Price: $49.99
(as of Nov 15, 2024 05:46:08 UTC - Details)

This new 4 cup (0.5 l, 17 oz.) French press coffeemaker is a beautiful extension of our classic Bodum COLUMBIA line. It combines stunning elegance of form with the best materials for perfect function. The double-wall of stainless steel adds thermal properties to keep your coffee or tea hot for a longer period of time! This French press is polished to a mirror-finish, has a large comfortable handle, and is dishwasher-safe. The 3-part stainless steel plunger has a fine mesh filter, which allows for a premium extraction of your coffee’s aromatic oils and subtle flavors. A mesh filter allows this flavor to be delivered direct to your cup and not absorbed by a paper filter. Plus, no paper filter means no waste! The patented safety lid prevents the splashing of liquids while pressing. All parts are dishwasher safe. Available in 12 cup (1.5 l, 51 oz.) and 8 cup (1.0 l, 34 oz.) size models.
Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. 2)It is important to note that the amount of espresso extracted will vary depending on the grind size and amount and reprogramming may be needed when the size and amount are adjusted
COFFEE PRESS: COLUMBIA coffee maker brews an excellent cup of coffee or tea within minutes, just add course ground coffee, hot water and steep
INSULATED: Thermal coffee maker is made of double-wall, stainless steel construction to keep beverages hot for two hours; leisurely enjoy your coffee without getting cold
STAINLESS STEEL: 3-part stainless steel plunger has a mesh filter that helps extract your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavors instead of being absorbed by a paper filter
DURABLE DESIGN: Coffee press features Bodum's patented safety lid to keep contents from spilling and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
SERVINGS: This premium coffee press holds 17 ounces, enough for 4 cups of coffee or tea, 4 oz each
Reviewer: Mike
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Elegant, Simple to Use, Easy to Clean, makes great coffee!
Review: Super easy to use, and to clean. Unlike presses that combine a stainless base and glass pitcher between which coffee grounds become trapped, this one is a continuous piece of stainless steel in a very elegantly curved and easy to handle shape, so it rinses completely clean. The stainless pot is insulated with a hollow double wall design (think vacuum thermos) and keeps the coffee hot during morning coffee time or a meal. The press is well made with a supple silicone seal that slides down easily during the "press" AND keeps all the grounds in the pot with no leakage. And of course it makes great coffee, the taste of which is unaltered by the press. My wife and I really like this press!

Reviewer: Ms. Regie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: RICH tasting coffee - sturdy pot !
Review: This was my first venture into French press coffee after being totally dissatisfied with the inconsistent batches from the drip machines and I am quite impressed! This is definitely the size to get for 2 or more drinkers, I couldn't imagine having a smaller size. I've actually noticed a SLIGHT oil slick on top of my coffee affirming that I'm getting ALL that the coffee bean had to offer! Grinding the beans right before brewing also helps of course. As for the amount of coffee to use, the instructions work out to be twice the amount you would use in a drip machine ie: 1T per 4oz. cup is replaced with 2T for same amount - thus creating a more robust, richer tasting coffee. Yes it takes alot of ground coffee to make French pressed coffee, but it's worth it for the taste I think. For this pot I find 12 oz. ground, measured in cup measure, gives a rich enough flavor - but experimentation is the key here. As for the whole process, it gets quite effortless once you get the steps down and the timing correct. Here is a quick run down that I use: put the kettle on, grind the coffee, when the kettle whistles pour 2" into pot to prewarm it, put lid on in closed position, measure coffee while keeping the tea kettle OFF the heat, water should be just OFF the boil before adding to the coffee, remove pot lid, add ground coffee to the existing hot water and stir with metal teaspoon to thoroughly wet it and mix into a slurry, add hot water up to 1" below inside edge of pour spout, stir it well again, replace lid with plunger in UP position and lid turned close, set timer for 4 mins., when time is up, slooowly press down plunger while gently holding the HOT lid, lifting up the plunger abit if it jams and press down again till you get to the bottom and it won't go any further, turn lid to the open position (keeping plunger down), pour and ENJOY! I have never had any grinds migrate past the filter though you may notice a slight sludgy residue at the bottom of your cup and more so as you get down to the last of the pot, but it is not undesirable by any means. I definitely set the pot on a heavy duty hot mat while steeping and serving as well as keeping the pot wrapped in a heavy dish towel, keeps it hot for quite awhile. Just remember to turn the lid shut each time you pour some out, effortless, and it will retain the heat longer. As for cleaning the pot, also very simple. Pull out the lid/plunger assembly and gently (not scratching inside of pot) scoop out the packed down grounds with same teaspoon used earlier in the process, rinse out the remaining grinds and hand wash and dry the pot to eliminate water spots on the shiny exterior finish. The filter disk DOES screw off the plunger rod for cleaning but not needed each time I'd think. Let the wire mesh filter air dry a few hours before enclosing in back into the pot for storage and that's it - no muss, no fuss. Though I don't use the pot everyday, IF I have any coffee left over I refrigerate it in a sealed glass jar to reheat the rest of the week. I've done that with drip brewed coffee as well for YEARS with no real taste deterioration noted. How easy can that get in the rushed morning than to pour a cup from the jar, nuke it and you're off - works for me everyday 😉

