Espro Press Review: Is the Double Filter Worth It?

The ESPRO Press is a French press with two nested stainless steel micro-filters and a silicone seal around the filter basket. Grounds steep in hot water as in any French press; when you press, the filters separate the grounds from the coffee and, according to ESPRO, stop extraction. Whether that is worth paying more for depends on two things: how much the grit at the bottom of an ordinary press bothers you, and whether you leave coffee in the press after brewing.

Daily Home Coffee does not run hands-on product tests and has not brewed with the ESPRO Press. This review sets out what ESPRO’s own FAQ, product pages and P3/P5 instruction manual say, alongside brewing guidance from the National Coffee Association (NCA), so you can weigh the design against your own habits. Prices are not listed because they change too often to stay accurate.

Quick Verdict: Who the Double Filter Is For

The design targets two common French press complaints: fine sediment in the cup and coffee that keeps brewing on the grounds. If either of those bothers you, the ESPRO approach addresses it by design. If you pour everything straight after pressing and do not mind a little silt, the NCA’s brewing guidance (coarse grind, about 4 minutes, serve immediately or transfer to another container) applies to any press.

Claims about how clean the cup is and how long the coffee stays hot are ESPRO’s own; no independent measurement was found for this review.

What Makes the Espro Press Different?

An ordinary French press has one mesh filter on the plunger. Wikipedia’s description of the modern design is a fine stainless steel wire or nylon mesh filter, and it notes that finer grounds are more likely to seep through or around the perimeter of the filter and into the cup.

ESPRO changes three things:

• Two filters. Every ESPRO press comes with two micro-filters, a smaller one nested into a second, which separate with a twist. ESPRO’s FAQ says the outer basket-shaped filter is slightly coarser and catches most of the grounds, and the inner one has a much finer mesh.
• A seal at the rim. The filter is surrounded by a silicone lip that fits snugly inside the container and creates a seal.
• Extraction stops on pressing. ESPRO says its double micro-filters stop the coffee from extracting when the plunger is pressed, by separating the grounds from the brewed coffee.

ESPRO states its filters are “9 and 12 times finer than other French press filters”. That is the maker’s figure, and it does not name the filters it compared against.

Why the Stop-Extraction Seal Matters

The NCA’s French press instructions say that coffee left in a French press will continue to brew and turn bitter, and recommend serving immediately or transferring the coffee to another container. ESPRO’s design aims at the same problem from inside the press. Its FAQ is specific about the limit: the liquid trapped under the filter is still sitting with the grounds and continuing to brew, so ESPRO does not recommend drinking it.

ESPRO Press: Pros and Cons

Pros

• Finer, two-stage filtration aimed at reducing the fine sediment a single mesh lets through
• Coffee above the filter stops extracting after pressing, according to ESPRO
• Paper filter option: ESPRO says a paper filter can be added to any ESPRO press for an oil-free, pour-over-style cup, sold separately for the P7
• Stainless steel, double-walled bodies on the P6 and P7, which the NCA says keep a more consistent temperature during brewing and keep coffee hot for longer afterwards
• Replacement filters are sold separately

Cons

• Costs more: the NCA notes double-walled presses generally cost more
• More cleaning: ESPRO says to separate the two filters with a twist after each use and wash both with soap and water
• Grind matters more: ESPRO’s fine mesh is designed for coarse coffee; ground too fine, it can clog and become hard to press
• Some coffee stays behind: the liquid trapped below the filter is not meant for drinking
• Older presses: ESPRO says replacement filters are not compatible with all models made or purchased before January 2020
• Oils with paper: adding a paper filter absorbs the aromatic oils many people like in French press coffee, so ESPRO says to expect the taste to vary

Sediment and Taste: What the Design Can and Cannot Promise

Sediment

ESPRO’s P7 page promises “grit-free coffee with every brew” and “No sediment, no muddy feeling”. Those are marketing claims. The mechanism behind them is plausible from the sources: Wikipedia explains that fine particles escape through and around a single filter, and ESPRO adds a finer second mesh plus a rim seal. How much sediment reaches your cup will still depend on your grinder and grind size.

Taste

With metal filters only, the ESPRO is still a French press: the coffee steeps in full contact with water and passes through metal mesh, not paper. ESPRO itself says the taste changes when you add a paper filter, because paper absorbs the aromatic oils. No controlled taste comparison between an ESPRO and an ordinary press was found for this review, so the supported difference is in sediment and in what happens after pressing, not a measured flavor gain.

