November 13th, 2009
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
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The AeroPress is an entirely new way to make coffee, American style or Espresso style for use in lattes, cappucinos and other espresso based drinks. AeroPress brews simply delicious coffee, 1-4 cups per pressing. Ideal water temperature and faster brewing yields rich flavor with lower acidity and without bitterness. Other brewing processes use near boiling water and long exposure to coffee grounds. Quickly brew a variety of coffee drinks including an Americano or an espresso-style shot for use in lattes or cappuccinos. Its total-immersion system permits extraction at a moderate temperature and a short brew time. Water and grounds are mixed together for 10 seconds, then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in just 20 seconds, which avoids the bitterness of long processes such as drip brewing. The air pressure also gently squeezes the last goodness from the grounds, further enriching the flavor. The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in an exceptionally smooth brew. more info
November 12th, 2009
Stan Says :
Recommended Accesories
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with this coffee maker. Been using every day since Christmas 08. Recommend using a Pyrex 400 ml No. 1003 beaker as a receptacle because it has a pouring spout and thick walls. Was using an expresso machine carafe and feared the thin glass walls would crack under pressure from plunging the AeroPress–perhaps unwarranted. Pleasantly surprised that the Pyrex No. 1003 fits nicely inverted over the filter holder that comes with the AeroPress. Only draw-back is the Pyrex beaker doesn’t have a handle; since it’s 400 ml holding the beaker by the rim provides a manageble grip. Also recommend the “Happy to Serve You” ceramic mug as a receptacle for a solo cup of joe.NY Ceramic Cup 10-Ounce We are Happy to Serve You Ceramic Cup
November 12th, 2009
kell Says :
LOVE IT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I absolutely love the AeroPress. It makes fast, delicious coffee, and the clean up is the easiest imaginable. Also, it makes a lot of sense if the members of your household like different types of coffee. My husband makes enough in the morning for his travel mug to take to work, then later I make my own cup or two. You can make only as much as you want to drink, so there is less waste. Also, the filters are tiny (and reusable, if you want to), so there’s less waste there, too. I can make my cup of coffee in the time it takes me to make a bowl of instant oatmeal…so in less than 3 minutes, I have breakfast & coffee! Cleanup takes literally two seconds. And did I mention that the coffee is delicious? It is truly a superior brewing process. This is one of the best purchases we have ever made for our kitchen!
November 12th, 2009
L.S. Says :
Great for the office!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just used the AeroPress at work to make an outstanding cup of coffee! This will save me tons of money usually spent at Starbucks! Great coffee, easy to use and extremely easy to clean!
November 12th, 2009
M. Miller Says :
Contains Bisphenol A
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I believe the product’s plastic is made with bisphenol A, a chemical that has been shown to cause birth defects in animals. Use at your own risk.
November 12th, 2009
Donna Dunn Says :
the best ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love, love, love the AeroPress! I have tried drip coffee makers, french press, a stove top espresso, single serve machines, and spent a million dollars spent at Starbucks. This little appliance makes the best cup of coffee bar none.
November 12th, 2009
S. Martz Says :
Best in Catergory
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best single cup option around. Believe me, with a fetish for acquiring different kinds of coffee makers, I know the best when I see it. And don’t get me started on cleanup–it almost cleans itself. Filters are inexpensive and readily available online. Go for it. You’ll thank me.
November 13th, 2009
Parkakat Says :
Cold brewed espresso, quick!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Aero Press is the PERFECT complement to cold brewed coffee. Believe it or not, I can grind up beans in a cheap blender/grinder, mix them into some cold water, stir several times, and after as little as 10 to 20 minutes get truly amazing coffee. (I tried this using a drip cone recently, and it was a disaster.)
The Aero Press can get the flavor out of cold brewed coffee much quicker than the usual 12 or 24 or 36 hours recommended, and the flavor is fresher, too. But letting it sit longer can produce a richer flavor. Which is best depends on your coffee and tastes.
You don’t need a fancy burr grinder to produce an even grind. I just let ‘er rip with the blade grinder until most is reduced to a fine powder. So you can save a bundle right there over deluxe grinder needed for a pump espresso machine.
If you have real fine grounds sometimes it can be hard to press, but with espresso, more pressure is good. Adjust your grind if it is too much.
Add some cream and sugar and ice cubes to the cold brew and you have the most amazing ice coffee. Darker coffees work great this way. Oh, btw, oddly enough, even rather old whole beans still produce very good coffee when made cold brewed with the Aero Press. I had a big bag of marked down espresso beans that turned out to be torn open sitting around, and they still tasted pretty good, much better than if I had made them with hot water.
