Bodum Assam 17-Ounce Cast-Iron Tea Press with Stainless Steel Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)This is just the right size for one person (or even two). It makes about three teacups at a time. Bodum's system for controlling the brewing of tea is the best that I've found. After you push the plunger down, no further increase in strength of the tea can occur. I've used their all glass versions of the teapot for many years. I like this one best because of its all metal construction. It is important to preheat the heavy cast iron pot with a preliminary partial filling of near boiling water. But, with all that thermal mass, the tea stays much hotter for a longer time.

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The BODUM Assam cast iron tea press is both a functional and artful item for the tea table. The cast iron tea press combines the old Japanese tradition of enjoying tea in a tetsubin style teapot with BODUM's proven tea press system. The Assam shape is reminiscent of the traditional English tea pots, whereas the cast iron material and its texture create the relaxing feeling of participating in a Japanese tea ceremony, a purifying bath of the six senses.Cast iron was used not only to convey the Asian style, but because of its brilliant qualities to preserve heat and therefore the consistent quality of the tea within. To create the distinctive Assam bowl shape, two iron cast parts are fused together. The knob pattern (Arare) surrounding the exterior of the pot contains the same amount of knobs in the first and last row. The inside is lined with a smooth, durable vitreous coating of enamel to prevent the iron from deterioration. If properly cared for, the cast iron teapot will last more than a lifetime.The Assam cast iron tea press should be hand washed and never placed directly on the stove or open heat source.Brewing loose-leaf tea is easy with the Assam.Simple add your favorite black, green, herbal, or white tea to the infuser.Pour hot water over the tea, filling the pot.Allow the tea to brew to your liking and then press.The patented press system separates the tea leaves from the water, completely stopping the brewing process and eliminating bitter tea.This means that you can enjoy your tea over time while resting assured that your first cup and third cup will taste the same.The Assam 4 Cup Tea Press serves 4 ¿ 4 oz cups.

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Cuisinox 12 Cup Espresso Stovetop Coffeemaker (Mirror Polished Aluminum) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the second stove top espresso maker I have purchased from Amazon and the third I have owned. The first two were Bialetti branded 3 cup and 9 cup. I used the Bialetti until the seal between the two sections started to disintegrate and I had no idea where to buy another one. So, I thought I would give a different brand a try. Why not the Cuisinox 12 Cup Stove top espresso maker? Who doesn't want even more espresso?
When I opened the box there were noticeably no instructions for the product. It's not like this is rocket science, but if I hadn't have already been a regular user of these devices I might have been befuddled. What made me want the instructions was the presences of two seals. One seal was silicone and the other rubber. My other espresso makers used the rubber kind. Was the silicone one an actual seal? Was it just a place holder? Why two kinds? Well I decided to try the silicone version. I had some success, but it did not seal very well and splattered out the middle. I switched to the rubber one and had better success.
On the topic of the seal. It doesn't fit as snugly as I am used to in these devices. The filter it is paired with seems fairly cheap and was slightly dented right out of the box.
The construction of this espresso maker feels flimsy. The lid closes slightly askew of how it obviously should close. The handle is plastic and feels unsubstantial. The handles on all my espresso makers have been unimpressive and usually break at some point.
I gave this two stars because it actually does make espresso with the taste and flavor I am used to. Otherwise I am unimpressed with the quality of this product.

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With the invention of the stovetop espresso coffee maker, espresso - long a staple of Italian cafés and bars - became available for home consumption. As the cold water in the lower chamber heats, the pressure from its boiling forces the water up through the coffee grounds. In just a few minutes, espresso emerges from the spout into the upper chamber as the pot hisses and gurgles. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand until the lower chamber is releasing only steam. The lower water tank holds a metal filter and features a safety valve. The upper tank fills with perfectly brewed coffee. Now Italy's favorite aluminum coffeemaker can go to work in your kitchen, making delicious espresso on gas or electric stovetops.

