Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
August 19, 2008 - By Colin Daniels
Made by the same company that makes frisbees and boomerangs, the Aerobie AeroPress is a totally revolutionary way of making coffee. For starters, you don’t need to plug it into a wall socket and it contains no moving parts. While it may look like a giant medical syringe—or a bong depending on your inclination—it’s incredibly lightweight, portable design makes it an ideal companion for a camping trip or an office in need of a caffeine fix.
But—best of all—it takes less than a minute to make the richest, smoothest tasting coffee this side of Milano and it even costs less than a date with a bella donna!
The secret behind the smooth-tasting coffee?
“Water and grounds are mixed together for ten-seconds, then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in 20 seconds. The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in an exceptionally smooth flavor.”
Making a cup of coffee with the Aeropress is as simple as: placing a filter inside the cap, positioning the chamber on top of a mug or cup of your choice, adding a few scoops of ground coffee into the chamber, pouring hot (not boiling) 80℃ water to the marked level, stirring the water and coffee in the chamber for a few seconds, and finally pressing down on the plunger. It couldn’t be simpler.
This video demonstrates just how quick and easy it is to make a cup of coffee with the AeroPress:
The fact that cleaning the Aeropress only requires rinsing it out with water after each use and leaving it to drip-dry, is a major plus and means that campers and bachelors will totally be into this thing!
Verdict:
Due to the cost and value of the Aeropress, it comes highly recommended and most people will want to ditch their kettle and instant coffee immediately after using it.
What’s in the box:
- Aeropress
- Scoop
- Stirrer
- Funnel for grounds
- 1 year’s supply of micro-filters
Pricing and Availability:
Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker: R276.32 from Aeropress.co.za.
Pros
- Makes great coffee!
- Very affordable
- Portable
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Only makes one cup at a time
- Uses more expensive ground coffee, instead of instant
- There are better machines for making espressos
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(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Ok, I’m confused. The review says,
“adding a few scoops of ground coffee into the chamber, pouring hot (not boiling) 80℃ water to the marked level”
Then a few paragraphs later it says,
“most people will want to ditch their kettle and instant coffee immediately after using it.”
So how is one supposed to boil the water if you’ve ditched your kettle? On the stove?
@Andrew
To alleviate any confusion, Aerobie recommend using a microwave to heat the water instead of a kettle as its quicker and more accurate to get the water to 80℃.
However, you can also use a kettle if you prefer, and sticking a thermometer in the spout will also do the job.
OK, fair enough, I was just wondering. Definitely looks like an interesting gadget though. Thanks for clearing that up.
No problem. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
I have used my Aerobi AeroPress for over a year and now my son has one and all his co-workers are buying them too. It produces a smooth, less bitter cup of coffee than drip brew because of the faster extraction. It is also better for one’s health with regard to controlling one’s cholesterol level as it filters the coffee versus French press or espresso extraction.
Ideal coffee extraction is at 195-205 F. Boiling is 220 F. Whether using a kettle, microwave or whatever, I generally watch for boiling to start and remove the water from the heat source for just a few moments before pouring. I’m probably getting water a little hotter than ideal sometimes, but it is simpler than probing with a thermometer and one cannot argue with the results. Great coffee!
The Aeropress is coffee make produces some smooth coffee. A tip for you lovers out there who try this is to when you get to the bottom is to make sure you do not push the last bit as doing so extracts some of the bitterness out of the coffee grounds.
The guy who said about the kettle you can use your microwave to heat your water for your aerobie aeropress.
Got mine for 28.99 with free shipping and they ship worldwide.
http://www.sciencetoystore.com.....offee.html
Thanks for the link, haha got another one for my brother in law for a better deal $19.95 right now oh ya baby, I love the coffee from the aeropress http://sciencetoystore.com/con.....press.html