Tuesday 7 September 2010

Top French Presses

Before we get into the nitty gritty or product reviews, I want to highlight some of the better french presses out there on the market.  If you're not too concerned about the cost of your french press coffee, picking up any of these will not leave you disappointed!

Bodum 1548-01US Brazil 8-Cup (34-Ounce) Coffee Press Bodum 1548-01US Brazil 8-Cup (34-Ounce) Coffee Press

This is one of the more popular french presses out there - it doesn't have the most traditional styling, but it's very reliable.
BonJour Hugo 8-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black BonJour Hugo 8-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black

This one is popular in the USA, and doesn't appear much in the rest of the world.  It is definitely more suited to day in day out usage, as it doesn't look as smart on the dining table.
Bodum New Kenya 17-Ounce Coffee Press, Black Bodum New Kenya 17-Ounce Coffee Press, Black
More on the stocky, short and stubby side, this Kenya from Bodum is very good for in-office use where you have to tramp backwards and forwards to make your coffee.  It has a very good seal and is highly durable...it just doesn't look the best.
LaCafetiere Classic 8 Cup Coffee Press, Chrome LaCafetiere Classic 8 Cup Coffee Press, Chrome
One of the all time classics!  This 8 cupper from La Cafetiere will keep you going for years (probably with some replacement beakers).  It looks great and performs very well, but doesnot always have the tight seals we see on the Bodums.


2 comments:

  1. What are your thoughts on the Bodum Chambord 34 oz. chrome with glass beaker?

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  2. Eric - I do really like the Bodum Chambords, but they can be a little on the expensive side. However, if that's not a concern they look great for serving your coffee in and are pretty robust.

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