Review on ☕ ESPRO P0 Ultralight French Press: Vacuum Insulated Coffee and Tea Maker, 16oz, Matte Meteorite Black by Jamie Richard

If you're looking to take a one-shot coffee maker with you on a hike, this might be your best option. I have an Aeropress and I like it, but I hate taking paper filters with me. And it actually weighs less than an Aeropress! (9.8 oz for vs. 17+ oz for the Aeropress). However, it is cooked differently. The Espro is essentially a French press with two fine mesh filters to prevent coffee grounds from getting into your coffee (compared to the metal strainer of a traditional French press). These interlocking sieves work very well, even with fine grinds. But like a French press, you press "under water" so you don't create much foam, if any. It also doesn't produce as much pressure as an aeropress, so again this is a coffee press, not the remote espresso/coffee that an aeropress produces. I'll tell you, for my money they both make great coffee, so it's up to the customer whether they want a rich coffee (like a French Press) or something more like the espresso/cream of an Aeropress. Another difference to note is that Espro brews itself. This is very convenient BUT it makes adding honey, sugar or cream a bit more difficult. I found I had to use a little less water to make room for whatever I wanted to add. Aeropress dispenses in a cup, so there's no problem with that. Since Espro is self-contained and double-walled, its coffee stays hot for a long time. It leaves about 1/8 of the brewed coffee under the filters (and is undrinkable), which may sound wasteful but doesn't matter much to most people. Cleaning is fairly easy, but a little cumbersome. Pull out the press, unlatch the optional basket filter, then rinse everything out. Don't forget to reattach the basket filter so you're ready to brew. Overall, I really like Espro. I prefer its metal construction over Aeropress plastics and definitely love its light weight.