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Bodum New Kenya 34-Ounce Tea Press, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Bodum New Kenya tea presses in both the small and the medium sized models. I really enjoy good quality loose tea, and the tea presses make it very convenient to brew this way (although the tea presses do also accommodate bagged tea, according to the instructions). For the small press I add about one and one half tablespoons of loose tea to the strainer, and about three tablespoons for the medium sized press. The amount you add, as always, will depend on your own preferences.
I would have given the New Kenya presses 5 stars, but for one feature that I believe has the potential for eventual failure, due to extended use. The plunger portion of the tea press is surrounded by a soft plastic gasket, to seal it closely to the basket when pressing the tea leaves. Because this gasket is made of such a soft material, I can see that it has the potential to wear out over time, much in the same way that other gaskets can become worn.
It doesn't appear that this gasket comes off or separates from the plunger, so I imagine that if it does wear out, the entire lid and plunger assembly will have to be replaced. Potentially, that could be costly, but with the reduced price that Amazon currently offers these models, it might be a moot point. The New Kenya models are the first Bodum tea presses I have purchased, so I do not know if all of the Bodum models have this same type of plunger assembly.
Perhaps I am being overly cautious, but I depend on the reviews of others many times when making purchases, so I want to be as honest as possible. (You can decide whether or not my concern is important to you!)
The most significant points are that this press is simple to use, allows you to control the strength of your brewed tea, and is also very easy to clean. Oh, yeah, and did I mention that it makes one heck of a great cup of tea!? Cheers!
JANUARY 13, 2011 UPDATE: I am happy to report that both gaskets on both pots are still working perfectly. The only thing that is keeping me from changing this review to 5 stars is that I do miss the lid on these tea pots. It would be nice to have one to cap off the pot after brewing and removing the plunger assembly.

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The Bodum New Kenya tea press is a confluence of tradition and modernity in design.The New Kenya tea press is entirely made of plastic and glass for convenient everyday use, while offering the best brewing method for that perfect cup of tea.The handle remains cool while the plastic frame protects your tabletop from the heat of the glass teapot.Drinking tea no longer belongs to the past but will be a luxury of the future.We set out with a goal to make an innovation in tea brewing and the patented Bodum tea press system was born.

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Bodum Chambord 5-Ounce Milk Frother Review

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(More customer reviews)This product froths milk very nicely and if you like extra frothy milk it is an excellent product. And on this basis alone easily worth five (5) stars. Clean-up and maintenance is a snap as the bottom portion of the frother is easily disassembled and cleaned. I purchased this as a replacement to the previous generation of Bodum Frothers and have found the following challenges while using this product:
a) while frothing the pour spout isn't properly covered by the cap and on occasion foamy milk spills onto the kitchen counter
b) the meshing seems better suited for a French press, which means separating the foam for a pretty cup display is a bit of a challenge (hint, don't use slotted portion of the cap, just pull the entire plunger mechanism out and use a spoon to separate the foam)
c) HOT WHILE HANDLING: admittedly I like my milk as close to burnt without burning, so this sucker is very hot when coming out of the microwave and this is my primary complaint. The previous version had a nice handle connected to the glass easy for gripping the smoking hot vessel while frothing milk. I still have not found a tolerable solution to this.
Good product and does what it says it will do. But if you like really hot milk for frothing you will need to find a solution for holding the hot glass in hand. Otherwise, a really good product.

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The world of coffee would be half as exciting if there was not that delicious layer of milk foam sitting on top of it! From lattes to cappuccinos, the Chambord Milk Frother brings any coffee to its perfection. Simply add cold non-fat milk to the fill line before setting the lid in place.Then pull and push the plunger until you see your milk turn to a frothy foam.The volume of milk froth will approximately double.Allow the froth to sit for a minute and thicken up.If you would like hot froth, just remove the lid/plunger unit and put the carafe with frothed milk in the microwave on high for 20 seconds.Once you are ready, use a spoon to scoop out the frothy foam and top off your favorite coffee drink.The glass beaker is made of durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass.With the Bodum Chambord Frother and a Bodum Coffee Press you can be your own barista at home!Dishwasher safe.

