17 Best French-Press Coffee Makers, Coffee Presses — 2018

May 16,2024

A taxonomy of the best French-press coffee makers, French presses, and coffee presses, organized by material — including a glass Bodum French press, a plastic French press for camping, and a Le Creuset stoneware French-press coffee maker..
For only $10, this simple, no-frills four-cup French press is a good option for beginners or those who aren’t entirely sure they’re into this style of coffee. .
This classically-styled French press, with silver accents and glass carafe, comes in three sizes. The smallest, a three-cup, is ideal for people who mainly make coffee for one. .
A stainless-steel-and-glass French press from the Italian espresso company Bialetti. .
This classic style of eight-cup French press has a modern copper finish. .
You could try this minimalist, metal French press from Canadian coffee company Grosche. .
Or this maximalist metal one, from Bodum. .
French presses can be colorful, too — like this bright-orange one. .
Grosche also makes a French press with a glass body and wooden detailing, for those with a more organic sensibility. .
The interior pitcher of this OXO French press is glass, but it’s double-walled and insulated with clear plastic (which also means the inside glass is harder to shatter, even if it drops). .
If you’re still worried about accidents, this French press has both plastic casing and an unbreakable plastic carafe. .
A single-serving stoneware French press that’s the perfect morning companion for someone who takes their time. .
This white ceramic French press has a copper plunger and is big enough to hold over 28 ounces of coffee and keep it warm until the last drop. .
Everything on this French press is made from matching stainless steel, including the outer handle and the plunger you use to make the coffee. .
This more oblong-shaped stainless-steel French press almost looks like a space-age teapot. .
If they want something a bit more high-tech than a regular French press, but doesn’t uses pods, this KitchenAid coffee maker will do the trick, with a built-in scale and timer to help you keep track of your brew. .
This travel mug has a plunger built-in, so you can make coffee (or tea, using loose tea leaves) on the go or at your desk without creating a huge mess. .
This French press is designed for travel, and it collapses down into a small, plastic disc. To use, simply pull apart, then add grounds and water.