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| Bodum New Kenya 34-Ounce Coffee Press, Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bodum
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $34.00
Buy New: $24.90
You Save: $9.10 (27%)
New (4) from $24.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 682
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 4.2 x 8.4
Model: 10685-01US
UPC: 727015898667
EAN: 0727015898667
ASIN: B000YYSBO4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Product for the Gormet Coffee drinker May 31, 2008
Disassembles for easy clean-up. Super simple to use! Was much lower in price than in local stores too.
 Nice hot coffee and a good "green" coffee maker May 22, 2008
I bought a French press to replace my drip coffee maker, not because I hate drip coffee, but because I wanted to stop wasting disposable filters.
So, of course, I went on Amazon to see what the top-selling models were. And I bought this instead of the Bodum Chambord as this model was less than half the price (not sure how long that will be the case) and still had good reviews. The major cost savings are in the use of a plastic handle and holder (all one piece) for the body and the lid - the glass and metal plunger appear to be the same as the other Bodum models. One reviewer mentioned this model uses a plastic nut in the plunger assembly. I verified that, but really, it seems highly unlikely that nut will be a failure point.
Their use of plastics is fine in my book. This model feels sturdy and well put together. Plus, matte black plastic like this is a little easier to clean (in my opinion). The design is also quite unique, making this visually distinct from all the other French presses out there.
As another reviewer pointed out, the glass fits pretty snugly into the holder and you should be careful when separating the two - it takes a good bit of effort, starts to move a little, then suddenly comes apart. My advice is to simply reverse which way you hold it to take it apart. I think the general instinct is to pull the plastic body towards you in one hand and the glass away from you in the other hand. That brings the risk of flinging the glass out of your hand. Instead, pull the glass towards you and pull the plastic body away from you. If the holder goes flying, no problem - it's plastic.
Maybe this is a non-issue though as separating the two isn't necessary for cleaning unless you happen to get some grounds spilled over the sides.
Also, some people mentioned it doesn't keep the coffee hot. I haven't had this problem, though I always heat my water on the stovepot in a pot. If you just heat water in the microwave, it doesn't get nearly as hot, and yes, it will only be "warm" after letting the coffee sit for 4 minutes to brew. So skip the microwave.
And, oh yeah, it makes good coffee :) And no more paper filters so I'm very happy.
Best coffee May 14, 2008
Makes the best coffee i have ever had....i can even drink it without 1/2 & 1/2
Great Coffee Maker May 11, 2008
The New Kenya Coffee Press makes the best coffee we've ever had. We never use our Braun coffee maker anymore. This New Kenya Coffee Press is easy to use, easy to control the strength of the coffeee, not really more trouble than a coffee maker, and makes 4 great cups of coffee at a time. Only drawback is the coffee cools off quickly so one needs to drink it quickly or reheat it in the microwave.
Functional and stylish May 4, 2008
As anyone who consumes pressed coffee knows there is no other way to produce the effect or taste. And of course pressed is pressed is pressed.
So what make this press exceptional? First it is dishwasher safe compared to most plastics or cheaper glass. Secondly it is well balanced and functional. Also it is stylish enough that you can leave it next to the electric kettle instead of in a cupboard. I seldom make more than one cup at a time but when I do need more this press has the capacity.
Be sure to purchase a Bodum 4 minute timer so you do not grab and pour too soon.
Bodum 4-Minute Clip-On Timer for Bodum Coffee Presses, Black
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