Espro Press P3

A press can be fairly straightforward to clean...if.... :) 1. Got a yard? Add an inch or so of water, swirl grounds so they're loose, then dump onto plants. They're great fertilizer. Then add enough water to have about an inch or so over the filter, at full depression, then pulse the plunger a few times. Should take off most of the grounds. 2. This works for me, but I have...well, too many brewing options, and I'm down here in bone-dry southern New Mexico. Remove the plunger and filter assembly and let everything dry for a couple days. Then the grounds are dry enough they'll release fairly easily...might take some jostling. As long as they're dry enough, you can toss them into a container...I use leftover packaged salad containers...and let them accumulate until, yes, they go into the garden. Or, of course, just toss them if you're in an apartment. I also think it's always easier to clean the filter on a french press than it is to clean any perma-filter for drip or pourover I've seen.

Just like @ravkesef said, know your beans. @CraigLewis also makes a good point comparing the devices. I make pour overs at home with Hario and Melita. I prefer light-medium roasts. I tend to enjoy beans from Ethiopia, Rawanda, and Panama. Once you dig deeper, it's not simply, "which one makes the best coffee?" It depends on your tastes. If you don't know, the guy with the big beard at your indie coffee shop can tell you more. On a practical matter, I hate cleaning presses. Maybe you're the type that enjoys scrubbing down fine kitchen strainers. No? Didn't think so. IMHO, if you are just getting into coffee, the Hario or Melita are fuss free ways to get started. There are many videos showing how to get the most out of these two methods. You also don't need to start with a fancy gooseneck kettle. Start with an electric kettle or even a pot, put a chopstick on the lip, and let the water flow down the length of the stick and you'll have a lifehack spout.