Product Review: Day to Day with an Espro Travel Press
I was excited to get an Espro French Press and have only recently started using it. If you have been following The Brew Adventures for a while, you know that I love my French press. So finding a system that allows me that same great flavor on the go, was something that really excited me!
The first thing I noticed about this mug was that it has a relatively easy breakdown system. It is easy to disassemble the two filter baskets (yes, two! more about this later), and the lids from the overall mug. This makes it easy to clean and put back together in the morning when it is time to go to work.
The Espro Travel Press uses two filter baskets in the bottom compared to one. The use of two filters really allows the coffee to escape while holding back the grounds, which I appreciate as the day goes on and I near the bottom. Using medium coarse grind for the beans worked the best. I tried the press with a finer espresso grind and the last few sips of my coffee were a bit gritty. The two filters held a lot back, but not all.
The press itself is sleek and has a nice design that is easy to carry in my bag. I like that I can fit it anywhere and that it will keep my coffee hot for hours. The sealing system is great and keeps the coffee from spilling out the top. But, the seals are so good that the top lid can get really sucked in there when the coffee is hot, making it difficult to get off. That is really the only downfall I have seen so far.
Brewing
My first press in the Espro was way too strong and it took me a couple of tries to find the right balance of coffee grounds! Here are the specs I use for a wonderful to-go Espro French press:
2 heaping tbsp of coffee grounds (15 grams) - medium grind
Water at 195-202 degrees F
My mug holds 10 oz of water on top of the grounds.
Make sure to still let the grounds bloom for 30 seconds (always the best way to start off a press) before you fill the mug to the fill line. After you let the grounds rest for a few minutes (3-5 minutes is fine), stir the grounds with a wooden or silicone spoon. That last stir helps mix up the grounds and get any last aroma and flavors to release before you press them to the bottom.
This is a more expensive piece of coffee equipment, running around $40. But it has been a great way to enjoy coffee throughout the day with the same strong flavors that I have come to expect from my usual French press.
Cheers,
Mrs. Brew
This post is not affiliated with or paid for by Espro.
Don’t stop reading! Check out similar posts by clicking the links below!
Read here to learn the 5 steps necessary to create a great French press every time you go to use it. These tips have changed the way I approach and enjoy my French press.
Learn what the bloom is and why it can revolutionize your coffee drinking experience!