The Bodum pour over coffee maker is, by far, my favorite way to make coffee. It is simple: hot water, grounds, one reusable filter, and a glass carafe. There is no machine to plug into an outlet, no buttons to figure out, and no bulky appliance taking up counter space when I am done.
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Quick verdict
This Bodum pour over coffee maker is a simple, practical coffee setup that I would buy again — and I did. It makes coffee easily, cleans up without a headache, and stores away when I want the counter clear. The permanent stainless steel filter means one less recurring thing to buy, and the glass carafe does not need an outlet or a dedicated machine spot. Just keep it away from active kids and crowded counter edges: I broke my first one when my kid bumped it and it hit the floor.
Why I bought it
I wanted coffee without another appliance. Coffee machines take up space, need an outlet, and eventually become one more thing to clean and maintain. A pour-over setup removes all of that. I can make coffee when I want it, then put the whole thing away when I do not.
The Bodum stood out because it pairs a 34-ounce glass carafe with a permanent stainless steel filter. That is a straightforward setup for someone who wants to make coffee without buying paper filters all the time. I have used it enough to know it is worth replacing when something happens to it, which is exactly what I did after the first one broke.
Using the Bodum pour over coffee maker
The process could not be much simpler. Put the stainless steel filter in place, add grounds, then slowly pour hot water over them. The coffee drips into the carafe below. There are no controls, timers, pods, or power cord involved; it is just coffee-making in its most direct form.
Cleaning is one of my favorite parts. The listing says the carafe and filter are dishwasher safe, and the setup itself has very few pieces. Even when I clean it by hand, there is no built-in reservoir, heating plate, or machine interior to deal with. Once it is clean and dry, it is easy to put away.
The carafe is high-heat borosilicate glass, according to the listing, and the filter is stainless steel. The tradeoff is obvious: glass is not forgiving when it hits the floor. My first one broke after my kid bumped into it, so I treat the replacement more carefully and keep it out of the traffic zone. That is not a reason to skip it; it is just the one thing I would plan around in a house with kids.
Key specs
| Capacity | 34 oz / 1 liter |
| Carafe material | High-heat borosilicate glass |
| Filter | Permanent stainless steel filter |
| Included | Glass carafe, stainless steel filter, cork sleeve, suede cord, and plastic lid |
| Cleaning | Listing says the carafe and filter are dishwasher safe; cork sleeve is not |
| Origin | Made in Portugal |
| ASIN | B00LOCYKIQ |
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need coffee ready on an automatic timer or want something that can survive frequent knocks and falls. The glass carafe can break — mine did after a kid bumped it onto the floor. This is for someone who values a simple manual setup and can keep a glass brewer in a safe spot.
FAQ
Does the Bodum pour over coffee maker need paper filters?
No. This version comes with a permanent stainless steel filter, which is one of the reasons I like it. You add your coffee grounds straight to that filter, brew, empty the grounds, and clean it. The listing says the metal filter reduces waste and does not trap coffee’s essential oils the way a paper filter can.
How much coffee does the 34-ounce Bodum make?
The carafe holds 34 ounces, or one liter. That is enough to make coffee for more than one person without bringing out a full coffee machine. How many mugs that means depends on the size you pour, but it is not a single-cup setup. It works well when I want a straightforward batch.
Is the Bodum glass pour over coffee maker easy to clean?
Yes. It has a glass carafe and a reusable metal filter, so there are not many parts to manage. The listing says both the carafe and filter are dishwasher safe. The cork sleeve is the exception; the listing says not to put that in the dishwasher. I like being able to clean it and put it away quickly.
Bottom line
This is my favorite simple way to make coffee: no outlet, no extra machine, easy cleanup, and easy storage. I broke the first one in an accidental fall and bought another, which tells you where I land on its value. Keep it protected from kids and traffic, and it is a great coffee maker.