Reddit reviews Bodum Columbia Thermal French Press Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel, 34 Ounce, 1 Liter (8 cup)

After breaking my 3rd glass french press, I moved onto a bodum Columbia, which is an all metal french press. Its absolutely gorgeous, but kinda expensive. http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-1308-16-Columbia-Stainless-Steel-Thermal/dp/B00005YY9X

Don't get a glass one, they break easily and lose heat way too quickly. Bodum and Frieling both make insulated (double wall) stainless steel presses. I've only used the Frieling but it is of much higher quality than the glass Bodum I used to own, cannot be broken, and makes better coffee due to the prolonged higher brewing temperature.

Frieling

Bodum

I recall only paying about $60 for my 32oz Frieling. Maybe they are available for cheaper elsewhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-1308-16-Columbia-Stainless-Steel-Thermal/dp/B00005YY9X/ref=zg_bs_914434_3

Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005YY9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_z2WVrAn4iJiLh

I’ve had this one for years now and really happy with it. After breaking two glass French press’ I went looking like you did. Would never go back or give up my Bodum. It also keeps coffee hot

I asked for a Bodum Columbia 8-Cup and I'll probably get a Bodum Chambord 3-cup from my girlfriend's mother. Every time I ask for something I get a lesser version of it. That's why I usually buy my own stuff so I'm never disappointed.

This 8 Cup Bodum Columbia is the Americas Test Kitchen pick.

I got this about a year ago and have had no problems:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QAGS9EW

The paper filters do pretty much eliminate sediment, but it's still pretty minimal with the stainless filter. Both make excellent coffee, but I think the paper filters do take some of the natural oils out. I prefer either filter over using my French press (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005YY9X/)

Oh, I can answer this one beautifully!

We used to use pour over coffee, one cup at a time. It took forever and was awful.

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It is insulated, keeps coffee hot for a crazy long time, and its rugged stainless construction keeps them from having to have filters on hand!!!

All this results in coffee made effectively and efficiently at the cheap price of like 15 aH. give or take, depending on their battery bank.

We use the Bodum Chambord at home and then have a Stainless Steel Bodum for travel and camping.

I can't predict whether you'll bash the lip of your glass Bodum on your faucet, but if you don't, it will probably last forever.

The stainless Bodum could withstand pretty much anything, but the actual pressing is difficult (that's my only complaint with it).

I’ve had this Bodum stainless steel one for 8 years, and my sister has had hers for 15 or so: https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Columbia-Thermal-French-Stainless/dp/B00005YY9X

I can’t see the body itself breaking. The seal might need to be replaced eventually, but you can just twist it off. Phenomenal and sturdy.

First they came for the Percolators, and I did not speak out because I used a French Press.

Seriously though, get one of these. So awesome.

I've had a this Bodum for about 18 years, still going.

The Bodum Stainless is my go-to and my recommendation. I am on my third one in 10 years, only because people liked mine so much I gave the first two away.

Bodum Stainless 1L/34oz