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Espro P3

Espro P3

Scored on 7 verified owner verdicts, from 126 comments read across 2 communities
TL;DR
Fans praise the double micro-filter for a clean, richer cup, but several owners struggle with a tight airlock, coffee wasted behind the filter, and fiddly cleanup.

71% of 7 verified owners recommend the Espro P3, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

What 7 owners say
126 comments reviewed · scored on the 7 clearest verdicts
71%
Recommend
5 owners
0%
Neutral
0 owners
29%
Don't recommend
2 owners
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Reddit
71%
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YouTubeiowner comments
37%
19
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
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The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Clean, sediment-free cup from double filter · 5 · 71%
  • Richer, better-tasting coffee · 3 · 43%
  • Filters last for years · 3 · 43%
What owners flag
  • Some owners flatly wouldn't buy again · 4 · 57%
  • Tight airlock makes plunging hard · 3 · 43%
  • Coffee wasted behind the filter · 3 · 43%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Drinkers who want a clean, sediment-free cup
  • Small-batch brewing for one or two cups
  • French press fans wanting pour-over-like clarity
Look elsewhere if
  • People who want every last drop with no waste
  • Those wanting quick, easy cleanup

Synthesized from what Espro P3 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

126 reviewed · 26 shown
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YouTube▲ recommend

The double filter is such a smart idea!

YouTube— neutral

That coffee looked mighty thin bodied.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

The P3 wasted almost an entire cup of coffee that gets stuck behind the filter.

YouTube— neutral

Honestly that coffee looks thin...

YouTube▲ recommend

Simply -stunning.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I received a P3 in 2020 direct from Espro and immediately returned it for these reasons:

YouTube▲ recommend

Love the look, so elegant looking!

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Mine does not empty all of my coffee am I doing something wrong?

YouTube— neutral

Coffee is great though, cleaning not so much.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I wouldn't waste my money on one, in fact I sold it on Ebay.

YouTube▲ recommend

I've been doing this (with Espro) for 10 years. On third set of filters. They last a long time!

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

DO NOT BUY THIS OVER-PRICED GADGET!

YouTube▲ recommend

No need to scoop off the creama. The Espro removes it for you.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

45g of coffee to 800ml of water is pretty dam weak specially for immersion brewing

Reddit▲ recommend

For me, two filters makes for super clean cups of great coffee and pretty easy cleanup.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I feel like it is my karmic duty to tell you not to buy this machine.

Reddit▲ recommend

The filter system is worth the money in my opinion.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Took me 5 minutes to fill my cup. It's like an airlock.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I would not recommend this to a friend or even an enemy. Buy something else.

YouTube▲ recommend

It's gorgeous!!

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I had a p3 but I broke the glass a few weeks ago

Reddit▲ recommend

The Espro 3 has been a game changer for me when it comes to brewing coffee. I’ve always loved the pour-over method for its clarity and how it really brings out the origin flavors of the coffee. The French press, on the other hand, is great for a more robust brew. The Espro 3 somehow combines the best of both worlds. The coffee comes out clean, crisp, and bri

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

That Espro one is weird though.

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Common problems & things to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

the P3 is also bigger so might actually be better off getting the travel press but from my observation you will never get all the coffee out of it either

Redditⓘ good to know

If only one is used, the air lock is too tight that you won't be able to press down the plunger easily.