Aeropress Coffee Maker

My friend warned me that once I started down the path of roasting my own coffee in an air popper that I was entering into a deep dark hole that didn't end. I now have a French Roast 800 from CBC that my son gave me for Christmas and that led to me experimenting with a variety of beans. When I narrowed down my favorite beans to 3 organic honey roasted coffee from Central America from CBC, I also ordered the Aeropress because my portable coffee pot for camping wouldn't work with real coffee (it was a pod-based pot and wouldn't latch with the plastic cups with real coffee in them). I have now discovered that the Aeropress makes THE best cup of coffee when made from good beans to begin with and I have also discovered the rabbit hole that the Aeropress offers. It wasn't ... MoreMy friend warned me that once I started down the path of roasting my own coffee in an air popper that I was entering into a deep dark hole that didn't end. I now have a French Roast 800 from CBC that my son gave me for Christmas and that led to me experimenting with a variety of beans. When I narrowed down my favorite beans to 3 organic honey roasted coffee from Central America from CBC, I also ordered the Aeropress because my portable coffee pot for camping wouldn't work with real coffee (it was a pod-based pot and wouldn't latch with the plastic cups with real coffee in them). I have now discovered that the Aeropress makes THE best cup of coffee when made from good beans to begin with and I have also discovered the rabbit hole that the Aeropress offers. It wasn't until I got it and started making coffee with it that I started searching for hints on how to make the best coffee with it. The instructions that come with it makes weak coffee with very little taste, but the annual contests to develop the winning recipe gives some amazing ideas how to brew some awesome coffee with it. I brew upside down with a full aeropress with a 45 second degassing time followed by 90 second brew time followed by 30 second discharge time and then add bypass hot water to get a full cup of hot awesome coffee. I won't brew in any other coffee pot now.

Best Coffee Maker Ever!!

I've had the same Aeropress since 2016. I have made at least one cup of coffee with it nearly every day in that time. It's traveled with me around the world. My aeropress came with me on every trip when I was a sea kayaking guide in British Columbia. I pack it in my bag on trips when I don't know if coffee will be provided. It's done FOUR cross country road trips with me. It's one of the few items I have that has lasted through college, through working in six countries, four states, with me into grad school, and beyond.I LOVE MY AEROPRESS!It is simple. It's tough. It makes the same cup of coffee every time. I got the reusable filter and end cap thing a few years ago. And it made this product EVEN BETTER. Eight years into using the same exact aeropress, I am ... MoreI've had the same Aeropress since 2016. I have made at least one cup of coffee with it nearly every day in that time. It's traveled with me around the world. My aeropress came with me on every trip when I was a sea kayaking guide in British Columbia. I pack it in my bag on trips when I don't know if coffee will be provided. It's done FOUR cross country road trips with me. It's one of the few items I have that has lasted through college, through working in six countries, four states, with me into grad school, and beyond.I LOVE MY AEROPRESS!It is simple. It's tough. It makes the same cup of coffee every time. I got the reusable filter and end cap thing a few years ago. And it made this product EVEN BETTER. Eight years into using the same exact aeropress, I am finally replacing the rubber seal. This is one of my prized possessions. I cannot rave about this thing enough. Every person who drinks coffee needs this. Literally one of the best things I've ever owned!

Coffee Tastes Fantastic...but clean-up is a burden

This unit produces great-tasting coffee...but...it is messy and cumbersome. First, you measure out coffee with the great rounded spoon (I still usually spill a few bits), then you insert a little paper filter (where do you find replacements for that?) while you balance the first part on the cup, which isn't easy. There's a little "slip and slide" as you balance with one hand while pouring very hot water with the other. When finished with that step you have to again hold with one hand while you stir the contents with the special stir stick, insert a tight press, and push down. I am waiting for an accident to happen where the cup tips over, everything spills out and I get my hand burned with hot water. Then you still have to "pop" out the used coffee, and then clean, ... MoreThis unit produces great-tasting coffee...but...it is messy and cumbersome. First, you measure out coffee with the great rounded spoon (I still usually spill a few bits), then you insert a little paper filter (where do you find replacements for that?) while you balance the first part on the cup, which isn't easy. There's a little "slip and slide" as you balance with one hand while pouring very hot water with the other. When finished with that step you have to again hold with one hand while you stir the contents with the special stir stick, insert a tight press, and push down. I am waiting for an accident to happen where the cup tips over, everything spills out and I get my hand burned with hot water. Then you still have to "pop" out the used coffee, and then clean, dry, and store it in the cupboard. And...if you don't like the strong smell of coffee to linger in your kitchen, you need to clean all the pieces right away and discard the used coffee (which I freeze for later garden use).

