Specs:
Weight: 1.42 pounds
Carafe Material: glass
Capacity: 1 liter
Filter: reusable stainless steel filter
Band material: cork or silicone
Price:
Check Price On AmazonPros:
- Very intuitive to use and doesn’t have a lot of parts to clean up.
- The body of the carafe is thick and the base is balanced.
- Comes with a silicone or cork band.
- Extremely eye-catching due to its transparent glass body.
- The reusable filter is easy to clean and thick enough to tolerate everyday use.
- Comes at a very affordable price.
Full Review:
Brewing in coffee makers nowadays is just a matter of plugging a cord and pushing a button. Everything about them can be convenient until the heating elements or system stops working. This is where pour-over models shine and first in the line is the Bodum carafe, our 2021 best pour-over coffee maker.
The beauty of pour-over coffee makers is the lack of electrics to make them work. This means they can last countless years and they can still do the job. That is the main attribute of the Bodum carafe. Boasting a double-layered, heat-resistant borosilicate glass, it is relatively much thicker than the other glass units in the market. And besides being able to tolerate high temperatures, it offers elegance for your kitchen counter. Together with its thick cork bond (also available in silicone form), it resembles the aesthetics of a striking vase which even makes it a true eye candy. Nonetheless, these details also serve very specific purposes which are meant to target the practicality of brewing coffee.
The wide, rounded base of the Bodum carafe allows it to handle up to 1 liter of coffee in a single brewing. It means it can produce up to eight 4-ounce cups of coffee which should be enough for a big-sized family. But besides the ability to hold a huge amount of coffee, our SolidSmack Household Appliance and Tool Research Team loves how its wide base helps it to be steady on flat surfaces.
On the other hand, the thick cork and silicone bands are a true help in the proper pouring of the content without burning yourself. The band is broad enough for your two hands to hold it while the added plastic lid helps in controlling the flow of pouring. The latter also holds pretty and won’t slip!
The permanent stainless steel fine mesh filter passed our performance test after a series of trials. The reviewers reported no cases of clogging and no coffee grounds were found mixed in all the 24 cups we used. Further, the cleanup was done by simply tapping the filter upside down and rinsing it under clean water. The same thing goes for its glass carafe and plastic lid and the best thing about them? All parts (except the cork band) are dishwasher-safe.
And while others still refuse to try pour-over models, the Bodum carafe and its filter have proved it can produce the same delicious blend as other types of coffee makers.
With the small holes of the filter, the water being poured into it will have the chance to properly get the flavor out of the grounds. The regulated release of the water by the filter and your proper circular pouring of hot water will then result in a perfect blend.
Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker FAQs:
Can I use disposable paper filters for the Bodum carafe?
- Yes, you can use disposable paper filters for the Bodum carafe. Nonetheless, it comes with a reusable stainless steel filter which can help you save a lot in the long run.
Can you place the Bodum carafe on a stovetop?
- It is not recommended to heat the water in the Bodum carafe on stoves. Though the glass body is thick, direct contact with flames can affect its durability.
How big is the opening of the curved portion Bodum carafe?
- The middle section where you wrap the band has an interior opening diameter of 2 inches.
