Aeropress, yay or nay?

kinger8938

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Hey all!

I'm currently using a simple Nespresso pod machine. I like an Americano/larger coffee however my results with this machine vary. They just seem to produce too small of a cup and they go cold quick.

In looking about I see mention of an Aeropress? Are these worth having a go with considering they are fairly cheap? Anything I need to know? Can these also be used to say create a latte on occasion? (I have the Nespresso milk thingy)

I'm not overly clued up. Just fancy something simple, and as the only coffee drinker in the house I feel a bean to cup machine may be a bit over kill just for me

Thanks in advance
 
Hey thanks for the reply, shows what limited knowledge I clearly have :)

I'm guessing the press is good for a simple cup of coffee though?

Lattes aren't essential, really but a machine that suits all these needs would clearly trump all
 
Thanks for all the tips. I've gone ahead and ordered an Aeropress kit from a site called Rave Coffee, hopefully legit :D bit cheaper than their own site.

I'll get shopping for coffee to try. Part of the fun.

With regarding temperature, as mentioned above James Hoffman's method is fine for just boiled.

If I wanted to be more specific, how do you all check the temp? Just a simple thermometer or a fancy kettle that you can adjust etc

Thanks!

I'd be happy to look at a grinder if I like this route, but again as it's just me maybe preground is more convenient. Unless you guys have a good budget grinder you could recommend? Just to see
 
tom_nieto said:
Don’t have an aeropress but this sounds like a great option for me as I’ve pretty much switched exclusively to filter and americano. Came in here to say that I love the Rave Chatswood coffee beans.
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Nice, yeah I think that's why it may suit me!

Ordered the gift set from Rave, comes with some of their coffee too.

Also there's a 15%off code if you sign up to their newsletter at the bottom, so cost about £30, seemed like a good deal
 
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