Bodum Brazil Black
Score: 74/100
Bodum Chambord
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Bodum Chambord 34 oz French Press combines a timeless borosilicate glass carafe with a copper-plated stainless steel frame for a premium look and solid build. However, the glass must be hand-washed and can be prone to breakage, limiting convenience. Best suited for enthusiasts who value classic aesthetics over convenience.
The Bodum Brazil 12 oz French Press provides a compact, single-serve solution with a sleek glass body and stainless-steel plunger. Its limited capacity and fragile glass, along with messy cleanup, limit its practicality for larger groups. Perfect for solo drinkers or travelers needing a small footprint.
| Attribute | | |
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350 ml | 1,000 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 210 secondsbest | 210 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 100 gbest | 600 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
86 mm | 228.6 mmbest | |
107 mm | 139.7 mmbest | |
183 mmbest | 106.7 mm |
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Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 350 ml | 1000 ml |
Weight (g) | 100 g | 600 g |
Height (mm) | 86 mm | 228.6 mm |
Width (mm) | 107 mm | 139.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 183 mm | 106.7 mm |
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Professional editors and baristas commend the Brazil 12oz for its compact, colorful design and reliable glass construction, noting it delivers good flavor with a straightforward brewing method, but they caution that the actual yield is lower than claimed and cleanup can be messy.
General users echo the experts, praising the press's size, ease of use, and taste, while repeatedly mentioning the inconvenience of messy grounds and the disappointment of receiving less coffee than the 12 oz label suggests.
Professional reviewers and editors regard the Bodum Chambord 34 oz French Press as a benchmark in manual coffee brewing, applauding its heritage design, robust materials and ability to produce a full-flavored cup without waste. While its simplicity and flavor purity are celebrated, experts also note the trade-off of glass fragility and less-than-perfect filtration.
Everyday consumers echo the professional praise for flavor and design, highlighting the press's ease of use and classic look. Recurring themes in user feedback include appreciation for the rich coffee and comfortable grip, balanced by complaints about glass breakage, sediment in the cup, and the requirement for hand-washing.
