Espro P3 Plastic & Glass Coffee Maker - Large, 950ml

Good quality material

It cracked spontaneously while I was pouring water into it.

My Sister-N-Law introduced me to a French Press while on vacation and I loved it. A little extra work in preparation and cleaning than the normal way of making coffee, but it is worth it. The double filter has been great on reducing grinds in the cup. The final product has been great and a better quality of coffee is the end result. Actually, I have found that I use less coffee in the brewing process. Especially, using a better grade of coffee. I love a dark roast coffee and this press has helped to achieve my desired results.

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.

I’ve had many French press cafetières over the years, (and still have them) and all leaked coffee grouts in some way or another, but this model is just amazing. It has a fantastic double design with its filter system, extremely easy to set up and use and even clean afterwards. The coffee tastes so much better, and because of the extra thickness glass inner jar stays hot for longer too… excellent quality and just so easy to clean, and yes, you can even get spare parts if ever needed. Compared to other expensive models I have this was a great buy and a discount too, result!! Highly recommended!!