Bodum Chambord French Press

The Bodum Chambord French Press (1.0 Liter - 32 ounce capacity)

The Bodum Chambord French press is known worldwide as the standard for making a wonderful cup of coffee. But a Bodum French press is also one of our favorite ways to make a flavorful cup (or more) of yerba mate.

How to Make Great Yerba Mate Tea in a French Press

The Bodum Chambord French press is very easy to use. You simply place 1/4 cup of fresh green loose mate or dark roast loose mate (or any of our bulk yerba mate flavors) into the carafe and wet it with a little cool water. Just enough to get it a bit soggy. Then wait a minute or two.

Next, pour your hot (but not boiling) water into the press pot and let it steep 5 - 7 minutes. You can also use a little more mate (say, 1/3 cup and let it steep only 3 minutes) for a greener flavor. If you desire, you can stir the mate once or twice while it is steeping, just DON'T use a metal object. A chopstick works well - something wooden or plasic.

When the mate tea is steeped to your preference, just press down slowly on the plunger until the strainer reaches the bottom. You are then ready to pour up your fresh hot mate.

The Chambord French press cleans up easily, just be careful not to hit the glass when cleaning the press pot in the sink. Also be aware that the glass can get soapy and slick and can come loose from the frame. With care, your Bodum french press will provide you with years of intensely flavorful yerba mate tea. In case of accidents, replacement parts are available.

Product Features Bodum Chambord French Press

• Capacity 32 ounces, 1 Liter
• Serves 2-3
• Sturdy, chrome-plated brass frame; easy-to-clean glass carafe
• Stainless-steel press mechanism; replacement parts available from bodum
• Turn lid to close spout; not for stove top use
• All parts are dishwasher-safe
• The Bodum Chambord Press Pot is made of heat-resistant laboratory-grade glass

Here's a few Chambord French press testimonials we've found online:

"Is this a good product? YES! It's everything I expected and more. First of all, this thing isn't just low-tech, it's NO-tech. It's made of glass with a metal frame and a steel filter. You never have to SEE another paper filter again, and best of all, no electricity required, and no computerized parts or timers to malfunction after three weeks of moderate use. This baby is as rugged and ready for adventure as almost any kitchen implement you could think of. In fact, I may finally be able to have coffee on my camping trips, which is a very thrilling thought. OK, now for the best part. The coffee made with the Bodum Chambord Press is some of the most heavenly, mild, even, smooth, and full-bodied coffee I've ever enjoyed from ANY source/brewing technique." -P.B.Reynolds, North Carolina

"If you've never had French Press coffee, I have to recommend it very highly. I've owned a number of these French Presses and the Bodum Chambord is the best...5 Stars..."- K. John, NY, NY

"Wow this is really GREAT for loose tea too! Not a big coffee drinker but do love all sorts of loose teas! This product was recommended to me from another tea drinker & it really works fabulous! 5 Stars" - Kelly Taylor

"And if you're already aware of the wonders of pressed coffee, the Chambord in particular is a superior press. The stainless steel frame gives it an indestructible feel and makes it quite attractive on one's countertop...5 Stars..." - Mason Bockelman

Here's a variety of tips we've collected as well:

Don't wait too long to drink your fresh brewed mate. Liquids cool very quickly if left in the press (it's not insulated in any way). The Bodum Young french press we carry has some insulation in its rugged frame.

Be careful while pushing down the plunger. Make certain that the spout is pointed away from you or anyone else. If the plunger is pushed down too rapidly and the bodum is full, hot liquids can spew out the spout if it is left open. Don't let children push the plunger.

Cleanup is really not a problem at all. I place an open paper towel over the drain of the kitchen sink. After pouring the coffee into a carafe, I add a small amount of water to the press to re-suspend the grounds. I then pour them onto the paper towel, which keeps the grounds from going down the drain and causing problems. - George Roden

Some say don't use the same bodum for coffee and tea - the coffee oils tend to remain in the bodum.

Again, if you are going to stir your yerba mate while it is brewing, using something wooden or plastic, like a chopstick.

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