The Best French Presses to Fuel Your Daily Caffeine Craving

Bodum is one of the most well-known brands in the French press realm — as well as other coffee-related accessories. The brand makes a variety of French press models, but its Chambord is probably the best of the bunch in terms of value, design and quality of coffee. The borosilicate glass is encased in a stainless steel frame, and the three-part stainless steel filter provides excellent coffee ground filtration. When you think of a stereotypical French press, the Chambord is probably what you'll imagine.

Espro sits on the pricier end of the French press spectrum, but for good reason. The brand uses patented double micro-filter that provides even cleaner cups of coffee than the competition — but that clean cup comes at a price. The P6 has an insulated double-walled carafe, which helps keep your coffee hot, and because it is crafted of durable stainless steel, this thing is good for brewing on the go.

Bodum's Brazil is the cheaper alternative to the brand's Chambord, but it still makes excellent coffee. The Brazil retains the Chambord's borosilicate glass carafe, but swaps out some of the metal for plastic, which helps cut down on costs. The filter/plunger construction is the same as its pricier cousin, so the coffee comes out just as good. Plus, it's completely dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Fellow's Clara French press won one of the Specialty Coffee Association 2022 Best New Product awards, and for good reason — the Clara has one of the best designs of any French press out there. First, the matte black finish of the Clara makes this a very-obvious Fellow product, which is honestly a plus. The stainless steel interior helps keeps the water's temperature consistent for proper coffee extraction, and the heat-lock double wall vacuum further makes sure there is no heat loss.

Our tester loved that the Clara uses a 360-degree pour lid so you don't have to align the filter in just the right position to make sure you can start pouring your coffee. And for those who can't be bothered with teaspoons or scales, the French press has etched lines in its interior to let you know where to fill with coffee and water, which our tester found to be very convenient.

For an in-depth look, read our review of the Fellow Clara French Press.

French presses are notoriously annoying to clean. The bottom of the carafe is filled with soggy coffee grounds that take some effort to fully get out. The Oxo French press, besides being a great brewer, is also a neat freak's best friend. With the brewer's GroundsLifter, you can lift the handle and the grounds will come out cleanly, with no need to dig out all the mess. Aside from the GroundsLifter, the Oxo French press is made of borosilicate glass, protected by a stainless steel frame.

GSI's JavaPress is made for the coffee lover who's always on the road. It's wrapped in insulated ballistic nylon, which keeps drinks warm, while the lid is designed to prevent spillage. It's lightweight and compact, and it actually includes a nesting mug.

Whether you're a Le Creuset collector or you've been waiting for the opportunity to invest in the right piece, the brand makes a beautiful, semi-affordable (at least in comparison to some of its other products) French press. Unlike many of the presses on this list, Le Creuset's is not made of metal or glass but stoneware. It comes in 12 beautiful colors — 5 of which are sold at Williams Sonoma — with a lid that brings to mind the brand's iconic enameled cast iron cookware. Plus, the porcelain will keep your coffee warm for longer, and it's dishwasher safe.

The first thing you'll notice about the Frieling French press is its super-shiny exterior. Besides being a nice design choice, the stainless steel makes this both durable and resistant to heat loss, which is bolstered by the dual-wall construction. The filter is comprised of two parts to get you a clean brew, and the French press itself is backed by a five-year warranty. Plus, if you're looking for a pop of color, you can shop six color options of the Frieling over at Food52.