Product Description Forget the bitter, acidic coffee you're used to drinking from a standard coffee press The AeroPress from Aerobie takes only 30 seconds, but makes the smoothest, best-tasting coffee that coffeereviewcom, Sunset Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Cooks Junction, and you, have ever tasted Features: Total immersion of the grounds in the water results in rapid yet robust extraction of flavor Total immersion permits extraction at a moderate temperature, resulting in a smoother brew Air pressure shortens filtering time to 20 seconds This avoids the bitterness of long processes such as drip brewing Laboratory pH testing measured Aeropress brew's acid as less than one fifth that of regular drip brew Microfilter prevents the gritty texture of French-press methods Makes 1 to 4 cups (1 or 2 mugs) of coffee or espresso Specifications: Weight: 1 pound Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 115 inchesGlass mug not included
Good tasting coffee, easy clean up. Very portable. Compare to pod maker.October 6, 2008 Been using my Aeropress for over a year. My observations: 1) Uses more coffee than a pod maker does. I used to grind my own coffee and make my own pods. For the same amount and strength coffee, my pod maker uses at least 30% less coffee. 2 )I'd say they taste about the same. The aeropress is a tad smoother tasting. 3) Making the coffee and clean up is about as easy using the pod. Of course since I make my own pods that adds about 30 seconds to the process. You don't have to do that with the aeropress. Just dump the coffee in and add water. So score one for the aeropress there.It all cleans up easily.
I think it is much better than the coffee from a french press. I personally don't like the sediment in my coffee and with the filter on the aeropress you have none of that. A good thing.
These can be nice for traveling. When we go for extended stays in hotels, we bring along a hot water pot and I bring the aerobie press and my coffee. The only problem is finding cream. You do have to have hot water to make the coffee so it is not always that convenient to have to bring a hot water pot or to find fresh cream. So consider where you'll be going to determine whether this is an option for you.
In conclusion, if you already have a good pod coffee machine and can do your own pods you probably don't need the aeropress. If you are deciding between a pod coffee maker and the aeropress, go for the aeropress and do without having to make your own pods.
I Love the AeroPress!October 1, 2008 I bought this to replace a one cup coffee maker that I used to use at work. At first, it seemed like a bit much - I was used to: dump coffee into filter basket, pour water straight from water cooler into reservoir, hit switch, drink coffee. I had been experimenting with letting the water come to room temp or giving it a short blast in the microwave since it never had time to come to a sufficient temp during the one to two minute brew/drip cycle.
So I was apprehensive about: put filter on cannister, add coffee to cannister, preheat water, put small amount of water on top of coffee, stir, insert plunger and press, add more heated water to cup (for regular coffee as oppsed to espresso), but after doing it just a couple of times I got into a routine that doesn't seem arduous at all.
And the results! The coffee that comes out of this thing is what has led me down the "grind your own/roast your own" path I've been on for a few years now. I've been seeking a combination that would allow me to consistently make that elusive cup of coffee, that I only stumbled across occasionally, that gets my attention and makes me consciously stop and think "this is good!" And once I experimented for a week or so with how long to microwave the water, this device has come through with flying colors!
Since I'm the only coffee drinker at home, I'm seriously considering buying another one, and putting the drip coffee maker on the shelf!
Thank you AeropressSeptember 30, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great cup of coffee via a simple to use and easy to clean device. Two things i was looking for in a french press but after breaking or otherwise throwing away several of such glass and stainless constructed devices i tried the Aeropress just this morning for the first time. The very first cup of coffee was [hands down] the best i'd ever made at home (coffee, not espresso).
Just some background on me: I've been roasting my own beans for about 3 years now and own a Rancillio Silvia espresso machine which i get much use out of. Yes, i appreciate a good cup of coffee.
The Aeropress is a breeze to use. The construction is very solid. Some "notes from the field": We used 1.5 scoops at first but then gradually worked up to the recommended 2 scoops. Just over 2 scoops is perfect for my large mug. As commented on and griped about by other reviewers, this device uses more coffee than a drip per cup. I won't go into deep theory here but simply put, the strength achieved with less coffee in a drip maker is made possible through [over-]extended contact between the water and grinds allowing tanins (acidic components) to enter the coffee to a high degree. With this device, the coffee only stays in contact with the water for 40 seconds max so you must make up for the loss in acidity with more coffee. Believe me when i say "it's worth the extra few beans".
Don't be afraid to experiment with water temp, quantity in the press grind and amount of beans. Don't give up like some others have done... it's worth your patience if you don't get it at first like us.
Overall 5 stars. My only gripe is that i didn't get one a long time ago.
Best coffee maker everSeptember 29, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Possibly the best cup of coffee ever. Easy to use, & clean as well.
love it!September 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i have been using the press for about 3 years, and it has ruined most other coffee for me. If you like a stronger, richer cup, try using 2.5 scoops and fill the water up to between 3 and 4. Then I don't add anymore water - its sort of like espresso or a coffee concentrate at this point. I just add a bit of brown sugar and some soy milk and a bit of almond milk to take the edge off. WOW! Not as watered down as an Americano, or as diluted as a latte.
