10 Best French Press Coffee Maker and Grinder for 2026 – Expert Picks

Customer Review: “The french press is a staple in any coffee lover’s setup of makers or brewers. This timeless piece of engineering creates a great, full-bodied cup without all the hassle of perfecting pouring techniques or needing a large budget or space with more elaborate setups. All that’s needed is the french press, a decent scale, beans along with the grinder (to control your grind size), and a way to heat water. This is usually a coffee lover’s gateway into brewing cups other than instant coffee at the supermarket. It’s not too difficult to use, and the cups are usually consistent and end up being less frustrating in the long run compared to pour-overs.It would be advisable to stick with darker or medium roasts with a french press since you’re aiming for full-bodied cups which contain more oils and fines. A super expensive grinder is not necessary, which makes an entry-level grinder such as a Hario with ceramic burrs, or a pentagonal stainless steel burr hand grinder (i.e. Timemore C2, Hario Smart G Pro) decent options. This plays into the affordability factor, though a more expensive burr hand grinder is always welcome.After all the frustration as well as fulfillment that goes along with pour-over coffee equipment, as well as brewers, it’s great to go back to more simple methods. Paper filters are also not necessary, which makes one less thing to worry about. The cups are great to drink with its high temperature and full-bodied flavor. Clean up isn’t too bad with this french press either. It also makes a great cup of tea if you’re using loose-leaf. Aside from the functionality, it looks amazing on your kitchen counter.”

Customer Review: “I was always very curious about the french press method of brewing coffee, but never really got into it. Being away from my espresso machine, I really wanted to try something that was simply better than drip. I thought about getting the aeropress, but decided instead for the french press. Boy am I happy. So why is the french press method than drip you ask? Quite simple…*No paper filter! Coffee has a lot of natural oils in it that carry a lot of flavor. Using a paper filter traps those oils, so they never get expressed in the cup. The french press method produces a coffee that is much richer and fuller in body than any drip coffee I have ever had. I feel like I’m drinking coffee instead of cream and sugar.*Complete control over the brewing process. You control the grind, you control the temperature of the water and you control how long the water is contact with the grinds.*Steeping vs. Drip. Using a drip, the water goes through the grinds and out. Very little prolonged contact with the water. Also, it’s very common to see channels develop in the basket which leads to underextraction. With the press, all the grounds are completely submerged within the water for however long you decide. Better extraction, just don’t let them sit in there too long.Sometimes you hear of people complaining that there are too many grinds left in the cup using a press. Here is some good advice: ‘Don’t skimp on the grinder’. Toss your whirly-blade away (or relegate it to spices) and get yourself a burr grinder. I use a rocky with my french press, but you don’t have to buy a $300 grinder for french press. You’ll probably want to spend no less than 60. I’ve heard good things about the antiqua from bodum, the infinity from capresso and pretty much anything in the baratza line-up. Why such an expensive grinder you ask? Well you need to grind your own for any method of coffee brewing you use (throw the folgers out the door), but you need a fairly consistent grind. Whirly-blades will give you a lot of dust and coffee boulders; neither are very good for coffee brewing. Also, if you think that there is any possibility you might one day venture out into the world of espresso, go for no less than the gaggia mdf, or better yet a rocky. Nothing below those two will give you a grind for espresso. (End grinder tirade) Using a good grinder, the amount of grinds in the cup will be exceptionally minimal. You do get a little bit of coffee dust into the cup, but it’s hardly noticeable and usually settles out into the very bottom of the cup. The filter on the press does a very nice job of keeping the grounds out.I read somewhere in one of the amazon reviews that the press doesn’t go down far enough to really press the coffee. I’m not sure how much coffee this person was using, but I use slightly less than the recommended amount and I am able to press the grounds quite firmly.This particular 3-cup model will make about 8-10 oz of brewed coffee. You can’t quite get all 12oz of water in with the grounds, and some of the water gets soaked up in to the grounds. This is the perfect amount for me, since I only drink one cup-a-day, but if you drink more, go for a bigger model. Make sure not to leave the brewed coffee sitting in the press. Pour out any you don’t drink immediately into some kind of thermal carafe to keep it warm. The unit itself solid enough. Obviously the glass is breakable, so don’t go bouncing it off the floor. Cleanup is pretty easy. I rinse out the press, put some soap in the bottom, fill with water, and plunge up and down a few times and let it set while I drink my coffee. Make sure you keep the press clean, previously brewed coffee grounds are very good at ruining your coffee.As far as how to brew french press, check out the guide over at coffeegeek, but also look at the Illy method of preparation as they detail on their site. Decide which one you like better.The only improvement I would like to see would be some sort of thermal insulation to keep the coffee warm while it brews. The coffee is still hot when I’m ready to pour into the cup, but it would still be nice. Make sure to preheat your press with some how tap water. Bodum does make thermal french presses, but they come at a higher price point.Overall, great little brewer that comes at a very affordable price-point. Pair this with a good grinder as some freshly roasted beans (you’re not still using folgers are you?), and you’ve got a recipe for excellent coffee.”

