Bodum Brazil Black
Score: 74/100
Secura French Press Silver
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Secura 34-oz insulated press combines double-wall stainless steel construction with a 3-layer filter and extra screens for excellent heat retention and filtration. Its opaque design and heavy weight may be drawbacks for users who prefer visual brewing. Suited for users needing durable, high-capacity brewing with strong heat retention.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
350 ml | 1,000 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 210 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 100 gbest | 1,089 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
86 mm | 249 mmbest | |
107 mm | 155 mmbest | |
183 mmbest | 170 mm |
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|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 350 ml | 1000 ml |
Weight (g) | 100 g | 1089 g |
Height (mm) | 86 mm | 249 mm |
Width (mm) | 107 mm | 155 mm |
Depth (mm) | 183 mm | 170 mm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Body Material | Borosilicate glass | 304 stainless steel |
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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 commend the Secura French press for its industry-leading filtration, solid stainless-steel construction, and reliable heat retention, while noting its opaque design, modest heat loss after an hour, and lack of visual flair as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the press's durability, rich flavor profile, and ease of cleaning, but they repeatedly complain about the loose lid, inability to see the brew, and gradual cooling that makes it less ideal for single servings.
