Quick answer: French Press & Co makes presses sized to how you brew, from 12 oz for one mug up to 34 oz. Our Signature keeps only 304 stainless steel in contact with the coffee and holds heat for 2 hours, and we ship tracked to 26 countries, with grinders and kettles in the same shop.
French Press & Co vs Espro at a Glance
The facts below come from each brand's own website: our product pages and policies, and espro.com.
Prices and policies as listed on each brand's website, checked October 2026.
One Mug or Six: Sizes for How You Brew
Size is where our range stands apart. Espro makes its home presses in two sizes, 18 oz and 32 oz, and lists a minimum brew size for each: 15 oz of water in the 18 oz press, 24 oz in the 32 oz press.
Our presses start at 12 oz. The Signature comes in 12, 27 and 34 oz; the Workshop Insulated Press in 12 and 27 oz; the Pro Thermal Press in 12, 25 and 34 oz. That covers every common case:
- 12 oz: one large mug, brewed fresh without making extra.
- 25 to 27 oz: two to four cups for a couple or a small breakfast.
- 34 oz: four to six cups, for guests or a long weekend morning.
For coffee away from home, our Nomad Press Mug is a 15 oz insulated mug with a built-in press.
Only Steel Touches the Coffee
Our flagship is built from one material. The Signature is double-wall 304 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish, and its body, lid, handle, mesh screen and press plate are all 304 stainless steel, so nothing plastic touches the coffee. The plunger unscrews into its mesh screen and plate, so each part rinses clean.
Espro lists the materials of its steel flagship, the P7, as stainless steel and polypropylene. The rest of our steel line is double-wall too: the Workshop and the matte black Pro Thermal, and the Atelier Wood Press in double-wall 304 stainless steel with a turned wood handle. For glass, we offer the Bench Stainless Press and the double-wall Walnut Glass Press.
A Full-Bodied Cup From a Steel Mesh
Espro builds its presses around its Dual Micro-Filter, and sells replacement micro-filters and paper filters for the P7 as separate items. Our approach is the classic one, refined: on the Signature, a two-part plunger pairs a fine stainless steel mesh screen with a perforated steel plate. The grounds stay down, the coffee oils come through, and the cup has the rich, rounded body French press lovers look for.
There are no paper filters or filter cartridges to reorder. Grind coarse, about the texture of coarse sea salt, steep four minutes, and press slowly. Our grind size guide shows what coarse should look like.
Same Price Zone, Two Hours of Heat
At the top of both ranges, prices sit side by side: the Signature costs $119 to $149 depending on size, and Espro lists the P7 at $119.95 to $149.95. For that budget, the Signature brings a 12 oz size, 304 stainless steel on every part that touches the coffee, and an etched fill gauge inside the press.
Our Signature page gives its heat figure plainly: hot for 2 hours, with the outside cool to the touch. The Workshop, Pro Thermal and Atelier keep coffee hot for 60 to 90 minutes.
Your Whole Setup in One Shop, Shipped to 26 Countries
A good press is only half the cup; the grind is the other half. We sell manual and electric grinders, kettles and scales next to our presses, so you can build a full brewing setup in one order. Our Precision Manual Grinder uses conical ceramic burrs in a brushed 304 stainless steel body, and our Pro Burr Grinder offers 25 grind settings.
We ship tracked to 26 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and shipping is free on US orders over $75. Espro's shipping page lists US destinations. Unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
Why Choose French Press & Co
- A press for one mug: our 12 oz sizes brew a single large cup, and the range goes up to 34 oz.
- Steel where it counts: on the Signature, every part that touches the coffee is 304 stainless steel.
- Nothing to reorder: a fine steel mesh and steel plate, with no paper filters or cartridges to buy.
- Two hours of heat: the double-wall Signature keeps coffee hot for 2 hours.
- Shipped to 26 countries: tracked delivery, free on US orders over $75.
- One shop for the whole ritual: grinders, kettles and scales next to the presses.
Our top pick
The Signature Stainless Steel French Press
- Double-wall 304 stainless steel body, lid and handle
- Two-part plunger: fine stainless mesh screen and perforated steel plate
- Three sizes: 12, 27 and 34 oz, with an etched fill gauge inside
French Press & Co vs Espro: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a single cup in a French press?
Yes, with a small press. Our Signature, Workshop and Pro Thermal presses come in a 12 oz size that brews one large mug. Espro lists a minimum brew size of 15 oz for its 18 oz press and 24 oz for its 32 oz press.
Is there a stainless steel alternative to the Espro P7?
Yes. Our Signature French Press costs $119 to $149, close to the P7 at $119.95 to $149.95 on espro.com. Its body, lid, handle, mesh screen and press plate are all 304 stainless steel, and it comes in 12, 27 and 34 oz.
What sizes do your French presses come in?
The Signature comes in 12, 27 and 34 oz, the Workshop in 12 and 27 oz, and the Pro Thermal in 12, 25 and 34 oz. The Nomad Press Mug holds 15 oz for coffee on the go.
Do I need paper filters with your presses?
No. Our presses use a fine stainless steel mesh with a perforated steel plate, which keeps the grounds down and lets the coffee oils through for a full-bodied cup. There are no paper filters or cartridges to buy.
Which grind should I use in a French press?
Coarse, about the texture of coarse sea salt, with a four-minute steep. A fine grind clogs any filter and makes the plunger hard to push. Start at a 1:16 ratio by weight: about 63 g of coffee for 34 oz of water.
