Bodum Caffettiera French Press 3 Cup
- 12 ounces (0.35 liters), three cups
- Glass beaker in a chrome-plated steel frame
- Plastic handle and lid shield hands from heat
- Reusable filter, ground coffee only
- 3 to 4 minute steep, then press the plunger
- Dishwasher safe, manual, no power
- 0.31 kilograms
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small manual French press for one or two cups of full-bodied coffee, with a glass beaker in a chrome frame. It brews by steeping only, with no heating or timer built in.
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ASIN: B00008WU98Category: French Presses
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Overview
A small counter or desk with room for one or two mugs is all this French press needs. Ground coffee and hot water go into a glass beaker, and a plunger pushed down gently stops the brew.
Steeping ground coffee directly in the water pulls out the oils and leaves little sediment, and there are no capsules or paper to buy. The limitation is volume, since three cups is a small pot for a group.
Who it's for
A desk, a small apartment or a trip where one person drinks a mug or two benefits from a compact press. A group needs a larger carafe, and anyone after automatic brewing should look at a drip machine.
Pros and cons
- Simple manual brewing, no power
- Reusable filter, no paper needed
- Chrome-plated steel frame
- Heat-protecting plastic handle and lid
- Small three cup capacity
- Glass beaker needs careful handling
- Water heating and timing left to you
- Listing dimensions look unreliable
Performance notes
Ground coffee steeps in hot water for a few minutes, and pressing the plunger gently ends the extraction by holding the grounds at the bottom. Contact time and grind size decide strength, since no machine controls them. A reusable filter lets the oils through while leaving little sediment behind.
Specifications
| Brand | Bodum |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.31 kilograms |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 12 ounces (0.35 liters)lower than 84% of 26 french presses |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black and chrome |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Carafe, filter |
| Other details | |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Coffee Input Type | Ground coffee |
| Coffee Maker Type | French press |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Steep time | 3 to 4 minutes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Bodum Caffettiera an electric coffee maker?
No. It is a manual French press: add ground coffee, pour in hot water, stir, wait and press the plunger down.
Does the Bodum Caffettiera need paper filters or capsules?
No. It uses a reusable filter and works with ground coffee, and the description stresses that no capsules are involved.
Can the Bodum Caffettiera go in the dishwasher?
The listing says yes, it is dishwasher safe.