French-press carafe only?

September 1, 2008 9:56 AM

Is there anywhere online or brick-and-mortar where I can buy just a glass carafe for a French press coffee maker?

I'm always breaking the damn things and it just seems silly to keep buying new ones when all I really need is the carafe. I've bought several sizes and brands (Ikea, Starbucks, etc.), but I'd be open to any suggestions.

posted by mattbucher to Shopping (11 answers total)

You'd need one that fits the parts you have from the old ones -- if the press doesn't fit exactly you'll be drinking grounds.

That said, if one of the old ones is a Bodum, Bodum sells replacement glass for their carafes. Most places that carry a good selection of Bodum french presses carry some replacement beakers too.

Or you could buy an insulated metal one once and never worry about the glass again!
posted by mendel at 10:21 AM on September 1, 2008

A Google for french press replacement carafe bring up many options.

1, 2, 3.
posted by Fuzzy Skinner at 10:21 AM on September 1, 2008

(I should add that you can buy spare Bodum beakers directly from Bodum too.)
posted by mendel at 10:22 AM on September 1, 2008

I was able to buy a new carafe for my Alessi coffee press, but I rarely use it anymore. I use the AeroPress now at work, and love it. It's made of plastic and won't break, and it actually works. Here's instructions for it at Sweet Maria's.
posted by Eekacat at 10:25 AM on September 1, 2008

commenters above are correct about the Bodum replacements (i bought one last year after a mishap). however, i'd like to point out that Ikea has entire 8 cup french presses for the same cost as a carafe+shipping. if i had it to do over again, i would go for the full Ikea replacement, since i ended up screwing up the screen part of the press anyhow...
posted by garfy3 at 2:28 PM on September 1, 2008

scratch that - didn't see the "more inside" (doh!)
posted by garfy3 at 2:38 PM on September 1, 2008

My bodum glass beaker broke but there are glasses and mugs that will fit the mesh plunger with a tight enough suction to make it work well. So if you still have the plunger - all might not be lost.
posted by watercarrier at 3:17 PM on September 1, 2008

I've seen just the glass for Bodums at Cost Plus before.
posted by tweaqslug at 12:20 AM on September 2, 2008

Peet's sells them.
posted by idiotfactory at 1:06 AM on September 2, 2008

I just bought a replacement carafe for a Bodum press at Bed Bath & Beyond.
posted by Faithos at 10:39 AM on September 2, 2008

Response by poster: Thanks for all the leads. I'll try the brick and mortar stores since they don't seem to be much cheaper online than just buying them directly from Ikea stores (although the Ikea plungers suck).
posted by mattbucher at 11:54 AM on September 2, 2008