Review: AeroPress Original Coffee Press
By Coffee Expert
Christian Fogle
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The Curated Take
4.5/5
The AeroPress Original Coffee Press is ideal for beginners and seasoned coffee enthusiasts alike, offering a versatile and portable brewing experience. Its compact size and lightweight design make it ideal for travel, while its simple two-piece construction ensures easy cleaning. Capable of producing a variety of coffee styles, from espresso shots to cold brew, the AeroPress is known for its ability to produce a full-bodied cup with a smooth mouthfeel. Its ease of use and wide range of recipes make it a popular choice among coffee lovers, providing great value for its price.
Ideal for
- Easily transportable due to its compact size and weight
- Versatile brewer with simple to complex recipes, from cold brew to espresso-style shots
- Clean-up is a breeze with minimal parts
Not ideal for
- Limited to single-serve brews
- Specific filters
Quality of Brew
Because this brewer focuses on combining pressure with immersion, users can push a variety of coffees and get some fantastic results. Personally, I love using coffees with a more traditional...Read more
Ease of Use
One thing I love about the AeroPress is its ability to level the playing field. As an immersion brewer by nature, it really comes down to the recipe, and there...Read more
Size
With its two-piece design, the AeroPress is the quintessential travel brewer. It weighs just over 6oz, making it light enough to pack in most backpacks and bags! I love using...Read more
Speed to Brew
As an immersion-style brewer, I can tailor my experience to my needs. I've made recipes that are 1:30 long and some that are 5 minutes or more. There isn't just...Read more
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Christian Fogle
About the espresso equipment
- Model: AeroPress Original Coffee Press
Test conditions
- When I bought this: 2019
- Where I’ve used it: Home, work
- How many times I've used it: 1000
Expert Reviews of the AeroPress Original Coffee Press
Christian Fogle The AeroPress Original Coffee Press is ideal for those beginning their manual brew method journey and want something tried and true. It offers recipes to try out and experiment with, and because of its reputation, it has a well-established community. I bought the AeroPress as my first manual brewer and enjoyed going from espresso-style shots to brewing cold brew back to back without having to fuss around with a ton of parts or cleaning. Its two-piece design makes it pretty easy to clean: pop out the puck, rinse it, and I'm on my way to my next brew. It's great for those who need something for traveling or on the go!
Product Specs
| Color | Smoke |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Product height (in) | 8" |
| Product Depth (in.) | 4.5" |
| Depth (in) | 5 |
| Height (in) | 11.5 |
Review Ratings
Quality of Brew
4/5
Christian Fogle gave 4 of 5 stars. Because this brewer focuses on combining pressure with immersion, users can push a variety of coffees and get some fantastic results. Personally, I love using coffees with a more traditional flavor profile to extract a full-bodied cup and smooth mouthfeel. Coffees with more complex flavors and lighter bodies can absolutely do well but may just need some adjustments when brewing.
Ease of Use
5/5
Christian Fogle gave 5 of 5 stars. One thing I love about the AeroPress is its ability to level the playing field. As an immersion brewer by nature, it really comes down to the recipe, and there are so many resources available to people that it's easily become one of the most approachable brewers on the market.
Size
5/5
Christian Fogle gave 5 of 5 stars. With its two-piece design, the AeroPress is the quintessential travel brewer. It weighs just over 6oz, making it light enough to pack in most backpacks and bags! I love using this brewer when I'm on the road and don't have access to my usual setup, and I even take it camping.
Speed to Brew
4/5
Christian Fogle gave 4 of 5 stars. As an immersion-style brewer, I can tailor my experience to my needs. I've made recipes that are 1:30 long and some that are 5 minutes or more. There isn't just one right way to brew, so experiment. Users can find what works best for them and the coffee they're dialing in.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Christian Fogle One of the many things I love about AeroPress is its versatility. Between the library of recipes and its compact size, it can do almost anything. I'm obsessed with this simple but mighty brewer and always enjoy meeting others who love it just as much.
Why did you choose this product?
Christian Fogle AeroPress is my preferred choice when I want to explore a coffee and see how far I can push it. There's such a great community behind this brewer and no shortage of different recipes ranging from espresso-style shots to single-serve cold brew. I never get bored of this incredible brewer and love seeing how different people brew with it.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Christian Fogle There isn't a better option for versatility, durability, and portability. In terms of approachability, a beginner to coffee can brew using the same recipe as a world champion and achieve similar results. It's a brewer that can be used by anyone at almost any time, making it a great option for any level of brewer.