Grind Size

Both the NCA and ESPRO point to a coarse grind. The NCA describes French press grind as coarse, like rock salt, and suggests starting coarse and adjusting. ESPRO’s P3/P5 manual says to use only coarse-ground coffee, and its FAQ says that if pressing gets hard, check that the grind is coarse and the filters are clean, because a too-fine grind can clog the screens.

How to Brew With an ESPRO Press

These steps are from ESPRO’s instruction manual for the glass P3 and P5 models:

1. Screw the filter onto the rod. Use both filters.
2. Add coffee according to the chart for your press size.
3. Add hot water to the fill line and stir.
4. Cover with the filters and lid. Leave the plunger raised and the lid opening opposite the spout.
5. Wait 4 minutes, then press down slowly.
6. Align the lid opening with the spout and pour.

The same manual’s coffee chart for the 32 oz P5/P3 lists 6-9 tablespoons (30-45 g) of coffee to the MIN line and 8-12 tablespoons (40-60 g) to the MAX COFFEE line. ESPRO’s FAQ gives a general ratio of 1 gram of coffee per 15-18 milliliters of water.

The P3/P5 manual’s safety notes:

• Contents and glass will get hot. Keep the press out of the reach of children.
• Stir with a plastic or wooden spoon, never metal, which can scratch the glass and may cause it to break.
• Do not press too fast or with more than 10 lb of force, which could spray hot liquid and cause burns.
• Filters may clog if not cleaned inside and out after each use. If a filter becomes very difficult to press or appears clogged, replace it immediately; continued use could cause burns.
• Stop using the glass if it cracks.
• Do not place the press on a stove or campfire, or in a microwave.

For the stainless P7, ESPRO’s FAQ adds: do not put it on the stovetop. The double-walled insulation means it cannot be heated that way, and direct heat will likely melt the press, which the warranty does not cover.

Espro Press vs Traditional French Press: Quick Comparison

Feature	ESPRO Press	Typical single-filter press
Filter	Two nested stainless steel micro-filters with a silicone seal	One stainless steel wire or nylon mesh filter
After pressing	ESPRO says extraction stops for the coffee above the filter	Coffee left in the press keeps brewing and turns bitter (NCA)
Paper filter	Can be added for an oil-free cup	Not part of the usual design
Grind	Coarse	Coarse, like rock salt (NCA)
Cleaning	Separate and wash both filters after each use	Disassemble and wash the filter after each use (NCA)

Which ESPRO Model Should You Choose?

ESPRO’s own descriptions separate the presses mainly by body material:

• P3 and P5: glass presses. ESPRO’s manual says the glass is designed to be 40% thicker than a traditional press. The glass is removable from its cage, and the manual says dishwashing may shorten its life.
• P6: double-walled insulated stainless steel, 32 oz only, with plastic handles.
• P7: double-walled insulated stainless steel, in 18 oz and 32 oz sizes, with stainless steel handles and more color options than the P6.

ESPRO lists a minimum brew size for each P7: 15 oz for the 18 oz press and 24 oz for the 32 oz press. Check that the smallest batch matches how much coffee you actually drink.

If you brew and pour straight away, a glass P3 or P5 gives you the filter. If you want coffee to stay hot in the press over a longer morning, the double-walled P6 or P7 is the relevant choice. ESPRO says the P7 keeps coffee hot for more than 60 minutes; that is the maker’s figure. The cheap vs expensive French press comparison sets out which paid-for features change the cup and which do not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ESPRO Press remove all sediment?

ESPRO describes the result as grit-free. No independent sediment measurement was found for this review, and grind size still matters: ESPRO’s own manual says to use only coarse-ground coffee.

Can I leave coffee in the ESPRO after pressing?

ESPRO says the double filter stops the coffee above it from extracting. The liquid trapped under the filter stays with the grounds and keeps brewing, so ESPRO does not recommend drinking it.

Can I use paper filters?

Yes. ESPRO says a paper filter can be added to any ESPRO press for an oil-free, pour-over-style cup; the P3/P5 manual places it between the two micro-filters. The same manual notes that paper filters do not work with the tea filters and should not be reused.

Is the ESPRO dishwasher safe?

For the P3 and P5, the manual says all parts are dishwasher safe on the top rack, but a dishwasher may reduce the life span of the glass. It recommends hand washing inside and out with a bottle brush or sponge.