Bodum – 8 Cup Pour Over Coffee Maker With Permanent Filter

About the Bodum 8-Cup Pour Over Coffee Maker

The Bodum 8-Cup Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter is an elegant, eco-friendly manual brewer designed to extract the rich oils and full-bodied flavours of your coffee. BODUM’s pour over coffee maker is the key to making richer, bolder coffee from the comfort of your home — a highly affordable alternative to classic drippers like the Chemex, with a design-led aesthetic that is a stylish addition to any kitchen.

Made from premium, non-porous borosilicate glass that resists thermal shock and won’t absorb tastes or odours, the beautifully shaped carafe is fitted with a permanent, finely meshed stainless steel cone filter for truly sustainable brewing. No wasteful paper filters that trap essential oils and flavour — just pure, flavoursome coffee with a heavier mouthfeel and stronger aroma.

Key Features

• Manual pour over — barista-quality coffee at home
• 1.0 L / 34 oz capacity — makes 8 cups at 4 oz each
• Borosilicate glass carafe — non-porous, heat-resistant, single wall
• Permanent steel mesh filter — no paper filters needed (#4 compatible)
• Full-bodied brew — natural oils pass through for robust aroma
• Cork band & leather tie — heat guard, functional & elegant
• Eco-friendly brewing — zero disposable filter waste
• Quick & easy — bloom, pour & drip in about 4 minutes
• Dishwasher safe — glass carafe & steel filter (top rack)
• Classic cork style — timeless Scandinavian-inspired design

Specifications

Product Details

Design & Materials

The pour over carafe is made of durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass with a removable cork band and leather tie that protects your hands from the hot glass while adding an organic, uncluttered look. The permanent stainless steel mesh filter extracts your coffee’s aromatic oils and subtle flavours instead of absorbing them like a paper filter — delivering an exceptionally robust, full-bodied brew with a richer mouthfeel.

Because the fine metal mesh lets natural coffee oils pass through, your cup has a heavier body and stronger aroma than typical paper-filtered drip coffee. The cone accepts standard #4 paper filters if you prefer a completely crisp, sediment-free cup.

Performance & Taste

Hot water is distributed slowly and evenly over the coffee grounds, allowing a rich taste and robust aroma to develop as water drips through in about 4 minutes. Product testers praise this brewer for producing barista-quality pour over at home — an affordable Chemex alternative with zero ongoing filter cost and a smaller environmental footprint.

Note on sediment: Fine metal mesh may allow a tiny amount of microscopic coffee sediment to settle at the bottom of the carafe. For a completely clean cup, drop a standard #4 paper cone filter inside the metal basket.

How to Brew

• Grind: Add 8 rounded teaspoons (or 8 Bodum scoops) of medium to medium-coarse ground coffee into the cone filter.
• Bloom: Pour a small amount of hot water (90–96°C / 195–205°F) in a circular motion to wet the grounds. Wait 30 seconds for the coffee to expand.
• Pour: Slowly pour the remaining hot water in circles over the grounds up to the max capacity line.
• Drip: Let the water drip through completely — takes about 4 minutes.
• Serve: Remove the filter, pop in the included plastic lid if desired, and pour your fresh coffee.

Heat Guard Variations

Cork band (this model): Classic cork cuff with leather tie — functional, elegant and removable before dishwasher cleaning.

Silicone sleeve: Also available on other Bodum pour over models — a colourful non-slip silicone sleeve instead of cork.

Use & Care

First use: Wash the carafe and filter in warm, soapy water before first use and dry thoroughly.

Dishwasher: Both the borosilicate glass carafe and stainless steel filter are top-rack dishwasher safe. Remove the cork band and leather tie first — wipe the cork clean with a damp cloth; do not soak or place in the dishwasher.

Handling: Although borosilicate glass resists thermal shock, handle with care and avoid sudden temperature changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brewing

Do I need paper filters?
No. The permanent stainless steel mesh filter eliminates the need for paper filters. However, you can use a standard #4 conical paper filter inside the metal basket if you prefer a cleaner cup with less sediment.

What grind size should I use?
Bodum recommends a medium grind — between coarse and fine. Medium-coarse works well for pour over extraction and helps minimise fine sediment.

How does this compare to a Chemex?
Both are manual pour over brewers with glass carafes. The Bodum includes a permanent steel filter (no ongoing paper cost), produces a fuller-bodied cup with more oils, and costs significantly less. Chemex typically uses thicker paper filters for a cleaner, lighter cup.

Product Details

How many cups does 34 oz make?
Bodum measures in European cup sizes where 1 cup equals about 4 oz. The 1.0 L / 34 oz capacity yields 8 cups — ideal for sharing or batch brewing.

Is the cork band dishwasher safe?
No. Remove the cork band and leather tie before placing the carafe and filter in the dishwasher. Wipe the cork clean with a damp cloth only.

Buying

Where can I buy the Bodum Pour Over in Nairobi?
You can buy it at Coffee Fix Nairobi with local delivery options. Also, check in store for other Bodum coffee and tea accessories.

Brand: Bodum | Available at: Coffee Fix Nairobi