Bodum Chambord 12-Cup/52-Ounce Coffee Press | Best Coffee Ever

Bodum Chambord 12-Cup/52-Ounce Coffee Press | Much better than drip brewers

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	Bodum Chambord 12-Cup/52-Ounce Coffee Press Bodum Bodum average customer review:based on 62 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The coffee press has long been recognized as one of the best ways to brew coffee for that rich, aromatic flavor. This classic design makes 2 to 12 cups of coffee in just 4 minutes. Patented safety lid, stainless steel filter system and glass beaker. Stay cool handle and top knob. Holds 51-oz.; measures 9-1/2" H x 7" W (including handle) x 4-3/4" D. Two year limited warranty.

Best Coffee Ever - Just learn how

I admit to being a relative newbie, using a French Press for only about 3 months now. I suppose I've been a wannabe coffee snob for a few years now, trying lots of things, but I certainly do not claim ANY level of expertise. I tend to read lots on the 'Net and then experiment for myself.

Here are my observations --

Smaller presses brew somewhat better coffee than larger ones. (I have a 3 cup and a 12 cup)

All the hoopla about course grind vs. fine grind are largely overrated. IF you push the plunger slower (MUCH slower), you won't end up with much sediment. I grind VERY fine as I have for years, and yes, with a blade grinder (OMG!) and find that as long as I take my time with the plunger, it's not an issue.

Press coffee is by far, the best I've ever tasted, no matter WHAT kind of coffee/beans you use. I prefer medium-dark like Sumatra, but it's really a matter of personal preference.

Another little tip I learned on a trip to Chicago in an very upscale Italian restaurant -- cut a small (1/2" +/-) piece of fresh lemon peal, twist and put in the bottom of the cup - THEN pour in your coffee. It extracts the oil from the lemon peal and adds a very slight, but significant taste. Personally, I like it a lot and have begun to keep fresh lemons at home all the time just for use with coffee.

Finally, if you haven't tried geisha coffee from Panama, OMG you are missing the best coffee in the world! It's like the best sex you ever had, but in a cup. Yes, it's expensive. So is good sex. We all have our personal preferences, and I suspect some folks wont' like it. Believe me though, if you're a coffee geek at ALL, you owe it to yourself to try this at least once.

I have done away with all other coffee makers. I have a high-end drip coffee maker, two espresso makers (one electric, one stovetop), and now two presses. I now ONLY use the presses. They make the BEST coffee! For something so inexpensive, especially compared to just about any coffee maker better than a Mr. Coffee, you really oughta try it! If you want to make it all more convenient, (I have), get an electric water heater/kettle. It takes only a couple of minutes to boil the water, then pour into the French Press, stir, let sit 4 mins. and you'll have coffee like you've never imagined.

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Much better than drip brewers

We were buying whole beans at Peets, using a burr grinder on a daily basis and a quality Cuisinart drip brewer but something was missing. It seemed as if the different roasts always tasted the same when served. A Peets employee suggested the Bodum French Press and it truely makes a huge difference. Each of those roasts or blends now has its own unique flavor and aroma.
It is a little less convenient than your drip machine, but if you are paying $11-$14 for a pound of whole beans, you are already committed to the best cup possible. On the other hand, if your coffee comes ground out of a can, this probably isn't for you. It's likely not worth the effort.

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Best coffee I've ever had!

I could not be happier with this coffee maker. First of all, the taste of the coffee that it produces is fantastic! Secondly, it is not nearly as hard or as time consuming as you might think. Initially I figured that I'd only use this press on the weekends, as a treat, and I'd use my drip maker during the weekdays...but once I learned how easy it was to use and how great the coffee tastes, I haven't used my drip maker even once since I purchased it. Third of all, it is simple to clean up. I used to own a brind and grew maker by Cuisinart and cleaning it was a pain in the neck! With the Bodum press, you simply rinse the grinds out of the canister and the strainer and viola, you're done. I would highly recommend this to any coffee lover.

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Loved it - until it broke

This press made the best coffee, so good I was able to overlook how annoying it was to clean. Unfortunately, as so many others have pointed out, the glass is extremely fragile and all it took was a slight bump in the sink and it cracked. I'm replacing it with a press of more sturdy construction.

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