BonJour Hugo 3-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BonJourBrand: BonJour
Model: 53392
Color: Black
Product features:
- 3-cup French press makes 12 ounces of fresh brewed coffee
- Unbreakable polycarbonate carafe great for picnics or dorms
- Rubberized, comfort-grip handle; plastic lid and frame
- Stainless-steel filter rod and screen; mesh lid removes extra sediment
- Microwavable when lid and metal parts removed
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of BonJour Hugo 3-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black
Customer Review: The Little Coffee Maker That Could - Almost
Summary: 3 Stars
This was the first "french press" I ever bought.
The 3 cup size is measured by the European tiny 4oz per cup size, so it should make about 12 oz, though with the beans taking up room, it holds between 10oz-11oz. It makes the perfect (for me anyway) size cup for one.
I was never a big coffee drinker (I love the taste by caffeine makes me wired), and when I did drink it, I always loaded up on cream and sugar. This press makes such wonderful coffee, and it's never bitter, I drink it black and love it. In case you are assuming that since I'm not a huge coffee drinker that I like it weak and light, I much prefer the coffee to be dark and full bodied like Espresso. I'm mainly drinking one "cup" a day for the antioxidants and other health benefits you get from drinking freshly ground coffee, and by using a french press, there is no paper filter to absorb most of the beneficial and flavorful oils.
I use two measuring tablespoons of coarsely ground beans for each pot (I think most small coffee scoops are two tablespoons), pour almost boiling water over them (I use Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements, pour about 11oz water from Brita 42629 Slim Pitcher put it in the microwave for 2:22 minutes) and let brew for a few minutes (I usually use the microwave timer for 3:33 minutes), then slowly depress the plunger to push the grounds to the bottom and pour. I like the DCI I Am Not a Paper Cup which just barely holds about 11oz.
BTW, The leftover grounds are great for the compost - the worms never had it so good ;-D
I usually buy my coffee locally from a small company that roasts their own beans, but I think any coffee would work fine as long as it is somewhat coarsely ground so you don't get small gritty pieces escaping through the filter into your cup.
I get the beans whole and freshly grind them myself with Krups 203-42 Fast Touch Coffee Grinder, Black (mine is white) in small batches - about 6-7 Tbsp - for the freshest results.
Now on to the big con and why I only gave it three stars:
The housing for the metal mesh filter is made out of thin cheapo plastic. Over a very short period of time, from normal pressure of pushing it down on the coffee grounds it breaks apart rendering it useless.
I bought mine several years ago from a local company, it was the only small one they had. I wrote this review because I see from the current reviews that they are still making this model with the same lousy plastic filter housing. When mine broke after only using it a few times I looked for a replacement on Amazon, and found that was identical (also called BonJour Hugo), but the carafe is made of glass (which I prefer anyway), and most importantly the filter housing is made of stainless steel making a very durable product (it also doesn't have a silicone seal, its just metal mesh). It still looks like new!
Unfortunately Amazon is not currently carrying it.
BTW, I forgot to mention that the sturdy rubber base the carafe sits in makes it very stable, and allows you to set it on surfaces where heat would have been a problem. I'd also like to mention that I noticed a suggested tag for backpacking (which I've now added), and as someone who used to backpack a lot, that's a great idea. This unbreakable, lightweight plastic french press would be perfect for that if you just have to have your french press coffee!
Bottom Line: If you can find the one with the stainless steel filter housing grab it. If you want the unbreakable carafe (this one) be VERY careful not to exert much pressure on the plunger or the plastic will crack and break.
Description of BonJour Hugo 3-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black
The BonJour UNBREAKABLES¿for those who are a little clumsy before their morning coffee! The Hugo 3-Cup Unbreakable French Press is attractive and durable, perfect for patio, RV, boat or picnics. The carafe is made of polycarbonate that is unbreakable with normal use and care. The frame and lid are durable plastic with a rubberized comfort-grip handle that is easy to hold. Includes BonJour's filtering lid for less sediment in your coffee. Bottom is removable.A virtually unbreakable polycarbonate carafe makes this coffee press sturdy enough for picnics, camping, or dorm use. To use a French press, grounds are placed in the bottom of the (preheated with hot water, if possible) carafe, then near-boiling water added. The lid with its stainless-steel rod and filter is pushed down after a few minutes of steeping, and the coffee is ready to pour. Many coffee aficionados swear by the French press method. The Hugo features a second mesh screen in the lid that removes even more of the coffee grounds sediment typically left behind by most coffee presses.
In addition to the polycarbonate carafe, the Hugo features a rubberized comfort-grip handle and plastic frame, which makes it possible for coffee (or tea) to be reheated in a microwave when the lid and stainless-steel fixtures are removed. The Hugo three-cup carafe makes about 12 ounces of coffee, which is merely one large cup for some coffee drinkers. A larger eight-cup model is also available, and both come in black, white, blue, or green. --Ann Bieri
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