Reviewer: M. J. McDonald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best way to make french press coffee
Review: I purchased a Thermos Nissan 34-Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless-Steel Gourmet Coffee Pot for work and liked it so much that I decided to give the Bodum pot a try. As far as making coffee, the two are equal in every way. Your choice should depend upon how you plan to use it and your aesthetics.The Nissan is a rugged-looking pot. It almost cries out "take me to work, take me camping, bang me up, and make me look well used." The instructions with the Bodum, on the other hand, recommend using a plastic spoon to stir the coffee so that you won't mar the surface. Though it's stainless, its finish is flawless. One looks and works great in my work environment, where things get banged up. I plan to take it camping too. The other looks great in my home. The first small edge the Bodum has is that the filter stopper has a rubber ring to make it more efficient in keeping the coffee in. The second small edge is that the Nissan has a little lip near the top of the interior. While it's easy to clean, coffee tends to sit in that lip and because the filter passes it by, that coffee ends up in your cup. (Use less water and the problem is solved.)While I like the coffee, I've never really liked my glass French presses. The coffee (or tea) gets too cold too quickly. (It's even too cold for my taste after the recommended 4 minute brew time.) In contrast, having an insulated pot is great. I mainly use the Nissan at work for making tea. I can make a pot of loose leaf and enjoy it over a couple hours. It's also great using the Bodum on weekends, when I want to savor a pot of French press with my morning paper.One design flaw that both share is that the lids are not insulated and neither can "stop off" the coffee. I think a little insulation would significantly extend the time that the coffee would stay hot. A little better sealing would make it easier to not spill coffee as I walk it down the long hall from my office bubbler to my desk.

Reviewer: Frugal Frieda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best French Press ever
Review: This Bodum steel french press is not only beautiful, but makes perfect coffee. The double wall construction does a good job of keeping the coffee hot while brewing and it stays at a nice serving temperature long enough for me to enjoy two mugs of delicious java. It is easy to use and clean. So happy with this.

Reviewer: Carlos Eugênio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Elegância, qualidade, e funcionalidade perfeita!

Reviewer: Bean B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: We have had this press for many years now and it continues to perform perfectly. It is double sided so retains heat very well. Makes a perfect brew every time. No breakage worries and looks great on the counter or table. The best feature, for me, is the filter system. No double filter to deal with, as it is a fine, single filter, with a rubber edge. We bought two extra filters, just in case, but have never had to use them. This is hands down the best coffee maker, we have ever had. We paid good money for high end electric makers, and still had to deal with issues, but this beautiful press will last longer than we will.

Reviewer: Mirna MM
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Me encantó, de excelente calidad y justo el tamaño que yo quería

Reviewer: kiki
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Okay but I returned it

Reviewer: pirouette
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: fini les cafetières à piston qui se cassent suite à nos maladresses et dont le verre à changer coûte aussi cher qu'une cafetière neuve.Celle ci est exceptionnelle et durera très très très longtemps ! donc au final c'est économique , en plus elle est très belle et encore en plus et le café reste au chaud.