The Perfect Cup of Coffee!!! Absolutely my favorite product to make my coffee. I've been changing products for years, and this is the best and easiest for clean-up (well, the Keurig is easier -- yet the Keurig is honestly a piece of junk). I really recommend this French Press!

Very good product, easy to use and the coffee tastes great if you buy very good coffee.

This coffee press does what it's supposed to do; however, I have some issues with it. First, the 8-cup size is more like 4 cups since most people drink out of mugs. Second, there's been a lot posted about the oils and particulates in the coffee being essential to a full-bodied cup of coffee, and so on. While that may be for some people, for others it results in heartburn. I've always used the drip method with a filter and have made fine coffee (everyone likes my coffee); but it was a slow way to go, especially with company, so I thought the Bodum would be more satisfactory. What I discovered with the press (even with coarse grind coffee) is that if tried to pour all the coffee out of the pot, I'd get lots of residue and coffee grounds in the cup. Since I buy expensive organic coffee, I'm not pleased with having to leave half cup of coffee in the pot. Now when I use the Bodum, I do a hybrid method and pour through a filter after I press it--which rather makes the coffee press redundant though a tad faster. Finally, to those people to whom such things matter, the Bodum looks good on the kitchen counter and will attest to your sophistication.

I purchased two french presses and 6 replacement beakers. They break far to easily. When I contacted Bodum to ask how to care for the beakers, they replied with "how to purchase a new beaker" Thanks but no thanks I know how to do that.

I use a variety of french press coffee makers (whicheve is least expensive). The Bodum 4-cup press was not the least expensive but I wanted to try it anyway. The pouring spout of the glass carafe broke after the first week when it came into relatively gentle contact with another item in my sink. I went to our local Ross store and purchased a 3-cup french press from another brand for $3.99 + tax.

I really like the coffee this makes. It's simple and attractive as well but it would be better if the glass beaker was a little thicker. I've only had mine about 2 months. This morning I tapped the plastic measuring spoon on the side of the beaker to shake off the grounds and the beaker broke!
Now I have to buy another beaker which is half the cost of the original purchase.

i think this is a great way to make coffee. i love the simplicity. i have never had one of these before so i can't make a comparison here, just a few comments.

Overall i am quite happy with this press, but have some design complaints:

1. wish it had measuring lines on the side, so i could more easily remember how much water to add. i heat water in an electric teapot and usually make only one cup, so i have figured out how much water i need to put in it and have lined that up with some writing on the glass container (thank goodness there is writing on the side), but if i need to make more cups, i will have to figure that out and remember that too. i know its european, but any numbered lines would have helped. (yes, i know i could measure the water before heating it, but i usually have water standing in the electric kettle, so i dont know exactly how much im heating up)

2. even though the plunger does a great job filtering the coffee, afterwards the grinds get stuck between the mesh and the metal holding it and i have to spend some time rinsing them out. this wouldnt happen with a finer grind, so maybe i just need to learn how to get the grind just right. but i still think its a problem that could have been designed away.

3. its says its dishwasher safe and i have done it. but now i noticed that water is getting trapped in the lid between the metal top and plastic part and if i shaked it i could here it sloshing inside. i couldnt figure out how to take it apart to dry it properly. all i could do was keep shaking the water out through the seems. so, i won't be putting the top in the dishwasher again, cuz i am afraid of getting any soapy water in my coffee. i think the top should have had a seemless design.

all that said, im still happy with my new french press, just wish their design team reads these comments :)

I used this product for a few months and it cracked without any pressure or force. I contacted Bodum and they said that they have no warranty for these coffee presses, and offered no help whatsoever. Almost $50 wasted. I will never buy a Bodum product again.

I was making a week long trip and wanted to insure I had good coffee to drink first thing in the morning. I took my large stainless steel travel mug with me and ordered the Bodum Chambord 17 ounce French coffee press be shipped to me at my travel location address. It arrived without delay before I did. It took me using it a couple of times before I correctly calculated the right quantity of coarse ground coffee to use - 3 scoops, pour in the boiled water, stir, wait a couple of minutes, stir again, and slowly press. I put my milk and sugar in my mug first and then poured the coffee. PERFECT! Best coffee I could ask for! Yes, it does require the use of more coffee, but you do get a better tasting coffee. I like French Roast because it is full of body and robust. But based on my personal experience I truly believe for anyone who wants to take the few extra minutes to make a truly FINE cup of coffee, any blend of your choosing will taste good.

