Kitchen & Housewares : AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Rating: - Thank you Aeropress
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.

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Rating: - Best coffee maker ever
Possibly the best cup of coffee ever. Easy to use, & clean as well.

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Rating: - love it!
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.

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Rating: - OMG I love it!
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!!!

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Rating: - Quick & Handy
I've been really happy with my Aeropress. I was using a conventional drip coffee maker before buying it and it was just alot of work and wasted coffee, plus I usually craved stronger coffee like espresso. The Aeropress is quick and super easy to clean up. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to simply things at work or at home, perfect for the single person who just needs to make coffee for him/herself.