AeroPress Coffee Maker

This doohickey makes an excellent cup of coffee. And as a bonus, you can entertain yourself for hours on google reading "tweaks" that people use to try to get the ultimate cup of coffee out of it.

But mine lasted only 5 months before the rubber stopper came loose (it's still attached but it now spins) and dried out enough that the device leaks. I followed the instructions and didn't leave the stopper in place while storing. Didn't matter. I guess you need to think of these things as disposable.

At about $5/month over 5 months, that's still far less than I spent on the coffee I put in it. But a device with a lifespan that short gets a poor quality rating in my book.

Still, I'll probably buy another one. Did I mention that it makes an excellent cup of coffee?

(Posted on 5/14/13)

I have never experienced a cup of coffee this smooth before, very delightful. However, I feel I need more strength in my upper body to make this process easier. I am using way too much effort to depress the plunger. It's a workout!

Also, there are 3 parts to this thing that I have to keep track of. After my husband washed the dishes, one has been misplaced, and I have to sadly back burner this aeropress until I find it again.

(Posted on 5/8/13)

This brews a superior cup of coffee and is so much less expensive than other coffee makers.
Put it in your carry on luggage and brew fine coffee where ever you travel. Great for camping and boating too.

(Posted on 4/2/13)

The best cup of coffee I ever had! I know, it looks ugly and its seems difficult to use, but it really isn't difficult (but yes, its still ugly.) I like a smooth rich cup with big flavor and this doesn't fail. It's great too because you can customize your cup with different settings in grind, temp and timing. I have entered the subculture of coffee geekdom.

(Posted on 3/8/13)

I just got an aeropress for Christmas from a friend who disliked the waste I was producing using my Tassimo and didn't like the sludgy, bitter coffee from my French press. I was told that once I tasted coffee from this device, there would be no going back. (I enjoy a strong cup of coffee, so the only Tassimos I will drink are the Gevalia Italian roast with double the grinds in each t-disk. It's not the best coffee by any means, but it's fast, convenient and drinkable).

I have a Hario slim grinder for travel and picked up some fresh beans from a local roastery. I followed the 'inverted' method, using 18g finely ground coffee, 80C water, steeping for 1 minute before pressing. WOW! I am not exaggerating when I say that it was the best coffee I have ever had, from any source. Velvety smooth, yet with so much flavor.

I'm going to sell the Tassimo and drink this from now on -- my friend was right, there is no going back. And if you use a manual grinder, like I am now, you'll get a bit of a workout -- I actually like it, part of the ritual. Cleanup is super easy too -- what's not to like? Highly recommended. It's not a big investment, so give it a try. I bet that once you taste the coffee it produces, you won't be going back to your old ways.

(Posted on 1/2/13)

I use a fine espresso grind and stir for 10 seconds. I keep ordering espressos out to compare and so far none taste as good to me as my homemade "Aeropresso".

The grind is fine so extraction is quick, the water temperature stays constant, and expression is about 20 seconds to get all water out. The puck is dry and falls into recycle bin, no mess.

My old French Press took 4 min, so the water cooled which changed extraction quality, and the grind was so coarse that the outer layer of the grains over-extracted, the core under-extracted, so the coffee was bitter and sour at same time,. By comparison to Aeropress it was horrible. And it left a huge mess.

My expensive espresso machine makes great coffee, but not as good as my Aeropress! I've stopped adding sugar or milk to my coffee because it's so smooth and tasty.

I re-use the paper filter for a month and have only torn one or two in the last year. The 350 papers supplied should last 25 years at this rate. When they tear and your shot is full of grinds, just put a new filter in the Aeropress and run the coffee through again and it's good.

The only downsides I can come up with is that it's no fun to make coffee for 4 or 6 people, and you need to push down hard on it to brew, but it's good exercise.

(Posted on 11/26/12)

Loved my old french press, although the right grind was tricky, to say the least. Prior to this AeroPress, I had tried a vietnamese drip which was okay but slow. I have never wanted a large espresso machine - 1, because of cost and 2, no more countertop room left! This little press is wonderful. Never thought I would be adding hot water to dilute coffee but the brew is so hearty....Love this thing!

(Posted on 7/29/12)

I met a dude who had one while traveling. I think this has got to be the best way to pdoruce coffee on the go along with the French press. Great for camping, traveling, RV tailgating at Michigan Speedway, dinner at in-laws, etc Really nice cup, came out best with 180F water.Is this thing really made by the same company that makes Frisbees?I want one!

