Bodum Columbia Thermal 48-Ounce Stainless-Steel Coffee Press
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We've been upgrading our hurricane kit this year (in Florida) to include a small butane stove and a new coffee-production method. We had thought about a Melita drip maker, but found this Bodum press, instead. Excellent choice!
Whether you heat the water to boiling on your regular stove or over an alternate source, once you steep the grounds and then press, the coffee is marvelous, and stays warm for as long as it takes you to drink the pot. After 2004 when we had 3 hurricanes here and only instant coffee, this will be a big improvement.
We still use our Cuisinart brewer during the week, but this Bodum is now our weekend coffee-maker. Boiling the water takes a bit longer than just flipping the switch on an automatic brewer, but the coffee tastes much better with the press. And if you have lost your electricity but still can boil water, it is a lifesaver!
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I have had my press for some time now and I love it. Coffee stays warm for about 2 hours, after that amount of time it needs to be reheated in the microwave. I really love how easy it is to clean. It comes out of the dishwasher looking like new every time. Although it does drip a bit, that only serves as a reminder to slow down and enjoy the delicious coffee it produces. I really love the look of this press and the fact that I cannot break it.
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This is my fourth, and hopefully last, french press coffemaker. I've been very happy with all of the previous ones I owned, but they all had one flaw: They were made of glass. It turns out glass is quite easily breakable. In addition, when broken, glass is rather sharp and pointy.
French press number 1 nearly removed my ring finger when it went.
French press number 2 tried to do me in with a slash across the wrist.
French press number 3 jumped off the counter when I walked by and tried to scare me to death by exploding on the floor behind me.
I'm pretty sure I could throw french press number 4 (this one) at a brick wall and only cause minor damage.
As far as coffemaking goes, this pot provides excellent results. I was very pleased to find this has a slightly finer filter than the glass ones I had before, resulting in less sediment at the bottom of the cup.
This is not a thermos... it won't keep coffee warm for 5 days. But, it does keep it warm for an hour or two, which is longer than you want to have coffee sitting for anyway!
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In a word: Fantastic!! Makes EXCELLENT coffee, smooth pressing, no grounds, keeps brew nicely hot (for a couple of hours), easy to clean, and LOOKS gorgeous... attributes in order of importance! Just ordered another as a gift!
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Frankly I have a large Bun displacement method coffee maker and it makes a full pot in around 3 minutes. So I didn't really need a coffee pot. I bought this one because I'm trying to lose a few pounds and I like (shudder) flavored coffees as an alternative to dessert. (Does this work? Sorta, sorta not.) I just wanted a coffee press so I wouldn't taint my regular coffee maker's pristine coffee-flavored coffee only filter.
But this press is SO wonderful I'm considering getting another one for regular coffee to put in my office. The press works beautifully. I've used regular grind blends (it's supposedly a no-no but it works fine) and have had wonderful results. The really big plus in addition to all this is that it is a breeze to clean. The Stainless steel assures that 1) there is no fragile glass to break like regular presses (one of the reasons I had never bought one- I'm clumsy in a way that illustrates all the princples of physics) 2) the coffee stays warm for several hours (not piping hot, drinkably warm- I like this) 3) it cleans with warm water and polishes up with a dry towel- very easily.
A cup of coffee is pretty big priority for me in my life. I'm not particulary proud to say this but there it is. I love this press and found it to be worth the money. I am not, however, a coffee maven I'm just an avid consumer. So consider the source. But I love this press.
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I am so pleased with this coffeemaker! It takes no extra time to make the pot of coffee than the drip or percolator coffeemakers - just boil a pot of water (we use an electric kettle) and allow a few minutes to brew before plunging and serving. The coffee is very smooth, with a nice full tast. The insulation keeps the coffee hot for about an hour, and warm for a few hours. No more burned coffee left on the warmer too long, no aftertaste from filters!
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This is a very good press, there's no doubt about it. But, does it live up to it's price tag? Not really. This is one of the largest coffee presses I've seen, so I was excited to get it. One of the main reasons I purchased THIS press was the fact that it was a Thermal press. But, when I received the pot, it really didn't impress me....
The Thermal feature really didn't work. Bodum says the coffee will stay hot for up to 2 hours....but after less than an hour, the coffee was barely warm, and once I added cream, the coffee lost all its warmth!
So, it was hard to justify paying $70 for a 'Thermal' coffee press which doesn't really keep the coffee any warmer than a glass pot that costs less than half the price!
So, if you want something that looks nice, and brews good coffee, and money is no object, then go for it....But if you just want a pot that brews quality coffee, I'd recommend going with a less expensive model.
