The Best French Press Coffee Makers for a Barista-Level Cup at Home

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab. All of our top-rated recommendations remain the same, but we updated our OXO pick to reflect a newer model and slimmed our list from seven to six.

A French press coffee maker requires minimal room for storage, does not need an electrical source and can brew up a strong, well-rounded cup of coffee. Coffee connoisseurs love using this gentle brewing method that doesn’t scald the beans and allows for maximum flavor extraction. You can use coffee grinders, kitchen scales and thermometers for a more specific brew, but making French press coffee is pretty straightforward: Add coffee grounds to the carafe with hot water, steep for about four minutes, strain and pour.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab has spent decades testing kitchen appliances and coffee makers, including drip coffee makers, single-serve coffee machines and Nespresso machines to help you make the best cup of coffee at home. When evaluating French press coffee makers, we check for ease of use, performance, residual sediment, temperature retention and taste. Our recommendations for the best French presses reflect models we rigorously tested side-by-side in the lab.

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Our guide breaks down different French press features, including materials, brew capacity and even whether replacement parts are available. We also provide the best method for achieving a great cup of coffee from your French press.