What French Press do you have?

[Dryden]

I got a Bodum 1 cup french press for Christmas and I was just wondering... What brand/size french press do those here have?

So far I quite enjoy it, but I could see it being problematic if I wanted to brew a guest a cup of coffee too. Being one cup at a time. Would it be beneficial to have a larger one as well?

Granted, I don't have people over often, so it wouldn't be a major concern.

 

[BigRich]

I actually got mine at Ikea. It is about 4 cups in volume and works great.

 

[Jasonian]

I actually got mine at Ikea. It is about 4 cups in volume and works great.

5 cups (based on a 6oz. cup). Cheap. Works decently enough.

I've had it for a few years.

I prefer Bodum, but for the price, you can't beat Ikea's version.

 

[DogHair]

I use a Bodum 12 cup almost every morning but I'm thinking of picking up a 13 cup Chemex for variety.

 

[mmack66]

I have an 8-cup Bodum Chambord.

 

[andrew98]

I have the Bodum Kenya. I got it on sale via Amazon about a year ago. I only used it for making coffee when I had guests. All the internal bits are metal. No plastic contacts the coffee, and that's why I bought that model. I liked the Bialetti Musa for daily use. That was in the US, anyway. I couldn't bring all that with me when I moved to the UK, so I'm rebuilding my tea and coffee setup here.

-Andy

 

[Navig8tor]

I have a Bodum Bistro that makes two cups. It works well but I am thinking of getting a larger one for company.

I'll probably go with Bodum for the larger one too.

 

[Doc4]

I have a larger Bodum (dunno the model name) that is insulated. It is shiny metalic, and holds about 5 mugs of coffee (although I usually make 3 mugs for myself on a Saturday morning ... 5 is for company.)

 

[Dharion]

Bistro Nouveau, 8 cup

I rarely use it for anything > 2 cups but it was the cheapest and locally available. After half a year of daily use no sign of wear.

 

[otherstar]

5 cups (based on a 6oz. cup). Cheap. Works decently enough.

I've had it for a few years.

I prefer Bodum, but for the price, you can't beat Ikea's version.

I'm in this group. I've got the cheap Ikea, but it makes great coffee!

 

[draysniro]

I've got the stainless Bodum 8 cup from Starbucks. Don't use it much anymore due to time constraints. I use my Keurig now.

 

[Jasonian]

I use a Bodum 12 cup almost every morning but I'm thinking of picking up a 13 cup Chemex for variety.

If you do buy a chemex, I strongly recommend the 30oz. version.

The Chemex is one brew method where shape and proportion really DO matter.

The 30oz. is the "right" size, if you will.

 

[Lynchmeister]

I have an 8-cup Bodum Chambord.

I also have one of these and really like it. Previously, I had an all plastic Bodum and I find the glass adds a nice touch.

 

[DogHair]

If you do buy a chemex, I strongly recommend the 30oz. version.

The Chemex is one brew method where shape and proportion really DO matter.

The 30oz. is the "right" size, if you will.

I currently have a 40oz. that makes great coffee but I need a little bigger pot for weekday mornings. They make a 65oz. that I've been looking for on Ebay but there haven't been any good deals.

 

[Dryden]

Hmm. Sounds like a lot do have a > 1 cup version. Perhaps I will look into the Ikea one for when company is over.

The 1 cupper is perfect for me on weekday mornings though Plus I love that it's all glass and metal and can be taken apart for cleaning.

 

[ratcheer]

Mine is a Bodum 4-cup. I wish I had a larger one.

Tim

 

[BrianL]

A Bodum 2 cup and the IKEA. I find myself using the IKEA even if I am only making a cup of coffee, eaiser to clean in my opinion.

 

[sol92258]

I have a 32 oz/8 cup Bodum
I had a 12 Bodum that I gave to my sister
and an Aeropress

Love 'em all

 

[NickCutlip]

I drink two large mugs of coffee each morning with breakfast.

I started with a 17 oz. (4 cup) Bodum Kenya a few years ago but found it only makes enough to fill one large mug at a time. I broke the glass in the sink when washing it and found it was cheaper to buy a new press rather than replace the glass.

I bought a 34 oz. (8 cup) Bodum Brazil which is large enough for two mugs. I decant the second into a preheated thermos to drink later.

I don't see how you could get 4 or 8 cups out of these, they must be awfully small cups.

 

[DogHair]

I don't see how you could get 4 or 8 cups out of these, they must be awfully small cups.

The industry considers one cup to be 5 oz. I'm not sure where you even get coffee cups that small.