Coffee maker BODUM COLUMBIA 8 cup French Press (8-cup capacity, stainless steel frame, plunger)

BODUM COLUMBIA 8 cup French Press is a manual coffee brewer designed to extract full-bodied flavour from coarsely ground coffee. The device combines a plunger with a stainless steel mesh filter and a heat-resistant glass beaker held in a stainless steel frame. With an eight-cup capacity, it is intended for household use or small office settings where a straightforward, electricity-free brewing method is preferred.

Advantages

The stainless steel frame provides stable support and protects the glass beaker while preserving a compact footprint. The plunger and fine mesh filter allow immersion brewing that extracts oils and soluble compounds for a richer taste compared with paper-filter methods. The heat-resistant beaker tolerates brewing temperatures and is easy to clean. The overall design is simple to operate and does not require electricity, making it portable and suitable for places without power.

Suitable for

• Home brewing for small groups (up to eight cups)
• Small office coffee service
• Manual brewing when electricity is unavailable or undesired
• Preparing full-bodied coffee for breakfast or meetings

Key specifications

• Capacity: eight cups (approximate serving size for coarsely ground coffee)
• Construction: stainless steel frame with glass beaker
• Brewing system: plunger with stainless steel mesh filter
• Beaker material: heat-resistant glass suitable for hot water
• Operation: manual, no electricity required

How to use

Add coarsely ground coffee to the beaker (recommended ratio approximately 1:12 to 1:15 coffee to water by weight), pour hot water just off the boil over the grounds, stir gently, and place the lid with the plunger in the raised position. Allow the coffee to steep for about four minutes, then press the plunger down slowly and steadily to separate grounds from brewed coffee. Serve immediately to preserve flavour; decanting into a serving vessel will reduce over-extraction if coffee will be kept warm for longer periods. After use, disassemble the plunger and rinse components under warm water; all parts should be cleaned regularly to avoid buildup of oils and residue.

Usage recommendations

Use coarsely ground coffee and a consistent steep time to achieve balanced extraction. Preheat the beaker with hot water to maintain brewing temperature, and avoid pressing the plunger too quickly to reduce sediment and bitterness. Regular cleaning of the mesh filter and beaker preserves flavour and extends the product's usable life.