34 oz Columbia Thermal French Press Coffee Maker, Insulated Double Wall Stainless Steel, Chrome

We've used French Press coffee pots for years - the glass ones with plastic lids. I kept breaking the glass beaker. And, I love my coffee extremely hot, which resulted in a lot of needlessly thrown away coffee that was lukewarm. And along came this new stainless steel themal 12-cup (well, it's more like 6 cups for us, as we use big mugs) coffee press . . . well, I am a picky person, when it comes to preparing and drinking coffee, and I absolutely adore this thing! I love the fact that it goes into the dishwasher with no worries about breakage. I love that it keeps your coffee warm for a pretty darn long time (even hot enough for me!). I love how it looks, how it cleans up, how the plunger goes down smoothly and rarely leaves coffee grains in your cup. If I've got to find something to complain about, I will mention two things - but they hardly count because once you're aware of them, it's not a big deal to avoid their effects: 1. it's a good idea to make sure the arrow on the lid is pointing away from the pouring spout when the pot is sitting, as this keeps the heat in better; but do remember to turn the lid so the arrow is pointing at the pouring spout before trying to pour, or it will eventually backpour down the side of the pot. (but it's pretty easy to train yourself to do this) and 2. the lid gets pretty hot, so watch those tender fingers while turning the lid. I use the fingers with guitar calluses on them to do this, but you can always use a potholder or just do it real quick. I haven't found it to be so hot that it actually injures ya' anyway. OK, anyway. Love it; love it; love it. I do not regret spending the money. We've had this about a month now.

The stainless steel is a great idea. Stylish, yet hard to break. Like all french presses from Bodum the coffee is excellent. I'm comparing the quality to commercial machines in coffee shops and $1200 coffee/expresso machines for home use. It's simple! It is really hard to make bad coffee. I don't understand why a few people claim it's hard to clean. I think it is easy to clean. Well, I guess the 100% automated $1200 coffee/expresso machine is easier but hey, there is a significant price break. Compared to my old coffee machine, the french press is easier and faster to clean. Keep your coffee warm for hours??? But the brew turns bitter and foul if you let it sit for more than the recommended time. Buy a thermos ( I love my Nissan/Thermos). I pour the coffee into the vacuum carafe from my old, no longer used coffee machine and my coffee stays warm for hours. Remember to use a coarse grind as stated in the instructions or your coffee will be acidic and bitter. Major downside. You will need double the coffee beans for one 8 oz cup of coffee. One scoop of coffee grounds = one 4 oz "cup" of coffee. What measurement system are those Bodum designers using anyway? The "8 cup" pot is enough for me for everyday use. But I regret my decision when company comes over and I press pot after pot ahead of time & pour into my vacuum carafes to serve after dinner.

Start with good beans and grind your own if you can. I haven't gone as far to roast my own, but I'm good for the moment. What I like about this french press is that it is unlikely to end up in broken glass anywhere. The plunger fits nicely, the outside shape is pleasing (note it is cylindrical inside so the pot looks far bigger than its actual capacity) and if you follow the directions, you get excellent coffee. I actually like the pinch of sediment - it gives some body to the coffee near the end. You can always leave the last sip. My perfect method, you can develop your own. 1) Get your coarse grind ready. The filter is fine enough to work with standard grinds too (not too fine or espresso) 2) Heat water to a rolling boil - Emsa perfect beaker in the microwave or a kettle, either way. Good bottled or filtered water. 3) As soon as the water's boiling, take the beaker or kettle off the heat, then open the pot, drop in the coffee. By now the 212 deg F water has cooled to below 205 (190-205 is about perfect, I believe) 4) Pour in the water, cover with the plunger extended all the way up and set your timer. 5) Right before the fourth minute, slowly push the plunger down. It will meet reistance at the surface of the coffee, so gently push it all the way down. I like to serve the coffee right away. I can't see it remaining hot for the claimed two hours, but I also worry about bitters from the grounds seeping into the coffee over time. When poured right away, the coffee is smooth enough to drink black even if you're a latte-with-sugar drinker. Few drip machines can measure up to this because you're in control of the water temperature, the brew time, and the separation from the grinds. It cleans easily - you could simply rinse off and be OK. I drop in hot water, a spot of dish soap and run the plunger down, rinse and dry. There are no grooves and crannies where coffee or soap can get stuck everything's smooth - like the coffee. No worries about breaking thin glass either.