Doesn’t work well, especially for cold-brew.

I bought this to make a quick espresso-like coffee. (I really just wanted any coffee to come out quickly so I could use it for cold brew.)The instructions read that one can make 3 types of coffee with this. A cold brew was one of the three options. My daughter and I took turns trying over and over to squeeze the liquid out of the aeropress into the glass and it was still very light and watered down. It became tougher and tougher to press down on the tube while trying to get the water darker (like coffee) so we could actually drink it.After so much “elbow grease” that we actually thought we were going to break it, it still was very light and just wasn’t worth the effort.Luckily, I had purchased a large, glass pitcher with a metal, mesh strainer inside of it so I ... MoreI bought this to make a quick espresso-like coffee. (I really just wanted any coffee to come out quickly so I could use it for cold brew.)The instructions read that one can make 3 types of coffee with this. A cold brew was one of the three options. My daughter and I took turns trying over and over to squeeze the liquid out of the aeropress into the glass and it was still very light and watered down. It became tougher and tougher to press down on the tube while trying to get the water darker (like coffee) so we could actually drink it.After so much “elbow grease” that we actually thought we were going to break it, it still was very light and just wasn’t worth the effort.Luckily, I had purchased a large, glass pitcher with a metal, mesh strainer inside of it so I could keep the coffee grounds in the filter and let the water around it do its own thing and make cold coffee by itself while sitting in the fridge overnight. Since it’s a huge pitcher, I have plenty for the week or more and is so much easier than trying to squeeze any “coffee” through this aeropress. I ended up returning the aeropress.

Favorite Appliance

We’ve been using aeropress for 3 years now. I purchased a new one just in case. I also bought a travel aeropress 2 years ago that I use on my travels to visit my family all over the country. I don’t leave home without it. I live with my grandson and his wife. I’ve had brewed, pour over and pressed coffee. We have the capability of doing all in our home. For his birthday, 3 years ago I decided to purchase him a coffee club membership for a new experience. I wanted to make sure we had filters for whatever method he decided to try the new coffees with. That’s when I saw the Aeropress. Hmmm new coffee, new method. Two years ago, his sister gifted him a fancy latte machine. It ended up in the garage. One year ago, he invested in a fancy drip machine. After 2-3 mos they ... MoreWe’ve been using aeropress for 3 years now. I purchased a new one just in case. I also bought a travel aeropress 2 years ago that I use on my travels to visit my family all over the country. I don’t leave home without it. I live with my grandson and his wife. I’ve had brewed, pour over and pressed coffee. We have the capability of doing all in our home. For his birthday, 3 years ago I decided to purchase him a coffee club membership for a new experience. I wanted to make sure we had filters for whatever method he decided to try the new coffees with. That’s when I saw the Aeropress. Hmmm new coffee, new method. Two years ago, his sister gifted him a fancy latte machine. It ended up in the garage. One year ago, he invested in a fancy drip machine. After 2-3 mos they stopped using it and are back using the Aeropress. Along with the new Aeropress I purchased, I also bought the reusable filter. I read it allows for more oils to go through so I’m looking forward to using up the paper filters and trying the reusable filter. Within the next month, I plan on opening our new Aeropress and gifting the old one to the office.

Loving it!