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Bodum Clara 59-Ounce Glass Stovetop Whistling Water Kettle Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had many kettles, the last two from Cuisinart (china made cheap)- they all leak, rust badly , or softer parts (whisttle, etc) melt on the gaz stove.
After a long research I settled on this "crystal clear" kettle but was so disappointed to see that the side of the kettle was ALL AROUND full of warnings in many languages. I thought it was absolutely ridiculous and ugly and I was planning to return it and gave a 2 rating.
(The edit does not allow me to change the rating which I would now put at 4, given what's out there)
Then I started on my search again moving way up in prices only to find out that the kettles I wanted are lined with tin, or nickel, etc and that none of that is entirely safe, or is it? After finding some info on the web I decided to stop my search for now.
So, I re-unpacked Clara and I am using it. The whisttle is not very loud unless the kettle is full but at least we are not absorbing all kinds of metals. So, I am keeping it. And with the steam during the boiling one does not see the writing on the side so, fine.
So hard to be a wise consumer.
UPDATE:
Clara got a crack on the spout and I had to decide whether to buy a new one but luckily I found a german made clear kettle at bedbathandbeyond that retails for $9.99. This is now my choice. I bought a second, pristine looking one to be used when I have visitors. Usage of a clear glass kettle on a gaz stove leads to marks that become difficult to clean overtime.

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Clear as crystal, the Clara Water Kettle is made for those who appreciate transparency as much as design!The body and the handle of this stunning kettle are made of heat-resistant, borosilicate glass. The use of borosilicate glass in a water kettle testifies to BODUM’s sensitivity to the need for natural and non-reactivematerials, which are odor and taste free and do not taint water. The Clara Water Kettle has a capacity of 1.75 l (59 oz).The Clara also features a whistle that alerts users when water has reached its boiling point. The blue accent color used in the plastic grip, the lid’s silicone gasket and the whistle intensifies the impression of thewater’s purity during the boiling process. The Clara can be used with electric, ceramic or gas stoves (not induction). For microwave use, the lid and whistle need to be removed.All parts are dishwasher safe.

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Frabosk "Milano" Milk / Cappuccino Frother (32 fl oz/ 0.94 l) Review

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(More customer reviews)This frother is PERFECT!! It makes great foam for cappuccino and it's so easy to use!! Clean up is easy too. I bought this frother after I bought the the Bialetti "Musa" Stove Top Espresso Maker. Now I can make coffee house style cappuccino at home any time I want! Love it!!

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"Il miglior Cappuccino in pochi secondi a casa tua" The best cappuccino at home in a few seconds! If you would like to heat the milk for your cappuccino right on the stove top, the "Milano" milk frother is the right choice for you. With its thick sandwich bottom and its 18/10 stainless steel body and handle, this cappuccino creamer is perfectly designed and equipped for the job. Frabosk milk frothers are the only kitchen tools born to produce persistent and abundant whipped cream quickly and easily. Authentic to the Italian kitchen of the past. Also perfect for delicious milkshakes, Irish coffee, Italian white coffee and more. When cappuccino cream is prepared using traditional steam systems at temperatures in excess of 150 °C, the fat molecules in the milk are modified and become less digestible. On the contrary, the cream produced manually with Frabosk cappuccino creamer / milk frother, respects the natural lightness and ease of digestion of the milk. Frabosk Cappuccino Creamers are unique in permitting the cream to be produced even with cold milk from the refrigerator. UHT (long-life) milk produces an even thicker and more abundant cream. Made in Italy by Frabosk, a leader in house ware products since 1930.

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Bodum Shin Bistro 4-Ounce Milk Frother Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my Bodum frother for about three years (older model than this one, black plastic top) and have had no problems with it other than my husband hitting the top rim with something and chipping the glass. I smoothed it out with an emery board nail file and it is fine, but that prompted me to look on Amazon to see if they still sold them so that I could order a backup but they are a little pricey now; I think I paid only about $10 for mine.

