AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Customer Review: I Love the AeroPress!
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Customer Review: Thank you Aeropress
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Best coffee maker ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Possibly the best cup of coffee ever. Easy to use, & clean as well.Customer Review: love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
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. Customer Review: OMG I love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
What's not to like. Make espresso in a very short period of time with INSANELY simple cleanup!
All I can say is that after using this thing (2 scoops, filled to circle #2 of 175 deg filtered water, stirred for 15 seconds + 1/4 tbsp fine sugar (or raw) + some small amount of Strauss half-and-half + large amount of milk (basically a latte) for awhile, I lost (dont ask me how) the part that holds the filters on. So I went back to regular coffee, OMG what a world of difference.
Simply put, this thing ruined regular coffee for me!! :) I'll NEVER GO bACK!!!