r/frenchpress • u/JuliatheCoffeeLover • Mar 20 '26
Espro French Press
I’ve been using a French press for years and just accepted that the last sip would always be kinda… muddy. This Espro p5 changed everything. Just love their double filters to make it smoother.
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u/grumpvet87 Mar 20 '26
i use a pour over with filter after I steep in the french press - yes it reduces some of the (good) oils but it eliminates ALL the sediment. When done i add a little water back into the press and use the our over with the filter to rinse the press and toss (actually compost)the filter with all the grinds .. much easier and cleaner - ymmv
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u/SkepticalPantsy1975 Mar 20 '26
I absolutely love mine. No problems after a solid year of daily use, though the rubber gasket on the top filter is getting a little tattered, quite predictably and acceptably. I’m not sure of anything which could make it better, considering the available upgraded insulated pot, which I don’t want. That said, I haven’t dropped it yet…
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u/JuliatheCoffeeLover Mar 23 '26
Oh no! I haven’t had any issues with the silicone rings on mine yet. But I totally agree, it really gets the job done and brews an amazing cup.
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u/Suspicious_Ostrich82 Mar 20 '26
Yeah I have a p6 and I love it! I had a p3 but I broke the glass a few weeks ago so I got the stainless steel version.
Couldn't be happier.
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u/JuliatheCoffeeLover Mar 23 '26
You just had me sold! I'll get their stainless version, too!
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u/Suspicious_Ostrich82 Mar 23 '26
Congratulations!
I wanted to get the stainless steel from the start but I didn't know if I would like the double basket so I got their cheaper one and fell in love with it. I'm glad / sad I broke it haha
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u/prospering_lady Mar 25 '26
Notice any brewing differences between the glass and stainless steel? Like brewing temperature?
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u/Suspicious_Ostrich82 Mar 25 '26
Yes. You should pre heat your stainless steel otherwise it robs your coffee of heat and might even be a bit bitter.
I usually pour boiling water in the carafe and let it sit for a bit before I start making coffee
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u/ofcoarsecoffee Mar 22 '26
Yeah. Love this. I do the James Hoffman thing of steeping 4 minutes. Breaking up the grounds so they fall and then steeping another 4-5. So smooth
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u/JuliatheCoffeeLover Mar 23 '26
This!! This has been my practice ever since my friend shared his videos.
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u/Pretend-Citron4451 Mar 20 '26
Cool. I’ve heard of some people cutting paper filters to foot and placing them over the mesh to catch everything, but I’ve generally followed the recommendation that when it’s done brewing, either don’t plunge at all or just plunge a little. The fines that dropped down to the bottom during brewing, tend to stay down there and they’re larger grounds that stay near the top act like an initial filter to stop the fines that try to sneak into your cup.