The Daily Pour

Classic 34 oz French press

A steel French press beside a white ceramic mug

Immersion brewers

Classic 34 oz French press

Zero technique required, rich full-bodied coffee, and enough capacity for three mugs at once. The French press forgives almost every mistake except one: leaving the coffee sitting on the grounds.

Best for: Total beginnersBest for: Brewing for guestsBest for: People who like a heavier body

Worth knowing: There's always some sediment in the cup

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Strengths

  • Nearly impossible to get wrong
  • Never buy a filter again
  • Pours several cups at once

Limitations

  • There's always some sediment in the cup
  • Cleanup is the messiest of any method here
At a glance
capacity1 L
materialGlass / stainless
powerNone
cleaningHigh
counterSpaceSmall
experienceBeginner