AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Rating: 
- Pretty good coffee maker
I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to an espresso maker. I didn't find it, but the Aeropress makes decent coffee. I like my coffee very hot, so I used hotter water than the directions stipulate (just below the boiling point). It made good regular coffee, but only fair espresso. I was not able to produce any "crema" on the coffee. The paper filters filter too well: they remove all sediment even when I use extremely find grind coffee.
The coffee maker is easy to use and eash to clean. My Aeropress arrived with one packet of filters included, so you may want to forgo buying another packet until you are sure you like the coffee maker. The manufacturer claims you can wash the filters and reuse them, but I had better results using a new filter each time.
Rating: - Works as advertised
There are quite a few pieces, and getting the right combination of water temperature, coffee grind, coffee quantity, and water quantity takes considerable trial and error.The result is, however, a fine cup of coffee or espresso from a most inexpensive device.Keep notes on your first attempts and you will be rewarded by a flavorful cup that is tailored to your own preferences.
Rating: 
- Simple and Portable
I saw the Aeropress at a friends house and went right home and bought one for myself, which allowed me to get rid of my large footprint espresso machine. I like the Aeropress's simplicity and, because it is easy to use, I use it more often. And it's small and light enough to take on trips. Hooray!
Rating: - Simply the best
Frankly, it is not a true espresso maker. It will make a great cup of concentrated and regular coffee, however.In my opinion, it does make one of the best cups of coffee I have had. Much cleaner than a french press, and easier to use than a vacuum brew. I use a Technovorm at home with a Rocky grinder.Great combination, by the way.However, I travel often and refuse hotel, gas station and airport coffee.The aeropress has made life on the road much better. It is light, virtually indestructible and easy to use, clean and pack.I have now purchased three in total using several as gifts. For $25,00 every coffee lover should have one.
Rating: - Best coffee ever!!!
Wow! What a discovery. I have over the years tried different grinds, beans and formulas. This is it. Eureka! I guess the secret is because you are not boiling the water there is no bitterness to the taste. The other day I couldn't get to the store to buy my favorite beans, and used a store brand grind. Didn't matter. Still a great cup of coffee. You can't miss with this one, and there are dozens of videos on line demonstrating how to use it. It so simple to use, a caveman...
- Pretty good coffee makerI was looking for an inexpensive alternative to an espresso maker. I didn't find it, but the Aeropress makes decent coffee. I like my coffee very hot, so I used hotter water than the directions stipulate (just below the boiling point). It made good regular coffee, but only fair espresso. I was not able to produce any "crema" on the coffee. The paper filters filter too well: they remove all sediment even when I use extremely find grind coffee.
The coffee maker is easy to use and eash to clean. My Aeropress arrived with one packet of filters included, so you may want to forgo buying another packet until you are sure you like the coffee maker. The manufacturer claims you can wash the filters and reuse them, but I had better results using a new filter each time.
- Works as advertisedThere are quite a few pieces, and getting the right combination of water temperature, coffee grind, coffee quantity, and water quantity takes considerable trial and error.The result is, however, a fine cup of coffee or espresso from a most inexpensive device.Keep notes on your first attempts and you will be rewarded by a flavorful cup that is tailored to your own preferences.
- Simple and PortableI saw the Aeropress at a friends house and went right home and bought one for myself, which allowed me to get rid of my large footprint espresso machine. I like the Aeropress's simplicity and, because it is easy to use, I use it more often. And it's small and light enough to take on trips. Hooray!
- Simply the bestFrankly, it is not a true espresso maker. It will make a great cup of concentrated and regular coffee, however.In my opinion, it does make one of the best cups of coffee I have had. Much cleaner than a french press, and easier to use than a vacuum brew. I use a Technovorm at home with a Rocky grinder.Great combination, by the way.However, I travel often and refuse hotel, gas station and airport coffee.The aeropress has made life on the road much better. It is light, virtually indestructible and easy to use, clean and pack.I have now purchased three in total using several as gifts. For $25,00 every coffee lover should have one.
- Best coffee ever!!!Wow! What a discovery. I have over the years tried different grinds, beans and formulas. This is it. Eureka! I guess the secret is because you are not boiling the water there is no bitterness to the taste. The other day I couldn't get to the store to buy my favorite beans, and used a store brand grind. Didn't matter. Still a great cup of coffee. You can't miss with this one, and there are dozens of videos on line demonstrating how to use it. It so simple to use, a caveman...