Bodum 8 Cup 34oz Pour Over Coffee Maker

A: This french press is made of stainless steel casing with a borosilicate glass carafe. This item does not contain cuffs ties or beads.

A: This is not, as the first answer suggests, a french press. The cuff is made of cork and it seems like the strings are leather/pleather. Hope that helps!

A: "Brand expert" supplied this answer calling it a french press?? Please remove that answer to prevent further confusion. Thx

A: I would use both as just the stainless steel filter still allows coffee sediment through. Don't want crunchy coffee.

A: Yes, you absolutely can use paper filters in lieu of the included stainless steel filter if you would like. Enjoy!

A: I use a paper filter when I don't want any grit in my coffee. I put it on top of the mesh filter to just give it a little support, and the paper doesn't fall into the bottom when I pour the water

A: It is to help with pouring the coffee into your mug, but honestly I didn't see a difference in pouring without it, so I threw it in recycling.

A: The black, plastic piece with the 3 "legs" and a ball on the other end is a lid for the glass container after you remove the filter.

A: It fits perfectly at the neck with the legs pointing down. I guess it's for some tea or fruit infusion where bulky items don't get poured out...

A: If you use fine grind I would also put a triangle shaped coffee filter with it to prevent the finest grounds from getting into your coffee.

A: For an optimal brew we recommend using a medium grind (in between coarse and fine). All parts except for the cork cuff are dishwasher safe. Enjoy!

A: From my personal experience I'd recommend a gooseneck kettle. I went electctric. I was using a standard tea kettle into a Pyrex and ended up spilling the near boiling water all over my hand. Been a month now and still recovering!

A: For up to 1 hour max. The glass does not offer insulation.

A: Great question! "Medium ground coffee" refers to the size of the coffee grounds, not the roast of the beans. This means the coffee is ground to a medium consistency, and will be noted on bags of pre-ground coffee along with the roast. If you're grinding at home, aim for grounds slightly coarser than table salt. The roast level, whether it's light, medium, or dark, is a separate aspect and any roast will work perfectly in the Bodum Coffee Maker.

A: This product is for use with medium ground coffee beans.

A: The glass carafe should not have boiling water poured into it. It is tested for and able to routinely accommodate water at an appropriate temperature for pour over (about 205 degrees Fahrenheit).

A: This glass carafe should never be exposed to a heating element or flame, and is not intended for microwave use. The best way to keep coffee warm after brewing is by using the included carafe insert that will help trap heat in the pour over.

A: You can make 1 cup of coffee in this coffee maker. You will only need to keep in mind that you will need to adjust the amount of grounds you use to keep your preferred ratio of coffee to water consistent.