BODUM Travel Press Set Coffee Maker with Extra Lid, Vacuum, Small, 0.35 Litre/ 12 oz, Off White

This cup is brilliant, it fuelled an A level residential this week. I could not have made it through the trip without good coffee. The lid is ingenious, it makes a fab cafetière coffee and expertly traps the grinds, so no mouthful of bits. Swapping out the lids allows you to make other drinks, which stay hot all morning. It also makes a great teacher gift! 😉 From a very happy biology teacher.

I got this for work but tested it out at home first, as soon as I got it. It will be really handy in work as French press coffee tastes great and will save me the extra €€€ buying coffee each morning on the way to work! The cup itself looks very well made and really stylish. The only difficulty is knowing how much milk I’m adding through the hole and knowing how much coffee is still in the cup as I can’t see into it but I’m sure I’ll get used to that. I chose this one instead of a small French press so that I have the option to drink from the cup, or to pour it into a separate cup. More versitile and can use it for herbs tea also! Overall very happy with it so far and would definitely recommend it for those who like a ‘proper’ coffee in the morning.

Steel vacuum flasks/tumblers review. Rather than review individually, reckon it more informative to provide comparison of all the ones purchased on Amazon website and are being used. These are :- Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler 470ml (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001RMGVU8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) Primus Commuter Mug, 300ml, (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007DCZ8SC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00) Contigo Aria - Travel Mug with Lock, 600 ml, (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004REX7GE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) Bodum Travel Press Set Coffee Maker, Purple, Lime Green + Off White, 350ml, (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0044CJNXK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) similarly, Bodum Vacuum Travel Mug, Stainless Steel with Black Lid and Band, Small, 0.35 l, 12 oz (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002ECY206?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00) Which keeps the hottest for longest ? Best one at number 1 below :- 1. Contigo Aria - Travel Mug with Lock, 600 ml (obvious really as it has largest volume of hot water to begin with in its container. 2. Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler 470ml 3. Primus Commuter Mug, 300ml 4. All the Bodum's are the same and ranked 4th. The lids are not sealed (there is a tiny vent). They each claim so many hours of keeping hot and so many for cold. I beg to differ and reckon it all depends on ambient temperatures. On average on a winter's night in Southern England 3 hours is maximum of what you could possibly stretch to, to say kept hot in the 470ml Contigo. Although the Contio 470ml juts out the side elasticated pockets of a PacSafe Shoulderbag VentureSafe 300 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005N0NBSU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00), it stays in while the bag is worn while walking around and shopping. However, its size got in the way when inserted into the cup holder of one of our cars. (The holder was in front of the gear stick and it was difficult enough trying to insert the tumbler into the holder while the car was stationary - it was too tall and the console below the dash board prevent it from fulling sitting into the holder. This prompted the purchase of the Primus Commuter 300ml insulated tumbler. The short height and the narrow base allowed it to go inside any of the bup holders in any of our cars and could be access with ease while driving. However, the design of the seal in the lid was a problem. It wasn't quite as easy to use as the Contigo but worse, after a zip of a drink, the design of the seal meant a bit of liquid always present in the mechanism (due to water's surface tension etc.). Upon closing the seal, this inevitable liquid shoots out of the hole for drinking. After coffee dropplets spray out of the hole onto steering wheel and dashboard, I gave up using the Primus inside any of the cars. It is relegated for walking trips where it is held in external side pockets of backpacs. The 600ml capacity Contigo was bought for longer car journeys. It has advantages and disadvantages over the 470ml design. The seal is improved with a lock. The button to open the seals now also slides to lock (should you want to) after the seal is shut. The base of the flask has a good silicon rubber ring such that if you accidentally slam it onto a table top too hard, there won't be damage to either. The rubber also makes it less likely to slide of a table on a rolling ship where I often work. But, this rubber and the wider diameter of the flask base (compared to the 470ml Contigo) makes it less easy to slide in and out of the main cup holder (behind the gear stick) although it goes in ok at the big cup holder at the door in another of our cars. The difference between the Bodum Travel Press and their mug is the inclusion of additional lid which has a press - great for coffee drinkers. Works for tea leaves also. In fact, we bought more travel press than mug because they were discounted to lower price than the mug. These Bodums are mainly for indoor use as they are not leak proof. Bought these because they are insulated but also to replace ceramic mugs which kept leaking and cracking. The Bodums all have rubber base. Need a long tea spoon to fish tea bags from the bottom of these mugs. I would say these Bodums are good for about two hours for hot tea. The wider, rubber base makes these lease easy to slide into the main cup holder as compared to the 470ml Contigo If I had to choose one model, then I would choose the Contigo 470ml (with the narrowing base (because noticed there is a newer 470ml design with base diameter about the same size as the waist)) because the size and design is suited to most situations /cup holders.

