Bodum Bistro Brewer - First Look

The guys over at Roaste have a first look at one of the new Bodum Bistro Brewers

Bodum Bistro Brewer - First Look ROASTe (blog) A while back Chamie posted about a neat looking new coffee maker from Bodum . I got offered the chance to play with one of these and didn't want to pass up on that opportunity. The Bodum Bistro brewer came in the mail today - since I am off from work ...

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Bodum Brazil Shatterproof French Press

We all know that Bodum produce some great french presses, and they have managed to tick all the boxes with this 8-cup Brazil, Shatterproof french press.

The more traditional amongst us may be put off somewhat by the all-plastic construction of this plunger (hey, it's meant to be shatterproof!), it still manages to deliver a solid seal between the plastic mesh and the sides of the plastic beaker. Personally, I am more of a fan of the glass beakers and metal mesh plungers, but if you are routinely churning out large pots pull of freshly pressed coffee, you will appreciate the durability of this Bodum model, especially as you can stick it all in the dishwasher straight after you've finished with it.

Given that it is an all plastic body, you may find the feel a little cheap and tacky, and some people have found that the lid does not sit truly flush with the beaker - this is not going to mean you lose a lot of your heat through the top, but it can make you pine for a slightly sturdier product.

Given that you will not be needing to buy replacement beakers (we've all been there) for this press, the price point is pretty good and affordable. Remember that it's rated at 8 cups (cups are much smaller than mugs!), so you could easily feed all the family from this pot if you were away on holiday (self catering apartment, backpacking), and would not have to worry about it breaking.

Bodum is a very reputable player in the french press world, and they have years of experience making these things, so I would highly recommend this Brazil shatterproof pot if you are looking for a durable 8-cup model.

Take a look at this french press on Amazon, who can beat most high street prices.

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 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 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 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 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.