The Bodum Coffee Press

If you are looking for a coffee press with a classic design and unsurpassed quality, then the Bodum Chambord Coffee Press will not disappoint. Americans have become accustomed to the convenience and ease we get from auto-drip coffee makers. But as more Americans are introduced to the French press, many auto-drip machines are falling out of favor. No other coffee maker can equal the flavor and aroma that a coffee press delivers. Many coffee lovers have been turned into coffee snobs after having their first taste.

The most popular brand on the market is the Bodum. It comes in several sizes such as 3, 6, 8, and 12 cups. The Bodum’s European “cup” size is actually only 4 oz instead the American 8 oz measuring system. So if you want more than one cup of coffee at a time, the 6 or 8 cup model is recommended.

The classy, sophisticated design of the Bodum Chambord Coffee Press is superior. Its stainless steel frame makes it an attractive decoration for any countertop. Also, the plunger fits firmly inside the glass carafe which reduces the amount of residue in the coffee. The result is a rich, full bodied cup of coffee. Because the water is in direct contact with the coffee grounds and no filter is used, the true flavor of the coffee is captured. To get the best results, use a burr mill grinder to coarsely ground fresh roasted coffee beans. Coffee lovers view the process of brewing French press coffee as a daily ritual.

A coffee press will deliver the best coffee you’ve had inside our outside your home. It is inexpensive, easy to use and dishwasher safe so cleanup is effortless. Bodum is the leading manufacturer of coffee presses and has earned its reputation by providing an excellent, reliable product. Many coffee lovers swear by the coffee press and the strong, full flavored coffee it provides.

How To Clean Your Coffee Press

Now that you’ve savored a delicious cup of coffee from your coffee press, it’s time to clean it and put it away. There’s more than one way to clean a French press. You can pop it in the dishwasher or wash it by hand. If cleaning by hand is too tedious, I recommend the dishwasher. Cleaning your coffee press may be a little more involved than a drip machine, but it’s worth the effort.

Cleaning By Hand:

Pour the remaining liquid out of the press and take off the plunger/lid assembly.

Gently and thoroughly clean the carafe with warm, soapy water.

In order to clean it properly, you will need to disassemble the filter. There are several parts to the unit. You will need to remember how they fit together so you can reassemble them when you’re done.

Coffee grounds, oils and odors will linger on your filter. If not cleaned properly, they will affect the taste of your brew.

The best way to clean the filter is with baking soda, warm water and an old toothbrush. Scrub the filter, rinse and repeat until it is clean. Your filter should have a neutral smell when you’re done.

Clean the other parts and reassemble the filter unit. Dry all the parts and put the coffee press up for storage until your next cup of coffee.

Denture Tablet Cleaning:

Some consumers place the disassembled parts inside the carafe, fill it with water and drop a denture cleaning tablet inside. Let the parts soak and then rinse.

It is not recommended that you clean your coffee press filter with bleach. Bleach can cause stainless steel to corrode over time. If you spot mold on your filter, clean it with a spoonful of drain cleaner and a small brush. Rinse thoroughly.
Cleaning your coffee press is not difficult, but clean press will deliver a superior cup of coffee that can’t be matched.

Coffee Press Instructions

Tasting coffee from a coffee press for the first time is an awakening! Even if you are not a coffee connoisseur, you will immediately recognize the difference between French press coffee and coffee from an auto-drip machine. Once you try it, you’ll never want to have it any other way. It’s that good. Below I will explain how to brew coffee in your coffee press.

Coffee:

You should choose coffee beans that can be coarsely ground at home or coffee ground coarsley in the store. Finely ground coffee may get caught in the filter which will make the plunger difficult to depress.

Amount of Coffee:

I recommend 1 to 2 large tablespoon of coffee for every 8 oz of water. If you enjoy a stronger brew, you can use more. You may have to experiment to get the taste desired.

Steps for Brewing:

1. Bring a kettle of cold, filtered water to a boil. While you are waiting for the water to heat, fill your coffee press with hot tap water. Pre-heating the carafe will keep your coffee hot.
   
2. Once the water starts to boil, remove your kettle from the heat and wait a few moments to allow the water to cool slightly. Pour the tap water out of your coffee press.
   
3. Place your coarsely ground coffee into the press.
   
4. Slowly pour the water over the grounds, filling the coffee press to the desired level. Many of the grounds will rise to the top. You can gently stir the water and most of them will sink to the bottom.
   
5. Replace the lid and plunger on top of the press, keeping the filter at the top and depress about 1 inch down into the brew. Allow the coffee to steep for about 4 minutes.
   
6. While your coffee is brewing, warm up your coffee cup by pouring warm water into it. Allow the water to set for a minute and then pour it out.
   
7. After 4 minutes have passed, hold the lid with one hand and gently press the plunger down to the bottom. If you notice resistance while you are plunging, gently pull up on the plunger and then continue to press down. Do not press at an angle. Press straight down to avoid breaking the glass.
8. Allow the sediment to settle for about 30 seconds.
   
9. Now you may pour the hot coffee into your warmed mug. Add your cream, milk or sweetener if you prefer. Take a sip. What you are tasting is coffee at its finest.

The coffee press, or plunger pot, is a simple, primitive, elegant way to make good coffee. It is rich, creamy and full of flavor and natural coffee oils. You will never go back to those huge, space-hogging, expensive drip coffee machines again. The coffee press may be a little more labor intensive but it is worth the effort.

The Coffee Press: A Little History

If you desire rich full flavored coffee then a coffee press, or French press, is a must-have. Coffee presses are an inexpensive alternative to making coffee. The process is simple, quick and easy. What most coffee drinkers don’t realize is that you can get a fairly clean brew of coffee if you have the right tools and preparation.

What is a coffee press? It is a narrow cylindrical device that is made of either glass or plastic. It includes a lid and has a fitted plunger inside the cylinder that features a filter made of wire or nylon mesh. You brew the coffee by combining coffee and hot water and allowing them to set for a few minutes. By pushing the plunger down the coffee is separated at the bottom of the cylinder.

The coffee press was invented by accident in the mid 1800s by a Frenchman. One morning he forgot to add coffee to his water as he was boiling it. He didn’t want to start over or waste the water so he placed ground coffee in a jar and poured the boiling water over it. As the coffee brewed, it floated to the top. To solve this dilemma he found a piece of screen and used it to press the coffee grounds to the bottom of the jar. When he tasted the coffee he found that is was much better than his usual routine of boiling the coffee and water together. Thus the French Coffee Press Pot was created.

If you haven’t already tried a coffee press, I suggest you go get one. They yield a wonderful pot of coffee that reflects coffee’s true taste, bold flavor and aroma. Over 2.5 million coffee press pots are sold each year in the U.S. so what are you waiting for?

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