 | Awards and Accolades In 2004 the Bodum Chambord coffee press received the American Culinary Institute's award for best French press coffeemaker. The American Culinary Institute judges food preparation products such as mixers, waffle makers, and electric teakettles. These products are judged on criteria important to consumers such as ease-of-use, safety, and the quality of the food produced. The institute also judges food preparation products used in restaurants and hotels, including institutional mixers, large-volume coffee machines, and food slicers. | |
Instructions for Use
 | 1. Place pot on a dry, flat, nonslip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the plunger straight up and out of the pot. 2. For each 1.25-deciliter/4-ounce cup, put 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 Bodum scoop of coarse-ground coffee into the pot.
Caution: Use only coarse-ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heatproof, nonslip surface.
3. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pot. Leave a minimum of 2.5 centimeters/1 inch of space at the top. Stir the brew with a plastic spoon.
Caution: Metal spoons can scratch or chip the glass beaker and cause breakage.
4. Place the plunger unit on top of the pot. Turn lid to close off the pour spout opening. (Does not apply to the Brazil models.) Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes.
5. Hold the pot handle firmly, with the spout turned away from you, then using just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the pot, stir the brew, and then slowly plunge again.
WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot.
6. Turn the lid to open the pour spout and then pour coffee.
7. Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher-safe.
Safety Instructions
- Not for stovetop use.
- Check glass beaker for scratches, cracks, or chips. Do not use a pot that is scratched, chipped, or cracked. Install a replacement beaker before using the pot again.
- Keep children away while using. Hot water is a hazard to small children!
- Do not allow children to use this coffeemaker.
Scald Hazard
- Excessive plunging force can cause scalding hot liquid to shoot out of pot.
- Do not plunge with force.
- Turn lid to close spout.
- Use only coarse-ground coffee.
Company History
In 1944 Peter Bodum, the father of today's owner, Joergen Bodum, started Bodum in Copenhagen. Times were difficult at the end of World War II; there was hardly any trade and people were out of work. Peter Bodum managed to wholesale a very small variety of housewares products by Danish manufacturers.
After the war Peter Bodum got an import license for kitchen and tabletop products; he traveled all over Europe and ended up importing kitchen and housewares to Denmark. As in the rest of Europe in those days, a lack of products in Denmark meant a market existed for almost anything to be sold. He specialized in glassware from Eastern Europe.
In the '50s Peter Bodum started developing his own products. He collaborated with the Danish architect Kaas Klaeson for a range of coffeemakers. At the time, industrial-design-type kitchen products were very rare. The first Bodum product to hit the market in 1958 was the Santos coffeemaker--based on a vacuum coffee brewing system. It became an instant sensation not only in Denmark but in all of Europe. Bodum still produces the original Santos design to this very day.
Bodum grew steadily during the '60s, but sadly, in 1967, at the age of only 57, Peter Bodum passed away. His wife managed the company until 1974, when she offered her 26-year-old son Joergen to join her in the management of the company. Joergen quickly brought on board Carsten Joergensen--then a teacher at the Danish School of Art in Copenhagen--and soon put him in charge of overall design for Bodum, including everything from products to corporate design, exhibitions, shops, buildings, catalogs, and advertising. It turned out to be a very long and fruitful collaboration. The two men began to fulfill Bodum's credo--"good design doesn't have to be expensive"--in lots of different ways.
In 1974 the first fruit of Joergen and Carsten's collaboration was introduced: the French coffee press Bistro. It was also the first incorporation of the new Bodum design language--beautiful simplicity and excellent materials for everyday life. Many more variations of coffee presses followed. Since 1974 Bodum has produced over 50 million French presses, taken the leap from "coffee" to "kitchen," and developed and produced a large variety of beautiful household and tabletop designs.
In 1979, when he took over the company, Joergen Bodum decided to move to Switzerland in order to be more centrally located in Europe. He chose the Lucerne area, where Bodum's head office has been located since the early '80s.
