Bodum Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot Reviews
Bodum Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot Reviews
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The new Columbia line combines stunning elegance of form with the best materials for perfect function. The double-walled stainless steel thermal press keeps your coffee or tea hot for more wake-up calls than you'll ever need.Ideal for home or office, this French press coffeemaker doubles as an insulated thermos so coffee stays hot and fresh for up to two hours. The pot holds 34 ounces (1 liter), nearly seven 5-ounce cups, and can be used for brewing tea as well as coffee. It's made of stainless steel polished to a mirror-finish, has a large, comfortable handle, and is dishwasher-safe. The lid seals in heat remarkably well and turns to prevent heat from escaping through the spout between pours. The pot stands 8-1/2 inches high, including the plunger top. --Fred Brack
Technical Details
- French press makes coffee directly in thermos- Holds 34-ounces, nearly seven 5-ounce cups
- Keeps coffee hot for two hours
- Made of stainless-steel polished to mirror-finish
- Safe to use in dishwasher
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By Steve H. (Chevy Chase, MD)
I got this stainless steel plunge pot/french press several years ago after 2 glass ones broke. It's still in excellent shape, keep coffee warmer longer, and makes far superior coffee than drip coffee makers. And it looks very nice on the counter.
By L. A. Beck
Coffee presses are the way to go! Don't learn the hard way like I did by buying the glass beaker style first. The glass beakers break very easily and aren't cheap. After breaking 4 of them, we realized the stainless steel pot, although not cheap either, was going to be the best route in the long run. Plus, it keeps the coffee warm for a while, which the glass does not. This is a great product if you are interested in a coffee press.
By A Reader (Twin Oaks, CA)
I love the French Press and the Bodum stainless steel pot has a much nicer look that the glass versions, but the 'thermal' qualities here are a bit of a stretch. Keep in mind this is not a thermos, which would have air space between the outer wall and the inner wall and would come with a vacuum seal and would actually keep the contents warm for a reasonable amount of time, which this unit does not do. If you plan on using it to make a pot of coffee for several people and don't plan on topping off the cups later, then this is a good product. But don't plan on coming back for refills and expect the coffee to be hot.
By Karen (New York, NY)
I have had the Bodum Columbia thermal press pot for a couple of years now. Prior to that, I had experience with glass-style french press pots.
The claim that this pot keeps the coffee "hot" for two hours is ridiculous, though it will definitely still be warmer than room temp after two hours. However that isn't what I really wanted from it in the first place; I just wanted the coffee to stay hot long enough for my second (or third) cup, which I never got with the glass french press pots. So in that sense, I am very satisfied with it.
This may sound silly, but a while back I realized if you turn the lid "closed"... i.e. turn the arrow mark away from the spout... after pouring the first cup, it helps keep the coffee hot just a bit longer.
But here is the important part... Over time, I think the vacuum seal is weakening. Sometimes I hear a very faint squealing noise coming from the pot after I pour in hot or cool water. I would liken it to the high-pitched noise you hear from some TVs. The pot still feels structurally sound, and it still does an ok job keeping the coffee warm, but I am suspicious that the thermal ability won't last for too many more years. If it weren't for that I would give it four stars.
In other words, this is kind of a vanity purchase. If you are set on buying this you will probably still enjoy it. But if money is tight in your household I recommend getting a cheaper glass french press, with a separate vacuum carafe or thermos to keep the coffee warm. (Or the Aeropress actually, but that is a separate discussion altogether.)
By Dr. Baltodano (Florida)
I ordered this coffee press after looking at many online. It is beautiful; however, I would not use it for coffee. The product was listed as stainless steel. The part inside was part stainless and part plastic. With all of the health issues regarding plastics and food nowadays, one wonders why plastic would be used inside a boiling hot coffee pot. I returned it and bought a Frieling instead. It is also made in China, but the parts inside are completely stainless steel.
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