Stylish and elegant (if that matters to you), and makes some of the best tasting coffee I've had. I use a grind a little coarser than medium to fit in line with the included stainless filter and my strength preference. An electric kettle at 195F/90C seems to brew the best. The only qualm I have is that mine came with a black plastic and silicon strap grip, instead of the pictured cork & leather. In the long run, this is probably more durable & stain resistant. I'd buy another one for a gift without hesitation.To the people stating the filter drains the coffee too fast and puts too much grounds in the decanter, you need to use a coarser grind and pour slowly for proper pour over Chemex style makers. This is easily found info on both the Bodum website and any coffee ... MoreStylish and elegant (if that matters to you), and makes some of the best tasting coffee I've had. I use a grind a little coarser than medium to fit in line with the included stainless filter and my strength preference. An electric kettle at 195F/90C seems to brew the best. The only qualm I have is that mine came with a black plastic and silicon strap grip, instead of the pictured cork & leather. In the long run, this is probably more durable & stain resistant. I'd buy another one for a gift without hesitation.To the people stating the filter drains the coffee too fast and puts too much grounds in the decanter, you need to use a coarser grind and pour slowly for proper pour over Chemex style makers. This is easily found info on both the Bodum website and any coffee aficionado website!

Love it! Makes delicious coffee. Would recommend still using filters as the tinier grounds bulk up at the bottom. Great space-save if you’re looking to go non electric for your morning coffee routine.

I opted for the largest version, 51oz, and enjoyed the results.Using a gooseneck electric water kettle will provide consistent results, pouring in circles to evenly hit your grounds and limit the chance of water running right through them.On the filter, According to javapresse.com,:"Designed to last forever, metal filters don’t produce any paper waste. They allow a small amount of micro-grounds into your brew, as well as the coffee’s natural oils. This results in a robust full-flavored and full-bodied flavor profile."With that in mind, if you don't want grounds in your coffee, you can still add a paper filter.TLDR: With good practice and preparation, this product produces a cup of coffee that takes longer to prepare and will have some grounds in it, all the ... MoreI opted for the largest version, 51oz, and enjoyed the results.Using a gooseneck electric water kettle will provide consistent results, pouring in circles to evenly hit your grounds and limit the chance of water running right through them.On the filter, According to javapresse.com,:"Designed to last forever, metal filters don’t produce any paper waste. They allow a small amount of micro-grounds into your brew, as well as the coffee’s natural oils. This results in a robust full-flavored and full-bodied flavor profile."With that in mind, if you don't want grounds in your coffee, you can still add a paper filter.TLDR: With good practice and preparation, this product produces a cup of coffee that takes longer to prepare and will have some grounds in it, all the while producing solid flavor and less waste than other methods.

For me this was an inexpensive yet frivolous purchase. I didn't need another coffee maker. Already have several different systems at home. But it looked so elegant and yet simple that I couldn't pass it up with that low price. Unfortunately I wasn't happy with it. It makes weak coffee primarily because the filter allows water to pass through it too quickly. There is insufficient steep time to brew a strong cup. You can compensate in different ways to try to overcome the problem but there are better ways to make a good cup of coffee.

Pros firstI get a lot of compliments making coffee with this in the office. Lots of folks think it’s a slick design.With some modification (mostly adding a paper filter to the metal screen filter), it makes a good cup of coffee.The cork grip really protects your hands well.Now the consIt needs the addition of a paper filter to the metal screen filter. Without a paper filter, you will be chewing a fair amount of grounds in a weak cup of coffee. The metal filter alone does not keep the hot water in contact with the grounds long enough.You will need a bottle brush to wash this thing by hand. The hole into the larger vessel is baby-hand sized at best. I have a cheap bottle brush that scrubs out the inside as I don’t have a dishwasher.Being a big coffee drinker, I ... MorePros firstI get a lot of compliments making coffee with this in the office. Lots of folks think it’s a slick design.With some modification (mostly adding a paper filter to the metal screen filter), it makes a good cup of coffee.The cork grip really protects your hands well.Now the consIt needs the addition of a paper filter to the metal screen filter. Without a paper filter, you will be chewing a fair amount of grounds in a weak cup of coffee. The metal filter alone does not keep the hot water in contact with the grounds long enough.You will need a bottle brush to wash this thing by hand. The hole into the larger vessel is baby-hand sized at best. I have a cheap bottle brush that scrubs out the inside as I don’t have a dishwasher.Being a big coffee drinker, I would have liked an extra 10oz out of this.

Beautiful classic design

I love the classic design of this carafe. The filter, however, has plastic in it so I bought an alternative that is all stainless. I hand wash it so it requires a special brush but it’s super easy to clean with the right tool.

Classic

This is a classic pour over with a reusable filter. Good for coffees that may be a touch strong if prepared differently. Takes the edge off acidic varieties. Have also used for other hot beverages effectively. Does allow a little bit of sediment and that is not always a bad thing. Take cork insulator off and can be washed in dishwasher.

Love the look

The first cleaning I took off the cork and leather strap; but, after I just pour a little soap in and rinse well. Gets just as clean without the hassle of taking off parts. Bought it because I didn’t feel that my Keurig wasn’t getting the water temperature hot enough (need between 195 and 205 degrees). Use it mostly for my Bulletproof coffee but still use my Keurig because it’s really more convenient and quicker - hey, when you need your coffee, you need it quick sometimes. The Bodum is really pretty though.

Not Happy

This coffee maker does not make hot coffee. Even with boiling water. It takes so long to drip and does not have a cover to keep it hot while brewing. I was excited about this type of coffee maker because I like the concept. I have one similar to it in my camper. But I like hot coffee. Very disappointed.

Not what I was expecting..

You cannot use the metal filter alone. The coffee is very weak as the water rushes right through. You need to use filters and the over-the-counter melita filters don't quite fit in there. You have to reshape them which makes the water not flow through correctly as it's folding in. the cork holder looks attractive but is not easy to remove and put back on. I find that a waste of time. You cannot get it wet so you have to take it off if you want to fully wash the container. This just seems like more steps to getting a strong cup of coffee. I have a Melita ceramic dripper and it makes a very strong cup of coffee. I will use that for now and return tht Bodum.