Review: All of IKEA's Coffee Stuff

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  • @jameshoffmann
    @jameshoffmann  Před 4 lety +622

    Which bit of coffee kit should IKEA make that they don't yet? Also, my code for the NordVPN offer will give you 4 free months on Black Friday! nordvpn.org/hoffmann Use coupon code: hoffmann

    • @kevintan3262
      @kevintan3262 Před 4 lety +50

      mechanical/manual espresso machine.

    • @shinybaldy
      @shinybaldy Před 4 lety +18

      Induction hot water kettle.

    • @maciej-36
      @maciej-36 Před 4 lety +60

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    • @paryzfilip
      @paryzfilip Před 4 lety +11

      I would love if they made AeroPress more accesible. It is quite cheap now, but with IKEA it would be half the price 😅

    • @elsacelsing6968
      @elsacelsing6968 Před 4 lety +13

      I want them to sell me the metal filter part of the glass french press, because everything is still whole except the filter that has started to fray and I don’t want to buy a new press because of a 5 cm metal filter

  • @mtaggs477
    @mtaggs477 Před 4 lety +7773

    So here i am sitting in my bed at 2am wacthing a well dressed british man get upset about coffee, and im okay with it

  • @ZZTrevor
    @ZZTrevor Před 4 lety +3148

    "This hates me, I hate it, and we understand each other that way"
    Made me laugh for longer than I should have

    • @zyan554
      @zyan554 Před 4 lety +2

      ZZTrevor had me rolling hard too

    • @zyan554
      @zyan554 Před 4 lety

      ZZTrevor had me rolling hard too

    • @adamtousek7622
      @adamtousek7622 Před 4 lety +12

      And this awful thing will be donated to a lucky patron

    • @krszm
      @krszm Před 4 lety

      ​@@adamtousek7622 not only patron in patreon, but any of us. there's link to james' ikea giveaway

    • @EversonBernardes
      @EversonBernardes Před 4 lety +16

      "That pour over... is trash, is made out of trash".

  • @mommachupacabra
    @mommachupacabra Před 3 lety +1382

    Those IKEA glass french presses are sturdier than they look. One farm, three or four large dogs, four kids from 7 to 17, occasional adult tantrums, and years later it's still intact.

    • @emiellr
      @emiellr Před rokem +218

      Wait are you not sure whether you own 3 or 4 dogs? Are you unsure of the existence of the fourth?

    • @jake0068
      @jake0068 Před rokem +58

      @@emiellr asking the real questions

    • @user-lz5kh5zn3r
      @user-lz5kh5zn3r Před rokem +40

      @@emiellr Maybe one of them moved or passed

    • @lonestarr1490
      @lonestarr1490 Před rokem +13

      @@user-lz5kh5zn3r Then he would have said "three to four large dogs," wouldn't he?

    • @Ola74
      @Ola74 Před rokem +34

      Mine just broke after years and years of active service. 😝 Guess the first thing I did the next day… Yup! Went to IKEA and bought the exact same type again. Really hoping for at least the same number of years of brewing coffee in my “Upphetta” 😊

  • @BrandonEarly
    @BrandonEarly Před 2 lety +2654

    James: I hate all this stuff
    Also James: These are all prizes for my faithful viewers.
    🤣🤣🤣

    • @michal3636
      @michal3636 Před 2 lety +37

      I cackled

    • @davesy6969
      @davesy6969 Před 2 lety +93

      @@michal3636 For cackling at James you get the funnel. Not cackling now are you?

    • @saschamayer4050
      @saschamayer4050 Před rokem +14

      That's what you get from following a Proto hipster addicted to coffee. 😉

    • @Lamawalrus
      @Lamawalrus Před rokem +1

      @@davesy6969 Oof, touche

  • @AlexDresko
    @AlexDresko Před 4 lety +3134

    My wife overheard me watching this and thought I was watching Winnie The Pooh. And now I can't stop hearing it.
    Please do a honey review.

    • @EpsteezyFoSheezy
      @EpsteezyFoSheezy Před 4 lety +39

      Yes anything honey process plz

    • @MNeathway
      @MNeathway Před 4 lety +107

      Alex Dresko I like the idea of Pooh going off about his hatred of a poorly-designed pour over system

    • @darianelwood5946
      @darianelwood5946 Před 4 lety +4

      Meghan Neathway that would be great

    • @olive4naito
      @olive4naito Před 4 lety +19

      That's awesome! Winnie the Pooh goes to Ikea and reviews every coffee item.

    • @briedubbels8690
      @briedubbels8690 Před 4 lety +8

      lmao

  • @TheLiamGranger
    @TheLiamGranger Před 4 lety +2149

    Was not expecting that PHAT beat to come in

  • @ClemensAlive
    @ClemensAlive Před 3 lety +2582

    I have the cheap french press....works since 6 years - day in day out - two times a day.

    • @verguson_2365
      @verguson_2365 Před 3 lety +45

      Same here!

    • @gerardnieborg
      @gerardnieborg Před 3 lety +32

      for me like 4 years

    • @teedeepee
      @teedeepee Před 3 lety +19

      Me too. No problems with it whatsoever.

    • @digitalpunkdiva2894
      @digitalpunkdiva2894 Před 3 lety +51

      Me too! Actually I use it for loose tea infusion. Or when I make a pot of coffee to put in a thermos. Otherwise I don't think about it at all.

    • @rentregagnant
      @rentregagnant Před 3 lety +101

      That's not usually the way I describe my boyfriend from Normandy, but hey... if the cap fits...

  • @nicholasolson3063
    @nicholasolson3063 Před 2 lety +253

    I didn't realize someone was using the funnel filter for coffee. I use it strain deep fry oil after I am done with it. Works great for that!

    • @agn855
      @agn855 Před rokem +10

      That's a f*ing amazing idea to filter the oil you (re)use for preparing a Spanish Tortilla de
      Patatas!

    • @sondraoppedisano9440
      @sondraoppedisano9440 Před rokem +5

      I usually buy standard coffee filters for draining my fried foods, better, and cheaper than paper towels !