This is the best gadget I have probably ever bought! The flask itself feels substantial and its ergonomic design is easy to hold, functions brilliantly and looks smart. The weight is substantial but not cumbersome at all, the rubber grip gives a practical and nice feel. The clip on top means that I can prop the flask up in bed or carry when full in an upright position in my bag with no spillage, so long as an inch or so from full to brim (not designed I believe to be entirely spill proof ) As a cafetiere it works really well and I love the portability, also the coffee stays hot for hours which means it is fantastic for those of us with busy and distracting jobs / lives. I haven't used the spare lid yet as I am a coffee lover but its a great addition. The only problem I have encountered is burning my tongue by being too eager to drink but that is entirely my fault and in fact the spout design helps to sip the coffee and so minimise both this and spillage, particularly while on the move. 10/10

Ok, it's not a Sigg bottle, it will leak, but hey, it's a well sized individual french press that goes in a cupholder and keeps the coffee warm between traffic jams. Less than 12 quid? A bargain.

Bought this for a good coffee while at work. Easy to use, good to drink from and keeps my coffee hot for a really long time! It’s not described as leak proof but I’ve had no problems carrying it around with me in and out of baskets. Only issue would be that the filter end of the plunger does unscrew and I’ve had a couple of occasions when the plunger won’t fully depress….not easy to rectify when you have a hot brew. All in all an excellent purchase for a busy teacher, I’d buy again.

I previously owned the plastic version of this and although it was a great concept the materials were simply not up to standard as after 8 months of daily use it eventually cracked and started leaking. Since then I bought this and it has exceeded my expectations! Incredibly sturdy, stylish design, makes great coffee without getting granules in you're beautifully made coffee. Keeps it hot for absolutely ages also, I can make coffee, forget about it and burn my tongue on it 45 minutes later! Top quality product and a brilliant purchase!

Overall, this is a great product and does mostly what it says on the tin! However, I'm unhappy with the amount of coffee grinds that escape once you have plunged! This stops me from adding milk or sugar, (as suggested on the advert) and therefore unable to 'make a coffee on the go'. I tend to use it to brew the coffee and then pour it in to a cup. My only other grip is; how hard it is cleaning the inside of the plunger lid. There are 2 indents from the clasp lid and you need a knife to clean it! The coffee does stay hot and the rubber base stop the mug from moving.

Kurzfassung: das Teil ist für das, was es verspricht einfach perfekt und wer das verstanden hat, der wird den Becher lieben. Wer sich fragt, was er damit auf Campingreisen soll oder warum er nicht einfach aus der großen French Press Kanne in den großen Thermobecher kippen soll, der sucht einfach ein anderes Produkt, als was dieser Becher bietet. Ich stehe morgens ziemlich just-in-time auf, um meine Bahn zu kriegen, da bleibt nicht viel Zeit zum Kaffee machen (aber ohne würde ich die Bahnfahrt nicht überleben). Bisher habe ich mich mit Nespresso zufrieden gegeben. Jetzt kann ich mir endlich guten French Press Kaffee machen. Nach der Dusche schnell Wasserkocher und Kaffeemühle anstellen, anziehen, Pulver und Wasser in den Becher, fertig machen, Becher nehmen, runterdrücken und los. Schon habe ich in der Bahn einen super Kaffee. Der Thermobecher hat die beste Wärmeisolierung, die ich bisher hatte. Die Finger bleiben kalt, der Kaffee ist noch heiß, wenn ich ich bei der Arbeit ankomme. Dass das Teil nicht 100% dicht ist, kann man bemängeln, hat aber wohl einfach Überdruck-Gründe. Es ist halt ein Becher, um direkt draus zu trinken und nicht für den Rucksack. Wie aber auch schon jemand geschrieben hat: bei der Fahrt im Auto oder dem Jogging-Sprint zur Bahn läuft da nix aus. "Undicht" heißt hier wirklich nur, dass bei liegender oder Kopf-über Lagerung es langsam tröpfelt. Reinigung ist auch super leicht, ein Hoch auf Edelstahl. Die Deckel sind ebenso leicht zu reinigen und vertragen (wie der Becher auch) problemlos die Spülmaschine bei jedem Spülgang. Also, wer unterwegs guten Kaffee (oder Tee, geht ja auch) genießen will, der lange heiß bleibt, dem sei dieser Becher absolut ans Herz gelegt. Nachdem meine Frau ihn mir letztes Jahr zu Weihnachten geschenkt hat und seitdem immer neidischer wird, bekommt sie nun auch einen =)

Très pratique

MAGNIFICA! E' la french press/tazza termica definitiva! La costruzione, i materiali e la qualità complessiva sono eccellenti! tiene caldo il caffé anche per troppo tempo! Si rischia di non poterlo bere entro breve se non lo si travasa in altra tazza! La chiusura ermetica fa il suo dovere ed il liquido non cola, certo non aspettatevi di poter tenere la tazza capovolta o in borsa come pensa di fare qualcuno(follia!!) ma di certo non vi spillerà il liquido bollente sulle gambe mentre guidate o passeggiate. Utilissimo il secondo coperchio senza filtro incluso nella confezione, vi da la possibilità di usarla come semplice tazza termica! Se amate prepararvi il caffé americano o il thé/tisana nei boschi o dove più vi piace, questa è un must have, leggera e comoda da tenere nello zaino sempre con se!

Was a gift. He is delighted. Loves smaller size. Brags on awesome flavor.

Le café est super bon et fais bien le job. Attention a ne pas le transporter sans le fixer car coule vite