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Product Description
In terms of excellent coffee brewing, manual labor is more popular than ever - that is if pressing a plunger can be qualified as manual labor. The French press lets the coffee beans develop their fullest aroma so it doesn’t come as a surprise that it is the brewing method of choice for coffee tasters trying to determine quality beans. The simplest route to an excellent cup of coffee: coarsely ground coffee, hot water, wait for 4 minutes and press down the plunger. The Chambord has been a classic almost from the day it came out - still is and always will be. This latest update comes with a lid that closes off the spout which makes the Chambord spill-proof should it get knocked over. It also makes for better temperature control. The Chambord comes in four different sizes (0.35l, 0.5l, 1.0l, 1.5l) and now comes with a twist, too - a golden opportunity for an excellent cup of coffee. The Chambord is made from borosilicate glass, plastic, chrome-plated/gold-plated steel and silicone and is dishwasher safe.
Strong Feat
- Brews flavorful coffee in 4 minutes
- New design allows lid to close off spout to prevent spilling and better temperature control
- Beaker made of ultra-light, heat-resistant borosilicate glass; handle and plunger knob made of bpa free plastic
- 3-part stainless steel mesh filter helps extract your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavor
- All parts are dishwasher safe
Customer Opinions
Jeff Kraus
This is my second french press coffee maker. I also own the Bodum Chambord 1928-16US6 model. They are the same size, both attractive, and both well-made items. I've come to expect that from Bodum items.As you can see, they differ in price, and at the time of this review this model cost an extra 20 bucks over the 1928. So what makes this model cost so much more, and is it worth the extra money?Well the obvious difference is the color. The description for this model lists the color as "gold chrome". What's interesting is that it doesn't mention something that's prominently displayed on the box: The exterior is actually plated in 24k gold, not just gold-colored. I'm surprised it's not mentioned here, you'd think that would be a selling point for some people. On the other hand, the 1928 model is made of a chrome-plated brass.The glass beakers inside are almost exactly the same (the difference is mentioned below), as are the plunger components - the screen, shaft, plunger ball, etc. The handles are basically the same, with the 1928 handle being very slightly larger (though not noticeably in-hand). They both come with a serving scoop as well.The major difference is in the lid. The 1928 model lid lifts straight off, and when in place it blocks the passage of fluid through the spout unless it's turned to the correct position, where there is a strainer that allows the fluid to flow. It's just like the lid on one of those big plastic pitchers in that sense.On the other hand, this gold model has a very different lid. Instead of lifting straight out, it needs to be turned a quarter turn before lifting it out, ensuring that it won't happen by accident. When you turn it to remove, the entire glass beaker section comes out, not just the lid. This is due to a good rubber seal between the glass and the plastic "inner" lid. This inner lid contains the spout, which differs from the 1928 in that the 1928's spout is a part of the beaker glass.Flow of fluid out of the spout is stopped by a rubber stopper, which is lifted by pressing on the thumb lever above the handle.The upshot of all this is that there is NO leaking as you tip it over. With the 1928, leaks happened when pouring. They were minor (maybe a drop here or there) but they were there. Not with this one.Both of these models are also completely dishwasher safe, although I prefer to hand wash the beaker and exterior components just to be safe. From time to time I'll run the lids (with plunger and components) through the dishwasher.The final difference is the base. You can see in the pictures for them, this model has a solid black plastic ring insulating the beaker from the counter top, whereas the 1928 model uses four chrome "feet". I see no appreciable difference between the two in actual use.So now let's talk about the bad stuff. There's very little, really. The one annoying thing is the mesh screen and the metal piece below it that keeps it flat and round and pressed against the glass. Invariably, a good amount of coffee grounds gets stuck in between them, making cleaning a bit more than a simple scrub/rinse. It can take a few minutes to get those grounds out of there.That's it, really. So with those differences in mind, the question you'll need to ask yourself is... is it work the extra 20 bones for those features?For me , the answer is... eh, sort of. The better seal and improved spout on this model are definitely worth a little extra. But personally, I could take or leave the 24-karat gold plating. It's nice but it's not a functional difference. Maybe if there was one that was identical to this model, only chrome instead of gold, and it cost 5 or 10 dollars more than the 1928, that would be the perfect item. But really, this isn't far off. The price is still pretty good for the quality of the build.Bottom line: I'd take half a star off (if I could) for the very minor screen issue, but I can't do half stars and it's a minor enough problem that I feel like I need to round up instead of down.
