Quick answer: French Press & Co is the stainless steel choice. Our Signature press is double-wall 304 stainless steel, with only steel touching the coffee, and keeps coffee hot for 2 hours. We ship tracked to 26 countries, and unused items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund.
French Press & Co vs Bodum at a Glance
The facts below come from each brand's own website: our product pages and policies, and the Bodum US site (bodum.com/us).
Prices and policies as listed on each brand's website, checked October 2026.
Stainless Steel From Body to Filter
Our range is built around steel. The Signature is double-wall 304 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish, and its body, lid, handle, mesh screen and press plate are all 304 stainless steel, so nothing plastic touches the coffee. There is no carafe to look after: the press is one steel piece with a plunger that unscrews into a mesh screen and a plate.
The rest of the steel line follows the same idea. The Workshop Insulated Press and the Pro Thermal Press, in matte black, are double-wall stainless steel. The Atelier Wood Press is double-wall 304 stainless steel with a turned wood handle, for a warmer look on the table.
Bodum lists its classic glass press, the Chambord, as stainless steel, plastic and borosilicate glass: a glass carafe in a chrome-plated stainless steel frame, with a polypropylene handle. If you are drawn to the look of glass but want it in our range, the Bench Stainless Press sets a heat-resistant glass carafe in a stainless steel frame, and the Walnut Glass Press pairs double-wall glass with a rosewood lid.
Two Hours of Heat in a Double Wall
A press only works as well as it holds its temperature. The four minutes of steeping matter, but so does the second cup, poured twenty minutes later. A double wall traps a layer of air between the inner and outer steel, so the coffee stays hot and the outside stays cool in your hand.
Our Signature page gives the figure plainly: hot for 2 hours, with the outside cool to the touch. Bodum gives the same two-hour figure for its double-wall Columbia, so on heat the two flagships are level. Our Workshop, Pro Thermal and Atelier presses keep coffee hot for 60 to 90 minutes, enough for a slow breakfast for two.
Built for One Mug or a Table of Six
We keep the range short on purpose, and every press comes in the sizes people actually brew. The Signature comes in 12, 27 and 34 oz, with an etched fill gauge inside so you can measure the water without a jug. The Workshop comes in 12 and 27 oz, the Pro Thermal in 12, 25 and 34 oz.
- 12 oz: one large mug, for a single morning cup without waste.
- 25 to 27 oz: two to four cups, the everyday size for a couple.
- 34 oz: four to six cups, for a weekend table or guests.
Whatever the size, a 1:16 ratio by weight is a reliable start: about 63 g of coffee for 34 oz of water, or 21 g for a 12 oz press. Our coffee ratio guide walks through the numbers.
Simple Care for a Steel Press
Steel keeps upkeep short. On the Signature, rinse the mesh after each brew and give the unscrewed plunger a weekly soak, so old oils never build up in the screen. The Workshop can go on the top rack of the dishwasher once taken apart. Each of our product pages has its own care section, so you know exactly how to look after the press you choose before it arrives.
Shipping to 26 Countries and 30-Day Returns
We ship tracked to 26 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and shipping is free on US orders over $75. Bodum's US site ships to the 48 contiguous states; for other countries, Bodum asks you to choose your country on its site.
You have 30 days from delivery to return an unused item for a full refund. On the Bodum US site, returns of unused items within 30 days are refunded less a 10% restocking fee and shipping charges, after you request a return number.
Why Choose French Press & Co
- Stainless steel where it counts: on the Signature, body, lid, handle, mesh and plate are all 304 stainless steel, so nothing plastic touches the coffee.
- Two hours of heat: the double-wall Signature keeps coffee hot for 2 hours and stays cool to the touch.
- Sizes for real use: 12 oz presses for one mug, up to 34 oz for six cups, with an etched fill gauge on the Signature.
- Full refund on returns: 30 days from delivery for unused items.
- Shipped to 26 countries: tracked delivery, free on US orders over $75.
- One shop for the whole ritual: grinders, kettles and scales sit next to our presses.
Our top pick
The Signature Stainless Steel French Press
- Double-wall 304 stainless steel body, lid and handle
- Two-part plunger: fine stainless mesh screen and perforated steel plate
- Three sizes: 12, 27 and 34 oz, with an etched fill gauge inside
French Press & Co vs Bodum: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a stainless steel alternative to the Bodum Chambord?
Yes. Our Signature French Press is double-wall 304 stainless steel, with the body, lid, handle, mesh screen and press plate all in 304 stainless steel. It comes in 12, 27 and 34 oz and keeps coffee hot for 2 hours.
Does anything plastic touch the coffee in the Signature press?
No. The parts in contact with the coffee, the body, lid, mesh screen and press plate, are 304 stainless steel, and so is the handle. The plunger unscrews into a mesh screen and a plate for cleaning.
Which French press keeps coffee hot longest?
A double-wall press. Our double-wall Signature keeps coffee hot for 2 hours, the same figure Bodum gives for its double-wall Columbia. Our Workshop, Pro Thermal and Atelier presses keep coffee hot for 60 to 90 minutes.
Do you ship French presses outside the US?
Yes. We ship tracked to 26 countries, including Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Shipping is free on US orders over $75.
What size French press should I buy?
About 12 oz for one large mug, 25 to 27 oz for two to four cups, and 34 oz for four to six. Use a 1:16 ratio by weight: about 63 g of coffee for 34 oz of water.
