Should I buy this french press or a regular Bodum glass one? What difference does it make on the flavor of coffee?
275056
I have both. I feel the difference is the temperature stays warmer in the stainless. Flavor is great in both.
275057
I can't tell a difference in flavor, but I like this one because I kept breaking the glass ones. I think maybe it keeps the coffee hot longer, but I can't say for sure. I also think it looks really elegant.
275058
Fantastic question! I don't have an answer for you. I chose not to get glass because of the amount of people we have any given time in our kitchen. I believe they are both closed molecules with just reached boiled water- I do know my stainless steel I use to strain gravies & teas. The strainer is made very well! I was not impressed with the glass ones I was buying because we travel and this is easier for me-
275059
I have had both and I would take the Frieling every time. There is nothing wrong with Bodum, but the glass units are fragile, break all the time, and are often not insulated like the Frieling. I have never experienced any adverse taste from the metal; most coffee shops use metal for steaming. I might think twice if the product were aluminum, but I think you will really like the stainless steel and it is virtually indestructible.
275060
It shouldn't make any difference on the flavor if it's glass or metal so I guess it's up to personal preference..The metal one wouldn't break if you dropped it and it's insulated so it'll keep the coffee hot longer..
933511
Myles, I had the same question and did some online research. I basically came up with nothing. My last french press (different brand) did plunge all the way to the bottom when empty. To be honest, I can't even tell the difference between the two designs. Try not to worry about it, and just enjoy the coffee!
658635
That the beans are not uniform is the only downside. Plus, you have to carefully time the process to not get it too fine. If you do French Press a lot, a burr grinder might be better. I used to have one, but I don't find the higher price fully justified replacing it once it broke. It might if I regularly did a lot of different coffee grinds.Otherwise I find with just a little experimentation I can find the sweet spot for most coffee using the blade grinder. To me the results are not that different than some might have us believe.
1971214
It should be snug, that prevents grinds from ending up in your cup, but I never found mind excessively difficult to depress, or extract. If anything, the depress mode is more difficult than removing, in my experience. If you're not familiar with French Press makers, the whole process may take getting used to?
2262289
It fits the 8 cup Bodum press but NOT the 8 cup Bon Jour... from my experience of 4 years ago. The stem of the Bon Jour press has a bigger diameter. I wrote Bon Jour about this problem but no response. More people should write Bon Jour about selling their own replacement filters without having to get a new press.Lydia D.
443342
I bought mine particularly for use with a french press and it works great for me. I think it's consistency is reliant on the user's. ;)
1532398
I recommend checking out items in stores before you buy them online whenever possible.... All of the bands of French press coffee pots that I have checked out in stores have Cup valued much smaller than a cooking measurement of a cup. I would like to have a second one of these Stainless steel Bodum pots as they are the best I have yet to find. Great insulation and hard to break....
45378
I found this at the Amazon website: Bodum 34-Ounce Coffee Press Glass Replacement Beaker
1914257
The measurements are 5.2 x 5.2 x 8 inches for this BonJour versus 5 x 5 x 8 inches for the Bodum. Accordingly, this one is 0.2 inches larger in diameter. However, I think the actual capacity is an ounce or two less. This could only be because the glass is thicker on this carafe. It will work beautifully if you use a Bodum Chambord 12 cup French Press. I can't speak for any of the other lines of presses that Bodum makes.
310095
Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater coffee. Go Figure! Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater... » Read More Yes it is wondefull in a french Press! It is a strong and bold coffee just like we like. Also The 454HP is equally good. Both definitely for those that prefer stronger taste. We used to be Starbucks users and an occassional Raven's Brew user but our every day choice is Kick Ass and 454HP. We order from Amazon Prime on Subscription for free shipping and discounted price. Win Win!! I have introduced this to friends and realatives. My Brother was the only one who didn't switch to using it every day. He preferred Green Mountain Coffee. Of Course he's a predjudiced Vermonter who likes dishwater coffee. Go Figure! « Show Less
1040193
I just looked on Bodum's website and it seems they no longer carry this french press. Here is an 800 number I found for the main office in the US:Phone: 1-800-23-BODUM (26386)Hopefully they can give you that info. In my opinion this is the best insulated French Press because it is stainless steal and not glass. I have two of these largest ones, and then a smaller one, also. You can still get replacement screens, etc which I have replaced once in ??? years.
450206
Yes, it's made of borosilicate glass. It can withstand temperatures much higher than that of boiling water, which can't get any hotter than 100C or 212F. Most coffee brewers, however, recommend 195F as the optimum brewing temperature. French press is probably not the best method for the hottest coffee because the water cools down somewhat during the 4 minutes that it steeps. When the kitchen is cold, I preheat the pot with some hot water to minimize heat loss.
114964
Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while... » Read More Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. « Show Less
2262286
I'm not sure, but I *think* so. I do not own a Bonjour French Press. The Bodum presses are listed as being 4.5 inches wide and the 8 cup Bonjour French Press is listed as being 4 inches wide. I suspect that the 1/2 inch difference accounts for the footing on the outside of the glass beaker. I *think* the round beakers are both the same diameter, in which case, this mesh filter should work for the Bonjour model. If you can afford to buy the filter and try it out, I think you'll be okay. If you cannot afford it, then keep looking until you are certain. I don't have the filter with me (it's at home, I'm at work) therefore I cannot measure the size of it. I'm not sure, but I *think* so. I do not own a Bonjour French Press. The Bodum presses are listed as being 4.5 inches wide and the 8 cup Bonjour French Press is listed as being 4 inches wide. I suspect that the 1/2 inch difference accounts for the footing on the outside of the glass beaker. I *think* the round beakers are both the same diameter, in which case, this mesh filter should work for the Bonjour model. If you can afford to buy the filter and try it out, I think you'll be okay. If you cannot afford it, then keep looking until you are certain. I don't have the filter with me (it's at... » Read More I'm not sure, but I *think* so. I do not own a Bonjour French Press. The Bodum presses are listed as being 4.5 inches wide and the 8 cup Bonjour French Press is listed as being 4 inches wide. I suspect that the 1/2 inch difference accounts for the footing on the outside of the glass beaker. I *think* the round beakers are both the same diameter, in which case, this mesh filter should work for the Bonjour model. If you can afford to buy the filter and try it out, I think you'll be okay. If you cannot afford it, then keep looking until you are certain. I don't have the filter with me (it's at home, I'm at work) therefore I cannot measure the size of it. « Show Less
2165999
Hello and thanks for asking ... as my answer will save you a lot of grief and dollars. Even Bodum coffee presses are different sizes. I ordered this Beeker and it was too wide at the bottom to fit. The company, when contacted, told me that I had to pay the postage back PLUS a 25% restocking fee. It wasn't worth the effort or cost. I would never purchase from this company again. I hope that my answer has helped you. perhaps if you contacted the company that made your press ... they could supply you with the correct replacement . :)
670563
I'm sorry, I don't know. I did research a "better' way to brew my coffee but besides a french press, which I also purchased from Bed and Bath I never found any info on the product you mentioned. The French press was pretty good also.
190812
It doesn't fit exactly right ... my glass cracked within a week after I bought it because the tolerances are too small, and the spout doesn't fit quite right, either, so it's difficult to pour the coffee without making a mess on the counter. Spend the extra ten bucks on the Bodum beaker, my advice. Sur La Table was selling them pretty cheap.