Bodum Chambord 1.5-Cup French Press Review

This glass based press is nice and filters the grounds well. However, the model doesn't filter the grounds again as you pour your cup. Also, the press is a little bulky to be portable. It is, of course, portable due to its size, but carrying glass on a flight is always hazardous. Drastic temperature changes are also more likely to weaken the glass and increase the likelihood of the base breaking. I know far too many people who break the glass base and must buy a replacement (almost as much as the press itself). I recommend their similar plastic single-cup french press as a more durable alternative. It is equal in quality of cup.

The metal structure is nice to prevent breaking for the clumsy groggy coffee-maker, but still isn't fool proof. This Bodum press will not be a sad purchase either way, but I caution you to consider your rate of clumsiness and if it needs to be portable before you decide on a glass v. plastic press.