9 Best Plastic Free French Press Coffee Makers for 2026 – Expert Picks

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.”

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: “I think I saw this one mentioned in a New York Times review, and it it works great. I love it and recommend it. The finishing is not high end, but I wanted an inexpensive, everyday french press. This is it! Good value for money. Functional!”

Customer Review: “The Bodum 34oz Caffettiera French Press Coffee Maker in bubblegum pink is an absolute delight. Its cute color and stylish design make it a standout piece in any kitchen. This French press is well made, ensuring durability and a long-lasting coffee experience. While the packaging could be improved for Amazon shipping, the product itself is worth every penny.Brewing the perfect French press coffee has never been easier. The reusable stainless steel filter ensures a rich and smooth flavor, making every cup a joy to drink. Cleaning is a breeze, so you can enjoy your coffee without the hassle of a complicated cleanup process.With a large serving size, this French press is perfect for sharing or for those who love multiple cups of coffee throughout the day. The reasonable price makes it an excellent value, combining quality and affordability in one charming package.Overall, the Bodum Caffettiera French Press is a great product that brings both style and functionality to your coffee routine. It’s a must-have for coffee lovers who appreciate a touch of whimsy with their morning brew.”

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: “This is a great pot for making coffee, hot cocoa, boiling water (it will do a rolling boil for approximately 30 seconds before shutting off), popcorn, and even cooking or warming up small amounts of food. Works great without issues or complications and automatically shuts off after completing the desired cycle. Its very simple to just plug in, set it to either drink, eat, or pop and then press start. It is essentially noise free (except for hearing the boiling water).This is a great product and combines many functions into one easy to use cooker/kettle. This is a perfect electric alternative to a jetboil, or can reduce your kitchen appliances down to just one item for many tasks.Highly recommend this Kettle Pot. You will not be disappointed.”

Customer Review: “as a vine reviewer I write/type a lot of reviews…and mostly stopped reviewing my purchases because of the extra workbut sometimes something GREAT comes along that you feel it’s worth your time to help othersfirstly I feel you should always tell folks HOW you’ll use something – for me, I will only ‘normally use’ this for heating up water for teamy normal routine was get up, start the pot, usually prep the tea bags…go back to work – hear the pot click off (or MISS THAT) and get up, pour the hot water – set timer for 5 mins to remember to GET TEAmy problem was that I’d be working during this and just mentally ‘forget’ – because I’m workingthis cup did NOT ‘solve’ the ‘forgetting/leaving’ problem – in fact this has no ‘end noise’ at all – just a lack of boiling noise subsiding – my only critique (FOR ME and my usage) is this should make some noise indicator of ‘done’because the pot was full of water it was always brought to temp ‘clean’ – but with this I can put bags in before the boil – even ‘prep’ the cup for later use by having water and tea ‘ready’ for just a power on cyclewhile I have brought the pot into the office for meetings or tele-confrences – this is much smaller/easierI have never popped popcorn in it – and never will – very likely never cook food in it either (only if during a power outage or some other emergency)what I don’t like:I don’t like the cord…it’s too thick and rigid – it becomes an anchor when trying to use the cup without unplugging – and if you DO unplug you should unplug both sides as now you’ve got ‘exposed’ electrical with water involved – and the cord doesn’t pull out that easily from either end – it’s only 500 watts but the cord is sized bigger than most 1850 watt heatersit’s long enough for me to keep plugged in and near my reverse osmosis water fixtureit’s small and easy enough to grab a water bottle, this, and some tea bags and take into the office (I’m sure you’re thinking I could leave it in there – but nights/weekends I like tea too – and I need good reasons to get up from the chair while working – this is a little floppy and with that cord anchor becomes a smidge less easy than I imagined it would be in my head”

Customer Review: “I had a perfectly good French press, but I could not leave well enough alone. My perfectly good French press is made of BPA free plastic and goes into the microwave. I tend to put the coffee into the French press, put water over it and stick it in the microwave for 3 minutes, then let it steep. I drink a cup and put the remainder in the refrigerator for the next day. I wanted to upgrade to a larger container, and I also wanted to ditch the plastic, no matter how safe it professes to be. I hate to admit that I spent hours when I should have been working looking through the Amazon selection of French presses, reading reviews, etc. I settled on this one because it is about twice as large, is made of double-walled borosilicate glass (double layer acts as insulation), has a eco-friendly bamboo lid and has a fairly sturdy borosilocate handle. Handles that break off seemed to be a rather common complaint among reviewers. It also has a removable rubber base that the press slides into, I guess to keep the heat off your surfaces. Anyway, I am quite pleased with my new French press. I will be keeping my old one to use when I have company and some want decaf and some want the real deal.”

