ESPRO P3 French Press Coffee Maker (32 oz)
The ESPRO P3 stands out in the crowded French press market due to its innovative double micro-filter system, which effectively removes unwanted grit and bitterness often associated with traditional presses. With a capacity of 32 oz (approx. 4 cups), it’s ideal for solo coffee enthusiasts or couples. The sleek glass-and-plastic design provides a secure, easy-to-use brewing experience, while dishwasher-safe components ensure effortless cleaning.
Customer feedback highlights its ability to deliver rich, smooth, sludge-free coffee with minimal effort, though some note that a small amount of coffee remains trapped beneath the filters and that its plastic frame feels less premium than metal-bodied alternatives. Overall, it offers a great balance of price and performance, particularly suited for those who prioritize flavor clarity.
Product Highlights & Features
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Patented Double Micro-Filter: Reduces sediment and grit for a cleaner cup.
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32 oz Capacity: Suitable for 2–4 servings per brew.
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Safety Latch Design: Twist-and-lock feature secures the carafe to prevent spills.
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Optional Paper Filters: Further removes bitterness and acidity for an ultra-clean taste.
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Durable Glass & Plastic Build: Heat-resistant glass carafe encased in a sturdy protective frame.
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Dishwasher Safe: All parts are top-rack dishwasher friendly for easy cleanup.
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Manual Operation: No electricity needed, making it travel-friendly for home, office, or camping use.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ESPRO |
| Model Name | ESPRO P3 |
| Capacity | 32 oz (2 lbs coffee) |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1″ x 4.33″ x 9.45″ |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs |
| Material | Glass (carafe), Plastic (frame) |
| Filter Type | Double Micro-Filter (Reusable) |
| Special Features | Dishwasher Safe, Safety Latch |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty included |
Final Verdict
The ESPRO P3 French Press is an excellent entry-to-mid-level French press that combines superior filtration technology with ease of use and affordability. While it lacks the premium feel of metal-bodied models and leaves a small amount of liquid beneath its dual filters, its ability to brew consistently smooth, grit-free coffee is outstanding for its price range.
✅ Best For: Coffee lovers seeking a cleaner, low-sediment French press brew without bitterness.
⚠️ Consider Alternatives If: You prefer a fully metal build or require an insulated carafe for longer heat retention.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5) – A smart buy for those who want high-quality French press coffee without breaking the bank.
Janis –
Brews great coffee!
I love my new Espro-P3! The coffee is great without any grounds slipping through. It is a little harder to clean than my old Bodum but the quality of the coffee is worth it.
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Elliott L. –
Makes a great cup of java
Once you experiment and settle on the amount of coffee, this French press style makes a great cup of Java.
Gary –
Great value, great coffee
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
popeyebones –
Best French Press I’ve Used
Best French Press I’ve ever used. Occasionally grounds come through but only when I over grind. The large size allows for serving guests-well, if I’m not being selfish. This competes with a Breville19 pump espresso maker for my morning cup. And all coffee lovers know that first cup can set up your whole day.
Anen Cephalic –
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.
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BlackberryMargarita –
Never Going Back!
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.
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WalksWithCats –
An excellent choice
I’ve been brewing pour-over coffee since 2004, but I decided it was time for a change. After reading numerous reviews and watching a bunch of videos, I chose the Espro French Press with its dual mesh filters. After using it, I’m certain I made the right choice. I’m now enjoying experimenting with different coffees, coffee-to-water ratios, grind size, and brewing times. It’s like being a mad scientist in the kitchen. While it doesn’t have to be a complicated process, I lost much of my sense of smell and, consequently, sense of taste to Covid. A French Press offers a wide range of options to brew a truly flavorful cup of coffee. I scored a good one this morning and can’t wait to tweak it even more. James Hoffmann would be proud.
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Michael DouglasMichael Douglas –
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.
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Amazon Customer –
Great Coffee
works great, had some skepticism as to whether the second cup would be hot. It stays hot!I like strong coffee, you load it up!
Ruleen White –
Great French Press option
I have been looking for the perfect French press and feel that this is the one. It is easy to use and I like the double filter. CNN ranked it as a top choice option.