  • @EstorTuguita
    @EstorTuguita Před 4 lety +794

    "I'm not that shallow and vain. . . despite . . . the hair" hahahaha

    • @1012films
      @1012films Před 4 lety +17

      Proceeds to develop strong, "conflicted" emotions about the Moka Pot for being deal-breakingly "ugly" and "hideous," despite it working perfectly fine...

    • @DaveJ188
      @DaveJ188 Před 4 lety +1

      I rarely laugh out loud watching anything but that line got me

  • @gaatjeniksaan336
    @gaatjeniksaan336 Před 4 lety +7435

    I can’t figure out if this guy is 20 or 50 years old

    • @alexeidmitriev6235
      @alexeidmitriev6235 Před 4 lety +620

      Yes.

    • @Antreus
      @Antreus Před 4 lety +319

      Some people go completely grey in their early 30's, but then there's some people who just dye their hair this color. Maybe he does a bit of both.

    • @ChiliSaws
      @ChiliSaws Před 4 lety +133

      Antraeus my dad was one of those people that had completely grey hair by his mid-30’s. A lot of people thought i was his grandkid and not his daughter lmao

    • @timetravellingbunny3952
      @timetravellingbunny3952 Před 4 lety +194

      I had a similar question when I first began watching James. He enjoys styling his hair, makes occasional reference to it, but I think the age question goes beyond the grey hair. Looking at his 2007 Barista Championship video, I am tempted to ask, "Is he 12 or 30?" In any event, it furthers an image of a man of mystery and intrigue.

    • @WastedVamps
      @WastedVamps Před 4 lety +229

      He's 39 years old according to Google lol

  • @lija8765
    @lija8765 Před rokem +176

    the lines on the glass pourover are instantly understood by every swede. every marking is the right amount of water for one "coffee spoon" of grounds in the filter.

    • @SaphireTech
      @SaphireTech Před rokem +37

      I think they forgot the rest of the world when making it.

    • @CodesmithEvanion
      @CodesmithEvanion Před rokem +24

      @@SaphireTech wouldn't be the first time a designer was home blind.

    • @davidgustavsson4000
      @davidgustavsson4000 Před 9 měsíci +5

      1.5dl standard cups is not just a Swedish thing. For an example, I checked Moccamaster's US site and the cup markings are there just like on my Swedish one. About 7 g coffee/cup, 2 cups/person.

    • @sadmanh0
      @sadmanh0 Před 6 měsíci +3

      wouldn't hurt to say that somewhere in the box or something, since they do sell these outside of Sweden.

  • @BH-2
    @BH-2 Před 2 lety +419

    James reviewing cheap IKEA coffee stuff is just his way of doing a standup show for the coffee world. 😂😂😂

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem Před 2 lety +2

      He needs content, or the channel is dead.
      his community, coffee noobs, experimenting still. Are they go this low, or is he telling them, never go this low?
      What are his followers? experienced people don't need him.

    • @BH-2
      @BH-2 Před 2 lety +13

      @@lucasrem that’s very analytical but his content is good. If I even open a coffee shop would live to have this man as my coffee consultant

    • @hokehinson5987
      @hokehinson5987 Před rokem +1

      It still sucks. Bought one took it back next trip to ikea.bought a Bodum carafe with metal filter at wally world unspeakably better than ikea poop funnel....

  • @telephonewyre
    @telephonewyre Před 4 lety +1249

    Sometimes the algorithm spits out the coolest creators you didn't know you needed

  • @DancingSpacePotato
    @DancingSpacePotato Před 3 lety +2294

    This is still my favorite 17 minute piece of art. James being sassy sprinkled with hearing him say “chonky boi” brings me more joy than nearly anything.

    • @beatbasher
      @beatbasher Před 2 lety +35

      I thought he was taking the piss when he first said it, initially I couldn't believe it would actually be called that, but then again anything goes. Nothing should really surprise me, last time I was there, I got a floor protection mat called Kolon. Funnily enough dirt stuck to it like shit to a blanket.

    • @WaaluigiBoard
      @WaaluigiBoard Před 2 lety +11

      5:30

    • @lunavixen015
      @lunavixen015 Před 2 lety +10

      If you have closed captions on, it even spelled chonky boi right

    • @jackpeterson6670
      @jackpeterson6670 Před 9 měsíci

      Its like a meme video of james hoffmann, except its not

    • @eddiefalcon8316
      @eddiefalcon8316 Před 5 měsíci

      I am not sure is this is scripted or improved but either way it’s a good watch. I’m sure James can do some sort of short coffee related comedy routine.

  • @benmckinley1940
    @benmckinley1940 Před rokem +157

    I've had that IKEA glass french press for almost 7 years now. It's been my daily coffee maker in that time and still going strong!

    • @Adderkleet
      @Adderkleet Před 11 měsíci +1

      They might use lighter/cheaper materials now, since yours is a lot older than his.

    • @OneOddFellow
      @OneOddFellow Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@Adderkleet It's borosilicate glass, so It's relatively sturdy in spite of being rather thin- especially with regards to thermal resistance. Just as long as you don't drop it- it will be fine.

    • @dasKeks28
      @dasKeks28 Před 4 měsíci

      My gf uses this model at work and they already broke 4 of these :D

  • @quarkraven
    @quarkraven Před 2 lety +80

    "That definitely is a cup. That has a lid. And is a pound." I laughed out loud.

  • @krishdhruve1403
    @krishdhruve1403 Před 4 lety +1875

    "chunky boi" - "hot, clean, good"
    Meet the Gordon Ramsay of coffee

    • @bcarrigg90
      @bcarrigg90 Před 4 lety +37

      I believe it is properly expressed as "Chonky Boi"

    • @FirstLastOne
      @FirstLastOne Před 4 lety +7

      Except one thing is missing,... a tonne of expletives.

    • @krishdhruve1403
      @krishdhruve1403 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FirstLastOne haha agreed

    • @brekkoh
      @brekkoh Před 4 lety +3

      Nah james is far more even tempered

    • @hanselsihotang
      @hanselsihotang Před 4 lety +14

      "This coffee beans' still RAWWW!"
      "WHERE'S THE CREMA!?"

