sturz ist das Glas leider gebrochen und es musste Ersatz her.Ich finde den Rahmen aus Kunstoff nicht elegant, hochwertig und schön anzufassen. Alles schreit nach „billig“. Ich sehe im Kunstoffrahmen aber einen großen Vorteil. Die Glaskaraffe wird deutlich besser vor Belastungen geschützt, da das Kunstoff eine federnde Wirkung hat. Außerdem ist der Kunststoffrahmen günstiger.Wem die Optik egal ist, sollte zu diesem Rahmen greifen, da er leichter, günstiger und das Glas besser schützt, als sein Kollege aus Edelstahl.