The Bodum company got its start in Denmark in 1944, when Peter Bodum started a business wholesaling household products. Today, the Bodum brand, known for its innovative coffee press, as well as its tea makers, is still family-owned. Besides being known for the aesthetic quality of their products, Bodum is recognised as a leading maker of French presses, vacuum coffee makers and double-walled beverage glasses made of borosilicate glass. It has registered "FrenchPress" as a trademark in many territories. Carafe is made of durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass, BPA free Plastic handle and base. Both Dishwasher Safe. 3-part stainless steel mesh filter helps extract your coffee's aromatic oils and subtle flavours. Pressed coffee extracts the perfect amount of essentials oils and acids from the bean for the maximum amount of flavour from your coffee. The BRAZIL coffee maker incorporates the BODUM motto beautifully, good design doesnt have to be expensive. And thats all that coffee lovers are left with, too no waste, just taste.