Customer Review: “UPDATE:. Oh, I’m loving this French press! I bought a metal mesh sieve (set of 3, actually), which makes the cleanup so much easier. You can buy them here on Amazon, but I don’t think they appreciate adding links to purchases. Actually, THEY really should add mesh sieves to the bottom of the screen as ‘bought together’…or maybe the seller can add a metal mesh sieve to the set! [*wink-wink*]. So, I simply allow the glass to cool a bit before putting warm water in the grounds, swishing the water around to catch all the grounds, and pouring them into the sieve. It really helps if you have a ‘shower’ type of spray nozzle on your spigot. This prevents the water from splashing all over the sink. So I rinse as many times as I can to remove the grinds; usually not more than three times. NEVER add cold water to hot glass. This can cause the fragile glass to crack. I empty the strained grinds into the trash. Then I use the spray nozzle to spray the few loose grinds off the sieve and plunger. I fill the carafe 3/4 full with clean warm water, then add a bit of detergent to the water in the carafe, then pump the plunger up and down in the water to clean the glass and plunger at the same time. To empty the carafe, I pour the detergent water over the sieve to clean that, and use the spray spigot to rinse the soapy dishes. I rinse everything with hot water, again using the spray nozzle, then set everything in the empty dishwasher to drain. I have a top rack for small dishes, but you may need to drain the small items on a towel on your counter.I also discovered that the glass does slide out of the metal holder. I was pulling up on the plunger one day when I discovered the glass pulling away from the metal. I don’t know if it was originally glued in, but this certainly makes it much easier to clean. I was noticing coffee grinds between the glass and metal, which was very annoying. I’m so glad it can be removed to clean. But I do have to make sure it doesn’t slide out of the metal casing when I pour or pull out the plunger.Since everything is much easier to clean now, I make all my coffee in the FP. I also noticed a difference in the taste, and it is not my imagination. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to drip!There are a few negative reviews, mainly about cracking. But as long as you DO NOT ADD COLD WATER TO THE HEATED GLASS, you shouldn’t have cracks. I’m considering buying a second FP just in case this one breaks. This is well worth the purchase.”

Customer Review: “Nice and simple press, its easy to clean and it’s filters hold down the grounds well, the plunger is form fitting not allowing grains past it. It also looks nice.”

Customer Review: “For the price this is a hard value to beat! I live off grid and this has transformed my coffee drinking experience! I can keep it extra warm on the woodstove in winter, and summer is warm enough to maintain heat. It is no thermal comparison as a good thermos. Its not thin metal, has some insulation properties, but don’t expect it to be extremely thermal capable. In a colder (50f degree) air temp, it cools off pretty quick. Filter quality is superb! Usability is superb! Easy to use and clean! For the price its hard to beat!”