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My husband and I decided to purchase a coffee press after our last two electric coffee makers started leaking water.The coffee press is simple to use and easy to clean. Coffee tastes better when made in this press. I love the design and the look of the Bodum coffee press. One pot is plenty of coffee for the both of us to have two cups each and it stays hot for quite some time. I would recommend this press to people who love a good cup of coffee!
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Since my regular drip coffee maker broke, I decided on an alternative with the Bodum Columbia Thermal. The thermal function really works! I have been able to enjoy hot coffee throughout the morning, without that burnt taste from a regular drip coffee maker. The pour spout is designed with good dynamics and does not promote spillage. I love the way it looks, and I especially love the way it makes delicious, rich, creamy coffee! Just make sure to use dark roasts, as light blends come out too weak.
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I've been using a Melior since the 70s. When Frieling came out with an insulated, stainless version I grabbed it for obvious reasons. First the plunger knob broke off. My husband made new threads and put a different cap on. Then the handle came loose. Another fix. Didn't last. I still use it, but with a swinging handle. So, I next tried this Bodum. My only big issue with it is the sloppy pour. I have the largest version and the filter is so large that it tilts, allowing grinds to come through. And there is no way to tip out the coffee so it doesn't dribble down the pot. Not perfect, but serviceable. I'm not in love with the aesthetics. The large pot is ungainly. Tries to be elegant, but misses.
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I love coffee and the French press method makes the best coffee of all. This is the largest French press I could find. It makes 4 12-oz mugs of coffee. Stylish and well-made, my only complaint is that its "thermal rating" is too optimistic. Expect to reheat your coffee if you leave it in here more than 1 hour--unless you preheat the carafe with hot water, then dump it out, before refilling it to make coffee. This is an especially nice item to take camping, but it gets regular use at our house too.
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This stylish press makes great coffee, keeps it warm, and is very easy to clean. We'll never buy glass again. We liked ours so well, we've bought others as gifts.
The stainless pot is more rugged than glass. The mesh in the press itself is a different material, but works well. The top is not as well insulated as the pot, but the coffee stays hot long enough for a second or third cup without reheating.
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I've reviewed the 8-cup version with coffeemaking tips, but there's a practical side to this particular style of French press pots. Here:
- This is amazingly easy to clean. For same day use, just water rinse cleans it out.
- Even for the larger diameter of this 12-cup version, the plunger-press is snug and reliable.
- The lack of sharp edges makes it very easy to keep clean
- It's a joy to hold, the handle and overall construction feel very sturdy
- No glass to break! The material is so easy to clean. Wipe with cloth or paper towel to keep streaks from the body.
- You can use drip-fine coffee, this press has a fairly fine mesh
Cautions (though this can apply to any french press)
- Push the plunger in slowly.
- When you pour, make sure the little triangle on the lid points to the spout - that has the pour opening in the lid. Otherwise you're risking coffee trying to make its way to the spout and possibly spilling from elsewhere.
- Just once, measure the water temperature, or how long you leave a boiling kettle unplugged to reach 190-205 deg F. Then go by the wait time. Water too hot robs the coffee of smoothness and flavor - water too cold creates unwanted bitterness
- Keep the grounds at the bottom when adding water. If you partially fill the pot, add grounds (which float) and then add hot water, you will have a mess as the grounds and water foam up much more than they would at the bottom
- Don't expect two hours of hot coffee. But you can go back for a second cup and it will still be hot
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After having more than my share of broken glass coffee pots, it's great to have this steel one. Buy this!!
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I have used glass French presses. My last one broke and shattered on the floor. It also didn't keep coffee warm for more than 5 minutes. This is an excellent coffee maker, keeps coffee warm and fresh for a longer time, and is not so fragile.
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This coffee press is a very high quality press. The construction is superior. It looks great. It washes easily. It keeps the coffee warm.
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We recently received this Coffee Press and just love it! It looks and works great. It does keep the coffee hot for about an hour and warm for about an additional hour. If you put hot water in it before brewing for a few minutes, you'll extend your heating time. Cleans up beautifully in the dishwasher. We highly recommend this item.
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Tired of crafs that are glass and break easily. This is sturdy and holds more coffee. Now we get two cups of coffee each instead of one.
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I recently broke my glass Bodum coffee press, again, and was looking for a replacement glass holder when I discovered that there was a thermal stainless steel Bodum coffee and tea press. I purchased it and was absolutely delighted with it. No breakeage. I no longer have to make the coffee and transfer it into a thermal server because it can remain in the thermal stainless steel press. It retains the heat beautifully and I would highly recommend it.
