Name: BODUM Columbia 8 Cup Double Wall French Press Coffee Maker 34 oz
SKU: B00005YY9X
Price: 71.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (7 reviews)

The Bodum Columbia 8 Cup Double Wall French Press Coffee Maker appears to be a well-regarded option for those who prioritize both a classic design and keeping their coffee hot for extended periods. Here’s a breakdown of its features to help you decide if it’s a good fit for you:

Pros:

Double-Walled Insulation: This technology helps your coffee stay hot for longer, similar to a travel mug, potentially for up to 2 hours according to Bodum.
Medium Capacity: Brews up to 8 cups (1.0 liters) of coffee, ideal for 4-5 people or for those who like to brew a pot for throughout the morning.
Durable Materials: Built with a stainless steel frame and a double-walled stainless steel carafe. This offers a good balance between style, durability, and heat retention.
Easy to Use: Features a simple design with an easy-to-pour spout and comfortable grip handle.
Permanent Mesh Filter: Eliminates the need for paper filters, reducing waste and saving money in the long run.
Dishwasher Safe: While handwashing is recommended to preserve the quality of the stainless steel carafe, it is dishwasher safe for convenience.
Bodum Reputation: Bodum is a well-established brand known for quality French presses.

Cons:

Larger Size Than Classic Chambord: Compared to the Bodum Chambord in the same cup size (8 cups), the Columbia is slightly bigger due to the double-walled insulation. This might be a consideration if you have limited counter space.
Price: Bodum is a well-established brand, and the Columbia might be slightly more expensive than some generic French press options or even the non-insulated Chambord model.

Overall, the Bodum Columbia 8 Cup Double Wall French Press Coffee Maker is a good option for those who want a classic design with the added benefit of insulation to keep coffee hot for longer. The durable build, permanent filter, and well-regarded brand reputation make it a good value for the price. However, if you have limited counter space or prioritize a lower price point, a non-insulated French press might be a better choice.

Here are some additional things to consider:

Coffee Consumption: Consider how much coffee you typically brew at a time.
Cleaning: The carafe and plunger are dishwasher safe, but handwashing is recommended to preserve the quality of the carafe.
Alternatives: Bodum offers a variety of French press models with different sizes, materials, and features. Consider browsing their selection to find the one that best suits your needs.
Thermal Performance: While Bodum claims the coffee stays hot for up to 2 hours, reading reviews from users can give you a real-world perspective on the thermal performance.

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Rated 5 out of 5

cheryl – 15.08.2020

Very nice cafetiere. Stays warm for longer than the glass ones and the silicone/plastic around the strainer/plunger, saves my teeth from curling while using it.
Rated 5 out of 5

TD – 27.02.2021

Amaaaaaazing! Initially I balked at the price – who pays that much for a single serving coffee press?! However, the pull for me was that it goes in the dishwasher – All of my other ones shattered in the dishwasher (despite being supposedly dishwasher-safe). After breaking 4 of the cheap ones (2 to the dishwasher, one to slippery soapy hands, and one to the cat knocking it off the table), I decided to splurge on this one, and I am in love. All the parts survive the dishwasher with ease, it’s not got loads of different crevices so it’s really easy to clean, and the filter thing on the inside is sturdy and doesn’t warp so that it no longer strains the grounds, nor does it have little sharp bits like my old ones that get caught in the sponge if I do choose to hand-wash it. Plus, the whole thing looks nice as well. I may have to buy another one for work, and a bigger one for guests!
Rated 5 out of 5

L – 21.08.2021

I purchased a large version of this many years ago and it’s still perfect so I treated myself to the baby one.
Rated 5 out of 5