  • @chris_hall_music
    @chris_hall_music Před 3 lety +668

    Please review more bad things, it totally lifts my mood seeing someone else get upset about spouts that don't focus water properly. I feel like my pain is halved. Thank you for this.

    • @brandon654
      @brandon654 Před 2 lety +4

      15:17!

    • @NishithThakkar
      @NishithThakkar Před rokem +5

      Catharsis and validation as amazing salves.

    • @lukefoulds9729
      @lukefoulds9729 Před rokem +6

      A trouble shared is a trouble halved 🤣

    • @Geekhobby
      @Geekhobby Před 5 měsíci

      Yes, the spout has one simple task and fails at it. I hate when design is more important than function. They should fire the designer that came up with this.

  • @SovietGrazz
    @SovietGrazz Před rokem +89

    I come from a chemistry background, and we often 'flute' (multiple folds) our filter paper so that it doesn't stick to the walls of the funnel, and therefore block the filtrate from exiting the paper. Highly suggest you try that.

    • @zaria5785
      @zaria5785 Před rokem

      Thank you

    • @sondraoppedisano9440
      @sondraoppedisano9440 Před rokem +1

      Thanks!

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo Před rokem +6

      Or simply not used paper filters when the included filter is perfectly fine. This whole "review" is a joke.

    • @juanarroyo465
      @juanarroyo465 Před 4 měsíci

      Its meant to be a joke buddy.​@InXLsisDeo

  • @vlorisperry
    @vlorisperry Před 3 lety +95

    This guy looks like how coffee looks like if it was a person

  • @Raiden_N7
    @Raiden_N7 Před 3 lety +720

    15:01 "If you dont' think this is hideous it's not bad" I might put that as the tag line on my Tinder profile.

    • @Assenayo
      @Assenayo Před 2 lety +8

      Funny thing is I love the look of that Moka Pot.

    • @WILDWILLXD
      @WILDWILLXD Před 2 lety +1

      I only unliked your comment to keep it at 666

  • @brunocassara8193
    @brunocassara8193 Před 4 lety +868

    This is the most sarcastic and condescending set of reviews I've ever heard. I love it.
    "I feel like they're mocking me. And you. And everyone."

    • @jennytai88
      @jennytai88 Před 3 lety +8

      A swed actually commented to say those lines represent cups of coffee, one cup is 150ml, I thought so too!

    • @bennyton2560
      @bennyton2560 Před 3 lety +10

      "It HATES me "

    • @eview6267
      @eview6267 Před 3 lety +1

      That is a good one and it made me laugh so bad.

    • @surfaceten510n
      @surfaceten510n Před 3 lety +1

      He's a coffee snob the type that likes his coffee served by a barista called Marco who personally signs his paper cup

    • @bambii-_
      @bambii-_ Před 3 lety +9

      @@surfaceten510n nah he just known his coffee stuff. and yeah, of course he's gonna comment on the cheap things that ikea rushed or didnt pay attention to? it's'a review specifically catered to coffee drinkers seeing if cheap ikea stuff is worth getting if you don't want to get snobby expensive items. plus, he does it in a fun way, not a condescending way (e.g. mocking people for buying the items)
      edit: well except the funnels. that deserves to be mocked

  • @ashnewsam
    @ashnewsam Před 2 lety +538

    I’ve been on a few different medications for my mental health in the past, but by far the best antidepressant I have ever had is hearing James Hoffmann call a coffee thing a Chonky Boi.

  • @mishkalarsoncreations
    @mishkalarsoncreations Před rokem +197

    I’ve had an IKEA French press for 6 years - in fact I have 3 sizes and they are still going strong!

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo Před rokem +11

      Same here. The glass one. It's actually strong, it won't break easily if you don't drop it. It's pretty obvious that this reviewer is very heavily biased against IKEA stuff. Too much snobbishness. And yes, when you buy a product that will contain food, rinse it before use, it's literally in the "manuals".

    • @szeptacz5342
      @szeptacz5342 Před rokem

      @@InXLsisDeo yeah he;s gay so that should explain some level of snobbishness

    • @froozen1
      @froozen1 Před rokem +2

      Same here - except. mine - the metal one - is 12 years old.

    • @rodrigojds
      @rodrigojds Před rokem +10

      @@szeptacz5342 that's not cool

    • @cruncyart
      @cruncyart Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@szeptacz5342 That's... not how gay people work, lmao

  • @lincselo
    @lincselo Před 4 lety +282

    I am officially the clumsiness person of the world and managed to keep alive my Ikea glass french press for over two years now. Those things aren't as fragile as they seem, and they cost half of what something at the same quality costs.

    • @joshuageraldbutler8037
      @joshuageraldbutler8037 Před 4 lety +44

      Yeah, we had one for 5 years, pretty sturdy. It only broke when my brother was carrying it and tripped over and threw it against a wall. It did break then, but most glass with hot liquids in wove do that I think.

    • @Karinaaa05
      @Karinaaa05 Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree ☺️

    • @discendos2616
      @discendos2616 Před 4 lety +2

      Same! I've bought one in the last two years, they're pretty sturdy!

    • @veganmonter
      @veganmonter Před 4 lety +11

      I had the opposite problem with the glass French press from Ikea. However, to be fair, I did the same with a Bodum. That's why I have only metal French presses now. I had an incident where I broke the damn thing washing dishes and was barefoot. I had to yell at my wife to come in and get the broom. I was trapped by a circle of broken glass.

    • @gavriloking5637
      @gavriloking5637 Před 4 lety +1

      made my comment and then saw yours, so true!

  • @izadoks3672
    @izadoks3672 Před 4 lety +562

    That beat during the IKEA shopping goes hard.

    • @lotuskiddo
      @lotuskiddo Před 4 lety +18

      the slow mo walking b-roll goes harder

    • @nicholasrubianes5368
      @nicholasrubianes5368 Před 4 lety

      "Goes hard" ??? Please explain what you mean by this...

    • @FromBottomToTop
      @FromBottomToTop Před 4 lety +31

      nikolai massenkoff he means that its lit. Fire. It drops harder than my self respect during corona quarantine.

    • @marssambo7759
      @marssambo7759 Před 3 lety

      Right?!

