Bodum Crema 4-Cup French Press Coffee Maker
- French Press
- 2.1 cups
- Manual
- French Press
A dependable small french press for anyone who wants glass-brewed coffee in single-mug quantities, with the plastic frame doubling as a heat shield.
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How it ranks among the 25 french presses we track
4.4★ across 292 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
292 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 17-ounce, 4-cup glass french press with a plastic frame that shields countertops from heat, using a three-piece stainless mesh filter instead of paper. Sized for single-to-two-mug brewing rather than a full pot.
The plastic frame wraps the lower half of the glass beaker so it can sit directly on a table without a trivet, and the dishwasher-safe parts make daily use straightforward. It suits buyers who want a small batch rather than a full carafe for a household.
- 17 oz / 4-cup capacity
- Stainless three-piece filter, no paper needed
- Heat-resistant borosilicate glass beaker
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Who it's for
Fits solo coffee drinkers or couples who want a small-batch press for a desk or compact kitchen. Not sized for households that need to fill several mugs at once.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most buyers who compared it to other french presses called it sturdier and better sized than rivals, and several liked that the plastic-wrapped frame kept the glass off hot counters. One reviewer described the filter mesh as poorly fitted, letting grounds through and making the plunger uneven to push.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 17 oz size fits one to two mugs
- Plastic frame protects tabletops without a trivet
- All parts are dishwasher safe
- Some units let grounds through the mesh filter
- Sized for individual servings, not a full pot
Performance notes
The stainless three-piece filter sits inside the plunger and is meant to trap grounds without a paper filter, though at least one buyer found the mesh didn't fully seal against the glass. Brew strength is controlled by steep time rather than a built-in timer, so taste is judged by color or trial and error.
Specifications
| Brand | Bodum |
|---|---|
| Model | 10931-01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14.7 ounces |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.1 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Exterior Finish | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Unknown |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | standard pack |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 x Bodum Crema French Press 4 cup - 500 ml black, user manual |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | French Press |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Coffee Input Type | Loose Coffee Grounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Specific Uses For Product | Kaffeemaschine |
| Part Number | 10931-01 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Office |
| Item Type Name | Bodum Crema French Press 4 cup - 500 ml black |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Jug |
| Style | Modern |
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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 Crema 4-Cup French Press Coffee MakerThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 292 | 4.1 / 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 10931-01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size mugs does the Bodum Crema 4-Cup french press fit?
It holds 17 ounces, which most reviewers describe as right for one to two standard mugs rather than a full carafe.
Does the Bodum Crema need paper filters?
No, it uses a built-in stainless three-piece mesh filter, though a few buyers reported grounds passing through into the cup.
Can the Crema go in the dishwasher?
Yes, Bodum states all parts including the frame are dishwasher safe.