How I came to rely on my French press while working from home
All coffee drinkers should keep a French press in their kitchen. Here’s why.
While I use the above Williams Sonoma French press, you can find a variety of French presses at other retailers including Macy’s, Target, Wayfair and more.
This Bodum French press features a simple and classic design. It features a glass carafe, plastic handle and stainless steel plunger. After use, you can take it apart and drop the beaker, filter and plunger in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. It comes in four sizes, including 12-ounce, 17-ounce, 34-ounce and 51-ounce. Plus, you can find it in half-a-dozen colors, including Black, Copper, Matte Chrome and White. Over 15,000 reviewers left it with a 4.6-star average rating on Amazon.
This stylish and functional option from Le Creuset is made of the brand’s well-known stoneware.The French press features a glossy enamel glaze for a shinier finish. It also sports a stainless steel plunger and is dishwasher-safe. Plus, it comes in a dozen colors, including Cerise, Flame, Carribean, Deep Teal and more, as well as a Marble edition. If you like matching kitchenware, pair it with a set of Le Creuset’s mugs. This French press has earned an average 4.6-star rating from over 260 reviews on Amazon.
Unlike other French presses, this model from Espro sports two microfilters to further prevent coffee grounds from seeping through. If you’re someone who likes to drink multiple cups in the morning, the French press features double-wall insulation to keep your coffee hot hours after brew. Additionally it comes in a 18-ounce version and you can find it in four colorways, including Matte Black, Matte White, Brushed Stainless Steel and Polished Stainless Steel. If you prefer tea instead of coffee, Espro also offers a tea filter which you can get separately. It has garnered an average 4.6-star rating on Amazon by more than 550 reviewers.
This Secura option is preferred by Shopping editor Gideon Grudo. “Alongside solid filtration and easy cleaning (it all comes apart very quickly), my favorite feature is its durability,” Grudo explained. “I’ve broken one too many glass-walled French presses to trust myself with anything but stainless steel.” The French press also includes double-wall insulation. It comes in four sizes, including 12-ounce, 17-ounce, 34-ounce and 50-ounce. Plus, it’s available in nine colors, including Black, Blue, Coffee and more. More than 22,100 reviewers left this French press with a 4.8-star average rating on Amazon.
When it comes to choosing the right coffee for French press brewing, it really depends on your preference and how much time you want to commit to making a cup of joe. Some people prefer grinding whole beans as pre-ground coffee is more likely to seep through a filter and leave behind sediment.
Jessica Easto, author of “Craft Coffee: A Manual” previously told Shopping that she recommends a very coarse grind for French press as opposed to a medium to medium-fine grind, which is good for drip maker. Likewise, if you plan on using your French press to make cold brew, experts told our friends at TODAY you’ll want to use coarse coffee grounds. I'm the cream-and-no-sugar type, so I particularly enjoy coffee with hints of vanilla or hazelnut, especially since it gives the bitterness just a little bit of a sweetness. There are also decaffeinated options to choose from if you like enjoying a cup of coffee after dinner. To help narrow things down, here are some brands and retailers that offer a variety of French press coffee grounds:
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