    • @jamescanjuggle
      @jamescanjuggle Před 3 lety +1

      Gas money - real solid bop if you ask me

  • @hashtagdag
    @hashtagdag Před 3 lety +27

    A friend who had the glass and metal IKEA press pot for a dozen years bequeathed it to me on her move to Seattle back in 2016. With me it lasted until last year when I inadvertantly tapped it with a spoon. Fifteen, sixteen years all tolled, and then a sad passing, but miraculous! For any IKEA product to last that long, even four years with me, is a miracle.

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo Před rokem +2

      I have lots of IKEA products that have lasted me more than 12 years and are still going strong : all my furniture (including HEMNES stuff and bed, and leather couch, and nearly all the kitchen products (I don't buy the non stick cookware, that never lasts, no matter the brand), and I bought my glass french press 2 years ago, no issue whatsoever. The only thing I might change this year is my mattress, but after 12 years, it's pretty standard.

    • @agnesjonsson2956
      @agnesjonsson2956 Před rokem +1

      My family had the metal one (used it for tea though) since I was a kid and I'm 20 now!!! Some ikea stuff is really underrated

  • @SimonVelazquez
    @SimonVelazquez Před 2 lety +2

    The music choice for the intro and outro is just *chef's kiss*

  • @Vii_DT
    @Vii_DT Před 4 lety +355

    Here comes the highly anticipated Hoffmann's rant that will brighten up your day. His frustration is to everyone's enjoyment.

    • @asimplefarmer
      @asimplefarmer Před 4 lety +12

      The pain is why I'm here

    • @Tenelia
      @Tenelia Před 4 lety +6

      I cackled like a witch as he shredded into the equipment. kekeke.

    • @artos1955
      @artos1955 Před 4 lety +1

      A little bit of schadenfreude never hurt anyone 😹

  • @dozensofus
    @dozensofus Před 4 lety +709

    I want a t-shirt that says: “All carafes are bad carafes.”

  • @GuacamoleKun
    @GuacamoleKun Před 2 lety +55

    I don't think the last brewing thing is ugly, I like how it looks odd and the look reflects the function. It would look great in a log cabin.

  • @aliceroared
    @aliceroared Před rokem +30

    I bought the glass French press and IKEA has definitely upgraded it since your review. The filter parts are now all metal and it feels extremely sturdy!

    • @GoogleUser-li4yb
      @GoogleUser-li4yb Před rokem +3

      I have the glass one for an year , it is full metal as well.

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo Před rokem +2

      They have always been all metal.

    • @GooseCrack
      @GooseCrack Před 9 měsíci

      @@GoogleUser-li4ybyep, mine is full metal as well

  • @d00mch1ld
    @d00mch1ld Před 4 lety +701

    10:55 "I'm not an entirely, you know, surface level person, but... but... I'm not that shallow and vain... despite... the hair". *contemplates life choices*

  • @estrellacasias
    @estrellacasias Před 4 lety +503

    He seems so refined like he would judge me and it wouldn't even be to be rude. It would just be fact.

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad Před 4 lety +10

      No. He is a condescending smug twat.... Believe me he does come across as rude....and would look down on what you are, drank and wore...

    • @natestertf757
      @natestertf757 Před 3 lety +40

      @@xr6lad one of the things he says in lots of videos where he reviews things is stuff like. "I'm not into it but if you are good for you" like he's genuinely a lovely person, you are very mistaken.

    • @roblucchetti2993
      @roblucchetti2993 Před 3 lety +1

      @@natestertf757 BUT...if you are "not very good" - he will promptly let you know.

    • @Adam-vx6to
      @Adam-vx6to Před 3 lety +16

      @@xr6lad Sorry bud you are just wrong. James is states many times the difference between his passion and being condescending. Just because you arent into coffee the way he is doesn't automatically make him smug. He is a great voice in coffee not his fault you are too sensitive to tell the difference

  • @jacobschenkel1010
    @jacobschenkel1010 Před rokem +16

    I've been using the chunky boy French press for about 10 years. Bought it at Ikea in Shanghai. I actually use it more for tea brewing in recent years, but I'm amazed and pleased to say that after thousands of uses that rubber seal on the strainer is still holding up. mine is a bit better polished than yours, but I would agree it is the best coffee device Ikea sells.

  • @ChurroWaffles
    @ChurroWaffles Před rokem +47

    I think this is a sign for IKEA to get The Hoff to be their Coffee Making Product Consultant.

    • @InXLsisDeo
      @InXLsisDeo Před rokem +5

      It is also a sign that this guy is super biased against IKEA products. He clearly states that he hates these products almost right off the bat. For instance, when he says that the glass french press looks flimsy, it in fact is not (and does not). Several persons in the comments have commented that they have used theirs for years and it's going strong. I can attest to that, it does the job and it won't break unless you drop it on hard floor of course. But it's definitely not flimsy. At least, we know that the products he doesn't hate are actually very good quality.

  • @UnfinishedIdeas
    @UnfinishedIdeas Před 4 lety +410

    Hahaha I love the fact that you went shopping at IKEA with a gangster beat

  • @teabagfc
    @teabagfc Před 4 lety +102

    It's not just a James Hoffmann video, it's a 17 minute James Hoffmann review video.
    But it's not just a James Hoffmann review video...it's a James Hoffmann multi-review video!
    Christmas has come early. Thank you for this.

  • @weebeep72
    @weebeep72 Před 2 lety +22

    I actually love that pour over funnel thing. Not for pour over coffee thought. But it is a great reusable filter for cold brew and fry oil filtering. The funnel also fits in normal bottle spout.

  • @SilverDragonJay
    @SilverDragonJay Před 2 lety +117

    As an American, I'm sure it surprises no one that when he said "this is 20 pounds" A part of my brain immediately thought "wow that's heavy" before it got slapped by the other part of my brain. Now I'm thinking about a 20lb hand grinder, what the hell would it need to be made out of? uranium?
    Thank you for the video, I was tempted to buy some cheap coffee stuff last time I was at Ikea (since I am a poor college student), but I think I'm going to hold out for something more expensive when I have more disposable income.