I have a multitude of different coffee brewing equipment and was intrigued with this piece of kit. Since I started using it the Aeropress has become my daily go to brew method. I've so far used it with three different kinds of beans I am familiar with and it has not disappointed me using any of them. One espresso roast bean I vowed never to buy again because I'd never found a satisfactory brewing method makes a delightful brew in the Aeropress. It's easy to use and I enjoy that extra oomph needed at the end of the press.I have adopted the Origin upside down method of brewing. A bit more fiddly but makes good sense. I will compare with the Aeropress method and see if I notice a difference.The used grounds are easily eliminated with a satisfying pop and leave no ... MoreI have a multitude of different coffee brewing equipment and was intrigued with this piece of kit. Since I started using it the Aeropress has become my daily go to brew method. I've so far used it with three different kinds of beans I am familiar with and it has not disappointed me using any of them. One espresso roast bean I vowed never to buy again because I'd never found a satisfactory brewing method makes a delightful brew in the Aeropress. It's easy to use and I enjoy that extra oomph needed at the end of the press.I have adopted the Origin upside down method of brewing. A bit more fiddly but makes good sense. I will compare with the Aeropress method and see if I notice a difference.The used grounds are easily eliminated with a satisfying pop and leave no mess. A quick rinse off is all that's needed for the very few grounds left on the plunger. What a pleasant surprise!I have reservations about it being plastic, which is why I hesitated so long before buying one. I suspect in time the seal will wear or degrade and likely doesn't have replaceable components and will have to be discarded, though I don't know if that's the case. Hoping that will be many, many brews in the future. I haven't picked up on any taint at all from the plastic and it's not brittle so think it will survive drops on my hard floor.Good product. Very happy with it.

Most delicious coffee I've ever made!

It's the best coffee I've ever made. I am so picky about my coffee. I don't like coffee from restaurants or the coffee shops (that I've tried). I just like straight, black coffee. I've been using a nice French Press over the last few years, and I have a good grinder. But it was losing flavor, or maybe my taste buds were petering out. (Never had covid so it's not that.) I started reading here and there, found my way to Reddit. I changed beans, and then I decided to give AeroPress a try. This one at Walmart seems to be the original, no bells and whistles, but the price was bouncing around and I caught it at a good, lower price. I decided to give it a try. Oh my. There's a small learning curve, and my only complaint is that you really only get half a cup of coffee at a ... MoreIt's the best coffee I've ever made. I am so picky about my coffee. I don't like coffee from restaurants or the coffee shops (that I've tried). I just like straight, black coffee. I've been using a nice French Press over the last few years, and I have a good grinder. But it was losing flavor, or maybe my taste buds were petering out. (Never had covid so it's not that.) I started reading here and there, found my way to Reddit. I changed beans, and then I decided to give AeroPress a try. This one at Walmart seems to be the original, no bells and whistles, but the price was bouncing around and I caught it at a good, lower price. I decided to give it a try. Oh my. There's a small learning curve, and my only complaint is that you really only get half a cup of coffee at a time. Maybe a little more. Would likely be a fullish cup if you use something dainty. I still use my French press in the morning so I can have 2-3 cups. But I sure look forward to my afternoon treat, where I make a (half) cup, then another. It's more work, but worth it. I will probably look into buying the larger size. Oh, my other complaint: hard to see the markings to know how much water to pour. I ended up putting a rubber band around the number I want and that works pretty well. I do not weigh everything as they suggest in Reddit, but I might give it a try at some point. Right now, I'm enjoying trying expensive beans.

Passed the coffee snob test!

I am embarrassed to admit that as a single person I am obsessed with coffee gadgets( I own 6 different machines) and always searching for the the perfect item that gives a perfect cup of coffee. I am so very impressed with the Aeropress! Every piece has a barcode sticker so you can scan and review instructions. While my kettle was on the stove, it took mere minutes to sort, assemble and was ready to go by the time the water was hot. Instructions were easy to follow. I decided to do a latte and it says to add water to the "1" line however I wanted a bit more coffee so went to the '2". The coffee is chefs kiss- no grit at all , was the perfect strength! Clean up was amazing! popped the grinds right into the compost and a quick rinse and wash was all it needed .I am ... MoreI am embarrassed to admit that as a single person I am obsessed with coffee gadgets( I own 6 different machines) and always searching for the the perfect item that gives a perfect cup of coffee. I am so very impressed with the Aeropress! Every piece has a barcode sticker so you can scan and review instructions. While my kettle was on the stove, it took mere minutes to sort, assemble and was ready to go by the time the water was hot. Instructions were easy to follow. I decided to do a latte and it says to add water to the "1" line however I wanted a bit more coffee so went to the '2". The coffee is chefs kiss- no grit at all , was the perfect strength! Clean up was amazing! popped the grinds right into the compost and a quick rinse and wash was all it needed .I am truly obsessed with my new gadget. This review was written by a full-time Bed Bath & Beyond employee. I received the product for free in exchange for my honest feedback.