The only draw back I had was in not being able to keep the coffee in the pot piping hot. Thus the use of an insulated travel mug and pouring the hot coffee into the cold milk. If you heat your milk or cream first it won't cool down the coffee. I didn't have access to a microwave at the time. When I arrived home I pulled out my insulated teapot caddy to insulate the pot and trap the heat after the coffee is made. Worth the effort! JD

Previously gave it a good review however; now after two months of not daily use,it's broke( the glass spout (lip))NO MORE ASIAN PRODUCTS for me.

This makes an excellent cup of Joe! It's a perfect size for one person. Very easy and quick to use. In a few of the past reviews, it mentioned that the glass was too thin... it seems fine to me but there is a warning not to add boiling water so as long as your water isn't too hot, I don't really forsee it being a problem. I love mine and I'll never give it up!

This was the 2nd coffee press for me. The first one was bought over 5 years ago and I broke the beaker last year. I searched all over to find a replacement beaker, which I finally found at Starbucks for $15, and then broke the second beaker last month. I ordered the complete product (w/s&H) for less than $20 via Amazon and couldn't be happier. We use it every day.

Ditch your drip and percolated coffee makers. You'll get the best cup of coffee you've ever tasted from this product. It's quick, simple, and the coffee is delicious. This way of making a good cup of coffee has always been an old standby in Europe and for good reason. Europeans don't put up with bad tasting coffee.

If you can't have a powerful and expensive commercial Espresso Machine, Bodum is the best choice for you.

I used to have a 34 oz Bodum Shin (the cheapest model of Bodum). 34 oz is 8 French cups/4 American cups. It did a great job making good coffee. Even though it came with an ugly cork coster. But it worked very well with the coster. The coffee press functioned perfectly in every way.

Then I lost it during moving. I got a no name coffee press for emergency cuz I couldn't find a Bodum in that store that day. You would think "how hard is it to make a coffee press? They are all the same." Boy! Was I wrong? That piece of crap made in China came with an even uglier plastic coster. Not to mention it spilled when you poured faster and bigger volume. Liquid also dangled from the mouth of the press and dripped.

Then someone dropped the coffee press and broke it. I was so happy it broke so I could get a new one. I was eager to get another Bodum again.

After my intensive research, I got a Starbucks Signature Coffee Press made by Bodum. You can see Bodum logo on it. It's basically a 34 oz Bodum Chambord with Starbucks tag on it. It's $34.99 if you get from Starbucks, 5 dollars cheaper than Bodum Chambord you get from regular stores like Linen and Things or Bed Bath. Great deal!

I love this coffee press so much. It's so awesome. It's a better model than Bodum Shin. It doesn't need a coster because it has stainless steel legs. It doesn't spill and liquid doesn't dangle or drip from the mouth of the press like the no name coffee press. Like Bodum Shin, it also has a turn lid to close spout, cheap no name coffee presses don't have that. It's great to be able to close spout, so heat can be contained in the press. This coffee press definitely holds heat longer than a no name coffee press.

Plus Chambord looks pretty. It's prettier than Bodum Shin and much much prettier than a cheesy no name press. It looks well made in every detail.

Some people complained glass coffee press can break even by itself after a while without dropping. I am not sure about that. I remember my Bodum Shin was fine. I washed it by hand not dishwasher and didn't drop it once. Even though Bodum claims their coffee presses are dishwasher safe. I am still going to do the same for my new Chambord, handwash and no dropping. It should last a long time like Bodum Shin (lasted two years before it went missing).

Coffee tastes great. I use Starbucks ground coffee. So my coffee just tastes just like getting it from Starbucks with a fraction of the cost. It gives me as much energy as the coffee I get from Starbucks. Amazing! Save me a lot of money. A LOT!

This is the best way to brew a really great cup of coffee. No oxidation means bold flavor without any bitterness. Much less trouble and mess than a coffee maker if you only want a cup or two.

I read most of these reviews while looking to replace my broken press. My feedback? IT's a FRENCH PRESS, so you have to clean it like any other french press. And the cup sizes are European. Why? It's a FRENCH PRESS. (silly Americans) Figure 2.5 to 3 of their cups to one American mug. You have to be careful when dealing with boiling water also, just like any other time. If you're not an idiot you won't burn yourself or break the thing. I had to replace my glass beaker because I was dumb and tapped on it with a ceramic cup and only a little piece broke off (and I was still able to USE it while waiting for the replacement) And how nice of them to sell only a replacement beaker for half the price. Kudos to Bodum and their quality products.

