The bodum company got its start in Denmark in 1944, when Peter bodum started a business wholesaling household products. 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 one of the leading makers 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. The frame and lid, made of steel, undergo several plating processes to obtain a durable shiny surface that will last for many years of intense use. The only difference in the production process since the fifties is our commitment to the highest standards of environmentally correct manufacturing, which is especially important during the chrome plating process. The French press system has always been the simplest and ultimate way of brewing an excellent cup of coffee. Using fresh coarse ground beans with water between 92 and 96 degrees Celsius brings out the very best in all types of coffee.