Many people have criticized this product because the glass broke and it seems many people are using metal spoons with it. To me it is common sense when dealing with a thin glass product such as this to use a plastic utensil if you need one. One of those long handled plastic spoons like you get at an ice cream shop work well. I usually just pour my froth out and wait a few seconds with a couple of little shakes which gets most of it out.
I always heat the milk (or half & half which I use most of the time) in the microwave first right in the beaker, then do the pumping and have had no problems doing it that way. I actually think heated milk froths better and creates a finer froth. Many people are under the false impression that heated milk won't froth but I think this is because most of the instructions on frothing are for espresso machines where it is always suggested to use very cold milk before steaming and frothing. But this is because of the heating factor with the hot steam. You have to use cold milk or you won't have enough time to froth before the milk reaches the ideal temperature. If you used preheated milk it would quickly overheat using hot steam to froth. So I think because of this many people assume that you need cold milk for any kind of frothing.
My Bodum has held up extremely well over the years that I have used it but I am careful with it and never put it in the dishwasher. I always immediately rinse both the wand and beaker, fill with a little warm water and detergent, then pump a few times to disperse the detergent. I then rinse well and air dry. I rarely take it apart to clean. Once in awhile I use a very soft brush to clean the screen.
This little frother is both convenient and stress free, no worrying about timing, or temperature, as with the espresso machine wands. You just pump for as long as you want until you're happy with the volume of your froth, which you can easily see because of the clear glass.
Laura

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Create a smooth and consistent milk foam without electricity. Bodum's Shin Bistro 5-Ounce Milk Frother is easy to use and quickly froths milk. Simply add cold non-fat milk to the fill line before setting the lid in place. Then pull and push the plunger until milk turns to a frothy foam. The volume of milk froth will approximately double. Allow the froth to sit for a minute and thicken. To heat the froth, remove the lid/plunger unit and put the carafe with frothed milk in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. Use a spoon to scoop out the frothy foam and top off favorite coffee drinks. Able to hold up to 5 ounces, the beaker is made of durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass. All parts are dishwasher safe.

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Bodum Chambord Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The first problem with this item was the overbearing odor of machine oil that filled my nostrils when I opened it for the first time. The instruction book, of course, mentioned the pot should be cleaned thoroughly before the first use, but that presented a problem when the book cautioned that the machine should be cleaned with water only. I was not convinced that water alone could do it. Sure enough, numerous washings later, the aluminum Espresso pot still had the vague if not overpowering odor of machine oil about it.
We decided to give it a shot. I had invited over a couple of Espresso aficionados to help me judge the first batch. I will say that the pot made a quick, full six servings of Espresso, but the pot unfortunately still smelled like machine oil after we finished making the first brew. One of us was brave enough to taste it, and reported that the Espresso was not bad at all. The coffee -- if not the pot -- was free of any oily taste or smell, and the second taster reported that he liked it very much.
I would have given this at least four stars for the price, simplicity and overall result, except that darn oil odor ruined our appetite for what we were hoping was a quick desert beverage. I am hoping that a few uses of this very economical alternative to an expensive Espresso machine will rid the pot of the oily odor.
UPDATE: TWO MONTHS LATER - The pot has lost the odor that was so off-putting when it first came out of the box. The coffee -- I mean, espresso -- is great. I use it for company all the time and everybody loves the brew. Definitely worth the money if you're seeking a bargain-priced espresso maker!


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The Bodum Chambord Stovetop Espresso Maker lets coffee lovers prepare and serve shots of their favorite brew at home. This stylish unit brews quality, delicious, authentic espresso in practically no time at all - at a tiny fraction of the price of an expensive espresso machine, 3-cup, 0.35-litre. How do I use it?. Pour water in the bottom container up to the MAX mark. Insert the funnel-shaped metal filter. Add fine ground coffee to the filter. Tighten the upper part (which has a second metal filter and a silicone gasket at the bottom) onto the water container. Place the espresso maker on a heat source making sure that the handle is not directly over heat. When the water boils, the steam will reach a high enough pressure to gradually force its way through the ground coffee, and pass through to the upper chamber. As soon as all of the espresso has reached the upper chamber, you will hear a sputtering sound - the sign that the coffee is ready to serve. Pour the coffee directly from the upper chamber and enjoy a perfect cup of espresso. What kind of ground coffee do I need? Fine: Smoother to the touch, a little finer than granular sugar or table salt. How do I clean this product? Wash the stainless steel espresso maker soon after letting it cool down to minimize staining. Cleaning in the sink will suffice too. Do not put the aluminum espresso makers in the dishwasher as discoloration may occur. Note: Do not screw the espresso maker together while it is still wet. Store the parts separately. Tip: Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the outside dry. This will help to maintain the mirror finish.

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