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| Brand: Aerobie
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $24.99
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Rating:  174 reviews
Sales Rank: 90
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
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 45 more reviews...
 Coffee the way you like it September 25, 2006
P. A. Cook (USA)
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
I did many hours of research into coffee makers before deciding on an Aeropress. I learned that several factors influence the coffee you end up with: the temperature of the water, the way the water mixes with the coffee, and how the coffee is extracted from the grounds. I found it difficult to find knowledgeable reviews of the various coffee machines, so I decided to take control of my coffee preparation. The aeropress allows you to control how hot the water is and how long you let it mix with the coffee.
The whole coffee making process is explained in the products instructions.
1. Insert a filter and some coffee into the unit. A coffee scoop and some filters are included with the aeropress, they recommend 1 scoop of coffee per cup.
2. Heat the right amount of water. Markers are printed on the side of the Aeropress to show the recommended amount of water for between 1 and 4 (the maximum) espresso shots. The manufacturers recommend water between 75 and 80 degrees. I don't know if this is correct, because I don't have a thermometer in the kitchen, and in any case, I'm not going to stick a thermometer in water to get it to a precise temperature. I boil water in my kettle and let the water sit for a set time before use. Alternatively, you could microwave the water for a set time. A bit of experimentation and you'll find how hot you like the water. I agree with Aeropress that boiling hot water extracts unpleasant flavors.
3. Mix the water with the grounds. The grounds are immersed in water, much like in a french press, but the manufacturers recommend letting the water sit for no more than about 10 seconds. I find that this is about right, but you can experiment and decide for yourself.
4. Insert the plunger and push the water out of the Aeropress. You press the plunger down so that it extracts the water from the grounds over about 20 seconds. The Aeropress needs to be on a strong and stable container, such as a mug, for this part of the process. Pressing the plunger requires a bit of strength if you are making more than one espresso shot. You'll need to press down for about 20 seconds.
5. Drink up, or dilute the espresso shot(s) for American coffee or mix them for cappuccino, or whatever.
I am very happy with the Aeropress. It makes great tasting coffee. It's easy to clean and inexpensive. In my opinion the aeropress is superior to french press or manual drip percolator coffee. It is not as convenient as a machine but I'm willing to spend the effort for good coffee.
Clever design and a great cup of coffee! August 15, 2006
T. G. Bishop (Hillsborough, NC USA)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
Wow! Best cup of coffee I ever had. And so simple! The design is brilliant. I'm impressed with the quality of construction, ease of use, ease of cleanup, and the great taste. This is the end of all other methods of coffee production.
I fill the plunger to the appropriate mark with hot tap water and place it in the microwave for 20 seconds (the experimentally determined time to reach 175). While the water is heating I place a filter sheet in the cap, place it on the chamber, and add 1 scoop of coffee. With the chamber on top of my cup, I add the now hot water, stir, and press. Cleanup consists of ejecting the used coffee into the composting pot and rinsing the end of the plunger. Then I'm ready to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee.
it's the best there is February 10, 2008
flash gordon MD (san francisco, ca USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
i've been picky about coffee forever. back in the '70s, i used to mail-order jamaica blue mountain beans from zabar's in new york when i was in medical school. now, i roast my green beans from sweetmarias with an air popcorn popper.
i've used every coffee making system i've ever heard of, including chemex, french press, vacuum extraction (both electric bodum style as well as the all-glass "mad scientist" method), cimbali manual "pull your own shot" espresso maker, gaggia electric, and probably others whose names escape me.
the coffee made with the aeropress is superb. as some folks have said, it doesn't have the exact taste of espresso (tho' it is "expressed") but since luigi bezzera invented espresso for speed, not taste, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
i find that using an wide top elecric kettle (a chef's choice 675) it's easy to watch the water and tell when it's at 175-180 (it's when bigger bubbles start forming). my raytek laser infrared thermometer (under fifty bucks at amazon) can confirm the temp. while the water's boiling, i grind the 27g of beans (i use a gaggia mdf) to a #5 grind and dump them in the aeropress.
after pouring in hot water to within a half-inch of the top, i stir it for 10 to 15 seconds and then insert the plunger. moderate pressure pushes all the water through the grounds in 30 seconds or so. i then dilute the result in my mug to get a total of about 12 oz of the best coffee i've ever had.
reusing the paper filter is easy. i just rinse it, put it on the folded towel i keep under my mug when pushing on the plunger (prevents slipping) and squoosh it with the flat stirrer. that gets it pretty dry, and i then put it in the base on top of the rest of the filters. one filter will last indefinitely. i just rinse the aeropress and return everything onto the base, where it all stacks neatly.
one hint - be sure to push the plunger *completely* through the outer cylinder, and keep the perforated filter cover in the funnel with the spoon and stirrer. that way the rubber plunger re-expands to its full size, which helps it stay airtight to allow the air to be pushed through, giving you some "crema."
if you value a great cup of coffee, you will not be disappointed with the aeropress.
Greatest invention since sliced bread or the napkin! December 29, 2007
Eric Weiss
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
(FYI - There are over 140 pages about the AeroPress in the forums at the coffeegeek Website!)
A tip for users: Instead of pressing the coffee with the recommended amount of water and then filling up the cup afterwards, put enough coffee in the large tube for a 9-10 oz. cup (i.e., about 1.5 AeroPress scoops) and then fill the large tube all the way with hot water (165-175 as recommended, or what you prefer); stir 20-25 seconds, and plunge/press all the water through the coffee. (The inner tube/plunger holds 8 oz. water to the brim; the outer tube holds more.) This seems to give a more flavorful cup than if you make the same size cup by adding water afterwards.
I have 2 AeroPresses - one for work and one for home. It's TERRIFIC!
Best cup of coffee I've ever had October 3, 2007
Michael Chiodo (Iowa, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Holy buckets. I never knew coffee could taste so good.
The taste difference between coffee made in the Aeropress and drip style makers is night and day. Quality of the Aeropress is good and it arrived extremely fast from Liquid Planet.
The only drawback is the single cup serving but the flavor of the coffee is well worth the added trouble of making it. Light years beyond drip coffee makers.
Pardon me while I go fix another cup...
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