Look, take a couple of minutes to read the directions, especially if you are going to complain about the coffee. The biggest mistake is to use too much water. Make it strong, espresso strength, especially with cold brewed, and then add water, milk, or ice to taste. If you add too much water you get the same wet paper towel taste you get from weak drip coffee. When you use less water, you still squeeze almost all the coffee out because of the pressure system, far more than drip or french press.
If you make hot coffee, you should use 180 F water, per directions. So get a small thermometer. If you stick to a set amount of water to heat in a standard container, you can heat it to the right temperature in a microwave consistently.
I reuse the filters. Why not? I dry them out overnight, and moisten them before use again. I discovered that the one I’m on now is torn a bit. It still worked fine, and builds up plenty of pressure. But time to splurge and put in a new one — cost: 1 cent.
I’m wondering if the rubber gasket on the plunger will go one day. I’ve had mine six months, and no sign of wear. I think taking the plunger out after use, instead of pulling it out the next day dry, will probably prolong life.
This is one of the truly great inventions in its simplicity and effectiveness. I sometimes wonder why are really good things always more expensive the average stuff? Well, this time the good stuff costs less. Because you can control the temperature and time of extracting the coffee, this produces better coffee than the Saeco espresso machines I have owned. And the cold brewed is far better than any espresso I have had.
Oh, if you have trouble waking up in the morning, yeah, this is not the simplist coffee to make. That would be Mr. Coffee or instant. One time I did screw it up with this: I dumped the ground coffee in the cup of milk. HOWEVER, if you make your cold brew concentrate the night before by putting the grounds in some cold water in a jar or mug, then you just pour the concentrate into the Aero Press and press. The other limitation of the Aero Press is using it for large groups. It’s great for one or two cups. I haven’t tried making coffee for say 10 people with cold brew.
With cold brew and an Aero Press you are going to discover flavors in your coffee beans you never knew was there. Try it! You’ll like it!
November 13th, 2009
Wiggly Says :
Very happy customer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m a big fan of this thing. For around $30 it was definitely worth a shot, and even if it didn’t work out as well as expected, I wouldn’t have felt it was too much of a loss.
I’m yet to buy a good quality espresso machine. Admittedly, I’d like to one day, but as I didn’t want to compromise by purchasing a cheap, poor quality one, the Aeropress serves me well for now.
Now, there’s much debate whether this is “the greatest cup of coffee ever”, but I’m not one to judge that. However, it is about as good as you can get when making an Americano-style brew in the morning, and I prefer its smoothness to a press-pot. Strange as this may sound, the coffee the Aeropress produces is almost “tea-like” in its clarity and softness, as most other coffee-making processes (except the finest espresso machines) always tend to leave some residue or produce a bitter aftertaste. I used to drunk my morning coffee with some milk/whitener in it because I’d always assumed the bitterness and acidity from drip coffee (and probably because I used to use crappy beans or pre-ground stuff) was normal, but now I’m delighted to be drinking my virgin, additive-free Aeropress-made drinks, and it’s a revelation. The ability to use fine grinds (whereas a press-pot relies on coarse grinding and much soaking of the beans which can impugn their flavor somewhat), makes it very worthwhile.
It’s also remarkably straightforward to use (remember to stir thoroughly but not too long) and easy to keep clean.
As others have mentioned, a good quality burr grinder is a must. These have come down in price a lot lately, and even the cheapest ones are probably better than any rotary one because they don’t heat up the beans and chop them to oblivion. Once you’re able to grind your fresh beans finely, you’ll really experience good results with the Aeropress, plus it gives users the opportunity to take control of the brew process, varying water temperature or grinds or “suction time”. Seriously though, the 175° F water temperature recommended does make a difference – I tried a few different temperatures, then boringly enough decided to measure the water with a thermometer to discover the exact boil time for my kettle, and 175° does make the best cup! So, the Aeropress does require a bit of experimentation, but that just makes it all the more fun to me.
November 13th, 2009
Mona Reeva Says :
Aerobie Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This product makes a great cup of coffee that is smooth and easy on the taste. One suggestion I have is to tell buyers that by wetting the plunger, it is easier to press as it slides with somewhat less effort. We bought this product as our large espresso maker had gone through it’s last gasps and we were looking around for a replacement and were daunted by the prices of an excellent replacement. This AeroPress Coffee Maker is a good substitute for an individual cup of coffee or espresso.
November 13th, 2009
Daniel Moseley Says :
Excellent buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Soundly thought out device that makes good tasting coffee quickly with no mess. We’re not using our french press anymore, and I’m happy I don’t have a costly messy espresso machine in my kitchen either. This comes from the engineering professor who created the Aerobie flying disk, so it’s carefully thought out and cleverly and robustly designed.
But the aesthetics… an ABS syringe is not too appealing on the dining table. They should make a version from glass. It’s also a little messy to take the multi-cup output from one cup and pour it into the others.