French Press – 2010 Holiday Shopping Guide
If the coffee lover on your Christmas shopping list doesn’t have a French Press, give them the gift of delicious, flavorful coffee this year. I love my French Press and the amazing coffee it brews. I’m sure your friend or loved one will feel the same way about the French Press that you get them!
Bodum Chambord Coffee Press
Buy for $39.25 at Amazon
This is the French Press that I own and I use it about every day, including for the reviews. This is how coffee is supposed to taste.
- Brews 32 ounces of coffee; retains beans’ oils for rich, complex flavor
- Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; easy-to-clean glass carafe
- Stainless-steel press mechanism; replacement parts available
- Turn lid to close spout; not for stovetop use
- All parts are dishwasher-safe

Bonjour Ami-Matin Unbreakable BPA Free 3 Cup French Press, Noir Black
Buy for $19.76 at Amazon
This would be the perfect French Press to bring camping. Or really the perfect French Press for me or anyone who has the tendency to break things.
- Classic carafe made with BPA-free Tritan plastic: crystal clear and shatter resistant
- Stainless steel press features flavor lock patented shut-off infuser that stops the brewing process
- Patented filtering lid reduces sediments
- 3 cup capacity, black
- Dishwasher Safe
Bodum Stainless Steel Vacuum Travel Press Coffee Maker with Red Silicone Grip, 16-Ounce
Buy at Amazon for $29.94
This is the French Press that’s on my wishlist this year. This would be the perfect French Press for bringing to the office or just about anywhere you want to take it.
- Tall stainless steel travel mug;16-ounce capacity
- Doubles as French press; plunger included in closable lid with a stopper
- Double-wall stainless steel construction is vacuum sealed to better maintain heat
- Wide silicone band in purple with raised lettering for a firm grip
- Dishwasher safe
Bodum 1308-16 Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot
Buy for $89.95 at Amazon
I’ve had some people ask me about a thermal French Press to keep their coffee warm longer than a traditional glass one. This one is on the large side of things, but they do have smaller versions.
- French press makes coffee directly in thermos
- Holds 34-ounces, nearly seven 5-ounce cups
- Keeps coffee hot for two hours
- Made of stainless-steel polished to mirror-finish
- Safe to use in dishwasher
Category: Coffee Gifts








of these Mike, the insulated Bodum is the one i want.
convenient,
insulated,
seems to have a spill proof design,
non slip body wrap,
French press coffee quality
i’m in for it.
It’s a great one and would definitely keep your coffee warm for a long time. I love anything with a spill proof design.
Okay, I’m sold! I want a French Press! Paper filters just can’t compete with this.
I wish I had my French Press around when you were down in Tampa earlier this year. You’d never go back to paper filters.