Product Description
The Minimalist’s Dream
The P5 is your most reliable advocate for transforming your daily coffee routine into a modern, exceptional brewing experience.
Bring The Café Home
Fill the press for friends or just brew a single mug. No matter your coffee ritual, your home will become your favorite place to get coffee.
A Perfect Cup in Four Minutes
Mix coffee and hot water, wait for four minutes, then press. Keep the coffee stored in the press without it getting extra bitter over time.
A Frame for Every Kitchen
Designed with two frames to choose from: polished stainless steel or copper. An idyllic fit for kitchens of all aesthetics.
Brew Your Best Cup
We created a press that keeps sludge and grit out of your coffee, hot for hours, and free of unwanted bitterness. Welcome to Coffee 2.0.
Specifications
– Hand-Wash
– Stainless Steel
– Glass
James E. (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Brews incredible coffee!
Let me start by saying I’m a coffee geek/aficionado/snob. I roast my own coffee and have more ways to brew coffee than most, if not all coffee shops, including a semi-commercial espresso machine and a dedicated grinder.
Now that you realize how serious I am about coffee, you can better appreciate my review of the Espro 3. I had been looking for a French press for a while, and eventually found this one. I was intrigued and ordered it, despite it being a little pricier than some I had been considering.
Right out of the box, I could tell it was high quality and well made. I immediately looked forward to using it. And once I did, I was glad I spent the extra money, and have never looked back. The Espro 3 brews some of the best coffee I have ever had. One of my favorite ways to brew coffee is the pour-over method, due to the clarity, cleaness, and how the origin flavors come through. Another is the French press. The Espro 3 gives you the best of both. Coffee brewed in it is clean, crisp, and bright – origin flavors shine, and has many of the characteristics of coffee brewed in a pour-over. I was amazed at how incredible coffee brewed in it is! In fact, my other (approximately 14) brewers of all types have sat on the shelf collecting dust since my Espro 3 arrived. It’s literally the only brewer I’ve used since!
Shotgun (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars As described
This French Press works exactly as advertised. The directions are well written and easy to understand which should be worth a star by itself. I’m quite sure that there are a number of other presses that work as well, but when you add in the relatively low price this gets 5 stars easily. It is easy enough to clean (dishwasher safe) and use. While I’ll certainly use my K-cup based machine more often for convenience sake, this thing does make a really good cup of coffee.
Note: I do not accept payment of any kind to post false reviews. If I am asked to (as I have been in the past) I will notify Amazon and post a review that indicates the effort.
l. j. garcia (verified owner) –
4.0 out of 5 stars Great French press! Perfect brew.
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!
Michael Douglas (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars My third Espro, the first glass P3. It’s that good
I bought my first Espro (a 32 oz. double-walled stainless steel model) in 2015 – mainly for its insulation as I like to keep my coffee hot while consuming 3 cups each morning. It proved to be a better alternative to the several classic glass French presses my wife and I have used over the years – for several reasons that equally apply to the P3 (which I first learned about reading NY Times Wirecutter).
What’s to Like about the P3 (pics included)
• Very effective double micro-filter with silicon seals. Some reviewers find this filter tedious to clean and overkill on filtration (I’ll address both issues) but I’m a big fan. The filtration system is as good as it gets in keeping grounds out of one’s coffee cup, and trapping residues that can appear in roasted coffee. Using the plunger takes more effort as the finer the grounds the more they will cling to the walls of the filter, impeding the flow and requiring more pressure to squeeze the plunger. But the good news: it is those same fine grounds that escape conventional French press filters, and that end up spoiling a cup of coffee. They just don’t get through. Plus, the filtration method minimizes the “extraction” process (it continues as the grounds sit in hot water) that can make the last cup bitter.
• Dishwasher safe: The micro-filter is easy to disassemble, clean and re-assemble (see two pics). It may seem like a chore initially, but the filters are quite easy to take apart using a simple counterclockwise twist of the outermost filter from the plunger. A ½ inch twist is all that’s needed. Though Espro recommends hand-washing the entire unit, we put the plunger and disassembled filter in the dishwasher. It has survived over 100 washings so far without a glitch. Re-assembly is just as easy (see pics). Just align the slot on the outer filter with the tab on the inner filter and give it a clockwise twist to snap it back into place.
• Easy to remove the glass carafe from its plastic housing for cleaning. Espro has incorporated a clever design for this. There’s a plastic tab (flange) affixed to the glass carafe (see pic) which, when it’s in the correct “pouring” position sits below the top ring of the plastic housing with handle, keeping the glass body securely in place. Just grip the top of the glass carafe, turn it until the tab sits directly above the handle and lift (see pics). Just reverse the steps to put the glass carafe securely back in the plastic housing. That said, rather than disassembling the glass body after each use we put the entire press in the dishwasher. No problems experienced.
• Two water levels. There’s both a “max” and “min” setting on the glass carafe so that you can choose how much coffee to brew (see pic). The difference is about 1 cup of coffee.
What you may not to Like
• Coffee does not stay as hot as it does with Espro’s insulated brushed steel models.
• Wasted coffee tradeoff (?): It’s debatable. This is an issue for some reviewers, but not for me. Unlike conventional French presses the Espro filtration method ends up with about 5 ounces of coffee and sludge remaining in the carafe after plunging it, which sits just above the plastic housing (see pic). You’ll get less wastage with a conventional press, but you’ll also get more grounds and bitterness towards the last cup. My take: I’m happy to trade off those 5 ounces to enjoy 27 ounces of very good coffee.
Anen Cephalic (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars A better than average French press
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.
Pat Rosenthal (verified owner) –
3.0 out of 5 stars Tastes good, wasteful though
I like the overall design and it does a nice job filtering silt.
However you have to make an extra 4 oz of wasted coffee or so because the plunger doesn’t go all the way to the bottom unlike other presses I’ve had.
Sabowan (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coffee. Nice features.
This is my first French press, and I’m very pleased with it. I’ve been using it about a month now, and it’s been simple to use and clean, and it makes excellent coffee.
I’ve tried brewing with just the included dual micro filtration reusable filters and with a paper filter sandwiched in between and it works great both ways, depending on your preference.
Cleanup is simple, but it’s a French press, so it’s a bit more work and somewhat messier than your auto drip or Keurig, but it’s worth it in my view for the qualities of the brew, especially with freshly roasted beans that you grind right before brewing. If you’re new to French Press coffee or are just looking for a new one with a glass caraffe, this is the one to beat.
Percman (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific coffee maker at a competitive price
Easy to use and offers a double filter that provides superior tasting coffee. Very reasonable price and fat shipping!
Ryan Waldheim (verified owner) –
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Cold Brew
Great value for the money. Been using it to make cold brew overnight and has work great. It doesn’t get clogged and the seal on the plunger works remarkably well even when most others in this price range have a habit of wearing down quickly.
4 stars and not 5 as the body does give slight durability concerns. Nothing wrong as of yet, but it feels like one drop onto the floor and the potential for breakage feels high.
Connie B. (verified owner) –
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoy the aroma of my coffee compared to pods.
It is easy to use and because it has a double strainer, you do not get any grounds in your coffee. Don’t have to buy any special filter either. Does not take up a lot of room in your cabinet.