Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker Review [June 2023]

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A good coffee machine is something that is pretty as a rainbow and brews coffee that tastes rich and bold. Pour-over coffee has been a traditional simple way to make a delicious cup of coffee. The pour-over technique involves pouring hot water through the coffee grinds in a filter. The water drains through the coffee ground and gets accumulated into the carafe. Pour over highlights the intricate taste when compared to other brewing techniques. This makes it a popular choice since it allows the fragrance and flavors to shine.

Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker comes with a fine stainless steel mesh filter that terminates the requirement of the paper filter. This coffee brewer is made in Europe and proudly sets a new standard for delectable coffee; no filter paper, only pure flavor. This device promises a great, rich taste and intense aroma while maintaining the natural coffee ground oils. It’s a best sleek little device for those who need to make high-grade java in large quantities as the glass carafe holds up to 8 cups or 34 oz of coffee.

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Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker Review: First Impressions

Bodum Pour over Coffee Maker Specifications
Dimensions	5.43 x 0.87 x 5.43 inches
Weight	1.08 pounds
Capacity	2.1 pounds
Material	Glass
Filter type	Permanent metal filter
No. of cups	8 cups
Dishwasher safe	Yes
Type	Manual

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Bodum Coffee Maker: Detailed Specifications

Aesthetic Design 

This Bodum coffee maker looks elegant and graceful. The carafe is beautifully rounded, and the top part has a spout for easing pouring as it is curved instead of being pronounced. The stainless steel filter is supported by plastic supports to keep it in place. It is a simple espresso maker without any fancy whistles and bells. It comes with a borosilicate glass material of carafe and a plastic band around the neck of the decanter. It is available in different color options too. In terms of appearance, glass wins plastic every time until you drop it. 

Components 

This pour over coffee making system is a simple pour-over maker with a simple design and no complex electronic parts. This device is compromises of only three main components.

1. Carafe.
2. Insulation band. 
3. Metal filter.

Carafe: The carafe has a round shape with a flat base and is made up of high-grade borosilicate glass. The carafe forms the body of this coffee machine and is made for holding the coffee. The borosilicate glass it uses is best known for its durability and low heat transfer that allows it to handle the hot pouring neatly. One of the significant advantages of this glass is that it doesn’t change the taste of the coffee. The neck flair is open at the top that has a pour spout. The carafe consists of 15% boron trioxide, an essential component that makes this glass thermal shock resistant.

Insulation band: The insulation band is situated at the top of the carafe’s neck to protect your hand from burning while pouring a cup of coffee. It also has a rough texture to avoid slipping it from your hand. This cuff helps to keep the coffee warm, and Bodum offers two types of insulation bands: silicone and cork. Both are made for fulfilling the same purpose, so the main difference is aesthetics. The cork band appears to have an attractive, traditional look, complete with a hand-tied leather strap. In contrast, the silicone band offers a sleeker appearance with various color options.

Metal filter: Instead of paper filters, this device comes with a permanent stainless steel mesh filter. The filter is kept in place by a support that is made from heavy-duty plastic. The filter is reusable, durable, and dishwasher compatible. The filter is ideal if you like to preserve the aromatic coffee oils and flavors. The reusable coffee filter is very fine, so you need to select the correct grind size for your coffee to ensure that it will not go through quickly. The permanent filter eliminates the requirement for wasteful paper filters and creates very little mess compared to paper filters.

Features 

This product is a straightforward combination of comfort, functionality, and, most importantly, high-grade standards. Unlike other brewers in the market, it extracts the organic oils and fragrance of the grounds, serving you with hot, slow-brewed coffee at your fingertips.

Capacity: This pour-over comes with its bulk brewing capacity. It aims to provide a whole pot of coffee for either those friends or guests who have just popped around. The Bodum pour-over is available in three different sizes:17oz, 34oz, and 51 oz. The Bodum is a pour-over especially built for capacity and multi-serve settings.