Customer Review: “Very sturdy. Beautiful. It has 3 filters and makes a great pot of coffee. Easy to clean. The price is unbeatable for the quality.”

Customer Review: “The french press is a staple in any coffee lover’s setup of makers or brewers. This timeless piece of engineering creates a great, full-bodied cup without all the hassle of perfecting pouring techniques or needing a large budget or space with more elaborate setups. All that’s needed is the french press, a decent scale, beans along with the grinder (to control your grind size), and a way to heat water. This is usually a coffee lover’s gateway into brewing cups other than instant coffee at the supermarket. It’s not too difficult to use, and the cups are usually consistent and end up being less frustrating in the long run compared to pour-overs.It would be advisable to stick with darker or medium roasts with a french press since you’re aiming for full-bodied cups which contain more oils and fines. A super expensive grinder is not necessary, which makes an entry-level grinder such as a Hario with ceramic burrs, or a pentagonal stainless steel burr hand grinder (i.e. Timemore C2, Hario Smart G Pro) decent options. This plays into the affordability factor, though a more expensive burr hand grinder is always welcome.After all the frustration as well as fulfillment that goes along with pour-over coffee equipment, as well as brewers, it’s great to go back to more simple methods. Paper filters are also not necessary, which makes one less thing to worry about. The cups are great to drink with its high temperature and full-bodied flavor. Clean up isn’t too bad with this french press either. It also makes a great cup of tea if you’re using loose-leaf. Aside from the functionality, it looks amazing on your kitchen counter.”

Customer Review: “I was always very curious about the french press method of brewing coffee, but never really got into it. Being away from my espresso machine, I really wanted to try something that was simply better than drip. I thought about getting the aeropress, but decided instead for the french press. Boy am I happy. So why is the french press method than drip you ask? Quite simple…*No paper filter! Coffee has a lot of natural oils in it that carry a lot of flavor. Using a paper filter traps those oils, so they never get expressed in the cup. The french press method produces a coffee that is much richer and fuller in body than any drip coffee I have ever had. I feel like I’m drinking coffee instead of cream and sugar.*Complete control over the brewing process. You control the grind, you control the temperature of the water and you control how long the water is contact with the grinds.*Steeping vs. Drip. Using a drip, the water goes through the grinds and out. Very little prolonged contact with the water. Also, it’s very common to see channels develop in the basket which leads to underextraction. With the press, all the grounds are completely submerged within the water for however long you decide. Better extraction, just don’t let them sit in there too long.Sometimes you hear of people complaining that there are too many grinds left in the cup using a press. Here is some good advice: “Don’t skimp on the grinder”. Toss your whirly-blade away (or relegate it to spices) and get yourself a burr grinder. I use a rocky with my french press, but you don’t have to buy a $300 grinder for french press. You’ll probably want to spend no less than 60. I’ve heard good things about the antiqua from bodum, the infinity from capresso and pretty much anything in the baratza line-up. Why such an expensive grinder you ask? Well you need to grind your own for any method of coffee brewing you use (throw the folgers out the door), but you need a fairly consistent grind. Whirly-blades will give you a lot of dust and coffee boulders; neither are very good for coffee brewing. Also, if you think that there is any possibility you might one day venture out into the world of espresso, go for no less than the gaggia mdf, or better yet a rocky. Nothing below those two will give you a grind for espresso. (End grinder tirade) Using a good grinder, the amount of grinds in the cup will be exceptionally minimal. You do get a little bit of coffee dust into the cup, but it’s hardly noticeable and usually settles out into the very bottom of the cup. The filter on the press does a very nice job of keeping the grounds out.I read somewhere in one of the amazon reviews that the press doesn’t go down far enough to really press the coffee. I’m not sure how much coffee this person was using, but I use slightly less than the recommended amount and I am able to press the grounds quite firmly.This particular 3-cup model will make about 8-10 oz of brewed coffee. You can’t quite get all 12oz of water in with the grounds, and some of the water gets soaked up in to the grounds. This is the perfect amount for me, since I only drink one cup-a-day, but if you drink more, go for a bigger model. Make sure not to leave the brewed coffee sitting in the press. Pour out any you don’t drink immediately into some kind of thermal carafe to keep it warm. The unit itself solid enough. Obviously the glass is breakable, so don’t go bouncing it off the floor. Cleanup is pretty easy. I rinse out the press, put some soap in the bottom, fill with water, and plunge up and down a few times and let it set while I drink my coffee. Make sure you keep the press clean, previously brewed coffee grounds are very good at ruining your coffee.As far as how to brew french press, check out the guide over at coffeegeek, but also look at the Illy method of preparation as they detail on their site. Decide which one you like better.The only improvement I would like to see would be some sort of thermal insulation to keep the coffee warm while it brews. The coffee is still hot when I’m ready to pour into the cup, but it would still be nice. Make sure to preheat your press with some how tap water. Bodum does make thermal french presses, but they come at a higher price point.Overall, great little brewer that comes at a very affordable price-point. Pair this with a good grinder as some freshly roasted beans (you’re not still using folgers are you?), and you’ve got a recipe for excellent coffee.”

