ESPROP5 French Press Coffee Maker – Patented Double Microfilter for Sludge and Grit Free Coffee, Black, 32 oz

I'm a coffee fan but only for a cup every once in a while... so it has to be GOOD to GREAT. No cheap stuff. This is my first experience with a French press and I'm glad I bought this one.The coffee flavour is rich and robust without being bitter. The double filter assembly works well without the filter paper but you will still get a small amount of sediment. But that's not a bad thing. It's part of the process.As mentioned, the coffee is definitely the best I've ever made at home and rivals anything out there as far as satisfaction. Clean up is easy. Everything can be rinsed quickly or put in the dishwasher. No fuss.If anyone asks me what to purchase that's a cut above "entry level", this unit does the trick quite handily

My espresso machine died after a decade and I decided to try a French press again. I ordered the P3, whole beans and a Haribo ceramic burr hand grinder. The overall improvement in coffee flavor and enjoyment have been remarkable. It took a few days to find the right beans, grind fineness, amount of coffee and brew time to satisfy my taste, but it was worth the effort. Now, I consistently use 25 grams of a single source Ethiopian dark roast, a finer than recommended grind (I like a strong flavor), fill my 32 oz P3 to the “min” mark and brew for 4 minutes. I actually get up earlier in the morning, eager to have my first cup.Of course, it’s mostly the coffee and brew recipe that determines the taste, but the press plays a roll too. I’ve had Bodums and other brands and they all allowed sludge to get through and end up at the bottom of my cup. Eventually the rather coarse metal screens will deform at the edges and allow larger grounds to pass to the top side. That doesn’t happen with the P3. There are two silicone wipers that seal tightly to the glass and force all the liquid to go through the screens. The first screen filters out all but the smallest coffee particles while the second screen blocks those. It’s nice to have sludge-free coffee.To those reviewers who say their coffee was too weak, you have complete control of strength. Add more coffee, or use a finer grind, or brew longer, or use a darker roast. Use a kitchen scale rather than a spoon to measure if you want day-to-day consistency. A spoonful of a finer grind weighs more than a coarser grind. Weight is more accurate than volume for predicting strength.For those who say the plunger requires a lot of force to depress, use a coarser grind. If there are lots of fine particles, those will clog the screen and slow down the plunger. Maybe get a burr grinder. Burrs produce more consistent particle sizes. The spinny metal bladed spice grinders create every size particle from large chunks to fine powder. Those fine ones will clog the filter baskets for sure. Most grocery store grinders are burr machines and do a better job than the spice grinders. I recommend being patient and pushing the plunger down very slowly, like over 30 seconds. Pushing quickly causes churn which stirs up the grounds and causes even more clogging. Pushing really hard can force grounds to bypass the filters and push past the seals.For those who say it’s hard to clean, I find it is as easy/hard as any other French press. I pour the grounds through a fine mesh sieve and tap it into my compost pail. A once over with a soapy sponge removes the coffee oils from the glass. The screens usually just need a rinse. Although I prefer to hand wash, the instructions say that all parts can go on the top rack of the dishwasher. If this is too much trouble, you might want a Keurig.For those who say it wastes a lot of coffee, I’ve measured what remains after you’ve poured your last cup. On my 32 ounce P3, once the grounds were removed, there were 5 fluid ounces of very sludgy liquid trapped below the screens. I wouldn’t want to drink it so I don’t think of it as waste. But if this is important to you, you might consider a pour-over brewer instead where nearly every drop ends up in your cup.For those that say it’s cheaply made, it is their least expensive entry-level model. I find it robust enough to use every day. If you want something sturdier, they have other models with borosilicate glass (this model has plain glass) and metal frames.I chose the Espro French press based on a recommendation from the New York Times product reviewing site Wirecutter. I chose a French press over other types of brewers based on the YouTube videos of coffee expert James Hoffmann. I recommend both sources.

Love the 32oz size. Get almost two full 16oz travel mugs from one brew!The taste is smooth, across the board with all roasts. I always do a dark roast, and over brewing leaves a bitter aftertaste. Not so with the P3 Espro. Grit is non-issue. Materials are quality. I opted for the P3, plastic cage, and it feels solid/stable/secure.Two minor flaws, not a dealbreaker b/ the coffee is so good, but if I had ability to influence design/engineering:1. Adjust plunger mechanism to get as much coffee from full brew. Sad to leave any amount trapped behind the filters. And the manual work around to raise plunger, tilt and re-press is clumsy. And there is a fair amount of coffee left behind the dual filter.2. Safety lock is great. Would be better if it stopped in place where the pour spout lines up with handle. So it’s a straight pour that way.Ok 3 things: would be extra nice to have measurements marked on glass (e.g. 8oz, 16,oz, 24oz, 32oz)Highly recommend!

I bought this French press after doing some research when our French press broke. I thought maybe I'd like to try the pour over method but decided to stick with the French press. This model/make intrigued me due to the double filter AND the optional use of paper filters.When the press arrived I made our first pot of coffee using the paper filter along with the same coffee beans we have been using for decades. I could taste the difference right away! The bitter undertones and acidic undertones were gone! I used a little bit less coffee than recommended and ended up with a weaker pour than I wanted so the next pot I added more coffee and did not use the filter. Immediately I could taste the bitter undertones again, but the coffee tasted good!The next day I increased the amount of coffee and used the paper filter. I made the perfect pot of coffee! After that pot I used the same amount of coffee and the paper filter again ... another pot of great coffee!In conclusion, after decades of trying to make a consistently great pot of coffee I finally am able to do so! The coffee I make now is consistently smooth, bitter free and less acidic. We will never go back to traditional French presses! The paper filter and double mesh filters make ALL the difference in the world for consistently great coffee!Another bonus - the carafe comes free from the handle/holder so clean up is a breeze.