    • @carelsby
      @carelsby Před 2 lety +3

      The burrs or blades on a coffee grinder have to be very specifically made and not a lot of manufacturers make them, which is probably where the cost comes from. They also have to be weighty enough to grind effectively

    • @RhodianColossus
      @RhodianColossus Před 2 lety +5

      do you like french press coffee? get the ikea french presses. they are all great, cheap, and not at all as flimsy as ya boy hoffmann here suggested

  • @robert_mn
    @robert_mn Před 4 lety +93

    I've had the small IKEA French press for a couple of years to make coffee at work and have no complaints. It does what it's designed to do and hasn't broken yet.

    • @cieumeo
      @cieumeo Před 4 lety +9

      true! The mesh grill actually does the job. I could not tell the different between Ikea and Bodum!

    • @ilishazana6988
      @ilishazana6988 Před 4 lety +6

      Maybe it doesn’t really matter for uncultured people like us 😂 as long as we get coffee out of it, we’re happy

    • @andreasvogel5186
      @andreasvogel5186 Před 4 lety

      Yup, similar results here.

    • @manofthewild07
      @manofthewild07 Před 4 lety +5

      Same. Mine works great. French press is one of those things that doesn't have to be fancy.

    • @o.k.345
      @o.k.345 Před 4 lety

      I immediately knew there would be a patriots' corner somewhere in the comments. Didn't need to look for it for too long, either :D

  • @maryhendon5557
    @maryhendon5557 Před 4 lety +181

    5:25 "this little chonky boy" 😂❤
    10:40"our big chonky boy"

    • @MilanObrtlik
      @MilanObrtlik Před 3 lety

      I think both are correct at the same way :D

    • @xrubyxlightx
      @xrubyxlightx Před 3 lety +4

      I had the eng subtitles on and i like how they always spellt it as 'CHONKY BOI' lol

    • @johnuferbach9166
      @johnuferbach9166 Před 2 lety

      @@xrubyxlightx being honest though, it's a tjånki böi or something like that, it's swedish afterall^^

  • @carchariasspartania3958
    @carchariasspartania3958 Před 2 lety +3

    When that beat drops with the British coffee guru walking through a Swedish box store. I felt that

  • @beataks8859
    @beataks8859 Před 2 lety +27

    Actually, I like the Ikea coffee. They have a couple of brews, I've tried them all and it's a decent quality coffee for a very good price. Nothing fancy, but will do as a coffee fix in the morning.

  • @george8859
    @george8859 Před 4 lety +492

    2020: James Hoffman, Creative Director of Coffee at Ikea

    • @jameshoffmann
      @jameshoffmann  Před 4 lety +75

      My email is open...

    • @edyswen
      @edyswen Před 4 lety +13

      With James at ikea as a consultant fot coffee division, Hario will be see ikea as a treath

    • @insomniafuel000
      @insomniafuel000 Před 4 lety +12

      @@edyswen and hario will start to sell a furniture too

    • @xavier1585
      @xavier1585 Před 4 lety

      It would be awesome !!

    • @robhulson
      @robhulson Před 4 lety +1

      2020: Anyone Who Actually Tests Things, Creative Director of Coffee at IKEA.
      That spöût, though.

  • @kansasistheman9289
    @kansasistheman9289 Před 4 lety +199

    “This little chunky boy - I’m a little bit into this.” - James Hoffman, 2019

  • @ifyoucantsayanythingnicedo3441

    I’m 3 years late watching this. But I do wonder if IKEA renamed that French press to James’ preferred name for it. Lol

  • @jamesf931
    @jamesf931 Před 2 lety +9

    I used to own a Bodum Chambord French press, that is until my wife started making tea in it. She didn’t warm the glass before adding the boiling water and shattered it. I picked up a French press at IKEA as a temporary replacement and I actually like it. It’s not the best, but it does produce a decent coffee. A little more grounds make it through the filter and I don’t especially care for the plastic, but it served its purpose quite well until I found a more decent replacement. I still use it from time to time.

    • @Tamimzzz
      @Tamimzzz Před rokem

      What was the replacement, if i may ask?

    • @fredrikhelland8194
      @fredrikhelland8194 Před 10 měsíci

      If you haven’t had a Bodum that shattered from normal use, have you really lived?

  • @redz4688
    @redz4688 Před 4 lety +992

    I cant stop laughing. CHÖNKY BØI

    • @ei96byod
      @ei96byod Před 4 lety +43

      Hrmpff! As a swede I am offended. It is spelled Chånky böi, NOT Chönky Bøi!!
      "Ø" isn't even a swedish letter!!! 😡
      😄

    • @Luca-tg4ly
      @Luca-tg4ly Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @colinmaynard2879
      @colinmaynard2879 Před 3 lety +9

      Wi nøt trei a høliday in Sweden this yër ?
      See the løveli lakes

    • @lparesse
      @lparesse Před 3 lety +1

      stone-faced, emotionless, watching through to the end. then I started reading the comments and couldn't stop laughing.

    • @ricebeansrockroll882
      @ricebeansrockroll882 Před 3 lety

      @@colinmaynard2879 the läkes is fänländ

  • @IndiTheBull
    @IndiTheBull Před 4 lety +266

    James calling the French press the chonky boi absolutely ruined me xD

    • @borbetomagus
      @borbetomagus Před 4 lety +6

      What he refers to as the 'Chönky Bøi' is called the 'ANRIK' (Rich in heritage), but the coffee/tea maker doesn't seem available in North America. It is available in Europe, India, Australia, and probably other areas.

    • @EmyrDerfel
      @EmyrDerfel Před 4 lety

      The use of ö suggests to me that James knows how to correctly pronounce ø, which I do not. Yet.

    • @Dalixam
      @Dalixam Před 4 lety

      @@EmyrDerfel Neither did he! :D

    • @fheedpexx9267
      @fheedpexx9267 Před 4 lety +8

      I don't get why so many people think IKEA uses Danish and Norwegian letters. That would be so weird. No Ø or Æ, only Å, Ä and Ö.

