Bodum Chambord 4 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 17 oz, Chrome
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 1924-16
Color: Chrome
Product features:
- 17-ounce capacity
- Durable stainless-steel frame
- Heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker
- Dishwasher-safe
- Accepted as one of the best ways to brew coffee.
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Chambord 4 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 17 oz, Chrome
Customer Review: High quality, makes the best coffee I've tasted.
Summary: 5 Stars
This wasn't the first french press I tried, so I was well-aware that the french press method makes a fuller, superior coffee to an electric drip setup. The temperature of the water is more controlled (I tend to simply wait sixty seconds with the kettle off of heat before pouring), the lack of a filter, which allows the grounds to be in direct contact with the coffee for an extended period, makes for a thick, satisfying cup. With the right grind (and fresh beans ground immediately before brewing), this makes better coffee than I've ever had inside or outside of my own home.
And if you're already aware of the wonders of pressed coffee, the Chambord in particular is a superior press. The stainless steel frame gives it an indestructible feel and makes it quite attractive on one's countertop. Also, the actual plunger is a much more snug fit than other presses I've encountered, minimizing the sludge in the coffee. Strangely, though, the plunger doesn't extend down completely, so make sure you serve it immediately if your coffee doesn't quite fill up the bottom space (to avoid having some overextracted coffee at the bottom). The short, wide dimensions also make it easier to store and lowers the center of balance (good for not knocking it over). Also, it comes with a handy measuring spoon that is of bizarre dimensions (7 grams), but somehow, when level, is the perfect measurement. 1 scoop to one (European) cup of coffee (so 4 for a full press). I'm incredibly happy with the whole ordeal, especially for the price. I'll probably also invest in a larger one for entertaining purposes, since this is only enough for myself or one other person.
It's worth noting a few things that should be considered, though I don't think they are drawbacks: the glass will not hold heat long, so the coffee should be served right away (which is when it is best anyway. Coffee should never be put on heat to keep warm, it'll start to take on unpleasant flavors like restaurant coffee). Also, a "4-Cup" press is measured in a rather obscure measurement: the four ounce European coffee cup. Thus, this press makes 16-17 ounces of coffee. This is far from four hefty American mugs, and is more like one oversized or two medium mugs. If you are planning on serving yourself and three guests, I'd opt for the eight or ten cup models.
Bottom line: everyone I serve coffee to since getting this press and a nice burr grinder says it's amazingly good, and my old drip machine is unplugged and in a box.
Description of Bodum Chambord 4 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 17 oz, Chrome
When Bodum took over a small clarinet factory in Normandy in 1982, it was not because of the fine orchestra clarinets they were producing but because of a relatively unknown coffee maker called the Chambord which they produced as well. The reason the French press coffee maker has become one of the most popular coffeemakers in the world is pure and simple, taste. The materials (glass and stainless steel) are completely taste-free so nothing comes between your ground coffee beans. This is exactly the reason why coffee tasters use this method to determine the quality of coffee beans. No paper filter not only means no waste, but that the coffee bean's essential oils go directly to your cup, delivering the flavor that is-lost on paper filters. Simplicity works best and is the reason why the Chambord's design has not changed a bit from its original drawing. Make taste, not waste.French Presses
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