Customer Review: “Best French press I’ve ever owned. Love how it includes a scoop and how the markings on the carafe tell you how many cups of coffee you get per scoop of coffee. Makes early-morning coffee making easy and fun, but the bottom line is this thing makes great coffee! I also love the copper color of the base. It’s so beautiful. I look forward to using it every time. I also really loved the user guide included with it. Well done!”

Customer Review: “I bought two of these. Nice looking, and sturdy with thick glass. The plungers don’t unscrew on their own and fall apart. I was looking for a model with no plastic, these deliver. Its sometimes a little tougher to push down the plungers, you have to be gentle or apparently the metal can scratch and crack the glass. But worth it to avoid microplastics infused in coffee. I plan to get more and phase out my others with plastic parts. With careful handling, these should last.”]

Customer Review: “OK, you may be asking yourself why do I need to spend this kind of money on a coffee grinder machine when I have one of those inexpensive rotary blade spice grinders? That is what I was saying initially.I used to be a huge coffee drinker and as I got older the acid began affecting me in negative ways. I tried store-bought cold brew in bottles and that seemed much better. It didn’t bother me nearly as much. So, I began a quest to brew the perfect cold brew cup at home. I spoke to baristas at Starbucks and other coffee shops on how they do it and looked up recipes and stories on the web. Cold brew is easy to make but I was not having great success. Mine was more bitter and had an acid taste. I mentioned my results to a coffee maker at Starbucks one day and he said the trick is to use the right grind and well filtered water (which I was doing, I was using RO) . So, I asked about the grind. He said get a burr grinder and set it almost to maximum course grind. That is when I decided to pull the plug and buy this grinder.Well, I love this machine. It is not perfect, but it is excellent. And if you get it on sale or with a coupon it is more than worth the money, really. I know it is hard to believe that a grinder type makes such a difference, but it does, and you WILL notice it on the first sip.The CUISINART burr coffee grinder is a quality machine. It is easy to operate, offers quality grind from fine to course. I think the settings should allow for an even courser grind, but it works for me as is. Depending on what you are drinking, espresso to cold brew, you require a different grind and Rotary blade grinders don’t get it done correctly even if you try and time it to get the right coarseness. Don’t ask me why but they don’t. You get a much more consistent grind with this. The difference in the brew quality is noticeable, honestly.What I really like about this machine is it dispenses the right amount of coffee at the right grind, once you dial in what you like you get a consistent cup like never before. All you do is pour in beans in the hopper, set the desired degree of grind and then slide the switch to the number of cups you plan to brew, then hit start. The machine runs and stops, and you’re done, you have the right amount at the right grind. Fantastic. Not too strong too weak or too bitter. Yes, you will have to experiment a little bit to get your settings to what you prefer but it will not take long and once you have it set it is a simple push of the button.Positives:• Produces a wide range of consistent grinds.• Love that it dispenses the right amount of coffee.• Reasonably priced for what it does and the quality of build• Major brand (should have decent customer support)Negatives:• Could offer a little more course setting.• A bit loud• Takes up some space on counter (pain to put away and take out)• Needs to be cleaned from time to time.Overall, I love this grinder as I am drinking my best cold brew ever right now. It is not a perfect machine, but it is close enough for me, does what I want and is a good value. I highly recommend this machine if you are a coffee lover and appreciate a quality brew. I give this item 5 stars because of the results; the machine is about 4.75 stars because it could be courser and a bit quieter. Love the grind selector and the fact it dispenses the right amount, that is really great. It works very well.3/17/24 UPDATE: Still loving this machine. No issue whatsoever. After reading some of these other reviews, you have to judge a product AND the cost for the best value and if it meets your needs. At this price, it is a very nice machine. Yes, there are more expensive commercial style machines. This is a home machine that will grind your beans for whatever you are brewing. I read some other reviews and feel some were a little biased because they had used commercial style grinders prior, and this is not as nice. Well, Bentley’s are better than Chevy’s but they both get you to where you are going safely. This is a home item, intended for intermittent use, not a commercial continuous-use machine. All that said it gives you a quality grind for whatever coffee brew method you are choosing. Also, Cuisinart is a big-name company that stands behind your purchase. If your item is defective or for some reason breaks, I am sure they will remedy the issue. Over 10,000 of these were sold just on Amazon last month! THAT says something. It’s a good deal for a home machine.5 starsThis is my honest review of this item; I hope it was helpful to you in making a purchasing decision.”

