Aerobie AeroPress

*Est. $30

Reviewed

September 2011

Best manual one-cup coffee maker

Pros

Inexpensive
Strong, smooth brew
Simple to operate
Easy to clean
Also makes cold-brew coffee

Cons

Large amount of coffee required
Preheated hot water needed
Force required to press down the plunger
Requires disposable filters

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Although it's not automated like pod coffee makers, reviewers agree the Aerobie AeroPress is inexpensive, compact and simple to operate. A paper filter and coffee grounds are placed in the plastic tube, which is held over a cup while hot water is poured, then the plunger is pushed down, expelling the coffee. One foodie magazine says it nicely combines the "slightly heavier body of French press coffee and the cleanness of drip coffee." Owners posting reviews at Amazon.com say the coffee is exceptionally smooth, but quite a bit of coffee and a fair amount of force is needed to yield a decent cup. If you want an inexpensive electric one-cup coffee maker the Black & Decker Brew 'N Go DCM18S (*Est. $20) comes with a reusable filter and works with any coffee grounds.

We found a comparison review of the Aerobie AeroPress at Cook's Illustrated magazine, although it's a few years old. We also consulted the hundreds of owner-written reviews at Amazon.com. Fewer owner-written reviews are found at Viewpoints.com and Epinions.com.

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Our Sources

1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe

This review compares the Aerobie AeroPress with another manual coffee maker, the Handpresso Wild Portable Espresso Maker. Editors say "both made flavorful espresso quickly and easily."

Review: Handheld Espresso Maker, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, Nov. 2008

2. Amazon.com

Over 900 owners give the Aerobie AeroPress 4.5 stars out of 5. Owners agree it's an inexpensive alternative to an espresso machine and doesn't take up too much counter space.

Review: Aerobie 80R08 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Viewpoints.com

Nearly 35 owners contribute to an average of 4.55 stars out of 5. Owners say the Aerobie AeroPress is easy to use, inexpensive and produces smooth-tasting coffee without bitterness. A few note that it takes more coffee grounds to produce a cup than drip coffee makers.

Review: Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker, Contributors to Viewpoints.com

4. Epinions.com

Only about 15 owners have commented on the Aerobie AeroPress, which maintains a perfect 5-star average rating. Users love the simplistic design and ability to produce both coffee and espresso.

Review: Aerobie AeroPress Espresso Machine & Coffee Maker, Contributors to Epinions.com

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