| | |  | italian food gift for grandpa | Home » » AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker with Bonus 350 Micro Filters | | | | | | | Description: | | The AeroPress is an entirely new way to make coffee, American style or Espresso style for use in lattes, cappucinos and other espresso based drinks. AeroPress brews simply delicious coffee, 1-4 cups per pressing. Ideal water temperature and faster brewing yields rich flavor with lower acidity and without bitterness. Other brewing processes use near boiling water and long exposure to coffee grounds. Quickly brew a variety of coffee drinks including an Americano or an espresso-style shot for use in lattes or cappuccinos. Its total-immersion system permits extraction at a moderate temperature and a short brew time. Water and grounds are mixed together for 10 seconds, then gentle air pressure pushes the mix through a micro-filter in just 20 seconds, which avoids the bitterness of long processes such as drip brewing. The air pressure also gently squeezes the last goodness from the grounds, further enriching the flavor. The total brewing time of only 30 seconds results in an exceptionally smooth brew. Comes With 700 Filters | | | Features: | |
• Total immersion of the grounds in the water results in rapid yet robust extraction of flavor
• Because of the lower temperature and short brew time, the acid level of the brew is much lower than conventional brewers.
• Micro-filtered coffee so pure and particle-free that it can be stored for days as a concentrate.
• AeroPress is chamber is nearly self-cleaning. A 10-second rinse of the plunger is all that's required.
• Compact, perfect for camping. includes 1 press, 1 funnel, 1 scoop, 1 Stirrer, and enough filters to last for 2 years!!
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 11.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 261 reviews |
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113 of 116 found the following review helpful:
 You can combine cold brew methods with this excelent deviceNov 10, 2009
By Joe Tex
I have had my AeroPress about a year or more now. I bought mine to use at work and bought a second one for home. It is very soundly made, the only thing you need to watch out for is to be sure you use a sturdy, squat cup, not a tall thin cup, or you may tip it when pressing the brew out. It took some experimentation, but I would like to share what I have found.
Temperature, the amount of water, and the brew time all affect the result. Surprisingly, I believe the amount of water is the most critical with temperature being second. I have combined the use of my AeroPress with the idea of the recent popularity of cold brewing by using water that is only warm (about 150 deg F) and not more than about 2 ounces of water per scoop of coffee. (2 oz is about what the AeroPress is marked to allow per cup) I allow it to brew about 40 to 60 seconds, stirring the whole time before pressing out what is left. This may seem like a long time to French press users, but since so little water is used, and the temperature is low, it works perfectly. Some of the brew will drip through the filter during this time, but I have found that if I add more water, it depreciates the flavor significantly. Seems counter-intuitive, but that is what I have seen. You will end up with almost a slurry in the press at the end of this time, and it will have a tan creamy top that must be some kind of oil from the beans. I have tried adding more water just before pressing, but that ruined the flavor. I also tried beginning with more water, but that also ruined the flavor. There seems to be a critical water to grounds ratio that controls the flavor. Using water that is not too hot also prevents some of the acids and other bitterness from coming out. I end up with a very smooth, bold flavored coffee.
Obviously, after brewing the two ounce espresso-like shot, you can top up the cup with hotter water for a hot cup, or even use some ice and cold water for iced coffee. Brewing a cooler, more concentrated cup this way allows ice to not dilute the result so much, and you can have that iced coffee immediately without waiting for the brew to cool.
Apparently, regular drip machines make poor coffee because the distributor runs so much very hot water over the same grounds for some time, over-extracting some chemicals that add to bitterness and acidity. If you read up on the cold brew devices, they also use much less water, and make a concentrate that is later diluted to make a standard cup of coffee. My method is similar, but a little faster since it uses warm water to speed up the process.
Enjoy, hope yours comes out as good as mine.
58 of 58 found the following review helpful:
Better than French Press.Jan 06, 2009
By M. Cleminshaw
"PeigiC"
This product solves all the problems I have with a French Press.
French presses are recommended for full extraction without paper filtration. But I find that once the coffee steeps it's not as hot as I like it. Cleaning a french press leaves grounds all over the sink.
The Aeropress offers full extraction and makes delicious hot coffee. You clean it by shooting the puck of grounds right into the trash. You can also throw it in the suitcase for travel. The paper filter is very thin and doesn't interfere with the flavor.
I find it best for making 1-2 cups. Five stars for coffee taste, convenience, durability, and cleanup.
36 of 37 found the following review helpful:
Truly the best coffeeFeb 24, 2009
By Photographer
This inexpensive coffee maker is great. I first heard about it when it was being touted by a local jazz DJ - [...]. For under $[...], I had to try it. The coffee is easy to make - effortless, I'd say. It's easy to clean - again, effortless. It makes one or two cups at a time, with consistent taste. Nothing to plug in and nothing to go wrong. I've put my $300.00 espresso maker away and use my AeroPress, even for guests, since it's so fast. The instructions are short and to the point. What more is there to say? If you want clean, smooth coffee, one or two cups at a time, you can't go wrong with this little device.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Very impressedJun 30, 2009
By J. Martin
When my drip maker died, I went looking for a new coffee maker and came across this device. Every since receiving it, this is the only coffee I drink now. This is a great little coffee maker, and makes a fairly decent espresso as well. I use an electric kettle to heat the water in, and experimented with water amount and time so I know exactly how long to heat the water to get the proper temperture without having to use a thermometer each time. With this device, I can go from start to drinking coffee in well under 3 minutes. I did find that when making my morning "Americano" that the recommended level scoop of finely ground coffee made it too weak for my tastes. I found about a scoop and half works well for me, even though I now go through more coffee than I used to. This device takes an espresso grind, very fine, so either grind your own coffee or have it finely ground. If you try using a normal drip grind, you will probably be dissappointed. Clean up is too easy. Pop the used coffee puck in the trash, a quick rinse, and it is ready for the next cup or storage. I normally don't write reviews on anything, but this device deserves one. Just follow the instruction's (especially the part about stirring before pressing), and experiment a little to find the right combination for your taste. Bottom line, I love this device and won't be going back to drip coffee again.
20 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 BPA and Pthalate Free but Too Tippy for Elderly or Physically ChallengedDec 26, 2009
By L. Gildart
Update: Thanks to the Commenter Below, I Now Know that Models Manufactured after August 1, 2009 are BPA and Pthalate Free.
VERY good to know.
I have lupus with arthritis and mild to moderate cognitive dysfunction. I also have issues with fatigue, and I love coffee. I use a french press, because I can't set the house on fire with it, burn my coffee, or do most dangerous mix-ups I've managed with drip coffeemakers.
I saw this and really wanted to try it, because, even though I like my french press, I could live without having to pick coffee grounds out of my teeth. Also, the coffee cools during the brewing process.
The Aeropress solves both of these problems. The coffee is the right temperature for drinking, and the cup is free of silt and grounds, as is my mouth. And the taste is delicious. Very smooth and clean-flavored.
Even though I am deconditioned and have bad hands, I was able to push the brew through the filter, so that wasn't a problem. What was a problem for me was getting the brew into the cup without capsizing the cup and or dumping hot water/coffee all over the counter and my pajamas. When full, the Aeropress in enough taller than it is wide to make it a bit tipsy, especially if you don't have exactly the right sized cup.
I did manage to adapt the process by decanting the coffee mixture into a fat, squat stainless steel thermos, but I still tip it every so often. This should not be a problem for anyone with even moderately good dexterity.
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