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Product Reviews:
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: I am a borderline coffee snob
Comments: OK, I admit that I am what amounts to being a borderline coffee snob. If there is a method of making coffee, I have been there and done that. Now, along comes the AeroPress and based on the reviews, I purchased one. Although I have not owned this gizmo for long, it did not take the jury long to come in with a verdict. For me, the verdict is a full5stars. Why would I rate it that high?
There are those who would argue that this device cannot make espresso. Technically they are right, because all of the hassle and equipment needed to make1have been eliminated. Minus the creamy colored brown foam, called "crema", I can not discern2cents worth of taste difference between the AeroPress shot and a conventional espresso shot. I DO know what espresso is and like it much. Unless you are a glutton for punishment, making espresso with expensive apparatus, time and effort, you may want to give the AeroPress a try. Did I say that the AeroPress was a breeze to clean up?
Summary: I love espresso, Lattes, cappuccino, Irish coffee, etc. This1little easy to use press can make them all in a flash for less than the price of a cheap French coffee press. Up until now, my favorite way to make coffee had been with my Bodum French coffee press. All of my old coffee making apparatus that has been cluttering my kitchen counter for many years has been boxed up and retired to the garage and replaced with the AreoPress. It takes a little bit of practice to master this new coffee making method (fun). however, once you get it down to your personal taste, you will be hooked for great.
There are some reviews who have brought up valid concerns, however for me, these concerns were non-issues. Not eone will appreciate the sheer simplicity of making a perfect cup of Joe using the AeroPress... I am not1of these naysayers. This is a clever and useful invention. With the AreoPress and some quality coffee beans, you will have died and gone to coffee heaven. NOTE: This is only my personal opinion (for what it is worth.) |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Awesome for those with little time and a love of coffee
Comments: This is a simple little machine that works perfect for filling my travel mug on the way to work. Microwave water to 175ish,2scoops, stir and press. I press into my travel mug which already has the rest of the heated water in it. I would suggest this for those who have an autodrip and can not seem to make a great cup with it. Also, the coffee is fantastically not bitter even when made extra strong. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great For Hot Water Dispensers At Work or Home...
Comments: I waited a long time to rate this. It is basically a bunch of plastic, and I thought it could not possibly be all that great. It is also overpriced. I mean, you can purchase an electric pot style coffee maker for the same price, or often less.
So, why do I love this?
The coffee it makes is untouchable. I have tried all kinds of coffee makers, french pressers, Melitta style makers, etc. None could get it right. This makes phenomenal coffee e time.
I also love it because I have a hot water dispenser on my sink. Now, if you have to boil a pot of water to make your coffee, this maker may not be that great, because that alone is a pain. however with a hot water dispenser, this becomes a godsend allowing you to make a fantastic cup of coffee in several minutes.
My only complaint is the coffee doesn't hold temperature long and if you add cream or milk, you have to warm it up in the microwave for thirty seconds.
however the coffee is rich and wonderful, whether you are making lattes, espresso or regular coffee. And oh so consistent.
Oh,1other thing, the pressure you have to apply is not as light as the picture implies. It takes a major push to get that plunger down, however that is why it works.
I think this should cost about $10. because it is all plastic. And you need a cup or something that works well to inject the coffee into, it doesn't come with a spouted receptacle, which would make it much much better.
however it is ridiculously easy to clean. You can even clean the filters and reuse them.
I endorse this highly for people that have hot water dispensers at home or work and want to make a quick cup of coffee that is better than you will get at alalmost all any restaurant. I wish the price was lower, however I will tell you, I am getting my money's worth nonetheless.
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Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great for camping
Comments: I completely agree with the reviewers who write "coffee the way you like it" because you have so much control over the coffee flavor.
And I agree with the reviewers praising the "perfect design" because the product has been so well thought through; at 1st I couldn't figure out why they had to give a funnel to add the coffee--there seem to be a lot of parts. however then I started using my coffee grinder with it and realized the funnel makes it a lot easier to go from coffee grinder straight into the AeroPress.
What I think needs emphasis is that this is perfect for camping. do not take a french press; the cleanup is too hard. do not take those stove-top coffee pot things; even harder to clean. When this is over, you wipe off the plunger. Done.
I make1cup of coffee in the morning. Place 1 cup of water into microwave for 2:45, which brings it to endorseed temperature of 170 degrees. During that time, I grind the coffee and put filter in AeroPress and I am ready to make coffee when the water is ready. If you need to make more coffee, put more scoops and more water into the aeropress and press into larger container then divide into cups and top up with hot water.
Enjoy!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: great coffee maker
Comments: I have had this for a couple of weeks now. Consistently produces a rich, non-bitter, cup of coffee. Clean-up is really quick and easy. It took a little while of experimentation fine tune the process. I think my coffee does taste better when brewed at the lower temperature (175). I like that I can adjust the strength by adding hot water to the coffee concentrate that the aero press produces. You kind of have to do this else the coffee is too cold for my taste. That's1of the downsides. The only other downside is that it uses lots of coffee. I do not mind because I'd rather have1great cup than the 2 bad ones I used to get from my Mr. Coffee. |
