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AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker | 
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| Brand: Aerobie
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $24.79
You Save: $5.21 (17%)
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Rating:  149 reviews
Sales Rank: 81
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 11.5
MPN: 46171
Model: 80R08
UPC: 085276000800
EAN: 0085276000800
ASIN: B000GXZ2GS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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. |
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Product Description
Forget the bitter, acidic coffee you're used to drinking from a standard coffee press The AeroPress from Aerobie takes only 30 seconds, but makes the smoothest, best-tasting coffee that coffeereviewcom, Sunset Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Cooks Junction, and you, have ever tasted Features: Total immersion of the grounds in the water results in rapid yet robust extraction of flavor Total immersion permits extraction at a moderate temperature, resulting in a smoother brew Air pressure shortens filtering time to 20 seconds This avoids the bitterness of long processes such as drip brewing Laboratory pH testing measured Aeropress brew's acid as less than one fifth that of regular drip brew Microfilter prevents the gritty texture of French-press methods Makes 1 to 4 cups (1 or 2 mugs) of coffee or espresso Specifications: Weight: 1 pound Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 115 inchesGlass mug not included
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| Customer Reviews: Read 144 more reviews...
 Fast, Clean & Excellent Cup of Coffee July 5, 2008
We've got an excellent product here: It's fast, it's simple, clean-up is literally (20) seconds, and it produces a fine cup of coffee. "Clean" is the word that defines Aeropress'ed coffee for me. It gives you the ability to make espresso at home, which brings you (3) steps closer to an after-dinner latte fix. Also, you can save about Sixbucks and make your own pro-quality coffee at work.
My local coffee fella told me that in the end, I'll still prefer coffee from my French Press over coffee from the AeroPress. When it comes to food, it makes sense that the French wouldn't lose, and my coffee guy was correct here: I rate the FPress a 10 and the Aeropress an 8. The difference in rating is personal, but I like a little grit with my brew. By comparison, drip pulls in a 5 for me. I had lousy experiences with a vacuum pot and rate them a 1 for 1mpossible.
Overall, you cannot go wrong with this product. It delivers more than promised. (ps - It would make a wonderful Christmas gift).
 Smooth, rich coffee every time July 3, 2008
This simple, inexpensive device makes the smoothest, richest tasting coffee every time -- at least once you figure out what your ideal coffee to water ratio is for each of your favorite beans or blends. Beats a french press for taste, temperature, and ease of cleanup -- just not as pretty on the table.
Why not a five star rating -- because for an aging boomer, it can be very hard to press down. You've got to force air thru the filter and getting that started can be very difficult depending on how many tablespoons of coffee you've used. On the other hand, it's so inexpensive and makes such good coffee it's worth a try.
Perfect or Better July 3, 2008
Amazing how this simple looking device can make a cup of coffee to more than rival very expensive commercial machines. It's stopped daily and costly mid-afternoon trips to Starbuck's, saving me money on gas as well. How much better could it get? I get great coffee and save money.
 Good coffee but at a tall cost July 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had the aeropress for several months now and I did find that it makes a great cup of coffee - but that's it. One cup - maybe two. If you didn't know, its about 11 steps to make two cups of americano (expresso + hot water) with the aeropress:
1. Prepare filter
2. Heat the water and measure temperature
3. Prepare cups with aeropress over it
4. Load coffee
5. Fill aeropress with water at 165 degrees, don't overspill or you'll get grinds in your coffee!
6. Mix the aeropress for 10 seconds
7. Press down plunger, but STOP half way if you want two cups
8. Move plunger over for second cup, fill THAT cup which is never equal to the first cup
9. Pull UP plunger so it no drips come out, bring it to the trash and push out the "puck" of filter / grinds
10. Clean up all gear
11. Add the hot water (if you have any left, maybe you'll have to boil some more!) to your expresso for the larger cup of coffee
Traditional coffee maker
1. Load water
2. Load filter
3. Load coffee
4. Hit the button
5. Clean when done
Say I wanted four cups of coffee, that would be 22 steps to complete, all before 6:30 am? Where with the traditional coffee maker the first five steps makes 1,2,3,4 or more cups. Plus there is more cleanup involved since you are actively dealing with grinds. Who wants to spend the same amount of time cleaning up as you did actually making the coffee (TWICE the time for double the coffee *sigh*).
I'm sad to say that the aeropress is going to the back of the shelf for anyone who wants specifically expresso, and I've ordered a traditional coffee maker from amazon. I think the ease of use is worth less great tasting coffee.
Great Coffee July 1, 2008
After running the gamut from the old standby Mr. Coffee to the french press, I have finally found the perfect way to make coffee at home. The AeroPress is very simple in design, easy to use and creates the best coffee. I usually make a shot of espresso and add hot water to make a perfect americano. You can't go wrong with this innovative product.
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