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I'm a huge Bodum fan and have been for the last 15 years. Have 4 different tea presses and love them all. Occasionally one of the glass ones breaks because somebody in the household isn't careful enough. That's why I bought the stainless steel one and I love it. It also keeps the contents hot - not for hours, but long enough for extensive breakfast. It's very well made like all Bodum products and very ergonomical.
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We have the Bodum Chambord version, too, but got this as a favorite wedding present. It makes about 4 big mugs of coffee or, as we prefer, tea. We make chai lattes in it by mixing loose tea, sugar, and cream in before adding the hot water, steep for 5 minutes and plunge. Perfect every time and stays REALLY hot for a couple of hours. And it's beautiful to boot!
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I won't elaborate on the good things that have been said already. The press works great. For the folks complaining about not keeping the coffee hot, pour it in a thermos after making and it will stay hot for hours. I make my coffee in the press and after putting the plunger down, I pour a cup to drink and the rest in a thermos. Problem Solved!!
G. Jackson
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Why didn't someone think of this sooner? The benefits of a press with the convenience of a thermal carafe. Great coffee, very easy to clean. It replaces my Santos 3000 by Bodum. I just wish they made a bigger one!
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This product is awesome. It is about time we could get a stainless steel option to the French Press. I am tired of breaking the carafes. It is thermal too so the coffee stays hot for about two hours. I have found that if you fill the carafe with hot water while you are waiting for the water to boil it warms the pot and makes the coffee stay hot longer. In reality we drink it way before it cools.
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I've been struggling to find a home brewer that could deliver a 200 degree temperature for proper extraction of coffee flavor and delivery of a hot cup of coffee. I've tried the BUNN and Cuisinart consumer models but they just did not produce temperatures above 175 degrees. Well, this Bodum Columbia Thermal Press does the job in simple elequent fashion!! I received the unit today and was pleased with the quality and simplicity of the design, and most of all the robust hot coffee that is produced.
If you love your coffee, don't hesitate to buy this device.
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We used the Nissan Insulated French Press for years until we dropped and broke the press mechanism. The Nissan was a nice press, but we needed something with more capacity. The Nissan is 1 L & this Bodum is 1.5 L. Great! Also, the Bodum is visually a very elegant looking unit, whereas the Nissan is somewhat "industrial" looking i.e. "ugly"! The press mechanism on the Bodum is more refined, and there are much less coffee grinds and residue in the bottom of the coffee cup. So far we really like this press and it makes great coffee!
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No more having my brew cool before I am able to drink it. The seal is fairly tight, rarely to grounds get past it. If you've never had pressed coffee you're missing a real treat.
Some tips:
Grind to a course grind and always use the recommended amount of coffee/water ratio. Using fewer beans can result in bitter coffee.
Pour hot - not boiling - water into the carafe THEN put the grinds in. Stir a bit then put the lid on. I let mine sit for 3.5 minutes before pressing.
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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.
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I love this coffee pot! It makes a great pot of coffee, keeps it hot to that last cup, cleans like a champ and looks fabulous all at the same time!! I highly recommend this item. A french press makes the best coffee and I'll never have to worry about breaking another glass carafe!
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Recommended as an alternative to a second container. We tried this because our glass Bodum French Press sometimes cools faster than we drink our coffee. This is a nice alternative to a second container like a thermal carafe or pump pot because you only need to clean one item. The press function is not as smooth as a glass Bodum French Press but that's because you are using a stainless container and a rubber press. This press is attractive and will last a long time.
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After suffering with a miniscule coffee press that left any coffee not consumed immediately, frigid after a few minutes, this thermal coffee press is a godsend. It holds enough coffee for the entire family and stays hot throughout the entire morning.
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I have used a french press coffee maker for years, having to replace them every couple of years when the glass carafe inevitably broke. After my husband broke two of them in the span of two weeks I decided the glass ones were no longer safe in our house. How was I to do without my French press coffee? This lovely coffee maker was the solution. The coffee is great, and the pot less prone to washing disasters. As I have been using a glass French Press for years, I was not disappointed with how well this pot kept coffee hot. It works better than the glass.
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I like the product-the coffee is very tasteful. However, I am disappointed that it does not keep the coffee hot for a very long time. I expected it to stay steaming hot for at least 45 minutes or so-and that is not the case. It is just really warm after that much time. The reason I went with the more expensive stainless steel model was so that I could leave the coffee in the carafe and have it stay hot. I find that I need to transfer the coffee to an insulated plastic carafe to keep it steaming hot. So, I could have just bought the traditional glass press and not spent the extra money on the ss.
