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I got just what I wanted only this Frence press lacked the measurement lines found on others in their line.
I got the press on the recommendation of my son. I've been drinking coffee for 50 years and this is the best way to make it I ever used. Easier to cleanup, no wires, no need for pot cleaner. Just good coffee.
the first one was broken it it was replaced with no hassle and with ease.
My final decision in favor of this press was simply that, fragile or not (per other reviews), the Chambord offered the ability to replace the beaker when broken. When (again noting my clumsiness with the use of the word "WHEN") I replace the beaker, I will most likely replace it with the BPA FREE polycarbonate beaker. $15) to go with it. Granted, it is a LITTLE BIT more trouble than automatic drip, but it is WELL WORTH THE TIME.
My Chambord is ALL metal with the exception of the lid and handle.Someone complained that the coffee didn't stay warm. Your coffee will DEFINTELY cool after you make it. When I ordered my Bodum Chambord Coffee Press, I never DREAMED that, after ONE CUP OF COFFEE, I would NEVER WANT TO MAKE ANOTHER CUP OF AUTOMATIC DRIP COFFEE AGAIN. Note that I said "when" and not "if". (BPA is the chemical which is believed to leach into foods and liquids from plastic containers) One complaint was that the metal was flimsy and bends easily.
Mine doesn't bend at all with NORMAL use.One person complained about plastic parts. You WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.Since I tend to do my due diligence ABOUT 5 TIMES before I purchase ANYTHING, I read other purchasers' NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS before deciding on the Bodum Chambord. That's because I'm EXTREMELY CLUMSY and will, at some point, MOST ASSUREDLY BREAK ANYTHING THAT IS BREAKABLE.I have now had my Bodum Chambord press for almost 2 months, and have not broken the beaker YET. As a matter of fact, I make my coffee in advance.
Some of the BEST MONEY I'VE SPENT IN RECENT YEARS was for the purchase of my Bodum Chambord Coffee Press and My Aerolatte Milk Foamer. I'm not sure what that person was doing with their coffee press. I'm trying VERY HARD NOT TO USE MY IMAGINATION. It is, in fact, true that your coffee press IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS. I should note that, while my water is heating for coffee, I allow hot tap water to sit in the press in order to preheat it. I then refrigerate it, and reheat it by the glass as I want it (I can ALMOST HEAR the coffee snobs shudder).Still other reviewers complained that, after pressing, coffee grounds remained in their coffee. If you plan to purchase a coffee press, do yourself a favor and spring for the Aerolatte Milk Foamer (approx.
That has NOT been a problem for me AT ALL.Don't listen to the whiners. As a matter of fact, I believe 2 MONTHS to be a new personal record. Although the beaker IS made of VERY THIN GLASS, It has outlived the MUCH HEAVIER, heat resistant measuring glass that I WAS using to heat the milk for my coffee. It IS EASILY REHEATED, though. Buy the coffee press and ENJOY.
That's it. Or save the grounds, they make a good addition to compost.Another brand of press I have had, had a slightly different screen which rinsed very easily. I then put the coffee in the press, pour the hot water in, wait 4 minutes. That's as long (if not longer) as it takes the french press.With the french press, I just microwave the correct amt of water I need (or use a kettle). I've been using a french press for a number of years now and I don't find it any more work than an automatic drip machine. So, I don't think there's anything more difficult about a french press. And you can put the rest of the coffee grounds through the disposal, it doesn't hurt, might even help sharpen the blades. and you don't want to etch or scratch the glass - soapy residue doesn't taste too good :-} You can throw the screen in the dishwasher (top rack) if you're obsessive.
This seems to loosen any errant grounds that may be stuck in the filter and squeegees any residue on the insides of the pot, then swish with the brush if needed.I would never have another auto-drip machine - they take up a lot of room, take just as much time and the coffee is blah. So the 4 minutes goes by in a flash.As far as cleaning goes, I just twirl the screen under the hot water faucet to get the grounds out and then rinse the pot with hot water, swishing it around with a kitchen brush. With the auto drip, you have to put in the water, then a filter (which you have to remember to buy), then the coffee, then wait for it to finish dripping. I put hot water in the empty pot and push the plunger up and down a few times. During that time, I'm putting together whatever I'm having with the coffee, dessert, breakfast etc. It does not need to be sqeaky clean - you don't have anything there that can become moldy etc. Also, with an auto-drip, you do have to clean out the water reservoir to keep mineral buildup from occurring (which will affect the taste of your coffee), buy filters and clean the carafe. On the contrary, it's easier and you get a great cup of coffee.
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