Flavors: Bodum coffee brewer can be considered as beauty with a brain. It looks aesthetically beautiful and makes delicious coffee. The coffee it produces is wonderfully clean. The filter gives ample time for coffee to have a balanced extraction. The coffee you get is robust and satisfying and feels succulent in your mouth. Also, it does not brew any paper taste. But like most pour-over makers, it leaves a layer of coffee residue. i.e., you get 90% clean and 10% residue.

Ease of use 

To make a best coffee, you just need to follow a few easy and quick steps:

• Start the process by filling the filter with coarsely ground coffee. For each 4oz of water, use 1 Bodum scoop that is included with this product or one rounded tablespoon.
• Wait for 10-15 seconds after the boiling process has completed before pouring water in. You can use a circular motion over the ground coffee until it is completely soaked. Slowly put the remaining hot water into the filter.
• The coffee will begin to drip into the borosilicate glass carafe. For the best possible outcome of great flavors and aroma, let it brew for a minimum of 4 minutes.
• After the four-minute brew is finished, remove the mesh filter from the glass carafe and pour it into your favorite cup to enjoy a delicious cup of pour-over coffee.

What Makes the Bodum Brewing Process Different?

The blooming process and the quick process make this coffee machine unique. The bloom is very pronounced as compared to other same-sized coffee brewers. Blooming is an off-grasping process that occurs when hot water comes into contact with the coffee bean grounds. The bloom’s size is shaped according to the filter’s shape. Also, the procedure of filling the carafe is very quick. Coffee starts dripping through the filter just after you start pouring. This fast method makes it ideal for anyone who likes to have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

Cleaning 

Another highlight of this pour over coffee maker is how simple it is to keep clean. Just remove the cuff and place both the filter and glass carafe in the dishwasher. For the fresh and delicious taste, you should rinse it after every use. However, it’s OK to brew two or three pots before any sediment buildup appears. Every month it should be cleaned thoroughly. Fill the glass container with a 2:1 ratio mixture of vinegar and lukewarm water. Soak the filter and carafe in the container for 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, wash them thoroughly and let them air dry.

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Final Verdict ​

The positive features of the Bodum Coffee Makers are that it is pocket-friendly and the lack of buttons that make it a less complex device. It is a solid basic piece of equipment that does its job quite well. The parts of this coffee maker are dishwasher safe, so cleaning it is not a concern. It includes everything that is required to make a delicious coffee.

Using the Bodum lets you enjoy a bold and flavorful cup of coffee every time you brew your coffee. It saves your energy as well as time and is very simple to use. If you desire simplistic coffee makers that would complement your kitchen design, the Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker is an ideal choice for you.

The only downside of this coffee brewer is that there are few consumer complaints about the shape of the sprout that the slightest bit of carelessness can spill the coffee all over.

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Frequently Asked Questions ​

1. What is the difference between the brewing method of Bodum and Chemex?

Chemex uses paper filters, and the use of paper filters needs some extra effort. A paper filter will trap even the finer coffee grounds and provides you with a more precise residue-free cup of coffee. Also, this method is slow, and the paper absorbs the oils from the coffee ground. There is a possibility that some paper may alter the flavors and taste of coffee.

In contrast, Bodum uses a permanent mesh filter and is priced lower than Chemex. Bodum brews coffee faster, and its metallic filter does not induce any flavors to the coffee. But it allows some coffee grinds to pass through, leading to sediment in the cup.

It’s your personal preference to choose between them as Chemex is suitable for people who like to have fewer coffee oils and want a clearer and bolder cup. While Bodum is for people who do not like any extra flavor in their coffee and prefer the fast brewing method.

2. What should be the best grind to use for making coffee in this pot?

Use medium to coarse grind, make it bold, and use fewer coffee grounds for light use. If you make strong coffee in drip, it may produce bitter acid but pour over doesn’t have the water in contact with grounds long enough, which produces coffee that gives you rich and mellow coffee without bitterness.

3. What accessories come with this pour-over coffee maker?

The package consists of a Bodum pour over coffee maker, a removable insulation band or cuff, a permanent stainless steel filter and a scoop for measuring coffee grounds.

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