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I have been using glass-beaker based coffee presses for a few years now, and liked the flavor produced from the press versus automatic drip coffee makers. Unfortunately, there were two drawbacks to those presses: 1)The glass beakers were fragile and I replaced a glass beaker about every 6-8 months; 2) I had to have a separate thermal carafe to keep the coffee warm (I would brew a large pot to get me through the morning). This Columbia thermal press appeared to meet my needs better so I bought it. So far it has proven to meet my needs pretty well. I think there is still a little room for improvement in its insulation because it does not keep the coffee quite as warm as I would like after about 2 hours. Overall I like the styling, the functions and the construction seems to be sturdy. I give it a 4-star rating overall... worth the extra money over traditional glass presses.
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It was the largest french press I could find. It's probably not one of the better ones out there, but the biggest I could find. So far it works great, it keeps the coffee warm. I'd recommend the purchase.
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French press coffee is the best so if you need a 12 cup press for company this is the one. It is beautifully made with sleek lines and a great finish. It keeps coffee hot for those second cups your friends may want. A great product.
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I love Bodum press pots! I have 2 glass ones and they make great coffee. In that respect, this works fine. BUT, this doesn't keep coffee hot for very long. Even after preheating it with hot water before using, it only keeps coffee hot for 15-20 minutes. And if you like cream in your coffee, forget about it! In my opinion buy the glass press pot and nuke that second cup of coffee.
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I usually just read reviews and use them to make my purchase decisions. I actually did the same with the Bodum Columbia 12 cup press. That's why I'm writing this. This product has recieved many positive reviews and I felt compelled to buy it. I have to say that I was not a great product for me. It simply does not keep the coffee hot very long (I even pre-warmed the carafe with very hot water). Now...I like my coffee hot. So, if just warm is OK with you, maybe this is not an issue. I found that the lid did not fit very tight. Maybe that was the problem. Anyway, I returned it and found a BonJour thermal coffee press a TJ Maxx for $24.99 which is smaller (1 liter or 33.8 oz., called 8 cup) but actually keeps the coffee hot for well over an hour. It's a little small for 2 people but I like it better because it's vacuum insulated. I can always make another pot if we want more. BTY, the coffee tastes really good out of both presses.
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I received the Columbia 12-cup for Xmas. I did a taste and heat test comparing it with my Krups 12 cup coffee maker with thermal pot.
Same amount of Starbucks coffee in each. Krups took about 5 minutes to brew. Columbia 4 minutes to boil water and then another 6 minutes to brew in the pot.
On a scale of 1-10, I'd give the Krups an 8 and the Columbia a 10 on taste. Both kept the coffee at a good drinking temp for about 45-50 minutes. After that the Columbia coffee was not as hot as I like while the Krups kept it hot for about another 15 minutes.
The filter on both worked great....no grounds passed thru. The Columbia cost $60, the Krups $70.
Bottom line, the Krups is slightly more convenient and a faster brew, the Columbia costs less and makes more flavorful coffee.
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Mmmmmh...Smooth & Rich java. I read all the reviews on the 8 & 12 cup stainless steel models, plus all the reviews on the glass model. I put "French Press Coffee Maker" on my Christmas list, and based upon my inability to choose between the 8 & 12 cup stainless presses, Santa brought me both. Unbeknownst to me, my daughter got me the glass version...so now I have all 3! Although I thought the stainless models would be preferable for both their insulating & unbreakable properties, now that I have all 3, the glass model is my favorite, because it's gorgeous! The chrome plated stainless steel housing is gleaming, the glass has a clarity and delicacy that is just stunning, and overall it's lighter weight, and just plain more comfortable, in my opinion, for the feminine hand. Plus, you can see how the coffee is brewing (color) during the 4 minute brew process. The downsides of course are 1) probable eventual breakage of the glass carafe, but they're readily available, and easily replaceable, and 2) that there's no insulation...but French Pressed coffee (or any for that matter) is best consumed as immediately as possible. I love the stainless models too, because (of course) they do keep the coffee very warm and*or borderline hot, depending upon your individual interpretation of those terms, for at least 30 minutes to an hour, they're virtually unbreakable, and they are also stunningly beautiful...very contemporary, and at the same time, timeless in design. All 3 models come with a measuring scoop (8 cup models take about 8 level scoops, and produce about 3 large mugs of coffee, or perhaps 4 more conservatively sized (smaller) cups. The 12 cup model is 50 percent larger, so figure approx. 5 or 6 cups with the larger stainless model (good for company where you want to serve more people at once). I also got a very inexpensive Procter Silex electric kettle to super heat the water superfast, it works great! Also, Santa brought me the matching sugar & creamer set. It etails for $20 for the set, go ahead & splurge...you'll own your French Press for perhaps a lifetime, and the sugar*creamer set makes for a stunning table display. It matches perfectly with both the stainless and the glass models. Tips...water is supposed to be "just off the boil", and I found the electric kettle just perfect. Secondly, this is hot stuff, keep away from children's reach! Thirdly, after emptying the grinds, a simple rinsing and soft cloth drying is all that's needed after use. Lastly, you do need fresh ground coffee. Trust me on this. When you see and taste that delicious, smooth, cup'o'joe with a very fine oil slick on top (fresh oils from the freshly ground beans!), you'll never be happy with canned, drip brewed, stale coffee again! I find the French Presses equal in ease of use to my old Drip coffee maker (which, incidentally, is in perfect working order, and is now in the garbage). I'll post this review on all items mentioned (8 & 12 cup Stainless Steel French Presses, Glass Carafe French Press *called the "Chambord", and the matching sugar*creamer set. Happy shopping!
