AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker For Home

by Belinda and Carl S.
(London, GB)

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker was not something that i bought quickly.

I did a lot of research in-to coffee machines before deciding on an AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. I have learned that many factors influence the coffee you end up drinking: the water temperature, how water mixes with the coffee, and how the coffee is extracted from the grounds.

I discovered that it is difficult to find credible and knowledgeable reviews of the various coffee machines, so I decided to take control of my coffee preparation.

The aeropress allows you to control how hot the water is and how long you let it mix with the coffee.

The whole coffee making process is explained in the products instructions.

1.) Insert a filter and some coffee into the unit. A coffee scoop and some filters are included with the aeropress, they recommend 1 scoop of coffee per cup.

2.) Heat just the right amount of water. Markers are printed on the side of the Aeropress to show the recommended amount of water for between 1 and 4 (the maximum) espresso shots. The manufacturers recommend water between 75 and 80 degrees. I don't know if this is correct, because I don't have a thermometer in the kitchen, and in any case, I'm not going to stick a thermometer in water to get it to a precise temperature.

I boil water in my kettle and let the water sit for a set time before use. Alternatively, you could microwave the water for a set time. A bit of experimentation and you'll find how hot you like the water. I agree with Aeropress that boiling hot water extracts unpleasant flavors.

3.) Mix the water with the grounds. The grounds are immersed in water, much like in a french press, but the manufacturers recommend letting the water sit for no more than about 10 seconds. I find that this is about right, but you can experiment and decide for yourself.

4.) Insert the plunger and push the water out of the Aeropress. You press the plunger down so that it extracts the water from the grounds over about 20 seconds.

The AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker needs to be on a strong and stable container, such as a mug, for this part of the process. Pressing the plunger requires a bit of strength if you are making more than one espresso shot. You'll need to press down for about 20 seconds.

5.) Drink up, or dilute the espresso shot(s) for American coffee or mix them for cappuccino, or whatever.

I must say that I m happy with the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. It makes great tasting coffee. It's easy to clean and inexpensive. In my opinion the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker is superior to french press or manual drip percolator coffee.

It is not as convenient as a machine but I'm willing to spend the effort for good cup of java.
In the end AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker does the job well and for me that is all it counts.