Customer Review: “This is great and works easily. I use it for more than two people. It makes up to 4 cups of coffee. No grounds get into the coffee. It cleans up fairly easy but I hate dealing with coffee grounds so I only use this if I have a crowd. It’s nicely designed and seams stronger than I thought”

Customer Review: “I bought this for camping. It kept the coffee hot. It’s a nice size and is a quality product. The handle stays cool and works great. It’s easy to clean and is solid stainless steel. There is now plastic or glass to crack and break. I would recommend this French press.”

Customer Review: “I love this french press. I was previously using a glass one. I don’t have a dishwasher and well water is used for dish washing. Therefore, the glass always seemed to be a bit cloudy. I had to fill it with vinegar to get it clear. The Stainless is much easier to clean and the coffee oil/residue doesn’t seem to bind as much (this could be my imagination). At any rate, it is easy to use, extremely attractive and cleans up quickly and thoroughly. I would definitely purchase this again if anything happens to this one, as long as it lasts me at least a few years. But, I expect it will last much longer than that. It’s very sturdy and the extra screens will be handy in the future.”

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: “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!”

Customer Review: “This is my first French press, and I’ve always wanted one. That being said, this review is more on the reflection of the French press process than it is on this specific device, since I have nothing else to compare it to…except my drip coffee makers.Before receiving the shipment, I viewed instructions of YouTube videos, so I would be prepared to use it immediately.CONS:1. The French press does not use a paper coffee filter as the drip makers use. This is the biggest con, but it’s also the biggest pro, which I’ll explain shortly. I’m accustomed to pulling out the filter and dumping the grounds in the trash. I have experienced the downfall of washing the grinds down the drain. It can cause major plumbing issues, which can be expensive if not dealt with in time. So my first and only experience to date of disposing of the grinds was a messy one. I had to use a long spoon to get the grinds to the top of the carafe and dump them in the trash. The grounds got all over my hands, the floor, the trash can…and then I still had to rinse them out into the sink. In this case, there were only a few grounds remaining, so I turned on my garbage disposal before rinsing it out. In hindsight, I should’ve just poured them over an empty coffee filter and proceeded as I do with drip coffee. I’ll figure it out. People have been doing this for years, so I know there’s a better way.2. This particular model has metal molded around a glass carafe. I’m assuming this is designed to keep the coffee hot. But in washing the carafe, water gets trapped between the metal and glass. My OCD won’t allow me to dismiss this issue. I don’t know if mold will become trapped between the glass and metal, or if the metal will rust. But I do know I can’t put this away in the cupboard until it dries thoroughly. I turned it upside down, and am patiently waiting for it to drain thoroughly.3. It isn’t electric, so the coffee doesn’t remain hot. I can pour the coffee into my drip carafe and keep it on the warming plate. But it would be better to just make another cup of coffee.4. It’s not an automatic process, like I’m used to experiencing with a drip coffee maker. I just set the drip maker up and turn it on. Eleven minutes later, it’s ready to pour. Not so with the press. For a good cup, the press needs to be preheated, coffee beans need to be weighed, ground, soaked, and then pressed. There is no time to sit down and wait for it to brew. But, it doesn’t take much time to make French press coffee, either.5. It’s a bit difficult to clean. It’s not impossible to clean, but compared to the drip coffee brewer, which needs to be rinsed out and occasionally cleaned with vinegar, there is a bit more complicated cleaning process. The press has a few parts that need to be cleaned after each use.PROS:1. This does not use a paper coffee filter. This is a plus, because you don’t have to worry about running out of coffee filters, and it produces less trash for the landfills.2. It’s perfect for those times when you just want one cup of coffee.3. Though cleanup can be a bit of a hassle, it’s not difficult to clean, if you tackle it immediately after pouring the coffee.4. It’s compact, easy to store.5. This model has a lifetime guarantee, of which I will take advantage, should anything go wrong, should anything go wrong. I inspected the item thoroughly; and aside from the water becoming trapped between the glass and metal, it’s in perfect condition. Don’t forget to register it asap.6. It’s simple to use. Even though it’s not automatic like the drip coffee maker, it’s not really that difficult to use. I would suggest to anyone buying this, that an electric kettle would come in very handy.”