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Just like every review; I will also say nothing beats a coffee press! I used to have a glass, 8-cup press which I had for 2 years and just loved it. The glass broke, and instead of replacing it, I seen this (non-breakable) stainless, insulated, 12 cup unit (I love coffee). I made my first pot and just like the glass press, it tasted fantastic the first round. The second round; it had the smell and taste of the rubber gasket around the screen (and yes I washed it thoroughly). I sure hope this issue subsides with usage. I would have preferred if they stuck to spring gasket (like the glass pot). Perhaps the metal on metal prohibited this design. All-in-all, I wish I just replaced the decanter.
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I've experimented with a few coffee machines over the years, and find that most of those under $300 have much in common:
1) The coffee isn't as good as out of a french-press
2) They break-down- some sooner than others.
3) They're plastic- which doesn't help the coffee flavor.
4) They're hard to clean- and does pouring vinegar through the machine make the coffee taste better?
I've always had a glass french-press and liked the coffee, but not the glass body- it's small, fragile and the coffee gets cold fast.
After looking around for a replacement for the coffee machine that just broke, I discovered this excellent product. I found that it:
1) Makes excellent coffee
2) Is easily cleaned- just put it in the dishwasher
3) Doesn't give coffee a 'plastic' taste- like machines can.
4) Has an elegant, simple design
5) Keeps coffee warm for a couple hours
6) Doesn't break-down like machines do.
Simple, elegant, high-quality- and priced less than many machines.
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My office has its own drip coffee maker, but the coffee tastes absolutely horrible. Everyone complains about it, but no one was doing anything about it.
So I bought this huge insulated french press, and brought it into my office along with an electric kettle and a simple coffee grinder. This is a large french press, so it's perfect for a situation in which many people will be drinking coffee, or a situation in which a couple people will each be drinking a *lot* of coffee.
The short of it: this little unit makes wonderful coffee. I have been using it twice a day for about 8 months, and it has never let me down. It keeps the coffee hot for about an hour (on average) and cleanup really isn't that hard.
Details:
I use about 3/4 cup of coarse-ground coffee for a full batch, and steep for 4 minutes 30 seconds. I could use a bit less and steep a bit longer (the directions advise a max of 6 minutes), but I don't want to risk overextracting from the coffee beans, which would make the coffee taste bitter.
I boil the water first and let it cool for a minute or two while I'm preparing everything else. This avoids the awful taste of scalded coffee (which we are all familiar with from drip methods).
Pre-warming the carafe by soaking it in hot tap water really extends the length of time the coffee stays hot, because the heat of the coffee isn't wasted on warming up the inside of the carafe.
If I pre-warm the carafe and keep the lid closed (so that the mesh pour opening is aligned with the handle of the press and not the spout), the coffee easily stays hot for an hour, sometimes two, depending on how full the carafe is. A full carafe will stay hot longer than a carafe with only a few cups left in it.
There is always a little sediment at the bottom of each cup of coffee. You can't avoid this (no grinder is perfect), and since this sediment provides much of the flavor of the coffee, would you really want to?
Cleanup:
People complain about cleaning french presses, but it's really not that hard. Here's what I do:
Rinse off the plunger and lid;
Dump the used coffee grounds in the trash;
Rinse out the carafe;
Wipe fine coffee dust off the plunger and carafe with a wet paper towel;
Rinse once more (no soap).
