ESPRO P3 1418C-BK Glass Cafetiere, 530ml, Black, Double Microfilter

For anyone who wants French-press coffee with less grit in the cup, the ESPRO P3 pairs borosilicate glass with a patented double microfilter. Its manual design gives you control over the brewing process, while the filter helps separate coffee grounds from the drink. Want a rich cup without the usual sediment? The P3 is designed to deliver just that. Its 530ml capacity and two-cup format make it a practical choice for a solo brew or sharing.

Tech summary

The defining feature is ESPRO’s double microfilter, designed to retain coffee grounds while allowing the flavour and aromatic oils through. After you press the plunger, the design stops extraction, helping prevent the coffee from continuing to brew in the press. A safety lock holds the glass securely in place, and the glass is described as 40% thicker than that of a traditional press.

• Type: French press cafetiere
• Capacity: 530ml, 2 cups
• Material: Borosilicate glass
• Colour: Black
• Filter: Patented double microfilter, reusable
• Care: Dishwasher safe
• Model: ESPRO P3 1418C-BK
• What’s included: Coffee press, two-piece filter and 25 paper filters

Buyers often praise the strong coffee and the filter’s ability to keep sediment to a minimum. Feedback on cleaning is mixed, and some buyers raise concerns about durability. These comments offer a useful sense of what owners focus on, alongside the press’s core filtration design.

What it works with

The P3 is made for brewing French-press coffee, so you can use your preferred coffee and roast rather than being tied to a capsule system. Its reusable double filter is central to the design, and the included paper filters provide another filtering option. The manual operation keeps the process straightforward: prepare the coffee in the press, allow it to brew to your taste, then push the plunger down to separate the grounds from the drink.

That makes it a good fit for a morning coffee routine at home or for serving a couple of cups at the table. Compared with choosing a basic press for its simplicity alone, the ESPRO’s double microfilter is the key distinction for anyone who values a cleaner finish. The glass body also lets you see the coffee as it brews, while the safety lock helps keep it held in place.

Getting the most from it

Choose the coffee and roast you enjoy, then use the manual press to control when you separate the grounds from the brewed coffee. Pressing the plunger stops extraction, so the drink is separated from the grounds rather than left to continue brewing in the cafetiere. The compact two-cup format suits a personal serving or a small shared pot, without making a larger-capacity press the centre of your daily routine.

For everyday care, the press is dishwasher safe. The two-piece filter is designed for repeated use, and the paper filters included in the pack offer an alternative within the same brewing setup. The glass construction, black finish and lock-secured design bring together the visible brewing experience of a glass cafetiere with a filtration system built to reduce grit.

When it makes sense

The ESPRO P3 suits coffee drinkers who prefer the hands-on method of a French press and want filtration to play a more active role in the final cup. Its double microfilter, extraction-stopping plunger and two-cup capacity give it a clear purpose: making a rich, freshly brewed pot with less sediment. It’s a considered choice for a regular home coffee routine where control over the brew and a cleaner finish matter.