Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, 51 Ounce, 1.5 Liter, Chrome
Description
When Bodum took over a small clarinet factory in Normandy
in 1982, it was not because of the fine orchestra clarinets they were
producing but because of a relatively unknown coffee maker called the Chambord
which they produced as well. The reason the French press coffee maker has
become one of the most popular coffeemakers in the world is pure and simple,
taste. The materials (glass and stainless steel) are completely taste-free so
nothing comes between your ground coffee beans. This is exactly the reason why
coffee tasters use this method to determine the quality of coffee beans. No
paper filter not only means no waste, but that the coffee bean’s essential
oils go directly to your cup, delivering the flavor that is lost on paper
filters. Simplicity works best and is the reason why the Chambord’s design has
not changed a bit from its original drawing. Make taste, not waste! 1. 5 l, 51
oz capacity. The Chambord is Bodums original coffee press design,
which the company began to mass produce in 1982 after acquiring a small
factory in Normandy where craftspeople made these presses by hand. Bodum takes
great care to instill the same quality in craftsmanship, and the result,
according to coffee purists, is a brewing machine that produces a taste and
aroma superior to any electric coffeemaker. The secret is that the grounds are
able to steep in boiling water for about 4 minutes before they are pressed
with the plunger, producing a richer, full-bodied flavor. The glass carafe on
this Chambord model holds a maximum of 48 ounces or 12 cups of brewed coffee
or tea, making it a useful size for entertaining or for all-day-long drinkers.
The chrome-plated brass frame and lid and stainless-steel plunger are durable
and will hold up to years of brewing. For easy cleaning, the carafe and all
its parts go right into the dishwasher. Replacement parts are available from
the manufacturer. --Cristina VaamondeFrom the Manufacturer When Bodum took
over a small clarinet factory in Normandy in 1982, it was not because of the
fine orchestra clarinets they were producing. In addition to musical
instruments, the factory also produced the coffee of a relatively unknown
brewer called "The Chambord." Bodum combined the skills of these Normandy
craftspeople with modern production. The result was a unique culinary tool,
affordable to the many who loved the taste of what we now know as French press
coffee. Thanks to Bodum, and thanks to the increasing need for better coffee,
the French press coffeemaker has become one of the most popular in the world.
Yet the design has not strayed a bit from the original drawings, and Bodum
still makes the Chambord with the same painstaking care and knowledge they
gained from those Normandy craftspeople years ago. The ease of brewing and the
delicious smell and taste of French-roasted dark coffee have remained
unchanged.Awards and AccoladesIn 2004 the Bodum Chambord coffee press received
the American Culinary Institute's award for best French press coffeemaker. The
American Culinary Institute judges food preparation products such as mixers,
waffle makers, and electric teakettles. These products are judged on criteria
important to consumers such as ease of use, safety, and the quality of the
food produced. The institute also judges food preparation products used in
restaurants and hotels, including institutional mixers, large-volume coffee
machines, and food slicers.Instructions for Use 1. Place pot on a dry, flat,
nonslip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the plunger straight up and out
of the pot. 2. For each 1.25-deciliter/4-ounce cup, put 1 rounded tablespoon
or 1 Bodum scoop of coarse-ground coffee into the pot. Caution: Use only
coarse-ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure.
Place coffeemaker on a heatproof, nonslip surface. 3. Pour hot (not boiling)
water into the pot. Leave a minimum of 2.5 centimeters/1 inch of space at the
top. Stir the brew with a plastic spoon. Caution: Metal spoons can scratch or
chip the glass beaker and cause breakage. 4. Place the plunger unit on top of
the pot. Turn lid to close off the pour spout opening. (Does not apply to the
Brazil models.) Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes.
5. Hold the pot handle firmly, with the spout turned away from you, then using
just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to
lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with
minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes
difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the pot,
stir the brew, and then slowly plunge again. WARNING: Using excessive force
can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot. 6. Turn the lid to open the
pour spout and then pour coffee. 7. Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the
plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher-safe. Safety
Instructions Not for stovetop use. Check glass beaker for scratches, cracks,
or chips. Do not use a pot that is scratched, chipped, or cracked. Install a
replacement beaker before using the pot again. Keep children away while using.
Hot water is a hazard to small children! Do not allow children to use this
coffeemaker. Scald Hazard Excessive plunging force can cause scalding hot
liquid to shoot out of pot. Do not plunge with force. Turn lid to close spout.
