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Bodum Chambord 12-Cup Coffee Press |
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List price:
$59.99
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- Brews 48 ounces of coffee; retains beans' oils for rich, complex flavor
- Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; easy-to-clean glass carafe
- Stainless-steel press mechanism; replacement parts available
- Turn lid to close spout; not for stovetop use
- All parts are dishwasher safe
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great coffee, miserable glass
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My Bodum presses have always made great coffee, but unfortunately, they don't ever last very long. I think Bodum must have something wrong with the process they are using to blow glass these days. The last three of these presses (yes, three) that I've had have all cracked from what must be expansion/contraction problems since the only thing that happened before I had coffee on my feet was adding hot water to the carafe. I've been very careful with all of them, so abuse is not the culprit. If it were not for this less than minor problem, I'd give it five stars - however, since the average cost of a cup of coffee increases with the number of presses that I have to buy, I'm giving it 2 stars.
Much easier than a conventional coffee maker
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Once you get the hang of it, a coffee press is much easier than an electric coffee maker. I especially like the fact that I don't have to turn it off when I'm done. And it makes great coffee, even with cheap beans.
The 12-pot size is best for most people. Two people will drink roughly this much in one day. One person will need two days.
I have had to replace the glass in my 12-cup press, but only once in five years.
Excellent Value!
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I am very pleased with my coffee press. I bought it as a house warming gift for my boyfriend and we probably use it twice a day (whereas before we would often not bother with the regular coffee machine simply because of it's bulky size and poor tasting coffee). This press looks great on the counter and is very easy to clean. Form AND function for forty bucks! You can't go wrong.
