Aerobie AeroPress™ Espresso Machine & Coffee Maker

Pros: Spectacularly good coffee, simple and forgiving process, quick cleanup
Cons: Uses a lot of coffee compared to drip/press; kind of goofy looking

The Aeropress is in my opinion the best single cup coffee maker in existence, short of a semi-auto or lever espresso machine. If this gadget doesn't put a smile on your face, you're hopeless!  Let me count the ways (and then I'll get to the ...

Pros: Simple, easy to maintain, inexpensive.
Cons: Uses a lot of coffee per cup; effectively makes only one cup at a time

If I had a dollar for every coffee making device we've tried, I could visit Starbuck's every day for... well, for a day. Still, we've tried several things, from a traditional coffee maker to a ludicrously expensive espresso machine to a simple Chemex ...

Pros: Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to pack for a weekend getaway.
Cons: Sensitive to bean quality and grind, only makes 4 shots at a time.

I saw the AeroPress mentioned on SingleServeCoffee.com in one of their newsletters, and found that Amazon had it in a "buy 3, get 1 free" promo along with several paperbacks I wanted. Coffee and books, and a free book? Sure, I'm game. Having had ...

Pros: Consistent taste.  You control water temperature.  Compact unit.
Cons: Best with electric kettle.  One area harder to clean.

I've been a one-cup coffee-maker convert for a while, now.  I'm also something of a coffee non-conformist, since I switched to fine (or expresso) grind even for my drip machine -- I feel I get a more saturated flavor this way.The ...

Pros: Simple to use, nearly idiot proof, and makes great coffee.
Cons: It does not make espresso as claimed.

Oh boy, where to start with a product that hypes itself this much.  The packaging is oh so cheesy; reminiscent more of a toy maker than the manufacturer of a serious coffee making device.  But, this can be forgiven, as Aerobie is a toy maker; ...

Pros: Coffee is flavorful, never bitter. Easy cleanup. Fast.
Cons: Uses a LOT of coffee, but worth it!

I'm a bit of a coffee nut, as is my wife. We both like full-flavored, rather strong coffee, but we detest bitter-tasting brews. I had bought my daughter a pod coffeemaker for Christmas and she really loves it, so I bought one for myself - a Hamilton ...

Pros: The Inexpensive Aerobie AeroPress makes Very rich coffee. Sturdy. Easy to fill; brew; clean.
Cons: Very hard to push the plunger through fine coffee.

The Aerobie AeroPress is very unusual because you must force the water through the grounds by hand making the equivalent of an espresso double shot. No I can't say it is as good as the best espresso, but the concentrate is very close and tastes better ...

Pros: Great coffee, easy clean up, small size, portable.
Cons: Too much hype on the box/web site. Great coffee, but its not espresso.

I love great coffee, and now there is simple way to make it. If you are a coffee fan you will like the coffee the AeroPress makes. Just boil your water, pop a filter into the cap of the Aeropres and tighten. Pre-heat the Aeropress, grind your ...

Pros: makes great coffee - inexpensive, very easy to use and clean, highly portable.
Cons: Needs something else for heating water. Most suitable for small amounts of coffee

If you want good coffee in the morning, and don´t have an army to feed, this is the perfect coffeemaker for you. It is extremely simple to operate, and when you are done you just remove the used filter, press the used coffee filter into whatever ...

Pros: Inexpensive, takes up little space, makes great expresso.
Cons: Requires heating source, crema takes practice, you must follow the directions.

I've been shopping for an espresso maker for some time, but couldn't dig deep enough into my pockets to spring for a Gaggia or similar Italian espresso machine.

I had a cheap Krupps steam machine years ago, and gave it away because it was awful to use.

I was all set to spend more than $200 for a Saeco when I spotted the AeroPress on Amazon. I bought it based on the many favorable comments at Amazon.

I've been using the AeroPress ever since. What great coffee and espresso! I can even make great crema when doing double shots. You also can skip buying a coffee mill (as everyone suggests for 15-bar Italian machines) and use your old blade grinder.

Pros: Easy to clean , Durable , Lightweight , Compact, Stable
Cons: you need stable ground to press the coffee into the cup.

I've found this the perfect coffee maker for all occasions. I bought it because it looked like a great camping coffee maker. It's light, tough, and cleans up beautifully -- no wiping or rinsing is necessary. But it makes such good coffee that I started using it at home and soon retired both my drip coffee maker and my stovetop espresso maker. I've had to leave two behind and buy new ones because people (including my mom) became enamored of mine and wouldn't let me leave with it.

I've used this thing for several cups a day for a year and a half, including 8 months in the middle of no where both on the trekking route and off. I bring it on road trips so as to avoid the torture of hotel and gas station coffee. If they provide hot water for tea, the Aeropress is good to go.