Comments on: Bodum Chambord Coffee Press Review

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:22:41 +0000

Do you use a hand grinder? I grind for an espresso pot. Will try a really really coarse grind with my Zazzenhus and see how gritty the coffee is with my IKEA press.

By: kristi

kristi — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:05:48 +0000

i think the reason i do not use a press is the sediment. i have owned 2 different sizes of press, and i can’t get over the sediment making my coffee thick. i use the chunkiest setting on my grinder.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:15:25 +0000

Yes it should be tablespoons. Sorry about the type.

All of the french presses that I’ve tried allow some of the sentiment through.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:38:12 +0000

Two questions:
1. Do you mean ‘scoops’ instead of ‘cups’ of coffee in your post on amounts of ground coffee per cup of water? Can you give that in tablespoons?
2. I have an inexpensive IKEA french press (great for loose tea). BUT the coffee I make in it isn’t very clear, has bits of grounds in it. Doesn’t the Bodum do the same?

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:08:31 +0000

I started with two cups of ground coffee for each cup of water, then worked my way down there to get the flavor that I like. For me it’s one to one and a half cups per cup of water. And I do vary it depending on what kind of coffee it is. I’ve made some bad coffee with it, but overall the results have been great, I love being able to control the factors that make the coffee.

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:18:29 +0000

Hi great review, I totally agree with everything you wrote. Mine came via ups with no bubble wrap, and i was afraid it would be broken too. luckily not. I too made way too strong coffee the first time, I’m still experimenting. How much coffee vs water do you use for a full “8 cup” press pot? Do you vary the amt of coffee based on what type you are brewing? Sorry for all the questions I’m such a newbie at this
thanks