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Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$107.00~~
Buy New: $55.90
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

184 reviews
Sales Rank: 3081

Color: silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: 8-cup
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6.9 x 5.3

MPN: 1308-16
Model: 1308-16
UPC: 727015302799
EAN: 0727015302799
ASIN: B00005YY9X

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:

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I Returned It February 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Just bought this for making tea but returned it. The pot leached a blackish-purple color into my green tea. If you're making coffee you might want to test it on pure water first.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Press! February 22, 2008
Makes the best tasting coffee I've ever made at home. Keeps it warm for a long time which is something that non-thermal presses do not. I used one just like it at a friends place in London and just had to have one as soon as I got back to the States!

5 out of 5 stars

much better than glass February 17, 2008
When I demolished my glass French press, I bought one of these. That was four years ago. It not only works well, but you can take the pieces apart for easier cleaning. The only minor glitch is that the rubber flange around the press can get torn or out of place if you're rough on things like I am. (I just have a tiny notch in mine, but it still works great.) The pitcher is not going to shatter if you drop it, and it can have other uses with the press parts removed. Also, the double-walled stainless keeps beverages hot longer. It's great! I got one for my sister and mom as well! Note: pressed coffee can be stronger than auto-brewed, so keep that in mind when adding grounds.

5 out of 5 stars

Wow, simply awesome! February 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Some years ago I bought a "3-cup" Bodum French Press, which doesn't even make enough coffee for 1 cup. I like a big cup of coffee so I never used it much, and when I did I was very careful not to break the glass (and I didn't).

I considered getting a bigger French Press but they are so fragile. Then I discovered the Columbia stainless-steel model, and I bought one from Amazon. I chose the 8-cup size because the 12 cup size is too much and the 3 cup size (where a "cup" means about 4 ounces) is too little. And am I glad I bought it!

I've been drinking Peets coffee for over two decades and they recommend French presses as the best way to make coffee, and they are right. The flavor is incredible, so rich. The unit is simple to use and easy to clean, and it's unbreakable. And it's attractive! And it will serve 2 big cups (12-16 ounce mugs) to two people.

I did hesitate after reading about a study that suggests that drinking unfiltered coffee (i.e., French pressed coffee) can lead to an increase in "bad" cholesterol. If you Google something like "french press health concerns" you'll find the information I'm referring to. Of course I do many high risk things in my life, like get out of bed, cross the street, drive, and breathe, but I do eat a bowl of oatmeal daily (said to help rid the body of "bad" cholesterol), and I don't use the French press every single day, and you only live once (as far as we know), so I figured I'd go ahead and indulge. . .

If you are going to indulge in French pressed coffee and want a nice looking unit that is unbreakable and easy to prep and clean, spend the money, you'll be glad you did! I think I just talked myself into making a pot!

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful & Functional February 12, 2008
I purchased this French Press in August 2007, after previously breaking at least 2 others made of glass. Not only is the press beautiful, it it virtually unbreakable, a real plus in a houseful of toddlers. The press is so easy to clean it's a breeze to make only as much as you need at one time. Please note that although this press is made of metal, it is not sold as a thermos so you shouldn't expect to use it as one.

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