Then I make sure to dry the outside of the carafe very well, just to avoid water spots. I let the filter and the inside of the carafe air dry. Once a month or so, I will take apart the filter (yes, you can do this, but it's well-designed so that you don't have to do it often) and thoroughly clean the whole unit.
In my office, very few people use the old coffee maker anymore. When I decide to make coffee, a crowd forms around my desk! French presses, when used correctly, make truly fantastic coffee.
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The press works very well, my only complaint is that the steel can smell of old tea from previous usage.
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I debated whether to get this model or the smaller model from Bodum. This larger model is really not that large and would probably work for 2 people who each enjoy more than one cup of coffee in the morning. It is well made and very functional. However, I would estimate that the coffee only stays warm for approx 30 minutes, maybe somewhat longer, not 2 hours.
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This thermal press works very well. We use our hot water tap to fill it up. By the time we get our mugs and cream out, it is ready to press and serve. We have to be careful not to pour it too fast or it will drip and spill. It makes a smooth cup of coffee and keeps it hot for 2 hours. It comes out shiny and clean in the dishwasher. It also makes a good pot of tea with loose leafs. It is also nice to be able to bring it to the table and serve it there with guests.
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This is much sturdier than my circa 1994 Bodum single serving glass carafe. I can make 4-8 large mugs worth of coffee. I still default to my old glass carafe when making coffee for just myself. The straining mechanism (on the new one) is much sturdier and easier to clean than the screw-apart one that came with the glass carafe.
The two great points:
1) Capacity
2) Keeps coffee warmer than a glass carafe does
**The only drawback is the shiny outer surface of the carafe. Mine has already gotten scratched! Water spots show easily too, so if it's out on display like mine, you may feel compelled to polish it often. I wish Bodum made one with a "brushed stainless steel" exterior to solve this problem.
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The item looks beautiful, grounds rinse out easily, both carafe and plunger tolerate the diswasher just fine. Grounds do not escape past the plunger, unless they are small enough to pass through the filter. The filter is excellent. As I use a blender to grind my beans, there is no way of getting all the grounds evenly sized, so I do end up with a little fine sludge at the bottom of the cup which I drink for extra flavour with the last gulp, but which is easy to avoid drinking if you prefer not to.
If I have one small complaint, it is that the carafe is not quite as thermally insulating as it might be. The coffee will stay happily hot for one to two hours, but that is low compared to the results produced by a vacuum flask. (One reviewer suggested adding additional insulation by means of a heavy tea towel. This would certainly fix the problem, but I feel that it should be unnecessary.) I cannot reheat coffee as I find the results unkind to the palette. Still, I can drink the carafe in under 2 hours under normal field conditions.
I love it.
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We got our Columbia Thermal 12 cup pot on Friday and have been using it since. We like French press coffee anyway, but our glass carafe version was too small and didn't stay hot... or even warm. With this press, we get 4 real cups of coffee and the second round is luke hot :o)) It is well put together, only the lid is not as heavy feeling as the rest of the pot, we are very happy with it. Someone else said it was messy, but it isn't compared to any other French press; you do still have to empty the grounds and rinse the plunger. I expected that though. Great purchase and we don't have to worry about luke warm coffee or broken glass.
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I can't imagine having lived without it! Easy to clean. Always makes perfect coffee. Looks great too.
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We have been french press coffee drinkers for years now. After going through 6 glass Bodum french press makers we finally happened on this one. Not only is it a great coffee maker but it doubles as a carafe too! The coffee stays hot for at least an hour, albeit not quite as long as our pod carafe but it is long enough. The only drawback is that it can get very hot on the outside when you initally pour the boling water into it.
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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 ;)
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This pot makes delicious coffee and is super easy to use and clean. Other french presses have screws and multiple parts, but this one has only two pieces: the pot itself and the filter/presser. No more taking the whole press apart and putting it back together every time it needs to be washed.
It is big enough to serve about six people a decent-sized cup of coffee, and equally convenient if you just want to make one cup for yourself. I have used lots of drip machines, porcelain filter holders, and different types of presses; but my quest for the perfect coffee maker ended when I found this product.
One thing to keep in mind, is that this "thermal coffe and tea press," is not a thermos. It will keep your coffee hot long enough for you to have a couple of cups, but if you want the coffee to stay hot for a long time, you will need to pour it into a thermos.
The pot works fine for tea, but it is really intended for coffee. An earthenware pot is better for tea and just as easy to use.
