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AeroPress brewer
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AEROPRESS
The AeroPress is an innovative product to be sure, but don't let it scare you. Check out one of the following short (1.8 minute) videos to see just how east it is to use...and clean this brewer.
Click this link for high speed connections,
or this one for dial-up connections. Enjoy...then buy one; you won't be sorry!
The AeroPress includes everything you see in the picture, including a pack of 350 filters, the filter holder, a measuring scoop and a stir stick. REPLACEMENT parts are available, but not necessary unless you run out or lose something
The "AeroPress" is an entirely new way to make coffee...with exceptional results!!**
...the result of several years of applied research and testing by one of America's foremost inventor/engineers, Alan Adler, President of Aerobie, Inc., holder of ~40 US patents, and lecturer in mechanical engineering at Stanford University.
**reprinted with permission, here are Aerobie's Reviews/endorsements for your perusal
LOOK HOW SIMPLE (and EASY) IT IS TO USE:
use ANY grind you like or have - no need for an espresso grinder
Heated water and (2 scoops of) grounds are mixed for about 10 seconds, then
gentle pressure (weight of your hand) is applied to the clear plunger, pushing the mix through a micro-filter (360 included), finishing the process in about 20 seconds
The above cup will have more of an espresso taste profile; to achieve an excellent drip-style cup make a few minor alterations to the process:
use 2 AeroPress scoops of a finer-than-normal grind
place the brewing cylinder on top of your mug/cup,
fill the brewing cylinder to the top of the "2" oval with hot water
mix the grinds and water for a count of 10
depress the plunger as above until you make a "puck" in the bottom, then
remove the cylinder from your cup and add hot water to fill your mug
Technically this is called an Americano, but it will make one of the richest, best-tasting cups of coffee you have ever had.
You may have to experiment a little to get the perfect combination for your specific tastes; just know there are many variables that affect the taste, and proceed accordingly. Of course, using fresh-roasted beans will make the biggest difference (try home roasting if you haven't already), but also the size of grind, the temperature (and quality) of the water, the "steep" time, and the length (time) of your extraction will all make a difference. So, if your first attempt doesn't achieve "coffee nirvana", try again. We have had only one negative comment, and it was clear the person gave it one shot and was disappointed; had he/she identified themself I would have gladly coached him/her to a good result. Every other comment we have received, and the many others I have read were so positive as to be accurately labeled as endorsements - had I not known some of the commentators myself I might have guessed they were paid endorsements, but no, they were genuine. The AeroPress, in my opinion, is the most significant improvement to coffee drinking since the renaissance of home coffee roasting. Try it; you won't regret it. Onobeano-out!
The AeroPress looks more like a French Press than any other recognizable brewer, but there are significant differences:
the filter in a French Press is at the top of the brewing mixture and gets clogged frequently (even using the recommended COARSE grind), not to mention leaving significant 'residue'
the filter on the Aeropress is at the bottom, and is a micro-filter, enabling you to use any grind you like (or have available)...and leaves no residue due to the fine texture of the filter. The filter is fine enough to enable you to store your brew as a concentrate for later.
the concentrate is very rich, making it great for Americanas or to mix with frothed milk for a latte-ish espresso drink
shorter "steep time" yields a smoother, less-bitter tasting cup of coffee
brews up to 4 cups (two REAL cups) or just a "shot" if you prefer.
great for traveling, using in a restaurant (order hot water or tea...and keep the teabag), camping, boating, etc - all you need is ground coffee and hot water!
I hesitate to use the word "cheap" because the quality is anything but cheap, but at $30, it is certainly inexpensive...especially for an American-made (actually USA) product.
Additional filters are also available in packs of 350.
the AeroPress already has an impressive list of endorsements...and it is new! Send me your comments...or a specific recipe you would like to share - the best way is to click on "write a review"
Customer Reviews
Average Rating
I absolutely love my little Aeropress. And I am a confirmed coffee snob. I know the little coffee shop where I bought my Aero rues the day they sold it to me, because I haven't been back there for a latte since--the ones I make with the Aeropress are better than any I can buy at any coffee shop in town. I roast my own coffee, heat my milk and froth it, and add my coffee. It is the best--smooth and rich and beautiful. And, big bonus, virtually no clean-up. Love, love, love.
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Where this gem shines is with highly complex coffees with distinct flavour nuances. Unlike an espresso machine, a cafetierre, or filter system, the flavours do not become muddled and mixed you can actually taste the chocolate and spice distinctly in a Mocha Matari and Aceh Gold blend. If you crave body you will no longer have to chew on espresso or Turkish coffee grit. And last, but not least, if you desire an overdose of caffeine, I have packed 10 tablespoons and still had a drinkable enjoyable cup that could be taken black.
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Now what do I do with my expresso machine, french press and two other coffee makers? Give them away. OK.
This thing really ROCKS and equals a 1000 buck machine.
Great coffee maker!
Art
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This thing is amazing! Great cup! Thank you!! I only have one complaint--my husband walks right past the $600 worth of coffee makers I just bought him and goes straight for the Aeropress! Good thing I didn't buy the $1000 or $2500 worth yet! It travels really well, and it is such a nice machine, I want to buy one for everyone I know. I may spend the $1000 dollars yet...
MaryAnn
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This invention has changed the way I brew coffee at home. Requires a fine grind (but not espresso fine) and a lot of coffee to produce a good cup but well worth it. Clean up is easy. Can go anywhere you have hot water.
Who wants to fool with an espresso machine at 6am? Not me! Also clean up is a breeze compared to a French press pot. Highly recommended!
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