In 1980 Bodum Switzerland and its design unit, Pi-Design, were founded. Then, in 1986, the opening of Bodum's first shop in London marked another milestone in the Bodum history. It was designed not only to be the perfect showcase for the large variety of Bodum products but to embody an even stronger presentation of Bodum as an international brand. Many more shops in many more cities all over the world followed: Paris, Copenhagen, Zurich, Lucerne, Tokyo, New York, Dallas, Okinawa, Auckland, and many more. To this day there are 52 Bodum stores worldwide.
With more and more of its own stores in place, Bodum continued broadening its collection of beautifully designed everyday life products--from kitchen to home. Today Bodum offers its customers everything from the latest coffee- and tea-making products to tabletop, kitchen, storage, textiles, bathroom, and home office products. Some stores also have a café where Bodum's own selection of coffees and teas are served.
The Bodum Group is, and always has been, a 100 percent family-owned business. Today the company operates in 14 different countries with over 700 employees worldwide. Bodum has holding companies in Denmark and Switzerland as well as 12 sales companies, 3 production companies, and a design company called Bodum Design Group, located in Switzerland.
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Customer Reviews:
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 Cute Little French Press March 25, 2010
wjones10
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This little french press is adorable. It's teenie. It'll make one medium-sized cup of coffee at a time. And it does a fine job of it. My only gripe is that the handle isn't as sturdy as the chambord models, because it is only attached at the top. Also, this one is not as easy to clean as the 4-cup model, since the beaker is too narrow to wipe out the bottom by hand.
But those are minor quibbles - it brews a perfect cup of coffee!
 Love my french press February 22, 2010
Amazon shopper
I have been using this for about 3 months now, and I absolutely love it. The size is just perfect and it is very easy to clean up too.
 12 oz. size misleading February 14, 2010
Mercedes Clemens (Maryland)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Be aware that the 12 oz. size specified is the liquid capacity of the empty carafe -- all the way to the top (in other words, if you pour water into the carafe without anything else in it, you will be able to pour exactly 12 oz. if you fill it all the way to the top). You will not be able to make 12 oz. of coffee with this diminutive press, due to the addition of grounds, the press portion of the device, and the fact that one cannot safely or practically fill the carafe all the way to the top when making coffee.
If you like a large mug of coffee, definitely get a bigger size.
best coffee maker I own February 11, 2010
Stephen Young (usa)
I am a typical coffee drinker in that I have a drip coffee maker and also buy coffee from various sources. Two years ago, I decided to try a coffee press and haven't looked back. The 12-ounce size press is the best overall, because it makes a full standard cup or enough for a typical insulated coffee mug. To get the best results from your press, purchase guality coarse ground coffee or buy a coffee grinder and grind your own. I like Starbucks whole bean roasted coffee, and use a Burr grinder to grind several cups worth at a time, and store it in an airtight container. The coffee you get is far superior to a drip coffee maker, and you can make one cup at a time. Use the enclosed coffee scoop and heat the water to just below boiling. You stir the coffee (with a wooden or plastic spoon-NOT metal!)and let it sit for four minutes for the grounds to settle. The best part is that even if you make it a little strong, the coffee will not be bitter, but have a very robust and complete flavor. The bad news on the press is that it is very fragile- I broke the first one just by packing it for camping. If you want one for travel, buy an unbreakable one.
Quick great tasting coffee with little cleanup! February 5, 2010
Michael Melaragno
I love this french press! The size is perfect for one cup of "american style" coffee (I use regular Maxwell House). I put about 3-4 teaspoons of course ground coffee into the bottom and fill it with very hot water. I have a Hot Shot dispenser in my countertop which makes this very easy! After filling it with the hot water I stir well and place the stainless steel press/handle on top...but don't press yet. I wait about 4 minutes for the coffee to "brew" then slowly press down.
The final result is a rich coffee taste that is not bitter or burnt. Cleanup is a breeze...dump the coffee grounds and wash/rinse the glass containter and stainless filter/handle. I've been putting it in the dishwasher with no problems.
Highly recommended!
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