    • @power50001562
      @power50001562 Před 4 lety +1

      @@fheedpexx9267 I had no idea they were even in different character sets

  • @annamommy6393
    @annamommy6393 Před 2 lety +5

    I just discovered your channel. You are a hoot! I love all the info. I am just now getting into coffee and I feel like I have so much to learn. I am really enjoying the learning process, and your videos are so helpful!

  • @aramn8151
    @aramn8151 Před rokem +8

    I‘m using the cheap ikea french press for like 5 years now. I also have a more expensive one but the cheap ones works perfectly well and I didn’t break it in all those years despite being not extremely cautious.

  • @qveenissac
    @qveenissac Před 4 lety +530

    "It's definitely a cup...that has a lid..." reminded me of when people say "Now that's a baby," to an ugly baby.

  • @rjeary
    @rjeary Před 4 lety +584

    “Most of this is trash.....to win it, comment below” 😂

    • @KEHTABP
      @KEHTABP Před 4 lety +5

      🤦🏼‍♂️ Here we go, my coffee peasants! 🙄😒

    • @sondranielson9114
      @sondranielson9114 Před 4 lety +1

      I will take the Chunky device thank you!! 2 many choices out there an it gets
      confusion an exspensive!!.
      Just want a great,cup of Joe thats like exspresso!!

    • @funkndeep
      @funkndeep Před 3 lety +1

      Lmfao I laughed at that bit as well

  • @RBRB431
    @RBRB431 Před 2 lety +4

    I could watch slow motion footage of James walking through various shops to a hip-hop beat all day long

  • @DanielLopez-up6os
    @DanielLopez-up6os Před 2 lety +12

    Fun fact that Glass French Press ive had one for around 3 Years now, and it has held up to Drops, Taps and all sort of stuff.
    I've neever even gotten it to chip in normal use let alone break.

  • @jigglybits
    @jigglybits Před 3 lety +222

    Hi James, the reason you're having trouble with the metal pour-over 'funnel' is because you used a paper filter. If you had used the included metal filter, the ridges on the funnel lifts it slightly away from the sides, allowing water to drain better. When you use paper, it sticks to the side too much and forcing the liquid to drain only through the small hole at the bottom.

    • @sreeladevi1780
      @sreeladevi1780 Před rokem +6

      B4 using new factory items sir, have u first washed them well enough
      🙉👨‍🦲🙊🙇🙈⬆️

    • @stevebutler6811
      @stevebutler6811 Před rokem +2

      So the water drains through the sides before it gets to the coffee?

    • @hokehinson5987
      @hokehinson5987 Před rokem +6

      This filter sucks. Returned on next trip to ikea. Bought a Bodum carafe with a metal filter from wally world. Works.
      I guess could've kept the ikea filter to strain motor oil or liquid fertilizer....🤔

  • @iamjerney
    @iamjerney Před 4 lety +93

    Pro tip. Those 50 cent glasses make great coffee cupping cups!

    • @EversonBernardes
      @EversonBernardes Před 4 lety +48

      And they're cheap, you can smash them in disgust when cupping a particular bad batch.

    • @iamjerney
      @iamjerney Před 4 lety

      Everson Bernardes exactly

  • @BaronKsatria
    @BaronKsatria Před 2 lety +1

    This was the first James Hoffman video I watched back in April 2020. I bought that stovetop brewer and was looking for how to use it/review. Deep into the coffee world now, this channel broaden my mind.

  • @cheatman05
    @cheatman05 Před 3 lety +2

    I don't know how many times I've watched this video already, but it brightens up my day every time!

  • @ChristyMurphyWriter
    @ChristyMurphyWriter Před 4 lety +26

    This is my first James Hoffman video watching experience. I want James Hoffman to review everything in the world.

  • @BearObservatory
    @BearObservatory Před 4 lety +1188

    The IKEA travel cup has been recalled by IKEA for safety concerns due to leaching plastic.
    You may want to add a note in the video description.

    • @RegebroRepairs
      @RegebroRepairs Před 3 lety +45

      Only the ones made in India, though.

    • @MrFreeGman
      @MrFreeGman Před 3 lety +69

      Most plastic leaches xenoestrogens, even the so called "safe" plastic. BPA-free just means it's BPA free. They replace BPA with other chemicals that are as bad or worse, just not as well studied.

    • @G1NZOU
      @G1NZOU Před 3 lety +11

      Only a specific type that was made in India, we still sell the same design that is made elsewhere that does not actively try to poison you.
      Good to know.

    • @G1NZOU
      @G1NZOU Před 3 lety +14

      @@MrFreeGman Fairly true, personally I just use a Bodem stainless steel travel cup and avoid all the plastic worry.

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem Před 2 lety +4

      i own many IKEA open design recalled products.
      the Childsave Wall Power hybs are the best, Fire, instant melting.
      nobody inside is caring, they only do recalls, not able to release good products.

  • @atlys258
    @atlys258 Před rokem +9

    Ngl, I think that moka pot is pretty rad, even though it looks kinda wonky and inelegant, its function-first design really appeals to my pragmatic side. And I really dig those clear glass mugs, very simple and understated yet distinguished due to their little pinch-block handle.

  • @MikaelMurstam
    @MikaelMurstam Před rokem +6

    One thing I do like about the moka pot is that it's stainless steel and not aluminium. You are not supposed to drink acidic liquids like coffee from an aluminium container. It reacts with it and actually becomes a neurotoxin. So I've been looking for a stainless steel one. I might buy it for that reason alone. All the Italian ones seem to be in aluminium.

    • @a3455666
      @a3455666 Před 6 měsíci

      There are many manufacturers of stainless steel moka pots, of various sizes. Including Bialetti; look for the models called Venus or Kitty.

  • @asifsba1
    @asifsba1 Před 3 lety +201

    This was absolutely hilarious. The “why not” purchases, the music, the gangster slow-mo walk, the reviews. All of it.

  • @ahikernamedgq
    @ahikernamedgq Před 3 lety +132

    James, you prob won't read this, but for anyone that does - that weird funnel pour over thing - The metal filter in that is a FANTASTIC micro mesh filter. We use it a lot to filter things like chicken stock. It's fantastic. It also fits into an 8 cup chemex (which you don't like very much) quite well, in lieu of the paper filter. I actually like it pretty well as a pour over tool, but I understand that it's confusing. It is, however, very versatile. Cheers!!