Customer Review: “This is my 2nd purchase of this grinder, my last one lasted for over 10 years with minimal cleaning. I expect if I clean this one regularly, it will last even longer. If you factor in the extremely low price for a burr grinder, that meant I spent around $8 a year for the services this product supplied and the 2nd one was lower priced here on Amazon. So overall, benefits/price is 5 star.Advice for use:- Play around with the settings at first, its automatic as far as number of cups are concerned but its just an average. I find that since I like a stronger cup of coffee, I’ll grind more beans for 8 cups than the 8 cup setting, I typically set it for 10 cups for my 8 cup coffee maker. Thats for my Bonavita which is inefficient making coffee. In my old Krups, 8 cups in the grinder gave me a good 8 cups in the coffee maker that met my strength goals. Also, play around with the grind courseness settings, I found that slightly less than medium works well for my drip maker, but that won’t ring true for every coffee making style or pot.Pros:- Fast- Good, even grind that preserves the oils without excess heat- Lots of variables, you can adjust the courseness from extremely fine to very course so it should work with any type of coffee maker. I use mine mostly with my Bonavita drip coffee maker now and my Krups before. I’ve also used it with my espresso maker with perfect results.- Bean bin hold at least 1/2 a pound of coffee, more than enough for several pots of coffee, I refill mine from my ceramic, sealed container as needed.- Grind bin is big enough for all coffee pots I’ve used from 12 cup Krups to 8 cup Bonavita- Extremely reasonable price ~$50 vs $150 for similar grinders- This is a burr grinder, steel or ceramic burrs and disks (they are a flat grey color, so not sure if metal or ceramic, but definitely not plastic.- My last one lasted for over 10 years, so I have high expectations for this one tooCons:- Loud, but I don’t have another burr grinder to compare it to. Not a factor most mornings, since the kids and adults all have to get up around the same time. On mornings that I’m making coffee extra early, I might grind the night before. FYI, while its grinding, I nearly always think of the scene from the Billy Crystal movie City Slickers where they decide to treat themselves to some fresh espresso and cause a stampede – if you haven’t seen it, definitely find it and watch.- Plastic grind bin does have a static cling. Unlike some reviewers, I don’t find it excessive and It doesn’t spray grinds all over the counter, so this might be a factor of your environment i.e. humidity, counter type, electrical outlet or even the clothes your wearing that day. This does cause some grind dust build-up on the inside of the grind bin – I simply give it a couple of strong taps while the lid is still on to shake them down before I open and pour into the filter. I think a glass grind bin would probably help here. (as an extra, we have found the bean dust build up makes for great espresso cookies).- Needs cleaning, since it is not static free, you will have to clean it infrequently – not every time you use it though, so it totally depends on your usage. I use mine every day for a pot of coffee and clean the grind receptacle as needed every few weeks and the main grinder every few months. Cleaning is not that hard and its relatively easy to take apart. BTW, I never cleaned the one dbm8 I owned before and it lasted for 10 years or more – in addition, after it died I took it apart to see if it was coffee grinds that did it in or something else. What I found was darkened circuit board around a particular capacitor, so electrical failure got it in the end.Overall I think you get a great buy for the quality, resulting grind and price. There are better grinders out there, for twice or quadruple the price of the Cuisinart dbm8, but why get one that is close in price and gives you only slightly better results. For me, this grinder works great and I expect years of satisfactory service from it just like its predecessor.”

