Friday, January 28, 2011 Bodum Chambord 4-Cup Coffee Press Review

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(More customer reviews)Even if you find an espresso machine alluring, in the meantime, you can't beat coffee made with this elegant and perfectly functional press pot. It's simply the easiest and best way to extract maximum flavor from your finest beans (use a uniform grind slightly coarser than automatic drip). Some people even prefer it to espresso. It's durable, easy to clean, and doesn't require electricity.

One reviewer claimed they put the grounds and the water in the pot, immediately pushed the plunger and waited 10 minutes. However, they will get much better results if they wait 2-4 minutes (depending upon the coarseness of the grind) before plunging the coffee, and then drink it right away. I wouldn't even let the coffee rest, plunged, in the pot for ten minutes, as it will become over-extracted.

As for the reviewer that whined about truth in advertising, all I can say is "Duh". They themselves pointed out that the pot does make three espresso cups' worth of brew. And if they watch what they are doing next time, instead of just trying to pour 12 oz. of hot water into something, they can avoid future unpleasant experiences. I actually make coffee for two "cappuccinos" with this model. If you don't like your coffee as strong, you can simply add a little hot water to your cup after you have poured your coffee (like an Americano).

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Product Description:
Brewing a perfect cup of coffee is easy with the Chambord coffee press.Just add one scoop per cup of water, add hot water, wait 4 minutes, then press and enjoy.Pressed coffee is measured in European cup sizes, so the 4-cup press brews four 4-ounce cups of coffee, or about a mug and a half.Perfect for home or office, the Chambord 4-cup press makes brewing simple and easy.To clean up, just compost the grounds or dump them in the garbage and rinse the press.The entire unit is dishwasher-safe and the parts are replaceable.Press coffee is accepted around the world as one of the best ways to brew coffee because there are no paper filters to soak up the essential oils that provide the balance and flavor.In addition, the press combines excellent surface-area contact between coffee and hot water, producing the best extraction process.The key ingredients of a good cup of coffee are freshly roasted coffee that has been freshly ground, surface-area contact with water that is just off of a boil to maximize the extraction process, and contact time, to allow the extraction to complete.The Chambord coffee press meets all of these requirements, and the entire brewing process is quick and easy, yielding a balanced and flavorful cup of coffee time after time.