Our new Bodum coffee press makes wonderful coffee which is so easy to prepare anytime. Just boil up some water, place your freshly ground coffee directly in the coffee press (we grind our own from fresh whole coffee beans), pour on the hot water, steep for four minutes, then press! We love the fact that you no longer need a paper filter, (which take out some of the essential coffee oils). So you get a full rich brew! The only problem was we thought that this coffee press would actually make 8 cups, as it was advertised as an 8 cup press....but since we use mugs which hold 6-8 oz. each, we barely get three mugs from a full brewed pot. So this was a bit of a disappointment. Other than that, we just love the coffee we make in this coffee press! Delicious!

I really love my french press coffee maker. It is perfect for two good size cups of coffee and perfect for when I do not want to make a whole pot of regular coffee & the coffee always tastes better.

I had been reading about coffee presses on the web, and I thought that I'd give one a try. It was not only super easy to use, it makes the BEST coffee. The only thing that I found miss leading is that it says that it's an 8 cup capacity. I can barely add 4 cups of hot water and we usually get 3-4 "cups" out of a pot. But, I love the product and it's great coffee. Thank you!

Turned out to be a pretty well made little jewel. Easy to break down and clean. This is the only one I have ever owned, but I would definately recommend it to anyone looking for one.

I decided to buy a French press on the recommendation of a friend. I did a bit of research, and came up with the Bodum Chambord as the "best" as far as reviews went. I ordered the four cup model, and I have NOT been disappointed.

I've never used a French press before, but the instructions were clear and the coffee was unlike anything I'd ever tasted. I've worked as a barista in the past, so I have some experience with making coffee. This is a heartier, richer, much stronger coffee than I'm used to, but it's not bitter.

Word of advice... the fresher your beans are, the better the coffee. I bought some beans at our local market to test it out, and you could tell that they weren't fresh. Fresh beans will create a rich brown foam on top of the coffee when you stir the grounds in. Stale beans will not. After buying fresher beans, I was VERY happy with the taste. I do need to get a grinder, however. If you grind your beans at the store, just buy a little bit at a time. They go stale quite quickly after you grind them.

Final words... if you need a good coffee press, you can't go wrong with this one. The workmanship is outstanding, everything fits together beautifully, and the "press" action is like silk. I love it.

I do like using this more than the automatic coffee maker. The flavor is richer w/ this product.

Well my significant other constantly reminds me of how I made her leave her french press in London when we moved to California. So as part of her Mother's Day gift I bought this one based on the reviews. It looked much nicer than the one she left behind as well.

Well on Mother's Day she opens it up, and I had bought some nice turkish coffee to go with, and lo and behold, the glass beaker was shattered into a million pieces. Shocking to say the least, especially since it's made of pyrex or similar shock/heat resistant glass. So I had to return it to Amazon, and not wanting to ruin the gesture, I went to Cost Plus and bought the exact same press (it was $4 more, plus tax, so say $7 more).

The replacement one works very well and she loves it, so I give it a four star rating despite not actually getting it from Amazon. I did get my refund from Amazon within a week or returning the broken item.

It took me a few times using this to warm up to making coffee this way as being better than using a Melita type filter. It isn't better but it is easier. There's no magic about it but the coffee is good and the pot is quite attractive on the table. The measuring of the water and coffee and the amount of grinding to the coffee are important to the results. I am using it now and enjoying it.

My husband loves making coffee in this. Best way to make coffee ever if you like goooood coffee! Won't/can't go back to regular coffee makers after using this. It's easy to use and even easier to clean. The only down side is that if you drop it in the sink the glass probably won't survive. It's ok, you just order the replacement beaker.

It is attractive, and the metal framework gives a feeling of durability since the glass beaker seems fragile. I am sure it isn't but....

And as we coffeehounds all know, pressed coffee is da bomb!

This product was purchased from Ace Digital Photo. Don't know why they popped up with a french coffee press, but they did. Offered here on Amazon for a good price, 29 dollars and free shipping. About 5 days after I ordered the press it arrived at my friends house broken to pieces. I emailed the company that evening and within 4 days a new one was sitting on my friends doorstep. Ace Digital is an A plus company. Fast, efficient and a real pleasure to work with. I will definitely buy from them again.

I'm very particular about my coffee, and I knew that while I would be traveling to some very remote parts of Greece, I would not have the luxury of going into town for a cup of my own blend. Although on occasion I would frequent the locals and sample their fine "Greek Cafe" I always had a craving for the brew I know so well. I was amazed at the results I got from the coffee press. The instructions were very easy to follow and I took the time to experiment with just the right measure of grounds and water to arrive at a taste that came very close to what I would get back at my locale. The filter system on this press is one of the best I've come across and the unit itself is made of durable material. The best part is, it cleans up so easily, that I was making coffee throughout the day. A great way to have your coffee and a taste that you'll surely enjoy!!!!