Customer Review: “Update: $15.60 is the least I have ever seen these go for. Just bought a third for the house :-)We have had our Adventure Press for 8 months now. It has performed flawlessly and makes great coffee (we like it strong!). It takes about 7 minutes from boiling of the water (we use an induction plate at home and in RV) to coffee: boil water, place three heaping coffee scoops of pre-ground dark roast from Trader Joe’s – YUM, stir till all grounds are wet and you see the crema, cover and set timer for 4 minutes and press. Voila. Enough to make two Yeti 14 oz mugs of coffee! Delicious!I have a brush I use to brush the grounds from the bottom of the press and a stiff silicone spatula to scoop out the grounds in bottom of pot. Easy to make another pot if we want more or make less by splitting 14 oz between us.We LOVE it for our RV as coffee grounds are my nemesis. Everything we have used gets grounds everywhere and I don’t want them in my RV tank. I have perfected almost zero grounds with the above method.We have talked about getting another one for the house as I keep bringing it in for coffee at home! Well made, light, durable, and I think of myself as somewhat of a coffee snob (other than I don’t grind my own beans……yet!)For the price, get 1 or 2!!!!”

Customer Review: “This worked great for camping! Very sturdy, easy to use and easy to clean! I like that’s its multipurpose too, we used it to boil some water. The handles are okay, but I wish they locked into place better.”

Customer Review: “Perfect Coffee Every Morning! This French press is absolutely fantastic! It’s sturdy, elegant, and brews a rich, smooth cup of coffee every time. The glass and metal parts feel high quality, and it’s super easy to clean. I love the sleek design — it looks beautiful on my kitchen counter. The plunger works smoothly with no grounds slipping through, and it even came with extra filters, which is a nice bonus. Whether you’re a coffee lover or just want a simple way to make great coffee at home, this French press is a winner!”

Customer Review: “So much better than my old one! Looks beautiful, the glass isn’t thin ( like my old one) the plunger glides so smoothly and it is so much easier to keep clean! It’s like the glass is stain resistant or something. I just rinsed it out and the glass was just as clean and shiny as before I used it! Love that it comes with an extra filter for the plunger, and that cute little sponge cleaner is perfect not just for this but any bottle or jar. Size can make one large mug full – like 24 oz or two smaller mugs. And I swear my coffee tasted even better in this one than my old one! And it even looks pretty sitting out on my counter. The only thing to watch for- turn the plunger so that the opening slot in it meets the spout or you’ll spill coffee everywhere like I did!”

