photonick Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 32 Location: burbank Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Mon Mar 31, 2008, 8:27am Subject: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
I just bought a Bodum Chambord 32oz for $39.99, I kinda rushed into and don't really have much access to internet right now so I'm curious what you all think about this press pot. I was using a $12 dollar Ikea pot that leaked a lot of sludge through and just wasn't very nice. Any advice or tips?
needcoffee Senior Member Joined: 8 Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Carolina Expertise: I love coffee
Grinder: Zassenhaus
Posted Mon Mar 31, 2008, 11:20am Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
I have the same press and I have been very happy with it. There is a good french press guide here under the "Guides & How To" section at the top of the page. Sweet Maria's has a good french press guide also. The guide on this site recommends grinding coarse and steeping for a long time while the Sweet Maria method recommends grinding finer and a shorter steep time. Each method has a slightly different taste. I recommend trying both to see what you prefer. If sludge in your cup bothers you Sweet Maria's offers nylon filters for the Bodum that wil filter out more of the fines.
Noonievut Senior Member Joined: 9 Sep 2006 Posts: 461 Location: Toronto. Canada Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Brasilia Club Grinder: Rocky DL Vac Pot: Other - Aeropress Roaster: Behmor
Posted Mon Mar 31, 2008, 4:03pm Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
Just wanted to say that if you're wanting to experiment, you can also pick up an Aeropress. It's about $30 and has some advantages and disadvantages when compared to a french press.
Posted Mon Mar 31, 2008, 6:17pm Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
The Chamboard is an excellent French Press & my favorite. I've got 4 of them & prefer the metal filters/glass beaker to the materials used in some other models.
DavidBB Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Alberta Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Vibiemme Domobar Super... Grinder: Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: 8 cup FP Drip: Hamilton Beach Roaster: 5lb BBQ Drum, iR2
Posted Tue Apr 1, 2008, 8:41am Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
I have the 8 cup and find it's a great size for 2 people. I grind a little coarser than drip, do one stir at the beginning and steep for 3 mins. Makes a wonderful brew.
"Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it's hard to go back to sleep".
astro46 Senior Member Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Location: usa Expertise: I like coffee
Grinder: breville
Posted Thu Apr 10, 2008, 5:04pm Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
i am wondering how well the chambord 32 oz press works for making just one 8 oz cup of coffee? i notice that the screen doesn't extend to the bottom of the pot so i wonder if it will still work ok.
Posted Fri Apr 11, 2008, 7:17am Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
astro46 Said:
i am wondering how well the chambord 32 oz press works for making just one 8 oz cup of coffee? i notice that the screen doesn't extend to the bottom of the pot so i wonder if it will still work ok.
I don't think that you will be happy with the results of brewing 1 cup in that press pot size. There is way too much space below the filter. I use the 32 oz for two full mugs (up to the 6 cup mark on the flask) but nothing less. I love the results with the smaller press (3 cup) for a single mug. You will be happy with the small investment.
interference Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 70 Location: TX Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Quickmill Andreja Premium Grinder: Mazzer Mini
Posted Fri Apr 11, 2008, 10:55am Subject: Re: I just bought a chambord, right decission?
I have used the cheapie IKEA and the Bodum and you should definitely see an improvement in "sludge leakage."
You should probably plan to fill the Chambord up at least halfway for good results, even if it means dumping the part you don't drink. And of course the best way to improve your French press is to use coffee that was roasted less than 2 weeks ago, coarsely ground just prior to brewing.
The Aeropress is not a bad recommendation, but it makes a completely different cup of coffee. It uses paper to filter all the oils and sediment, which results in a cleaner, but flatter taste (in my opinion.)
Once you get your technique down, experiment with different coffee origins. If you are doing things right and the coffees are fresh, you should taste huge differences between them.
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