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Three years ago my husband and I bought a small French press and used it once. I thought the coffee was pretty good but not worth the hassle, and put the press away. A few months ago I pulled it out again for fun and this time we got hooked. However, it consisted of a glass beaker with a separate metal casing/handle -- a pain to clean and I was worried about breaking it. A few weeks ago I ordered this stainless one and I couldn't be happier. It makes great coffee, looks great on the counter, is practically indestructible, and is easier to clean than the old one. I ordered this size so we'd have enough when guests come over, but I think we'll get a smaller one for the two of us because this one is a bit unwieldy for daily use if you usually only drink one cup each. (You aren't supposed to make extra and let it sit in the press because it will get too strong.)
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Everything you've read about the great tasting coffee is true. The reason I gave it four stars: The pot has no markers on the inside indicating the amount of water needed. I fill 3 mugs with water and then pour it into my kettle and heat it. Then I grind the coffee which always leaves a mess. When the kettle whistles I add the ground beans and musn't forget to set the timer for seven minutes. After enjoying the delicious coffee and, it truly is, you have a mess of coffee grounds to scoop out with your hand. It's a lot of steps when my previous pot did the grinding and brewing without much attention. Is the extra work worth it? I'm still undecided. I wish some of these issues had been addressed by the reviewers.
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We love coffee. LOVE it. But it seems that we always had to get coffee shop coffee to be able to taste it. We had no success at all getting a decent cup from our auto-drip coffee maker, no matter what kind of beans we tried, coarseness of grind we experimented with, etc. Last month, while visiting friends, we were served coffee from a French press and we fell in love with it. It was delicious, just as good as any we'd ever had. I went and bought a glass-beaker press the next day and we used it two or three times a day for about four days until it finally got cracked. We decided to replace it and to go ahead and spend the money to do it right. Our stainless Bodum press came in the mail today and we made our first pot about thirty seconds after we got it. It was delicious. Everything a coffee lover could ask for. Plus, now, we have the confidence that our press is stainless steel, so there's little chance of breaking it. The pressing filter is one piece, too... so no need to worry about bean chips getting caught under the screen and having to dig them out. If this thing holds up, we'll be thrilled... but even if it only lasts a year we'll gladly buy a new one just for the taste of the coffee. After you drink French press coffee, that garbage from auto-drip coffee makers isn't fit for human consumption.
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If the spout didn't drip I would rate this a 5.
The design is elegant, the coffee is good and it's a plus that it keeps coffee hot so long. However, if you pour too fast the spout drips. Function didn't follow form here and for this kind of price it should have.
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The only thing wrong with this thing is that it is too small. Sure you would think that 12 cups (really 40 oz) is enough, but when you make coffee this good one pot is simply not enough. My wife and I are constantly competing for the last cup. If bodum won't come out with a larger model then I guess I am going to have to buy another one of these.
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The coffee from this pot was amazing. The only downside to me is that it did not keep it as hot as I would have liked. By the second cup I felt I needed to heat the coffee up more. I put hot water in the pot to preheat it and used my warmest large tea cosy to keep the heat in, and the coffee still did not even stay as warm as tea does in my Brown Betty teapot. The best solution for me was to prolong the heat by drinking out of a thermal cup so that the heat the coffee did have was retained as long as possible. Those who really have to have their coffee hot may be disappointed. I am returning mine.
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This coffee pot is the best.
My husband is a coffee lover and has brewed coffee all the different ways possible, and by far, he claims this is the best. I, myself, find the coffee the best tasting that I have ever tasted. Out of the French presses, this is the best design since it is made out of metal whereas the glass versions do not last very long and end up breaking. Also, the filter, being not only very environmentally friendly, is constructed in one piece. The other French presses have filters made in two parts, and that can be a bit of a pain when grinds get caught and are hard to clean.
It is ideal that the pot is thermal. There's no need to reheat.
I give it an A+.
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I got this 12-cup french press for my husband because he loves the one they have at work. He likes it, but thinks it is too big for one mug of coffee. So I then ordered the 3-cup one, and that is too small: it didn't even make a full mug of coffee (it makes 12 oz and I guess his normal mug must be 16oz.) So if you are planning to use this mainly for yourself and you like one big mug of coffee, I recommend getting the 8-cup one.
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I've been attempting to order this item ALL morning, but no one will ship to Alaska. Amazon has always been awesome with shipping in the past - What Happened?
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Bodum has done a wonderful job with the Columbia line of presses. I have had mine for over two years now and I would buy another one (if I needed one) in a heartbeat. I recommend this press to anyone looking for an easy to use and clean durable French press. I will try to get into detail of why I love this press so much.
