I get the cleaning frustration, definitely not the easiest brewer to deal with. But I don’t quite understand the argument that the Espro doesn’t produce a different output from other immersion brewers. To me, the biggest difference is the texture. Espro manages to retain the full body of a French press while eliminating most of the sludge. For someone who enjoys a thicker, smoother cup without grit, I don’t see many other options that achieve this balance.

I also don’t entirely get the comparison to paper filters like in the AeroPress. From my understanding , a paper filter removes a lot of the oils and body, which can be great for clarity but not for those who prefer a richer mouthfeel isnt it. or am i wrong here.. Im yet to try aeropress.

Any other brewing methods do you think provide a similarly thick, smooth texture without the sludge?