Kitchen & Housewares: Bodum 16-Ounce Travel Coffee Press and Tea Maker, Clear

1. Place pot on a dry, flat, nonslip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the plunger straight up and out of the pot.

2. For each 1.25-deciliter/4-ounce cup, put 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 Bodum scoop of coarse-ground coffee into the pot.


Caution: Use only coarse-ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heatproof, nonslip surface.

3. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pot. Leave a minimum of 2.5 centimeters/1 inch of space at the top. Stir the brew with a plastic spoon.


Caution: Metal spoons can scratch or chip the glass beaker and cause breakage.

4. Place the plunger unit on top of the pot. Turn lid to close off the pour spout opening. (Does not apply to the Brazil models.) Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes.

5. Hold the pot handle firmly, with the spout turned away from you, then using just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the pot, stir the brew, and then slowly plunge again.


WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot.

6. Turn the lid to open the pour spout and then pour coffee.

7. Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher-safe.

Safety Instructions

• Not for stovetop use.
• Check glass beaker for scratches, cracks, or chips. Do not use a pot that is scratched, chipped, or cracked. Install a replacement beaker before using the pot again.
• Keep children away while using. Hot water is a hazard to small children!
• Do not allow children to use this coffeemaker.

Scald Hazard

• Excessive plunging force can cause scalding hot liquid to shoot out of pot.
• Do not plunge with force.
• Turn lid to close spout.
• Use only coarse-ground coffee.

Company History


In 1944 Peter Bodum, the father of today's owner, Joergen Bodum, started Bodum in Copenhagen. Times were difficult at the end of World War II; there was hardly any trade and people were out of work. Peter Bodum managed to wholesale a very small variety of housewares products by Danish manufacturers.

After the war Peter Bodum got an import license for kitchen and tabletop products; he traveled all over Europe and ended up importing kitchen and housewares to Denmark. As in the rest of Europe in those days, a lack of products in Denmark meant a market existed for almost anything to be sold. He specialized in glassware from Eastern Europe.

In the '50s Peter Bodum started developing his own products. He collaborated with the Danish architect Kaas Klaeson for a range of coffeemakers. At the time, industrial-design-type kitchen products were very rare. The first Bodum product to hit the market in 1958 was the Santos coffeemaker--based on a vacuum coffee brewing system. It became an instant sensation not only in Denmark but in all of Europe. Bodum still produces the original Santos design to this very day.

Bodum grew steadily during the '60s, but sadly, in 1967, at the age of only 57, Peter Bodum passed away. His wife managed the company until 1974, when she offered her 26-year-old son Joergen to join her in the management of the company. Joergen quickly brought on board Carsten Joergensen--then a teacher at the Danish School of Art in Copenhagen--and soon put him in charge of overall design for Bodum, including everything from products to corporate design, exhibitions, shops, buildings, catalogs, and advertising. It turned out to be a very long and fruitful collaboration. The two men began to fulfill Bodum's credo--"good design doesn't have to be expensive"--in lots of different ways.

In 1974 the first fruit of Joergen and Carsten's collaboration was introduced: the French coffee press Bistro. It was also the first incorporation of the new Bodum design language--beautiful simplicity and excellent materials for everyday life. Many more variations of coffee presses followed. Since 1974 Bodum has produced over 50 million French presses, taken the leap from "coffee" to "kitchen," and developed and produced a large variety of beautiful household and tabletop designs.

In 1979, when he took over the company, Joergen Bodum decided to move to Switzerland in order to be more centrally located in Europe. He chose the Lucerne area, where Bodum's head office has been located since the early '80s.

In 1980 Bodum Switzerland and its design unit, Pi-Design, were founded. Then, in 1986, the opening of Bodum's first shop in London marked another milestone in the Bodum history. It was designed not only to be the perfect showcase for the large variety of Bodum products but to embody an even stronger presentation of Bodum as an international brand. Many more shops in many more cities all over the world followed: Paris, Copenhagen, Zurich, Lucerne, Tokyo, New York, Dallas, Okinawa, Auckland, and many more. To this day there are 52 Bodum stores worldwide.

With more and more of its own stores in place, Bodum continued broadening its collection of beautifully designed everyday life products--from kitchen to home. Today Bodum offers its customers everything from the latest coffee- and tea-making products to tabletop, kitchen, storage, textiles, bathroom, and home office products. Some stores also have a café where Bodum's own selection of coffees and teas are served.

The Bodum Group is, and always has been, a 100 percent family-owned business. Today the company operates in 14 different countries with over 700 employees worldwide. Bodum has holding companies in Denmark and Switzerland as well as 12 sales companies, 3 production companies, and a design company called Bodum Design Group, located in Switzerland.




