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The 10 Best Cafetières as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best cafetières you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Espro P7

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £90
Best value

Espro P3

8.7Best clean-cup value
Check price on Amazon ≈ £55
Also great

Frieling Double-Wall

8.6Best premium steel
Check price on Amazon ≈ £100

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these cafetières

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each cafetière does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#CafetièresScoreBest forMaterialApprox priceAmazon links
1Espro P79.0Best overallStainless steel£90View Price
2Bodum Chambord8.8Best classicGlass + steel£35View Price
3Espro P38.7Best clean-cup valueGlass + double filter£55View Price
4Frieling Double-Wall8.6Best premium steelStainless steel£100View Price
5Bodum Columbia8.6Best insulatedDouble-wall steel£70View Price
6Le Creuset Stoneware Cafetière8.4Best design/heatStoneware£55View Price
7Bodum Brazil8.4Best budgetGlass + plastic£20View Price
8Stanley Classic French Press8.3Best for outdoorsStainless steel£45View Price
9La Cafetière Classic8.2Best high-street valueGlass + steel£25View Price
10Argos Home Cafetière7.9Best ultra-budgetGlass + steel£10View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall

Espro P7

9.0Our number one pick.

The Espro P7 uses a clever double micro-filter that traps almost all sediment for a remarkably clean cup, with a durable, insulated stainless body. It is expensive for a cafetière, but the clean brew and build are excellent.

Brew quality: 9.4Build: 9.2Filtration: 9.4Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Exceptionally clean cup
  • Double micro-filter
  • Insulated and durable
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazon≈ £90
2
Best classic

Bodum Chambord

8.8A superb runner-up.

Bodum's Chambord is the iconic French press, with a timeless chrome-and-glass design and a reliable brew at a friendly price, a kitchen classic. The single mesh filter lets some sediment through, but it makes a lovely cup and is great value.

Brew quality: 8.8Build: 8.6Filtration: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Iconic design
  • Great-value classic
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Some sediment
  • Glass can break
Check price on Amazon≈ £35
3
Best clean-cup value

Espro P3

8.7Rounds out our top three.

Espro's P3 brings the brand's excellent double micro-filter to a glass body at a lower price, delivering a clean, sediment-light cup for less than the P7. The glass is less rugged, but the filtration is superb value.

Brew quality: 9.0Build: 8.4Filtration: 9.2Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Clean double-filter cup
  • Cheaper than the P7
  • Good brew control
Cons
  • Glass less rugged
  • Smaller capacity
Check price on Amazon≈ £55
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4
Best premium steel

Frieling Double-Wall

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Frieling's double-walled stainless cafetière is beautifully made, keeps coffee hot and has a fine dual-screen filter for a cleaner cup, a premium, durable choice. It is expensive, but built to last a lifetime.

Brew quality: 8.8Build: 9.2Filtration: 8.6Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Premium durable build
  • Keeps coffee hot
  • Cleaner dual screen
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazon≈ £100
5
Best insulated

Bodum Columbia

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Bodum's Columbia is a double-walled stainless French press that keeps coffee hot far longer than glass, with a sturdy, attractive build. The single filter passes some sediment, but for keeping coffee hot it is excellent.

Brew quality: 8.6Build: 9.0Filtration: 8.2Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Keeps coffee hot
  • Sturdy stainless build
  • Attractive
Cons
  • Some sediment
  • Pricier
Check price on Amazon≈ £70
6
Best design/heat

Le Creuset Stoneware Cafetière

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Le Creuset's stoneware cafetière looks beautiful, retains heat well and is dishwasher-safe, a stylish choice that doubles as tableware. It is heavy and pricier, but lovely and durable.

Brew quality: 8.4Build: 8.8Filtration: 8.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Beautiful and heat-retaining
  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Durable stoneware
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazon≈ £55
7
Best budget

Bodum Brazil

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Bodum's Brazil is a cheap, cheerful French press with a plastic frame and glass beaker that brews a good cup for very little, a great starter. It is less premium and the plastic is basic, but the value is excellent.

Brew quality: 8.4Build: 8.0Filtration: 8.0Value: 9.4
Pros
  • Very affordable
  • Good everyday brew
  • Light
Cons
  • Plastic frame
  • Some sediment
Check price on Amazon≈ £20
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8
Best for outdoors

Stanley Classic French Press

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Stanley's Classic French press is a rugged, insulated stainless press built for camping and the outdoors, keeping coffee hot and surviving knocks. It is heavier and basic on filtration, but bombproof and great for trips.

Brew quality: 8.2Build: 9.0Filtration: 7.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Rugged and insulated
  • Great for camping
  • Keeps coffee hot
Cons
  • Heavier
  • Basic filtration
Check price on Amazon≈ £45
9
Best high-street value

La Cafetière Classic

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

La Cafetière's classic glass-and-steel press is a dependable, attractive high-street option at a fair price, easy to find and use. It is a standard single-filter design with some sediment, but reliable and good value.

Brew quality: 8.2Build: 8.2Filtration: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Attractive and affordable
  • Widely available
  • Reliable
Cons
  • Some sediment
  • Glass can break
Check price on Amazon≈ £25
10
Best ultra-budget

Argos Home Cafetière

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

A basic high-street cafetière like the Argos Home is about the cheapest way to make French press coffee, fine for occasional use. It is flimsy and lets sediment through, but for the price it makes a decent cup.

Brew quality: 7.8Build: 7.6Filtration: 7.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very cheap
  • Simple
  • Decent everyday cup
Cons
  • Flimsy
  • Sediment-prone
Check price on Amazon≈ £10
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the cafetières in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Espro P7, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Bodum Chambord and Espro P3 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best cafetières without overthinking it, the Espro P7 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £90

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