Adam Wood
I've been using this Bodum off and on for over a year now, along with my Frieling Polished Stainless French Press. I was tempted to write this review right after I got it because I wanted to compare it to the Frieling, but I decided to give it some time to grow on me. I'm glad that I waited, as this press has it's pros, but I still prefer the Frieling (which actually costs less at the time of this review). Below, I'll compare the two on different aspects.-Aesthetics-This is all personal choice, and the pictures here on Amazon do them both justice. In some ways I like the gold/glass look of the Bodum, but the simplicity of the stainless steel Frieling is my preference.-Coffee Quality-In my experience, they both produce the same quality of coffee. The plungers seal against the sides and strain the grounds equally well on both.-Safety/Keeping Coffee Warm-The Frieling wins here. It's an insulated design. The Bodum, while it looks nice and lets you see the coffee through the glass, doesn't retain heat very well in the coffee. So...the sides on the Bodum get hotter than on the Frieling, and the coffee cools off faster.-Ease of Use-Here's an area where the Frieling has an edge. The Bodum is slightly more complicated because it is designed to prevent liquid from pouring unless you push down on a lever. As such, the lid is more complex with a rubber seal that needs to be engaged and locked in place - it's not difficult, but even being used to it, I don't get it lined up correctly every time. The Frieling lid just sits on top - I don't know how it could be easier. Pushing the plunger through the coffee is equally easy on both designs.-Ease of Cleaning-This is a toss up to me. Neither is difficult to clean, but they both take some time because of the multiple parts. While the Bodum has more parts and is a bit more complex, the main body disassembles into the glass cylinder and the gold container, making them lightweight and easy to wash. The Frieling main body is a bit heavier, and the open handle (not a closed loop) is harder to keep a grip on when it gets soapy...but it has fewer parts.-Longevity-Here's another area where the Frieling wins, and I think handily. The Frieling is a tank. It's all stainless steel, and I don't see any parts of it wearing out anytime soon. The Bodum, on the other hand, has several plastic parts, a hinge for the pouring lever, and a rubber sealing ring for the lid. The sealing ring on mine was damaged when I opened it for the first time (there's a measuring spoon that is included, and it lodged against the ring when I tried to pull up on the plunger). Luckily, I was able to rotate the ring so that the damaged area isn't near the pouring spout, but I didn't rotate it until I tried to pour coffee and a bunch leaked down the front. So, if the sealing ring wears out or gets damaged, you need a new one or you can't really use the lid/spot anymore. Also, the gold has begun to wear off in very small areas on my Bodum after about a year, whereas the Frieling still looks like new.In conclusion, the Bodum is nice - but I don't think that it's as nice or will last as long as the Frieling, and the Frieling is less expensive right now. If you really like the aesthetics of the Bodum, go for it - it works just fine. If you want an insulated, simple, and robust press - go for the Frieling.
Hrafnkell Haraldsson
Looks aren't everything, but when it comes to this Gold French Press, it certainly does make the experience more enjoyable. Not only does the black accents make the gold plating more attractive, but the mechanism itself has some great features. This model has a lid that turns and locks into place. This is a wonderful feature (which other models don't have) because it is safer and it keeps the coffee aromas and flavors locked in tightly during the brewing cycle. Additionally when the plunger is pushed, the lid-locking mechanism reduces the chances that the coffee will come spurting out the top. Another really great feature is the pouring spout and lever. The lever provides more control while pouring the coffee from the pot into a mug and for anyone who has ever had a French press slip from their hands, or the lid slide forward while pouring, you know that this is a very desirable enhancement over the standard French press.If you have never tasted coffee made via French press, you are in for a real treat. Compared to the drip method, a French press coffee pot retains significantly greater amounts of flavor and richness from the coffee beans and yet isn't as complicated as a pressure brew machine and is very easy to clean. The filtering mechanism disassembles into individual pieces for cleaning and reassembles just as easily. It is also one of the fastest coffee brewing mechanism. Simply add hot water to the coffee grounds (coarsely ground is best) in the glass container, twist on the lid and wait 5 minutes. Press and enjoy.For those who are unfamiliar with French Press coffee pots, you need to be sure the coffee grounds really are coarsely ground. Finer ground coffee fragments could slip through the filtering mechanism and end up your cup. Also keep in mind that since the coffee grounds are in the water, the longer you leave the pot sitting, the stronger the coffee becomes.
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