I bought my press in 2003 and used it almost daily ever since. How many of you can say the same about your glass press pots? When I bought it I was drinking coffee every morning. It makes the best coffee and it keeps the coffee warm between cups. The pot is nearly indestructible, though it does have a small dent or two from when I dropped it. I have since given up coffee and drink tea daily. I use the press for my tea and love it! I add the tea, pour in the boiling water and wait for it to brew. after I finish the tea, I dispose of the leaves and stick the whole thing in the dishwasher. Tea residues do build up in the pot, but a quick scrub with a non-stick safe scrubber takes it right off. The one part that does not hold up forever is the strainer. I need to purchase a replacement after 8 years of use. I also have the 12-cup: Bodum Columbia Thermal 51-Ounce Stainless-Steel Coffee Press - it is almost as good as the 8-cup, however the pour spout on the 12-cup needs work. If I am not extremely careful pouring, the liquid runs down the sides of the pot and pools on the counter. Never have this problem with the 8-cup. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these. The glass pots are pretty, but they break so easily that you will quickly make up for the extra cost of this pot.

I must confess to being a bit of a coffee snob, and yet despite this, I've always been a bit wary of buying a french press. This was for two reasons: First, it seemed a bit technologically advanced for me. And second, I'm a 'brew a pot of coffee and drink it over several hours' kind of chap, and as there is no heating element to keep this warm once coffee is brewed into a french press, you've got to drink it now. So let's cover concern one: I'm embarrassed at how easy it is to use this. I generally grind my own coffee, and do so on the course setting. But on days when I'm feeling particularly lazy, I use regular ground coffee 'for all coffee makers.' Add coffee to the french press, and then add not-quite boiling water. Stir. Allow to 'seep' for four or five minutes. Plunge down slowly. Pour and enjoy. Don't be scared; trust me on this one. Concern two is why I really love this Bodum. Like the coffee pot in my office at the university, there is no heating element on this; it's simply an insulated container. And while it does not keep coffee quite as hot for quote as long as I would like, I must confess that it does a better than adequate job. (by the by, I drink my coffee out of an insulated coffee cup, too, so I drink it rather slowly, thus giving the coffee stilli n the french press more time to cool). A tip I learned on here; once you are done pouring the coffee, twist the top so that the slots that allow the pour are to the side; I've found this helps keep the coffee hotter longer. If you had my two concerns, I highly recommend this French Press. My coffee maker is now in a box in the basement. And this stunning until remains on the counter. If you love coffee, you will not be disappointed with this.

I can only add to the superlatives given to this coffee press. I've had mine a couple of months and it's clear that the the carafe is really solidly build -- all stainless steel. I don't worry about about breaking it at all. Here are some other points I would make: 1. I was very surprised at how much better coffee comes out using a coffee press -- all my friends who told me so were right 2. The instructions say not to use boiling water, but I pour in water right from a boiling kettle and haven't had a problem 3. If you preheat the unit with hot tap water you get very hot coffee. I like my coffee hot and this is hotter than I've ever been able to get it using a drip coffee maker -- I used to sometimes have to microwave my cup of freshly brewed coffee just to get it the way I want it. No more. 4. It holds 32 oz which is a good size. 5. As others have commented, the wire mesh is very fine but it does NOT keep out the tiniest grounds. I use a blade coffee grinder, versus a burr grinder -- and it doesn't actually grind to a predetermined size, you just let it spin until you get it roughly how you want it. At the bottom of the last cup there is always a little layer of very fine grounds, but nothing to complain about. 6. The screen itself appears to be made of metal -- I was expecting plastic -- which I think will make it fairly durable. In any event, whatever it's made of, it feels quite strong to the touch

This is my second Bodum Columbia, which is for my office. I got tired of drinking great coffee at home but having to settle for K-cups at work, so I'm fixing that with another Bodum French Press. The 17oz size is perfect for work and actually, if filled just short of the spout, it makes closer to 20oz, which is perfect for my coffee tumbler. There have been questions raised about the reliability and adequacy of the nylon filter. Having used my Bodum Columbia at home for two years, I have had absolutely no problems with getting excessive grounds in the coffee after brewing. I replaced the filter at two years (ordered from Amazon of course), more as a precaution than really needing to. However, I would not put it in a dishwasher and never have. One nice feature is the width, which allows me to clean and dry it thoroughly, which is harder to do with other 17oz presses. Lastly, it's an attractive item and looks great in our office kitchenette. There are less expensive French Presses available, but you get what you pay for. The Bodum Columbia is worth the price!

well made and nice design!

Antes usava prensa de vidro, mas como meu gato quebrou comprei essa de inox que pelo menos suporta quedas. Fiquei impressionado pela beleza e qualidade de construção, e até senti meus cafés mais equilibrados por ter o silicone em volta da malha, não permitindo nenhum pó passar pelas laterais.

Muy buena y bonita; tenía tiempo queriéndola y me encantó

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.

Håller värmen och brygger gott kaffe. Samt snygg och lätt att göra ren/diska

機能も美しさもすばらしいです。コーヒータイムが楽しくなりました。