(Posted on 7/24/12)

The aeropress makes wonderful coffee that isn't weak or bitter. We bought it for travel but use it daily at home. The coffee is best with the paper filter rather than the metal filter.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Sturdy, Quiet, Great Taste, Easy To Clean

Cons:
No negatives

(Posted on 5/25/12)

I've been using an AeroPress to make my morning cuppa for about a year. I love it so much I've recommended it to friends and just recently bought a second to keep at my workplace.

The AeroPress reduces coffee making to it's core: roast, grind, water temp and steep. The AP ships with a recommended "recipe" but the whole process is amazingly "tweakable". It's easy to try something a bit different and just taste the result. This result is not technically espresso, but ignoring the lack of true crema, you may be hard-pressed to taste the difference.

The AeroPress is purely a coffee brewer. You can NOT steam or froth milk.

Pair it with the Hario Mini Slim grinder for excellent coffee on the go.

Pros:
Tweakability, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 4/2/12)

I really like my Aeropress, and Seatle Coffee Gear is a great company. I am too tired to write a bunch of witty stuff, so just take my word for it, the Aeropress is easy to use and makes a great cup of coffee/espresso. Have Fun. The only thing better might be a Rocket if you have the dinero, but I wouldn't know for sure. Aerobie is an American Company as well, and they seem to be very innovative. They also made cool frisbee type stuff.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Large Water Container, Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Quiet

Cons:

(Posted on 3/22/12)

I use it inverted with a longer brew time, it seems to make a richer cup.

Easy to experiment with time, temp and grind quantity.

Pros:
Quiet, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Great Taste

Cons:

(Posted on 3/17/12)

My coffee now competes with the best coffeehouses.

Pros:
Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 3/17/12)

The AeroPress is EASY, QUICK, & makes delicious coffeee.
Thanks for a terrific product !

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:
None

(Posted on 2/27/12)

fast, delicious coffee, useful on the road, camping, etc. i have a great espresso maker at home, and taste is comparable, but when i need to make 2 cups simultaneously, the press is employed, and is faster than the machine. it is a little more work, but the taste is wonderful. it uses more coffee (by 1/3) to get the same effect as my espresso maker, probably b/c the grind is a bit courser and the hand press isn't as forceful as the steam from the machine..

Pros:
Easy To Use, Quiet, Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing

Cons:

(Posted on 1/25/12)

I'm loving the coffee made in the Aeropress...an Americano has never tasted better. Easy clean-up, yes. The issue is the dripping out of the coffee and water during and after stirring. Now I know why there are so many references to the inverted method. I wish Aerobie would mention this or at least respond to e-mails asking for assistance. Inverting the process is the ticket.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Quiet, Quick Brewing

Cons:
Leaky

(Posted on 12/21/11)

This is perfect for having a great cup of espresso or americano. I love it for work for its small footprint. Fits right in my desk drawer.

Once you get the hang of it, its really easy to use and clean up is a snap.

I used to use a pour over at work, but this tools its place.

High grade parts, I am confident that it will last a long time.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Compact

Cons:

(Posted on 12/19/11)

I purchased the Aeropress and am very happy with how good the coffee tastes. The Aeropress does not make espresso. What it makes is a condensed coffee that the user dilutes with water or milk as desired.

My other machine is a manual lever espresso machine so this is a whole 'nother world of coffee. But I am finding I prefer the smoother tasting coffee from the Aeropress.

It is very easy to use. I heat the milk in the cup first and then press the coffee on top of it. But I will probably buy an electric milk heater and foamer for ease of use.

The filter can be reused many times, so the 300 supplied filters could probably last a few years.

Although I try to get the 175F temp for the water, things taste great if the water temp is above that, as well.