Use only coarse-ground coffee. Company History In 1944 Peter Bodum, the father
of today's owner, Joergen Bodum, started Bodum in Copenhagen. Times were
difficult at the end of World War II; there was hardly any trade and people
were out of work. Peter Bodum managed to wholesale a very small variety of
housewares products by Danish manufacturers. After the war Peter Bodum got an
import license for kitchen and tabletop products; he traveled all over Europe
and ended up importing kitchen and housewares to Denmark. As in the rest of
Europe in those days, a lack of products in Denmark meant a market existed for
almost anything to be sold. He specialized in glassware from Eastern Europe.
In the '50s Peter Bodum started developing his own products. He collaborated
with the Danish architect Kaas Klaeson for a range of coffeemakers. At the
time, industrial-design-type kitchen products were very rare. The first Bodum
product to hit the market in 1958 was the Santos coffeemaker--based on a
vacuum coffee brewing system. It became an instant sensation not only in
Denmark but in all of Europe. Bodum still produces the original Santos design
to this very day. Bodum grew steadily during the '60s, but sadly, in 1967, at
the age of only 57, Peter Bodum passed away. His wife managed the company
until 1974, when she offered her 26-year-old son Joergen to join her in the
management of the company. Joergen quickly brought on board Carsten Joergensen
--then a teacher at the Danish School of Art in Copenhagen--and soon put him
in charge of overall design for Bodum, including everything from products to
corporate design, exhibitions, shops, buildings, catalogs, and advertising. It
turned out to be a very long and fruitful collaboration. The two men began to
fulfill Bodum's credo--"good design doesn't have to be expensive"--in lots of
different ways. In 1974 the first fruit of Joergen and Carsten's collaboration
was introduced: the French coffee press Bistro. It was also the first
incorporation of the new Bodum design language--beautiful simplicity and
excellent materials for everyday life. Many more variations of coffee presses
followed. Since 1974, Bodum has produced over 50 million French presses, taken
the leap from "coffee" to "kitchen," and developed and produced a large
variety of beautiful household and tabletop designs. In 1979, when he took
over the company, Joergen Bodum decided to move to Switzerland in order to be
more centrally located in Europe. He chose the Lucerne area, where Bodum's
head office has been located since the early '80s. In 1980 Bodum Switzerland
and its design unit, Pi-Design, were founded. Then, in 1986, the opening of
Bodum's first shop in London marked another milestone in the Bodum history. It
was designed not only to be the perfect showcase for the large variety of
Bodum products but to embody an even stronger presentation of Bodum as an
international brand. Many more shops in many more cities all over the world
followed: Paris, Copenhagen, Zurich, Lucerne, Tokyo, New York, Dallas,
Okinawa, Auckland, and many more. To this day there are 52 Bodum stores
worldwide. With more and more of its own stores in place, Bodum continued
broadening its collection of beautifully designed everyday life products--from
kitchen to home. Today Bodum offers its customers everything from the latest
coffee- and tea-making products to tabletop, kitchen, storage, textiles,
bathroom, and home office products. Some stores also have a café where Bodum's
own selection of coffees and teas are served. The Bodum Group is, and always
has been, a 100 percent family-owned business. Today the company operates in
14 different countries with over 700 employees worldwide. Bodum has holding
companies in Denmark and Switzerland as well as 12 sales companies, 3
production companies, and a design company called Bodum Design Group, located
in Switzerland.
Features:
included components: Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, 12 Espresso Cup, 51oz, Chrome
Product Details: Brand: Bodum Capacity: 1.5 Liters Color: Chrome Coffee Maker Type: French Press Product Dimensions: 6.93"D x 10.63"W x 5.43"H Material: Glass, Stainless steel, and plastic Filter Type: Paper Style: Glass Carafe Specific Uses For Product: Coffee maker Item Weight: 1.8 Pounds Included Components: Bodum Chambord French Press Coffee Maker, 12 Espresso Cup, 51oz, Chrome Model Name: Chambord Number of Items: 1 Human Interface Input: Dial Package Type: Standard Packaging Unit Count: 1.0 Count Product Dimensions: 10.63 x 6.93 x 5.43 inches Item Weight: 1.8 pounds Manufacturer: Bodum Country of Origin: Portugal Item model number: 1932-16US4 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No Date First Available: February 19, 2009
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