Bodum Brazil Black
Score: 74/100
Veken French Press
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Veken French Press features a thick borosilicate glass carafe with double-wall insulation and dual stainless-steel filters for clean, hot coffee. Its glass construction adds weight and risk of breakage, and warranty details are unclear. Perfect for users seeking premium filtration and heat retention in a countertop setting.
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 | 621 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 210 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 100 gbest | 667 g |
1 yearsbest | — | |
86 mm | 182.9 mmbest | |
107 mmbest | 90.9 mm | |
183 mmbest | 153.9 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(5) | ||
Capacity (ml) | 350 ml | 621 ml |
Weight (g) | 100 g | 667 g |
Height (mm) | 86 mm | 182.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 107 mm | 90.9 mm |
Depth (mm) | 183 mm | 153.9 mm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Body Material | Borosilicate glass | borosilicate_glass |
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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 editors commend the Veken French Press for its premium stainless-steel frame, vacuum double-wall insulation and four-level filtration, calling it a significant upgrade over generic glass presses. They highlight the drip-proof German groove spout and measurement markers as thoughtful innovations, while noting the glass carafe's breakage risk and higher price compared with basic models.
Everyday users consistently praise the press's ability to keep coffee hot for extended periods, the smooth, grit-free taste from the dual filters, and the convenience of built-in measurement markers. Common themes include appreciation for the BPA-free, no-plastic design and the included spoon, while recurring concerns focus on glass fragility, weight, and the larger footprint in kitchens.
“keeps coffee hot far longer”
“dual filters work great”