Cleanup is just a rinsing. There really is nothing to not like about the Aeropress. PLUS, it's all manufactured in the USA, which to many people nowadays is rather nice to see.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Quiet

Cons:

(Posted on 12/16/11)

I have used this product off and on for the past 3 years...my first aeropress was stored away for about a year, and heat must have slightly changed the shape of it, as the plunger part would no longer fit smoothly to depress the plunger. But...got another one, followed the guidelines as far as fresh roasted, fresh ground beans, stirring as instructed, water temp, etc. and experimenting with different brew lengths...but the end product is always amazing. I have a cuisinart k-cup brewer, with solofil cups, but the aeropress makes a much better cup, for less $$'s. I also really enjoy the ritual...when I grind the beans and take in that delicious aroma, well, it just doesn't get any better! If you want the best cup of coffee, and enjoy the whole coffeemaking experience, you will love this. also cold-brewed 4 measuring spoon-fulls of ground coffee with water to the 4-cup level; turned it upside down and let it sit for 24 hours...made an excellent concentrate...good for hot coffee (just add hot water) or iced coffee drinks. Or, add Baileys, etc., and whipped cream, or maybe some foamed milk with eggnog...yummmmmmmy! Oh, yea, I take it with me when I travel too.

Pros:
Easy To Use, For serious coffee lovers, Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Quiet

Cons:

(Posted on 12/15/11)

I make a few Americanos for me and a latte for my wife each day. It is consitently smooth and tasty. It is so smooth that at times I think perhaps could have a bit more "bite."

It avoids the noise of the traditional espresso maker that we previously had, and that is a real plus first thing in the morning.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Quiet

Cons:

(Posted on 11/20/11)

still figuring out the perfect mix of coffee to water

Pros:
Quiet, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 10/14/11)

[...]Just brewed up my first cup of coffee and I am so impressed! Easy to use, and the quickest cup of coffee I ever made. Tasty too!I'm going to buy another one for my sister to cure her of her $4/day paper cup coffee habit.

Pros:
Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Great Taste

Cons:
None

(Posted on 6/2/11)

Although it says you can make espresso i believe, this is not technically correct because it is not brewed under the pressure required. That being said it makes a darn good cup of (what i call) FOEspresso. It does not quiet compare to what i get out of my pump driven machine but if you like strong coffee quick this thing is for you. Not including the time it takes to acquire hot water you can make a cup in under a minute. Great for making iced coffee, milk based and other coffee drinks were diluting ingredients are added. It takes a little dialing in to get the proper grind, I find that a finer grind worked best for me. It is handy to keep the trash or a knock box near to dispose of the grinds so you don't have to go dripping across your kitchen.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Simple, Good flavor, Easy To Use, Great Taste, Easy To Clean

Cons:
Messy

(Posted on 5/30/11)

I have an Aeropress that I use daily at work, one at home for a quick cup of coffee when I don't want to fire up la macchina. I usually use it for Americano, but it makes a reasonable espresso. One thing I like is that you can tailor the coffee to your taste by adjusting the amount of water and coffee. After a year of daily use, it's holding up fine. They're also are great gifts.

Pros:
Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 3/29/11)

I find this maker intuitively elegant and effective in its simplicity and sensible design. The addition of a paper filter to the French press principle, adds both an uplevelling of taste and health (by removing the finest particles that the French press leaves in). Although it does require steps to brew and is no push button affair, you feel closer and in synch with the brew by stirring the grounds into a dervishal dance, before bearing down for the final press and extracting the essence.

" Aaaahhh... From the A to the E it's now the Aerobie for me!"

Can I sell you that tag line?!

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Great Taste

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 12/31/10)

This is a great tool for a great cup of full bodied coffee, depending on the amount of coffee used. Use a good fresh coffee, and good water, take your time to do it as in the directions and you will be rewarded with a great cup. Course Grind (even a blade grinder works) and wait a few seconds after you pull the water off boil to get them temp correct.
Great travel companion too!

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Quick Brewing, Great Taste

Cons:

(Posted on 12/21/10)

Taste is very good but unlike other presses I have used nothing about it irritates me at 5:30 in the morning. Simple design, simple to use and very simple to clean. I make 2 cups every morning and it doesn't slow me down a bit. I use this along with the nespresso milk frother and it makes a nice americano.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 10/2/10)

Wonderful product. I wish it could hold more water. Try different grinds, different roasts and different water temperatures. I also add more hot water after brewing.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste

Cons:
Small Water Container

(Posted on 4/28/10)

Are you tired of those little one cup drip makers in Hotel rooms? As a commercial airline pilot --- I am!

Hello Aeropress!! This thing packs away nice a neat...makes a very decent cup of coffee quickly...and cleans up in a blink of an eye.

Check out the Hario Slim Mill to complement the Aeropress...and you'll have a travel duo that's hard to beat.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Easy To Use, Unbreakable, Great Taste, Easy To Clean

Cons:

(Posted on 4/15/10)