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wicked · Coach

Anyone have a Chemex or Bodum coffeepot?

Teresa · Kate Spade

how the heck does that work?

wicked · Coach

You just place a filter in the top, add your coffee and pour boiling water over the grounds.

For the Bodum^^^ you put grounds directly in the pot, pour boiling water in, stir it around and let it steep for a few minutes, then you plunge the mesh disk down to seperate the grounds from the liquid.

jettie · Kate Spade

I actually got a Bodum for Christmas but I haven't tried it yet (I was in the process of moving and just stuck with what I knew). I hope to try it this week. I'll let you know!

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

We have and consistently use the Bodum French Press.

You have to really love coffee because the FP makes a very robust cup.

Use Alton Brown's method for great FP coffee.

-- Edited by pollyjean23 at 13:26, 2008-01-24

Suasoria · Chanel

I have a Bodum. It makes superior coffee by far. It's best to grind the beans yourself because you want them coarser than the usual drip coffee. (Not necessarily every morning, but maybe a few day's worth at a time.)

Get the biggest one they make (you don't have to make a full pot, it's just nice to have the option of serving more than one or two people) and an extra carafe since you will break at least one.

Bonus: everything goes in the dishwasher.

needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

I want the Bodum badly! I've not tried it but I want it for both loose tea and coffee. Amazon.com has the 12 cup for $20 right now!

http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Chambord-12-Cup-Coffee-Press/dp/B00005LM0T/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1201147810&sr=8-6

kittenheels · Coach

I really love the Bodum. Mine is going on four now. I also like a very strong cup of coffee with foamed milk for breakfast (I guess a bastard cappucino), and this does the trick. Highly recommended. It's easy to clean, looks cool and is really fun!