Dual nylon micro-filters and a silicone gasket produce a cup ATK testers called 'superclean'—the rare French press where the premium price buys measurably lower sediment, not styling.
EDITION 01·RESEARCHED 2026-07-16·3 SOURCES·REFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance8.4/ 10
design6.0/ 10
value7.6/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
This is the one premium pick. Its price buys a genuinely different filter architecture, not styling: two basket microfilters, gasketed separation of grounds, and post-plunge extraction control in a robust steel vessel. Independent testing found the cup “superclean” and smooth, while also candidly finding the filter more laborious to clean and insulation merely fair.
MATERIALS
Carafe/bodyDouble-wall stainless steel
Shatter-resistant construction and insulation are substantive advantages over glass.
Filter systemDual nylon micro-mesh baskets with silicone gasket/lid
The multi-stage, sealed system captures far more fines than a conventional single mesh.
CRITERIA
10/10
Sediment Control
ATK tasters called the cup “superclean” and smooth; dual baskets plus silicone gasket trap fines.
7/10
Heat Retention
Double-wall body helps, but ATK found retention only fair relative to other insulated presses.
9/10
Plunger Fit
ATK found the substantial dual-basket assembly surprisingly easy to press.
9/10
Build Integrity
Solid steel construction; no fragile glass carafe.
6/10
Cleanability
Two baskets detach for detailed cleaning; that is the principal usability cost.
8/10
Pour Control
Stable steel form and lid make for controlled everyday service.
IDEAL FOR
·Drinkers who dislike French-press grit
·Slow sippers wanting steel durability
·Repeatable, low-overextraction brewing
NOT FOR
·People wanting the simplest cleanup
·Value shoppers under $75
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Restrained, professional steel form with a substantial, easy-to-press plunger. It prioritizes brewing precision over visual theatrics; the tradeoff is a more involved filter-cleaning ritual.
LONGEVITY
Steel body is long-lived; ESPRO sells spare parts. Clean the dual baskets carefully to preserve flow and seal performance.