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Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$40.00~~
Buy New: $18.81
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

50 reviews
Sales Rank: 654

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: Yes
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 8.3 x 7.4

MPN: 1844-01
Model: 1844-01GVP
UPC: 727015233529
EAN: 0727015233529
ASIN: B00005LM0Z

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Brew tea without removing the infuser
•	32-ounce capacity
•	All parts are dishwasher safe
•	Designed for the British Tea Council
•	Heat resistant borosilicate glass, stainless steel lid, polycarbonate strainer and plunger

Accessories:

•	Bodum Assam Double-Wall Ice Tea Glasses, Set of 2

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Tea, as a beverage, was discovered in Assam in the early 19th century. Assam is.the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gatewayto the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. This mystic land of eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers is renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna. In Assam, tea is grown both in the Brahmaputra and Barak plains. Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur are the districts where tea gardens are mostly found. Assam produces 51% of the tea produced in India and about 1/6th of the tea produced in the world. Almost equally reknowned, Bodum Assam 2-Cup Tea Press 1842-01GVP was originally designed for the British Tea Council and the British really take their tea seriously. Using a similar mechanism found on Bodum's popular French-Press product, the Assam gets more flavor from the tea leaves than an ordinary tea pot. The secret is in the plunger mechanism which squeezes the tea leaves down, retaining their presence at the bottom of the pot, to infuse all their properties into the hot water. There are so many teas on themarket, and many are or can be blended for particular qualities. Whether you choose black, green white, herbal, or medicinal tea, the Assam teapot is the best and easiest way to get a really delicious tea. So whether you're British or not, this teapot from Bodum is personifies the best.

Amazon.com Review
Who knows more about tea than the British? When the British Tea Council asked Bodum to develop a new way of brewing tea, the result was this unique press that's almost as much fun to look at as it is to use. Simply fill the strainer with tea leaves and add boiling water--a slow process, but well worth the time. (You could also use tea bags, but why would you want to?) The clear jug lets you see the tea as it's steeping, allowing you to customize its strength to your taste. When the tea is strong enough, slowly depress the plunger to stop the brewing. You won't have any tea leaves to read at the bottom of your cup, but there's no mess and no need to remove the strainer before you pour. But be forewarned: the Bodum press doesn't retain heat quite as well as a traditional teapot, so you might want to use a tea cozy if you're not drinking the whole pot in one sitting. It's a shame to cover up such a beautiful design, but that's the way the tea leaf tumbles. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars

Two Tops Would Be Better April 20, 2008
This is a nice small tea pot. My only complaint is that the top/press doesn't stay on very well when you're pouring the tea. Had Bodum supplied a second no-bells-and-whistles top, I would have awarded more stars.

5 out of 5 stars

A great way to brew tea! March 24, 2008
I must have made tea 10 times in the last two days, just to get to use this teapot!

I received it is a birthday gift and instantly fell in love. It looks amazing, with or without tea, and while that's hardly what matters most, it's certainly a nice addition. More importantly, it's very helpful to be able to see the tea as it brews, and I'm thrilled at not having to use a tea infuser.

Instead of emptying the infuser and throwing out the leaves, you can just seal them off (very easily!), and when you're ready to make more tea, you can just uncover them and pour in more water. And if you're in a hurry, you can even brew the tea faster by pushing the plunger up and down.

The pot seems very solid, and while I wouldn't drop it on the floor, I don't worry about breathing on it or putting it in a stack of dishes to dry. I really don't see anything not to love about this tea press!

5 out of 5 stars

wonderful tea March 23, 2008
I love this tea pot!!! Keeps the tiniest little bits of tea from escaping. Brews very well!

1 out of 5 stars

Press - NOT March 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I thought this would be more like the coffee press, which I really liked. This thing doesn't press the tea at all, since the rod doesn't go to the bottom. Taste of the tea is not nearly as good as when brewed by my previous method. Am trying to think up some other use for it, but so far no ideas. Seems like a singularly useless product.

1 out of 5 stars

A cheap product February 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

It is a cheap made-in-China junk. My wife spotted the same product for $10 at Ross.

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