    • @hokehinson5987
      @hokehinson5987 Před rokem +12

      Great to know next time we make chicken stock coffee.
      .🤔

    • @xadnight
      @xadnight Před rokem +4

      I use it to brew tea in a cup, and love it.

    • @ahikernamedgq
      @ahikernamedgq Před rokem +17

      @@hokehinson5987 I use it to filter chicken stock. But, it’s cool that you can make snarky comments on CZcams and all, son.

    • @agn855
      @agn855 Před rokem +8

      I've bought a used one via Ebay (bc not available anymore from IKEA) to filter hot olive oil back into its bottle after frying potato slices for a Spanish tortilla. The wobbly "annoying plate" can be removed by turning it 90°. Perfect 👍

    • @maddieb.4282
      @maddieb.4282 Před rokem +11

      @@hokehinson5987you’ve never used a tool for more than one dish at different times? You’re either immensely rich or not very bright at all

  • @cynthiamalmasen354
    @cynthiamalmasen354 Před rokem +1

    I just discovered the joy of James on all things coffee. I absolutely love his presentation. Enjoyable start to finish. Fantastic, fun and fab ☺☺☺

  • @Dragon4eva
    @Dragon4eva Před 2 lety +5

    Woman at checkout: Wow, you must really like your coffee!
    James Hoffman: *Packs stuff into blue bag as fast as he can*

  • @pawedziok5372
    @pawedziok5372 Před 3 lety +429

    The best possible comeback for IKEA about it will be if they invited James to design coffee related stuff properly

    • @peema10
      @peema10 Před 2 lety +41

      Nah, their power move would be to cancel the ones he liked.

    • @roothik
      @roothik Před 2 lety +13

      Reviewing products is one thing, designing them is another...

    • @oldvlognewtricks
      @oldvlognewtricks Před 2 lety

      @@peema10 Is this comment noting that most of their coffee apparatus has been discontinued?

    • @szita2000
      @szita2000 Před rokem +4

      The IKEA designers get their assignments to design things for a budget. Now imagine James with that as a first priority.

    • @crazycutz8072
      @crazycutz8072 Před rokem

      @@roothik nope.

  • @ivellios_
    @ivellios_ Před 4 lety +68

    I've had the glass french press for about 3 years. It's actually really rugged and can take some hits. It's solid enough to use daily.

  • @martinlutz5446
    @martinlutz5446 Před rokem +9

    I really like the glass french press from ikea because they also have a baby sized version for brewing just one cup which is perfect for my one cup of morning coffee. Also I've had it for a year now and haven't destroyed it yet, so the glass is perfectly fine, if you don''t intend to take the thing camping or anything.

    • @GooseCrack
      @GooseCrack Před 9 měsíci

      I have that one too, very cheap and imo it doesn’t feel cheap and has yet to break, but maybe they upgraded them since the filter on mine is entirely metal

  • @raeelbakry5757
    @raeelbakry5757 Před 2 lety +2

    My God. I stumbled on this video by chance and I’ve never laughed so hard at a coffee-related video. Thank you so much for the laughs. Cheers

  • @EhmLo0oL
    @EhmLo0oL Před 4 lety +477

    James about IKEA coffee products (especially caravs):
    "My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined."

    • @jayhom5385
      @jayhom5385 Před 3 lety +2

      I was trying to stop myself because I do it too much now. However, I just can't resist, so......
      Shut up and eat your shrimp.

    • @supra107
      @supra107 Před 3 lety +4

      Except the chonky boi. Chonky boi is 👌

  • @lmkm57
    @lmkm57 Před 3 lety +134

    I live in a quarantined nursing home. I need entertainment, and this review was very entertaining. Thank you!

  • @miltonmercade
    @miltonmercade Před 2 lety +2

    Now my favorite channel. So much knowledge and comedy slammed together.

  • @RobinHartJones
    @RobinHartJones Před 2 lety +6

    "I think it's just because this hates me. And I hate it... and we understand each other that way." :-D

  • @Thetache
    @Thetache Před 3 lety +24

    Hoff getting low key apoplectic about the carafe has made my Sunday morning, somehow seeing a person rant without swearing is very soothing.

  • @Lliamhd
    @Lliamhd Před 4 lety +99

    James is just so polite and calm and non-dramatic that even when he says he hates something it comes off endearing, and polite/nice about it. It's like a "you do you, but i hate you, but carry on".

    • @1Jamesinator
      @1Jamesinator Před 2 lety +1

      "I hate it, it hates me. And through that we understand each other"

    • @Trytonizationify
      @Trytonizationify Před 2 lety

      Its being passive aggressive lol

    • @Lliamhd
      @Lliamhd Před 2 lety +2

      @@Trytonizationify Uh, sorry, I don't think passive aggressive mean what you think it means. Being passive aggressive is characterize by making indirect evasive comments without making explicit, open, direct remarks. He clearly and very directly said he hated it, itself an aggressive word. He was just nice about it. There's nothing passive aggressive about it. You might be thinking of something else.

  • @pamackenzie
    @pamackenzie Před 2 lety +6

    I have the funnel and love it. It's meant to use on top of a cup or mug, so the bottom tube isn't in the way. I like that the round thing comes off, it makes it easy to clean. I actually don't use it for coffee. I use it for straining other stuff. For example, straining fruit puree while making strawberry vinegar.

    • @Cascadeis
      @Cascadeis Před 2 lety +3

      I have it as well and love it! We actually do use it for coffee (with a paper filter) and it’s great. The funnel is awesome for putting on top of a carafe without getting coffee everywhere 😊

  • @DuesseldorferJung1
    @DuesseldorferJung1 Před 2 lety +2

    The person at the checkout probably thought "why is that weird guy buying all that coffee stuff?" And then checked him and saw "oh, it's the weird coffee guy!"

  • @Hoagiemonger
    @Hoagiemonger Před 3 lety +37

    Every time he raises his voice in anger at bad coffee products it sounds like he’s trying not to wake the person in the next room.