Anna and Pete – 03.02.2022

If you use a French press daily like me, you will eventually come to the conclusion that glass is not the way forward. That’s because whether it’s a quality Bodum one or a cheap supermarket equivalent, they break very easily. Whether you just slightly tap them, knock them, put them in the dishwasher or even just pouring hot water into them they eventually crack after a few months. This Bodum stainless steel is a perfect alternative. Firstly it looks great with its curved design. The lid and filter are not stainless steel but rather than being a cost saver, I think the filter with its silicon edge and plastic mesh works better than a stainless steel filter. No grains of coffee in the bottom of your cup with this French press. Also if you are worried about a metallic taste like I was, be assured that there isn’t one. Besides if you are boiling your water in a stainless steel kettle it will make no difference anyway. If you can get this on special offer like I did, grab it immediately it’s fantastic. Even at full price I would thoroughly recommend. For 2 large mugs of coffee you need the 1 litre size.
Rated 5 out of 5

cc – 19.11.2022

This was a present for my son who is very fussy about the look of his kitchen equipment. It’s very easy to clean and makes excellent coffee. Whether it really keeps the contents warmer than other pots I don’t know, the metal must absorb a lot of heat from the coffee. However if you heat the pot with boiling water before use it would definitely help.
Anyway he seems very happy with his present.
Rated 4 out of 5

Lanarkian – 04.01.2023

Smart looking cafetière from a good brand. Holds 4 decent sized cups and keeps reasonably hot for about an hour. Works with a number of brands of filter coffee with no problems, very little coffee grounds left in the bottom of the cup since the filter is quite fine. After two years of use the only negatives are that it needs to be well heated with boiling water before refilling to make the coffee, and the filter can be difficult to clean properly. Definitely worth buying, but watch out for a good price offer.
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazon Addict – 28.05.2023

I bought this as a replacement for an inferior brand of insulated cafetiere. The other one (Judge) had a spring above the edge of the wire filter mesh that gave out on first use on plunging. This lovely jug has a silicone rubber ring instead of the spring -flush with the mesh- so that there is a good seal all around the mesh. It works very well -take care not to use too much force. The seal is so good that you could cause pressure damage if too enthusiastic on plunging.

The insulation works fairly well, and it keeps my Saturday morning coffee lake hot for an hour of reading the papers -unlike the glass version I also own and use when it will all get poured quickly. I love coffee, and can easily drink a litre all on my own in a morning. This is perfect for keeping it drinkable.

Another review mentions an air leak after putting it in the dishwasher. I’d advise against putting it in in the first place. I have to say the info leaflet in the box was about glass cafetieres and not this one, so there was no info about dishwashing durability. Wash it by hand -and take care to wash it on its own as the highly polished surface (very beautiful to look at) scratches easily.

Aesthetically this is a graceful and pleasing object -I like it for that as much as its functionality in making coffee well.

I have a feeling that if I look after this, it will look after me.

Highly recommended.

AA

UPDATE APRIL 2011

Tragedy… I carelessly dropped my lovely cafetiere. It actually bounced off the hard kitchen floor and now has a dent just off centre on the front. :- However it still works fine and there are no cracks on seams or air leaks -so this does seem very well made. Glass would certainly not have survived.

Well I now have a limited edition of one -my very own customised “distressed” Bodum cafetiere. Not as distressed as I was, but my penultimate comment in the original review was borne out -it is looking after me (even if I let it down).

Advice -don’t bounce your Bodum.

AA

UPDATE OCTOBER 2011

Bodum still going strong and performing as new. It seems durable and reliable. No more dents -I have been very careful!

AA

UPDATE DECEMBER 2011

Bodum continuing stubbornly to defy all predictions of failure and air leaking from users of little faith. No more dents as yet and still looking good, and making superb coffee. Insulating properties not noticeably different from the start. Still very pleased with this cafetiere.

Happy Christmas!

AA

UPDATE JULY 2012

Still going strong and goes on working without air leaks or any problems at all.

Continues to be highly recommended

AA

UPDATE DECEMBER 2012

So here it is, Merry Christmas, everybody’s having fun.
And I’m still having coffee from my Bodum as good as the very first cup it made.

Happy Christmas everybody!

AA

UPDATE MARCH 2015

Over four years on and working as well and looking as good as it did when I first got it. Very happy with this purchase.

AA