Rating: - Give up bad coffee for good but not for long....
Might look like a good deal but the design is flawed to the initial design concept. The outer portion of the French Press cracked in the first week!

The plastic design is very delicate, I dont know how it would handle the everyday regular wear and tear. I just take it to work and class, and have no clue why it would break on me.

While the advantages of this product is clear: looks good and its inexpensive, its flaws is not too noticeable.

The main reason is that you have to finish the coffee in the first 20-30 minutes or it will start becoming giving overtly ... Read More

---

Rating: - Great coffee wherever you go!
I bought this travel French press so I could stop buying bad coffee at work and instead make the delicious, bold coffee that I love. I grind the beans at home, put them in the bottom of the mug, and just add hot water at work. My coffee stays hot for a good long, while. The only problem is that the suction or the screen is not as good as in my glass French press. I do often end up with some grounds in my mouth. Overall, I am very pleased.

---

Rating: - Ehhh...it's okay
The biggest problem I have with this product is that the plunger doesn't fit snugly enough to the sides of the cup, which means there's a fair amount of coffee grounds still swirling around. However, the double-walled cup is awesome in keeping the drink hot for quite awhile.

---

Rating: - Amazing Press!
If you are the kind of person who likes a strong cup of coffee and who wants to take that amazig coffee everywhere, this is the product for you! I find at my office the coffee to be dull and watered down. I like to bring this from my house, with the grounds in it, and then I add hot water to it, cream, sugar, mix it up, then put the top on (which has the press attached) and voila! There is even a nifty snap-shut little lid over the mouth piece. It might get a few weird looks from on lookers, but it brews an amazing cup of coffee.

---

Rating: - Good Coffee but Poor Product
Overall, this made great coffee and tea. I bought it to augment my glass Bodum french press and found it worked adequately well for a little over a year. I ran into problems over time however:
+ The filter is sealed using a rubber O-ring which deteriotated and grew stained with use.
+ The plastic thermos cracked after about 8-months, and finally came apart after a year.
+ Unlike the metal/glass used in the larger presses, the plastic in this tended to hold onto odors and flavors.
+ The lid doesn't seal securely so you may find yourself splashing some hot coffee/water on yourself. ... Read More

See Larger Image	from: Bodum List Price: $14.00 Price: $9.95 You Save: $4.05 (29%) Prices subject to change. Third Party New Price: $9.87
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Kitchen Brand: Bodum Color: Black and Clear EAN: 0727015715117 Label: Bodum Manufacturer: Bodum Model: 1505-01B Publisher: Bodum Sales Rank: 5350 Studio: Bodum Features: 16-ounce travel coffee press with clear tumbler and black lid 3-part built-in filter system allows for brewing and drinking from the same cup Features spill-resistant lid and insulated double walls to keep coffee hot longer Equally useful for loose-leaf tea; fits most cup holders Safe in the dishwasher; models with rubber grip or Bodum logo also available Related Items: Bodum 16-Ounce Travel Coffee Press with Bodum Logo Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Coffee Press Bodum 16-Ounce Insulated Travel Coffee Press with Rubber Grip, Clear Bodum New Kenya 34-Ounce Coffee Press, Black Bodum Chambord 12-Cup/52-Ounce Coffee Press see more Browse for similar items by category: Specialty Stores - Home & Garden Features - Home & Garden - Home & Garden 4-for-3 Offer Tableware Patterns (pattern_browse-bin) Service Count (feature_two_browse-bin) Style (style_browse-bin) Editorial Review: Product Description: Enjoy your freshly pressed coffee on the go with the Bodum Travel Coffee Press. The coffee maker works just like a traditional press, except you can drink from it and take it with you without the worry of breakage. Just add your ground coffee and hot wa Amazon.com Review: A smart way to get the freshest possible coffee on the go, this brew-and-drink portable press from Bodum is great for commuters, students, and campers. Modeled on Bodum's popular glass presses, the piece features a durable plastic tumbler and a three-part plunge filter that presses grounds to the bottom of the cup when brewing is complete. Its makes coffee in just four minutes, and its design includes insulated double walls and a spill-resistant lid. Also great for loose-leaf tea, the mug holds 16 ounces and fits most car cup holders. --Emily Bedard From the Manufacturer Awards and Accolades In 2004 the Bodum Chambord coffee press received the American Culinary Institute's award for best French press coffeemaker. The American Culinary Institute judges food preparation products such as mixers, waffle makers, and electric teakettles. These products are judged on criteria important to consumers such as ease-of-use, safety, and the quality of the food produced. The institute also judges food preparation products used in restaurants and hotels, including institutional mixers, large-volume coffee machines, and food slicers. Instructions for Use