ESPRO Explorer Coffee and Tea Travel Press

If there are any coffee snobs in the house, look out. Active Junky’s nearly-comical affection for all things brewed makes for malcontents whenever travel coffee systems come across the desk. At a result, ESPRO is, in a word, ridiculous. A double micro-filter system gets one of the finest results we’ve sampled – with a third, paper filter option should coffee oils prove too rough. While overkill for some (testers included), it makes Explorer a viable everyday system for pole-to-pole French Press coffee including at home or work. Swap for the thinner tea filter (also included with the kit) and let the loose leaves fall where they may for consistent extractions. While coffee brewing is limited to 10oz, the lidded tumbler handles 15oz without either of the two filter modules in place. Vacuum insulated to stand up to extended commutes, this one makes an exceptional gift with a bonus, lifetime warranty. If professional-grade results are as important as portability, look no farther. 

Best For: Daily French press delight, travel when post-drinking clean-up is available.