First it's very easy to clean. That is so important in coffee making. Old coffee oils or even worse old grounds can destroy a pot of fresh brewed coffee. The Columbia completely disassembles by hand into 5 total parts (pitcher, lid, filter rod, filter screen and a cylinder nut) and is dishwasher safe. A daily rinse and towel dry is a must and is easy to do. I then run mine through the dishwasher one a week or so. It's very easy to keep clean and that's a big plus for me.
It's easy to use. That sounds dumb to say about a coffee press, but the Columbia is no exception. The lid fits nicely and the filter screen seals to the sidewalls very well. As long as your grind is not too fine the screen does not clog either. The spout is also drip free when pouring the fresh coffee. The handle is also nicely shaped as to really give me confidence when pouring. Brewing with this press is the same as any other press:
1) Heat fresh cold filtered water to 195-205F in a kettle.
2) Prepare press by removing lid and filter assembly. Preheat the carafe with hot water if you wish (discard before brewing).
3) As the water in the kettle hits brewing temperature grind your fresh roasted (3-14 days) coffee to a medium coarse grind (burr grinders are best). The grind is important! Experiment until you have a grind that is just coarse enough not to clog the filter when pressing it down then adjust the amount of coffee you use to your own taste. I like one gram per fluid ounce of water, so 32oz of water gets 32g of ground coffee.
4) Dump the grounds into the press carafe and when the water is at temperature pour the water over the grounds. Stir to completely submerse the grounds. Place lid on top of carafe with filter rod pulled all the way up so the filter is above the coffee/water mixture.
5) After 3 1/2 to 5 minutes (depending on your taste) slowly press the filter rod down through the coffee. Pour and enjoy.
It really is that simple. What I really like is that press brewing and the Columbia press can allow the user to really experiment with grind size and brew time. With that ability anyone can develop a system that produces perfect results for them. Whether you like strong and thick or light and mild with the proper grind and brew time the Columbia can deliver!
The Columbia just looks nice. It's a real functional piece of art. Looks as at home on the morning breakfast table or evening dinning room table. The smooth elegant lines are a pleasure to the eye any time of day.
The Columbia like any press is able to produce a cup with any intensity in flavors and a terrific aroma. There is nothing like good press brewed coffee. Is there bad press coffee? Oh yes, especially if you break the general coffee rules (use only fresh roasted beans, the best grinder you can afford and proper brewing temperatures). Follow a few simple rules however and the Columbia will deliver in every pot and every cup.
I also like the Columbia line because of the all stainless (except filter screen which is a high density resin like material) steel construction. On the Chambord line the cylinder nut is plastic. Not so on the Columbia.
All things considered I love my Columbia brewer and it has been my almost daily brewer for well over two years. It still makes coffee as good as the day I bought it. With no mechanical components the press should last forever and still looks good. I simply love the thing and I know you will too. What are you waiting for?
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This is such an excellent product. Bought it a couple of weeks ago and we're delighted. After reading other reviews of the French Press type coffee makers and finding out that the polycarbonate containers are subject to stress fractures (and we won't even talk about GLASS).......I just decided to get the 12 cup stainless steel one.
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This product, along with my Bodum Assam tea press are the BEST purchases that I have made to date from Amazon. This thermal double-walled stainless-steel coffee & tea press insulates hot coffee or tea to keep it warm for up to two hours. The top part of the stainless steel filter has a closed position to keep the heat in & a strainer position when you need to pour. The end result is something that you can't get from an automatic, vacuum, drip, percolator, or tea bags. You get, instead, a rich, full, smooth, flavorful cup of joe or tea with perfectly extracted flavors and aromas. Since there isn't a paper filter to soak up the rich oils in coffee beans, the oils stay in the coffee where they rightfully belong.
The best practices for this press are the following: For a fine cup o' joe, grind fresh beans to a coarse consistency, add 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of water, add boiling hot water and let the grounds brew for about four to six minutes, depending on how strong you like your coffee before hitting the plunger on top to stop the brewing method.
Tea brews in basically the same manner, but add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of loose tea leaves for every 6 ounces of water, add boiling hot water for black & oolong teas and almost boiling (170 degrees) for green, herbal and white teas, let the grounds brew for about four to seven minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea, too much longer and you will get a bitter cup of tea, press the plunger and voila... a lovely spot o' tea!
I highly recommend this product! It is crafted of the best quality, is esthetically pleasing to look at & use and will last a lifetime!