Customer Review: “Likes: Fast grinding, even oily beans. Does a nice job, and not too noisy when the COVER is put on, otherwise- it’s noticeably louder. Just a little finer than medium, is how we grind our coffee. Grinds are just right for our Mr. Coffee, and Black And Decker 12 cup drip makers- Yes we have two drip coffee makers, my wife doesn’t drink her coffee as strong as I like it.Dislikes: You cannot use this machine continuously to grind say, a can’s worth, like I usually do. It will thermally shut down. It specifically says so in the manual. Our now deceased Cuisinart did the same thing. So, grind what you need, and if it shuts off, just wait a while to resume.Polycarbonate plastic grinds cups WILL crack and break if you hit them, or tap them on something to get all the grinds out. Don’t do that! The Cuisinart had that issue, and I’m going to be much more careful with this one.Overall, if you’re not a really snobby coffee eccentric, that needs perfectly uniform conical cut beans, this grinder works great.It’s reasonably priced, and I like it a bit better than the Cuisinart.”

Customer Review: “So far, this little device has made me happy. About a year ago, I began to give up on pre-ground coffee, such as the canned stuff and k-cups for our Keurig machine. Now, don’t get me wrong…the laziness inside of me – from time to time – prefers to drag myself from my slumber down to my kitchen and drop a k-cup in the machine with pretty blue lights and produce a mediocre cup of coffee. But, I picked up a French press on Amazon and a hand grinder (German-made, apparently high quality…should be for the money); and I found myself in heaven. But, that also became a pain: boiling water, pouring it into the press; pressing; cleaning the press; eh…not fun.Then came the big, bright idea – why not just buy an electric grinder? Now, I may not have the palate that some seem to claim on here (many of which probably can’t tell the difference between a cheap cup and one that’s not), but I know what tastes good and bad and what amount of coffee and water works well to produce a cup that I do like. With that said, I’ve found this (quite small) contraption both easy-to-use and producing of decent grinds. I haven’t fumbled through all of the settings; but I’m already quite pleased for the quality of grinds for drip and French press coffee. I’m yet to try this for finer grinds…for say, a latte or cappuccino, so I’ll have to come back and update you at that time.However, in the meantime, it’s really quite hard to give this anything other than an acceptable rating; and for what it’s produced so far, I’ll give it five stars. By the way, it also has those really spiffy blue lights, and it’s quite easy to clean, load and manipulate the settings. And, I really like the little brush that rests on top of the grind bin – that little guy works surprisingly well! Oh, and as you’ll notice in one of my photos, it’s so fast and easy that I just use a refillable k-cup now…my k-cup holder is awfully naked…More review to come…but hope this helps in the meantime!UPDATE: May 19, 2016: I’ve had this for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s gotten a pretty good workout. I’ve had no issues with the machine; it grinds, grinds, and grinds. Coffee comes out pretty consistent, and yes some of the grounds can vary ever so slightly, but I don’t believe that you’re going to find a grinder that’s going to produce PERFECT, consistent grinds all the time, especially at this price. Still satisfied, and highly recommend.”

Customer Review: “This is the French press. I used the regular ones with the mesh screen filter, they work OK. Then tried the ESPRO, the dual screen and silicone seal make your coffee 100% better, by simply preventing the fine grounds from getting into your drink. French press taste, none of the grit. It looks great, easy to clean, easy to use. I use a scale to weigh the water and grounds. There is a line inside the glass to show the fill height, there is a small arrow on the lid to align the pouring screen window. I no longer use my Mochamaster drip coffee maker. If ESPRO came out with an updated model for 2026, and the handle was improved a bit less flimsy, and the lid orientation arrow was a bit easier to see, I’d buy a new one! Be careful with the glass in the dishwasher it’s fragile!!”

Customer Review: “Double Micro-Filter for a grit free brew works almost too good. I kinda like a little bit of sediment in my coffee for a more robust flavor. I guess that’s good for those of you that don’t. I like how easily it cleans up and it does make a very good cup of coffee. I went with the stainless model as I read that it comes with a thicker, more durable carafe that also has better heat retention.”