Bodum Caffettiera French Press Coffee Maker
- French Press
- 8 cups
- 850 watts
- Manual
- More reviewed than 80%
A reliable, no-frills French press that makes richer coffee than a drip machine once you dial in your ratio, at the cost of a slightly fussier cleanup than a pod machine.
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How it ranks among the 25 french presses we track
4.5★ across 9,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
An 8-cup, 34-ounce French press with a chrome-plated steel frame, black plastic lid and handle, and a 3-part stainless steel press mechanism, sized for a couple of large cups or several smaller ones.
A French press extracts oils that a paper filter would otherwise catch, which is the flavor difference reviewers who switched from drip or K-Cup machines call out. It has no electrical parts and no filters to buy, but the manual brewing process means getting the ratio and steep time right takes some trial runs, and cleanup involves separating and rinsing the mesh plunger rather than tossing a pod.
- 8-cup, 34 ounce capacity
- Chrome-plated steel frame with glass carafe
- 3-part stainless steel press mechanism
- No paper filter required
Who it's for
Coffee drinkers who want a manual, no-pod brewing method and don't mind a short learning curve on ratio and steep time. Less suited to anyone who wants zero cleanup effort, since more than one reviewer specifically dislikes the post-brew rinse.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who switch from pod or drip machines consistently say the coffee tastes better and that the press pays for itself compared to buying K-Cups. The main friction point raised is cleanup, with one reviewer giving up a star specifically because rinsing the mesh plunger each time is more work than expected, alongside some trial and error to match the suggested ratio to personal taste.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Extracts fuller-flavored coffee than paper-filtered methods
- No pods or paper filters to keep buying
- All parts are dishwasher-safe
- Lower upfront cost than a pod or drip machine
- Mesh plunger cleanup is more involved than pods
- Ratio and steep time take some trial and error
Performance notes
Reviewers steep for roughly 3 to 4 minutes after adding grounds and hot water, then press the plunger down to stop extraction; getting the grind size and steep time to personal taste takes a few attempts for some. All parts are dishwasher-safe, though separating and cleaning the 3-part stainless mesh after each use is called out by more than one reviewer as the least enjoyable part of owning it.
Specifications
| Brand | Bodum |
|---|---|
| Model | 1918-01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.8 × 4.2 × 9.6 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 850 watts |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black/34 oz. |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel, Chrome-Plated |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe, Filter |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
| Filter Type | Paper |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Part Number | 1918-01 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | manual coffee brewing at various locations including homes, offices, and vacations |
| Item Type Name | CAFFETTIERA Coffee Maker |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Permanent Filter, Thermal |
| Style | CAFFETTIERA |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in french presses.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodum Caffettiera French Press Coffee MakerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 9,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| AeroPress Original Coffee PressAeroPress | 4.6 / 5 | 25,976 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Secura French Press Coffee MakerSecura | 4.7 / 5 | 35,737 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Coffee Gator 304 Grade Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker 34 ozCoffee Gator | 4.7 / 5 | 12,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bellemain French Press Coffee Maker Extra Filters IncludedBellemain | 4.6 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bodum 1918-01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long should coffee steep before pressing?
Reviewers generally steep for about 3 to 4 minutes after adding grounds and hot water before pressing the plunger down.
Is the Bodum Caffettiera dishwasher-safe?
Yes, all parts including the glass carafe and stainless press are listed as dishwasher-safe.
Does it work for iced coffee?
One reviewer brews it hot, refrigerates the remainder in the press, and adds condensed milk over ice later in the day, though this isn't an official use case in the listing.