Chambord Coffee Press by Bodum® 4 cup
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Perfect Size for a Quick Coffee Break
Excellent quality as expected. First Class materials. Quality design and construction allows for easy cleaning. This is the perfect French Press for those quick afternoon coffee breaks at the office. I particularly like that the design allows the glass container to be raised above the surface, preventing moisture from collecting beneath the press.
February 26, 2013
Finally i can make a good cup of coffee = ^..^=
after owning every coffee maker on the market and still not being able to make a good cup of coffee....i decided on a press. i had coffee with friend one day....and they had a press...it was sooo good had to get my own.
its soooo easy!
the only bad thing i can say....i wish i got the larger press :(
i love the press
February 24, 2013
Chambord Coffee Press by Bodum® 4 cup
I love it.....I wish now that I'd of bought the larger one.
January 14, 2013
Easy to use, makes the BEST coffee
For a little while I really got into the pour over brew method. And while you can make a good cup of coffee with the pour over, it will never be as full and complex as coffee made in a French press. As far as French presses go, Bodum is the gold standard.
This French press is very easy to use. Coarse ground coffee, water just off the boil (195-205 degrees F) and 4 minutes. That's it. The grind of the coffee is critical. If you do not have a burr grinder at home (consistency in the grind is key so avoid a blade grinder if you can as the grounds will be very uneven) then visit your nearest Starbucks and your friendly barista will be happy to grind your coffee on a French press setting.
As for the amount of coffee to water, Starbucks recommends 2 tablespoons of coarse ground coffee per 6 ounces of water. Bodum recommends 1 tablespoon for every 4 ounces of water. Play with these ranges to see what you like best. I go with 2 rounded tablespoons per 8 ounces (slightly more than Bodum calls for). A note about the capacity of this French press. Though it is labeled as a 4-cup capacity, it is in fact a 16-ounce capacity with each "cup" counting as 4 ounces. So, think about the size of your coffee mug and how many mugs worth of coffee you want out of your press. My 20-ounce mug holds one 4-cup press worth of coffee with room for cream and sugar. I enjoy making one cup at a time so this is fine for me. If you want more coffee out of your press then consider the 8 or 12-ounce models. REMEMBER: 1 cup equals 4 ounces for Bodum French presses.
As far as steeping time goes, stick with 4 minutes. Anything less and the flavor won't be there. Go over 4 minutes and your coffee will be bitter. Some fancy coffee types will tell you to wait one minute then stir, or the only start with half the water, or to skim the coffee before pressing... Don't believe the hype. When you pour your hot water into your press be sure to get all the grounds wet (and please be careful, it's hot water!). Use a wooden spoon, wooden coffee stirrer or even a bamboo chopstick to give the grounds a quick stir if not all the grounds got wet. Place the lid on top with the plunger retracted. Wait 4 minutes and slowly plunge. Lastly, enjoy your coffee knowing that you made the best cup of coffee you possibly could.
August 2, 2012
Excellent
Very prompt service and first rate quality! Couldn't be better!
March 13, 2012
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