Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: K4559-16
Color: Chrome
Product features:
- Gift set includes classic Chambord French press and two 12-ounce Pavina double-walled glasses
- Press brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
- Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; stainless-steel press mechanism; easy-to-clean glass carafe
- Award-winning glasses made of 2 layers of durable borosilicate glass--keeps drinks insulated
- Glasses are dishwasher- and microwave-safe; all parts of French press are dishwasher-safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
Customer Review: 1 Bodum "cup" = 4oz = 1/2 US Cup/Mug; Pavina 12oz Glass = 1 US Mug
Summary: 4 Stars
3-cup = 12oz = 1 1/2 US Cups/Mugs
4-cup = 16oz = 2 US Cups/Mugs
8-cup = 32oz = 4 US Cups/Mugs
12-cup = 48oz = 6 US Cups/Mugs
The Chambord is the original Bodum French Press Coffee Maker. Its classic styling is attractive yet practical enough to be used daily and brought to the kitchen and dining table enabling one to drink French Press coffee the way it was meant to be - fresh and hot.
The newer versions have an extra plastic sleeve/neck that fits inside the glass (under the chromed lid) that can be adjusted between 2 settings: slit - for a smoother safer pour, and closed: to help prevent hot liquid shooting out when plunger is accidentally plunged too quickly and with too much force. A very thoughtful safety feature.
The classic ball-shaped knob is also an important safety feature as it enables a good grip when pulling the plunger back out for washing. Other more 'modern" and decorative presses (both in and outside of the Bodum line) have different-shaped knobs that do not serve their function. Those require a finger to be inserted into the spout and upward pressure exerted onto the snug lid. Awkward at best, and quite simply dangerous as inappropriate force can break the glass spout at this weak spot.
Taste: the absence of paper filters enable the natural oils and a small amount of coffee silt to be present in the coffee. This results if a more fragrant and fuller tasting coffee.
Cons with all traditional non-insulated French Press Coffees:
1) Coffee gets cold quickly, so you should only make as much as you will drink immediately.
2) The small amount of coffee silt settles as sediment/sludge in the bottom of your mug and the Press-pot. The larger the pot/batch the more sediment there is.
3) The Bodum 'cup" is actually 4oz and the consumer needs to be aware of the actual capacity/capability of the Press-pot. [See table above]. In addition, there is small amount of liquid left in the bottom of the Press-pot even when the plunger is fully depressed. Again this amount is larger the larger the pot/batch.
I have all the sizes and find that I use the first three sizes the most frequently. The 12oz at work and if I am drinking alone, the 16oz for guests - each gets their own individual 16oz pot if they usually have more than 1 mug of coffee. And on weekends the 32oz pot for breakfast for 2. I rarely use the 48oz unless a large number of people want coffee after dinner.
Bodum Pavina Thermal Glasses 12-oz = 1 US Mug plus a sip or two
These thermal glasses are fine and there is a genuine seal on the blown glass. Lesser imitations have a telltale pin-sized hole one the bottom that eventually leak and break the vacuum seal. After owning and using the glasses for over a year, the seal has yet to break after repeated use.
These glasses do have a 12-oz capacity but that is only when liquid is filled up to the very brim on the glass. In reality, there is only 8 - 10 oz or so of coffee that you would put in it for everyday use. That translates into a sip or two more than a regular US Mug.
The main CON to these glasses is that while you may not burn your fingers because of the design, it is all to possible to burn your lips. Drink with caution
Overall highly recommended both for personal use and as a lovely gift.
Description of Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Press with Bonus Pavina Thermal Glasses
Bodum's French press makes it easy: coffee, water, wait, enjoy. Simply measure out one rounded tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per 4-ounce cup, pour in the hot water, wait a few minutes for it to brew, and slowly press down the plunger. Next comes the best part, as you get to enjoy a cup of rich and aromatic coffee. Because of its 8-cup capacity and elegant design, this French press is great for dinner parties, where you can now brew your guests' coffee right at the table. Bodum has been in the coffee business for decades, and the company continues to produce stylish, affordable, and reliable products.French Presses
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