  • @joshualee4793
    @joshualee4793 Před 4 lety +46

    I died of laughter when that carafe totally failed you

  • @FleccaRobinson
    @FleccaRobinson Před 2 lety +5

    “im not vain…despite the hair” 😂😂

  • @adamthurmond9092
    @adamthurmond9092 Před rokem +3

    When he looked right at the camera and said “IKEA, you disappoint me” - I felt it. I felt it in my soul. Like I was IKEA.

  • @RegebroRepairs
    @RegebroRepairs Před 4 lety +218

    The hugmadog?!?
    Oh, Högmodig.
    As a swede, I'm here to tell you that the lines on the side are "coffeecups" aka "kkp". That's 150 ml each. times 4 for 600 ml.

    • @kylebell5637
      @kylebell5637 Před 4 lety +3

      I had no idea -- this must be why a 4-cup Mr. Coffee machine is 20oz or ~600ml of coffee (instead of 8oz x 4)!

    • @ronaldyho
      @ronaldyho Před 4 lety +1

      O that is very insightful. Thanks for sharing.

    • @jennytai88
      @jennytai88 Před 3 lety +7

      Goodness I was hoping a swed would know what those lines were, and indeed they do!

    • @EllyValentini
      @EllyValentini Před 3 lety +5

      I have to know why that’s just known.
      Do you guys have a specific thing you need to measure 150ml of often?

    • @RegebroRepairs
      @RegebroRepairs Před 3 lety +17

      @@EllyValentini It's often used in old recipes, and as you can see, coffee machines. One standard coffee cup is 150 ml.
      You gotta have standards.

  • @yoshi8010
    @yoshi8010 Před 4 lety +272

    “I need to drink out of something”
    Has three mugs hanging behind him.

    • @MiSaLiAnW
      @MiSaLiAnW Před 4 lety +7

      on ikea wall hangers. Bought them yesterday

    • @JP-wn4jn
      @JP-wn4jn Před 4 lety +3

      😂😂😂

  • @thedivabetic
    @thedivabetic Před rokem

    This is my favorite low stakes youtube channel and I'm so glad I started watching it (and now going back to enjoy older videos as well)

  • @hippofeathers5479
    @hippofeathers5479 Před 3 lety

    I always get way more laughs out of these than I expect. Wonderful delivery.

  • @SymonSays
    @SymonSays Před 4 lety +49

    My four year old son is obsessed with Toy Story 4, and thinks the word "trash" is hilarious. He was playing while I watched your video, heard you say the word "trash" 3 times in a row and complely lost it. It was the funniest thing he ever heard. So if this whole CZcams coffee reviewer thing doesn't work out, you've definitely got a career as a comedian for children 😂

  • @TheConfusedKnight
    @TheConfusedKnight Před 4 lety +118

    Cashier: So, do you like coffee then?
    James: Yeah... you could say that

  • @yannick4197
    @yannick4197 Před 2 lety +14

    00:00 Intro + buying process (including prices)
    02:10 Unboxing
    03:10 Overview
    03:42 Grinder
    05:10 French presses
    06:58 Pour over options
    10:00 Coffee results
    12:48 Sponsor
    13:40 Mocca
    15:10 Coffee caraff
    15:40 Conclusion

  • @angelgamezndrawz5479
    @angelgamezndrawz5479 Před rokem +7

    I actually really like the french press! (The glass one) We got it a while ago because i wanted to start making some more flavourful coffee in less than the 30 minutes our machine takes and for a beginner like me, i feel it really holds up well! I do pre-heat it to prevent as much sudden cold to hot damage i can, but other than that, i'm extremely pleased with it. (I do also have a hand grinder, but i got it for like 40 or 50 bucks? grinds very well, probably not as even as a professional one, but good enough for my needs)

  • @noncsi121
    @noncsi121 Před 4 lety +32

    I have had that black french press for 3 years now, and I love it for travel or when I was living in a dorm and only had one kettle.

  • @JamesDavenport
    @JamesDavenport Před 4 lety +202

    One thing James didn't review: the IKEA branded coffee beans themselves!

    • @indiekiduk
      @indiekiduk Před 4 lety +10

      Ha thought that too! Their bags of ground coffee is great, also don’t miss their jars of pickles 😊

    • @godfatherNYC
      @godfatherNYC Před 4 lety +9

      Would have definitely added to the video, whether he found it good or bad.

    • @AbrahamSalazar210
      @AbrahamSalazar210 Před 4 lety +9

      That's where he draws the line.

    • @joiskander6090
      @joiskander6090 Před 4 lety +14

      IKEA's ground organic coffee and espresso are okay enough -- we find the flavour on the mild side. Can't beat their price point for organic products though... big fan of their Lingonberry jam, for example. Have the IKEA French press (black plastic with glass) and the fully metal pour-over. The French press is still going strong years later (with no chips or signs of failure) -- the pour-over is new to us and great for single cups. (And yes, the metal bits are designed to come apart for ease of washing individual components.) We have a high quality Italian stovetop espresso doodad for guests who are more serious about their morning coffee experience... that said, most are perfectly fine with the other methods.

    • @muurrarium9460
      @muurrarium9460 Před 4 lety

      Once you are used to the good stuff...you dont want the IKEAbrand.

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence- Před rokem +2

    That little “feels like a hand grinder” was enough to convince me to go electric 😂
    (I’m shopping for a grinder).

  • @frankgressiii7206
    @frankgressiii7206 Před 2 lety +4

    I feel like James not just assuming the seal on that travel cup would work says a lot about him and it's what makes him a thorough person.

  • @jekabsd
    @jekabsd Před 4 lety +58

    I was at IKEA yesterday and while looking at these things I thought how much James Hoffmann would hate them :D Surprise, surprise

  • @springfieldleo6184
    @springfieldleo6184 Před 4 lety +25

    There's our Mr.Hoffmann caressing his "chunky boy" like a pet baby goose Lol.
    You've got the vibe of a comedian sir.

  • @angeboyer1605
    @angeboyer1605 Před rokem +4

    That basic ikea French press is my preferred brewer in my mornings 🙋🏻‍♀️ used it for several years already