Bodum French Press

What is so special about Bodum? Well, for many people buying their first Bodum coffee press turns out to be a turning point that transforms their coffee drinking experience. You can read how Bodum French press can change one's lifestyle on coffeegeek.com.

Bodum is a family owned business. It was founded in 1944 in Denmark. The head office is located in Switzerland. Today Bodum is well known for its collection of beautifully designed everyday life products. With it's motto "give up bad design for good", the company aims to provide an attractive and functional design at an affordable price.

Coffee and tea making products were the main focus of the company ever since the 1950's. The first Bodum French press named Bistro was introduced in 1974. Today Bodum offers a range of different French press models. I will list some of the most popular ones below.

Glass models

Bodum Chambord
As you probably know, this is the timeless classic design. The Chambord was originally produces by a small factory in Normandy, France. Bodum took over this factory in 1982 and made this elegantly designed French press affordable to many coffee lovers worldwide. It is very popular - so it may not be the model to get if you like to stand out from the crowd.

Bodum Brazil
If you are after a simple design that has a bit more masculine feeling to it then Brazil may be just right - and it's one of the cheaper models too! It was designed in the early 80's and was popular ever since.

Bodum Young Press
This is a rather cool modern design even though for me personally it's a bit too loud. Well, you may have a different view on this one.

Bodum Shin Bistro
Very simple, elegant and solid design. I like it.

Stainless steel model

Bodum Columbia
I really love this design. I think the lines are simply brilliant. But I do have one problem with Columbia: some of the internal parts are made of plastic (the inner layer of the lid and some parts of the plunger). I would have much preferred them to be made from stainless steel. Apart from this, I think that Columbia is just perfect.

Travel presses

Bodum also makes various travel presses - some of them made from plastic, some from stainless steel.

A note about French press sizes
Most of the models come in different sizes ranging from 3 to 12 cups. But I have to warn you about this: the size for a French press is usually given in number of small 4oz cups. Now - when you say a "cup" most people imagine something like 8oz or bigger. Bear this in mind when selecting the size.