Super Efficient Great Quality

The Aeropress was quick and easy to use, I definitely recommend:) Even though it will eventually be solely used during camping and travel, my partner and I have been using it for about two weeks now since we just bought a home and most of our appliances (and everything else considering we’re trying to be minimalistic right now) are in a storage unit. This has been honestly the perfect thing for a simple and quick coffee. While you only get a single serving of coffee each use, it’s meant to be easy to travel with and quick to use, so don’t expect large quantities when the gadget itself is barely a foot long. It’s simple to use: add in your coffee beans/grounds, pour over some hot water, and then let it sit for a moment to brew while you keep yourself busy (e.g. pack ... MoreThe Aeropress was quick and easy to use, I definitely recommend:) Even though it will eventually be solely used during camping and travel, my partner and I have been using it for about two weeks now since we just bought a home and most of our appliances (and everything else considering we’re trying to be minimalistic right now) are in a storage unit. This has been honestly the perfect thing for a simple and quick coffee. While you only get a single serving of coffee each use, it’s meant to be easy to travel with and quick to use, so don’t expect large quantities when the gadget itself is barely a foot long. It’s simple to use: add in your coffee beans/grounds, pour over some hot water, and then let it sit for a moment to brew while you keep yourself busy (e.g. pack my lunch for work, walk my dog, prepare my breakfast, etc.). It’s easy to carry with you, my partner has taken it to work twice for his daily second dose of coffee so he doesn’t have to share a coffee pot with his associates, and the flavor results are great (for both of us haha). I’ve been using two filters at a time lately, I can tell a slight difference, but my partner claims that it’s smoother and tastes richer, but to each their own:). Clean-up is fast, it comes with filters (which are also inexpensive when you do have to buy more), and it also comes with a recipe sheet. Despite the reimbursement opportunity that I did receive, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and efficiency of the product. I genuinely believed I was going to have to return it because it wouldn’t work or wouldn’t meet quality expectations, or even that it would never get used. I was proven wrong, and I’m not even upset about it. Hope this helps everyone:) I received product reimbursement for my honest review.

the perfect cup, fast!

I have wanted to try one of these for a very long time, and I was not disappointed. It took me about 5 minutes to orient myself with the pieces and the proper instructions. The press itself, came with a barcode sticker to scan that takes you directly to the manufacturer website so you can see video instruction, which is so helpful. It comes with a scoop and a stir stick. I am really impressed that there is truly no grit in my cup. If I could nit pick, of course I would love a non-plastic product, a clear press to more cleanly see where your water level is (but I do believe there is an aeropress that is specifically more clear), and a larger size to make 2 cups (and I'm sure the XL version also resolves this issue). But for brewing a perfect cup of coffee for one ... MoreI have wanted to try one of these for a very long time, and I was not disappointed. It took me about 5 minutes to orient myself with the pieces and the proper instructions. The press itself, came with a barcode sticker to scan that takes you directly to the manufacturer website so you can see video instruction, which is so helpful. It comes with a scoop and a stir stick. I am really impressed that there is truly no grit in my cup. If I could nit pick, of course I would love a non-plastic product, a clear press to more cleanly see where your water level is (but I do believe there is an aeropress that is specifically more clear), and a larger size to make 2 cups (and I'm sure the XL version also resolves this issue). But for brewing a perfect cup of coffee for one person in under 2 minutes, this is perfect. Cleaning the product is a breeze. You just untwist the filter cap, rinse everything, and let it dry. So perfect.This review was written by a full-time Bed Bath & Beyond employee. I received the product for free in exchange for my honest feedback.