This arrived well packed. I opened it and was initially a little worried as the plastic parts seemed a little thin. I needn't have worried though, I've been using this cafetiere almost every week for some months now and they are holding up extremely well. The glass is the standard "laboratory grade" borosilicate, perfect for food, and the metalwork seems to be 18/8 stainless steel. The plunger works smoothly even if it's a little bit of a tight fit in mine.
When it comes to capacity, I bought the 12 cup version which translates to 3 L A R G E mugs of steaming hot "wake-up", which is enough to trigger activity in my higher brain functions.
I had ordered this cafetiere with a spare glass as I had broken my trusty old model (around fifteen years old) and as I had kept the base, handle, and plunger/lid, I decided to try assembling the parts with the spare glass. They fitted perfectly. I love companies that don't go around changing things just because they can.
| Brand | BODUM |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 1573-01 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 11.11 x 8.57 x 17.78 cm; 281.23 Grams |
| Capacity | 3 Cups |
| Volume Capacity | 0.35 litres |
| Material | Stainless Steel, Glass |
| Special Features | Integrated coffee grinder |
| Item Weight | 281 g |
