Bodum 51oz Chambord French Press 50% off + Free Shipping

Quote from hkpuipui99 : If someone's looking for a smaller size, Crate & Barrel has it for $20 shipped. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/out...ss/s547372

That's the el cheapo line that is far inferior to the Chambord line. Not apples to apples.

Quote from pointbob : aeropress blows it away. look it up y'all.

riiiight because an aero press can make 51oz of coffee..............



that being said the reason to not get one this large is because these are designed to brew coffee not hold it for extended periods of time. ideally you don't want to leave the grounds with the finished product over brewing the rest while you drink, even when fully plunged.

Thank you, just picked one up.

To those who asked, you can use *ANYTHING* in a French Press. Coffee, Tea, Bacon. Whatever you want your drink of choice to taste like.

I regularly use Coffee and Tea together in mine. Tea first, wait ten minutes and then either strain it out and clean it and add the liquid back to make Coffee with it, or just add the Coffee later after the Tea has ten minutes or so.

Most Tea says steeping time is less than five minutes, but remember that you cannot keep the water at boiling in this thing. So it takes longer to make it as strong.

I still greatly prefer the FPs that are made with the same borosilicate glass and a plastic lining/frame since you can put those in the microwave and reheat the water whenever you want. (Minus the metal parts like the screen and press rod obviously.)

Quote from pointbob : aeropress blows it away. look it up y'all.

"Blows it away" is exaggerated. It's more likely just a matter of taste. When made right, it's tough to beat the French press method. Plus the aeropress is made of plastic and hot water and plastic don't go very well.

Quote from pointbob : aeropress blows it away. look it up y'all.

Bought 1 of these. It makes espresso. I think it's a matter of taste, the aeropress wasn't bad and I've had mixed results with FP but I think to get consistent great FP results you have to follow specific methods/ratios which I dont

Ordered 2. Giving as gift which will more than likely be stolen by office worker unless I engrave.

This is a fantastic deal. Love Bodum, love my other 12-cup press. Nice addition to my collection.

Quote from MerlynXLII : I have a Bonjour 8-cup. Makes enough for 3 medium sized mugs... still trying to find the right solution for late night at parties when 4+ people are looking for coffee. The Keurig is just too slow to do 4 or 5 in a row. I may try this one, anyone have experience with this model or the Bodum Chambord series in general?

I do not have experience with this model specifically, but the customer images on Amazon show the rod, shoulder, and filter to be metal construction which is one of the most important considerations when I'm shopping for a French Press.

The first French Press I purchased was a low-cost Mr Coffee one, but it lasted for years. Ultimately, the glass beaker fell victim to a collision with the faucet/sink while rinsing. The replacement of the same brand was similar, except the bottom of the filter part and the shoulder that covers where the rod screws into said part were plastic. Metal screwing into cheap plastic is a relationship doomed for failure; it was not a full year before the filter started separating from the rod occasionally when unplunging the filter to clean the unit. I looked around at many presses before finding one (it is Bodum) that was all-metal construction, shielded the glass well, and had the capacity I desired, and didn't break the bank.

tl:dr version: this looks to be a solid French Press. The Bodum Brazil line (at least the ones I checked out at Target) and other cheaper French Presses often have plastic as part of the construction of the filter piece, which can wear out over time from the metal rod threading into it.

I had just bought a cheapo 3 cup Bodum Brazil french press from Target a few days ago. It is... much smaller than I expected (it can't even fill a full travel mug!)

Just returned it and jumped on this deal. Thanks!

Fedex..just delivered the FP! Its marvelous and i gasped, a little. Maybe, a low moan because its sturdy, shiny and large...should have ordered, 2!

Quote from ballershanelle : Fedex..just delivered the FP! Its marvelous and i gasped, a little. Maybe, a low moan because its sturdy, shiny and large...should have ordered, 2!

Maybe mine is at the doorstep, or did this require a signature?

omg, they shipped mine really quick. It is a good replacement for my previous bodum which sadly met its fate RIP. This thing is almost twice the size of the one it is replacing though at 51 ounces it looks like a behemoth.

Quote from oFlamingo : Chambord French Press [bodum.com] Coffee Maker, 12 cup, 1.5 L, 51 oz $35 + Free Shipping with code HOLIDAY12 $60 on Amazon [amazon.com]

lol I have the previous model (51 oz) and use it everyday...
couldn't resist after two days and just bought a "back-up"