Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker

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Hi

I know there's an espresso thread, but this doesn't truly make espressos :p, and I think it merits its own thread as AeroPress discussion gets lost in amongst all the proper coffee fans :D.

Anyway, now that the disclaimers are out of the way...I bought one of these from Amazon recently for £28, and so far I love it compared to the French press I was using previously.

Here it is:

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From reading around, there are a surprisingly huge number of methods used to create coffee from this gadget, given its apparent simplicity.

My method is perhaps less common insofar as it first passes boiling water through the AeroPress and filter and into the mug first before adding any coffee. This wets the filter and the plunger, and of course pre-heats everything so your coffee stays warmer for longer.

The water in the mug isn't wasted, because by the time the coffee has brewed and is ready to be pressed, the water in the mug is at the perfect temperature to be mixed with the 'espresso' output from the AeroPress to make an Americano.

So my method for one Americano mug is:

- Boil kettle and pass immediately through coffee-free AeroPress and filter, into mug. Supplied paper filter.
- Allow kettle water to cool to ~85 degrees C (takes approx. three minutes in my kettle).
- Add two level scoops of just-ground coffee, using supplied funnel so you don't spill it over the sides. Coarseness somewhere between drip grind and espresso grind.
- Normal (non-inverted) AeroPress - pour water slowly up to the middle of the number two.
- Stir for ten seconds.
- Steep for one minute.
- Press into mug of hot water.

I normally add whole milk to taste as I'm a big girl and like drinking it white. I might experiment with the inverted method, but not sure what the advantages are really. Also not sure if I should be adding espresso coffee to hot water to make Americano, rather than vice versa?

So, what are your methods, and what do you think of the AeroPress?!
 
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I've got a couple of these; one at home and one at work.

I use the inverted method and don't faff around, only wetting the filter so it doesn't drop out of the plastic cap when I put it onto the plunger case.

Wouldn't be without it though.
 
i also use the invert method, prevents unbrewed drippage.

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in more detail..

1) insert plunger into base, up to mark #2
2) flip whole thing upside down
3) pop in 1 level scoop of ground
4) fill with water to level with bottom
5) stir and leave for ~60s
6) attach filter and holder
7) turn correct way up and plunge for approx ~20s into mug
8) top up with hot water
9) add milk/sugar if desired
 
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I'm a convert to the invert as well. Seems to provide a much more consistent brew and gives you a lot more flexibility to experiment.

Less water and more time seems to work best for me, based on recent experiments. Kept finding that coffee was extremely sour when passing a large volume of water through the grinds.
 
Inverted user here too.

1) Rinse the Kaffeologie S-Filter put into cap.
2) Put hot water into mug.
3) Invert aeropress with plunger just level with the bottom of the aeropress
4) Run some hot water into the areopress
5) Empty aeropress
6) Add 17g ground coffee
7) Add 210g of 92°C water and start timer.
8)With a metal skewer, stir. *rather than a spoon or wooden stirrer as they'll cause spillage*
9) Add lid and push the top of the aeropress down so that coffee just starts to come through the filter.
10) Empty mug
11) Wait until the time hits 1:15 then invert onto mug.
12) Slowly press down until empty. Removing the air in step 9 stops most of the 'pffffffftttt'
13) Empty Aeropress.
14) Drink. :D

I do have an assortment of brew methods to choose from through.
V60, Kalita Wave, Kalita Kantan, V60 Carafe, Chemex, Clever dripper, French press, Eva Solo syphon, Bruer *in the post*...

I have no space in the kitchen. :D
 
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I've been using my Aeropress everyday at work for the last 3 years. I wouldn't survive a morning without it!
Like most others, I use the inverted method.

1) Rinse the paper filter and put into cap.
2) Put hot water into mug to warm it.
3) Invert Aeropress with plunger just level with the number 4.
4) Grind 18g of HasBean beans in my Zassenhaus hand grinder, and add to Aeropress.
5) Fill up Aeropress with just off boiling water to just below the number 1.
6) Stir with a spoon for about 10 seconds.
7) Wait for X seconds*
8) Add lid and invert onto empty mug.
9) Slowly press down until almost empty, stopping as the coffee grinds become visible.
10) Drink.

Whilst I enjoy a filter coffee and a long black, I'd choose an AeroPress coffee over those every time.

* - I have tried various combos of waiting time and stirring to see how the flavour changes. Usually 45-60 seconds, but I've also left it for a couple of minutes, and stirred during that time too. You can really bring out different flavours in the coffee trying this.
 
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Brian The Snail said:
I've got a couple of these; one at home and one at work.

I use the inverted method and don't faff around, only wetting the filter so it doesn't drop out of the plastic cap when I put it onto the plunger case.

Wouldn't be without it though.
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Wetting the filter is critical, risk of a mug full of grind and waste of coffee otherwise.

I've sent mine out to a forum member today, wasn't using it anymore and too good to put in the bin.
 
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Yes I saw that in the things I bought thread. Rather good of you, but couldn't you have gotten like £15 for it on eBay?
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Could have but i am not bothered, it's been sitting there doing nothing for years so might as well going to a good home. :)

Found the filters too, it's a packet of 350, not 100 lol
 
Love my aeropress, makes a very nice brew with good mouthfeel. Excellent for a 'gloopy' coffee whereas my Clever Dripper is a much cleaner brew with less texture.
 
Just made a really nice latte by shaking some whole milk in a jar and microwaving it. It makes a really good foam actually. Probably needs a double shot from the AeroPress, but I'll be making this again!

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I've been a big fan of Nespresso pods this last year or so since I got a good deal on a machine. The convenience of the pods has meant I've been having lots of nespressos and much less large mugs of fresh ground coffee and, which I miss. I've heard really good things about this Aeropress device so I might give it a shot.

Is there anywhere in particular that's does them for a good price? How many filters does it come with? Should I go ahead and get a spare pack?
 
UberTiger said:
I've been a big fan of Nespresso pods this last year or so since I got a good deal on a machine. The convenience of the pods has meant I've been having lots of nespressos and much less large mugs of fresh ground coffee and, which I miss. I've heard really good things about this Aeropress device so I might give it a shot.

Is there anywhere in particular that's does them for a good price? How many filters does it come with? Should I go ahead and get a spare pack?
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Cheapest place I know of at the moment is Cream Supplies.
Comes with ~100 filters
I prefer the Kaffeologie metal S-Filter to the paper ones, but they're not cheap.
 
I'll have to try using a smaller volume of water as I have been getting quite sour/bitter brews.

I also use the inverted method. After adding the filter I always press it down until all the air is expelled. If you fill it to the top and forget to do this the plunger can be forced out, which is not ideal.
 
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Just got my aeropress delivered yesterday. Well, it and 7 others. 8 for £25 seems like a good deal, but I suspect the supplier has messed up.
 
molinari said:
8 for £25 :eek:, yes I should think they have made a small mistake.

Enjoy using them all :).
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Being the honest chap I am, I've informed them and given them the chance to arrange collection of the excess.

Edit: Turns out they do want them back. *sadpandaface*
 
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Hi guys

I am looking at buying one of these to replace my French Press, as it has given up the ghost, but I've been looking at them and I don't quite know what I need to be getting. I can get the AeroPress for £25, but am I better off buying the stainless steel S filter to pair with it at £18? I know there are paper filters, but how much better is the stainless steel filter?

Also, I can't see how many filters come with the standard package. Anyone able to tell me?
 
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