May take a little getting used to regarding strength/taste you're looking for. I actually use more coffee now than with a drip maker (not sure if that is typical or not). Please note the other posts related to number of cups. Personally, I don't think this is an issue. You don't get 12 cups from a 12 cup Mr. Coffee maker either unless they are very small cups.

This 32 oz. unit will make a maximum of 3 mugs which works for me.

When I read all of the reviews for Bodum products, I was really worried I would end up getting a very small press! This is even big for myself, and I drink a lot of coffee!

Don't consider this a "European" model, treat it as you would a Mr. Coffee drip cup size. :o) I get eight small cups out of this (and no, not those "elven sized" ones people fret about... :) and four rather large ones, as well.

I had no trouble pressing, the glass was intact when I got it, and it holds the heat incredibly well. My only gripe about this product is there is no "measuring" line for how many cups you are about to make! I know they have it on other models, so I have no idea why its gone from this one. I end up using a measuring cup for my water before I pour it in over my grind (because making all eight cups would be pointless for me as the sole-coffee drinker in the house hold. I usually fill it half-way.).

This is really great for someone who has a lot of company, or if there are a lot of coffee drinkers in the house. It makes *excellent* coffee, just a bit too much for a sole drinker! :) If you're getting it for yourself, get the four-cup model. You'll be glad you did!

I bought this press as a gift for my mom who used mine when she came for a visit, and she loves it! Not only does she like the size and the great coffee it makes but she finds it an attractive piece sitting on her counter. She's the only coffee drinker in her household and this size is perfect for her few morning cups of brew!

This coffee press is perfect for people who love high quality coffee and enjoy the satisfaction of really brewing the coffee they drink. For a college student living in dorms this press is perfect for fueling my caffeine addiction. Currently I have the smallest pot which makes just enough for one or two (depending on whether or not you add milk) cups of strong, richly textured coffee. All of the parts are easy to disassemble and clean, and while the brew takes a little effort to make, the results are superb.

Dormitories generally do not allow coffee makers as they pose a fire hazard, but French Press pots are totally fine as you only need a microwave to heat the water. Getting coarse ground beans might cost a little bit more, but you can usually grind your own beans in a grocery store or brewing company for a competitive price.

If you're debating on whether or not to buy a French Press or a drip pot, don't even hesitate: the Bodum press wins hands down. I've taken my pot up to a friend's room on several occasions and she cannot believe the difference in quality; you won't either.

I had a small one like this which after MUCH use broke. I live alone and did not know if I needed a larger one, but got it anyhow. Actually, the flavor is better in my opinion with more brewing size and I now have 1-1/2 cups of my favorite brew per day instead of one!

I'll never go back to any other type of coffee maker.

This makes coffee better and faster than any traditional coffee maker. It is amazingly simple to use. Unlike a traditional coffee maker, you can clean every component so you know it's really clean. It takes up almost no space and uses zero electricity.

I really like a freshly ground, strong cup of coffee, and this French Press unit does it perfectly!

It would be rather redundant, but for first time buyers, I'll throw out what I think of this particular press and coffee made by this press.

It's definitely a different way to make coffee. Instead of a drip machine where water is filtered through coffee grounds, a coffee press mixes water with the grinds, then filters the mixture.

Does it live up to the hype?

I can't say for sure why this press is "only for coffee lovers." I love my coffee, but there are some drawbacks to using this coffee press... which might be applicable to any other presses. The most annoying by far is that it doesn't filter everything when you press the coffee-water mixture. It could be the fault that I'm using a Mr. Coffee grinder, or it could just be that the strainer isn't perfect. Regardless, I never finish what's at the bottom of my cup anymore, as it always remains a (fine) grainy sludge.

If you can look pass that, this makes for a very nice coffee press. It's well-made, simple, and very easy to use. It's easy to wash too (by hand)... just dump the grinds and wash the strainer and container with soap and water. The coffee it makes is by far, for lack of better words, richer than what a drip machine can provide. It's great for singles who like to have a thermos of rich coffee on-the-go. Once you do some experimentation to taste and figure out your own routine, making coffee in this way can be rewarding and even faster, if not on par, than a drip machine.

Note: Keep in mind that a cup of coffee is literally a measured cup... not equal to the gigantic mugs that we all know and love to use.