Aerobie 80R08 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Aerobie 80R08 AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Customer Review: A useful one-cup coffee maker. Nowhere near an espresso maker.
Summary: 4 Stars
The Aeropress makes a tasty single cup of coffee, faster and with easier cleanup any other device I have. You do need a little practice with grinds and timing. It's also easy to travel with. I recommend it.
But, people: "espresso," by definition, is made by forcing water through grounds at very high pressure -- like 9 atmospheres. This is not a technicality: the special flavor of espresso depends on it. You need a serious (and, sadly, expensive) machine to produce those pressures. So don't believe *any* manufacturer who tells you that a small or cheap device can make espresso.
Customer Review: A welcome addition to my mornings
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a coffee snob, but I have been looking for a better yet economical alternative to my regular ol' coffeemaker. The French press results weren't consistent, left too many grounds between my teeth and were a mess to clean. The Senseo was expensive and started leaking within six months. This was the solution.
Note that this makes cafe Americano and non-bitter espresso rather regular coffee. And after a few tries to customize it to your taste, you'll be surprised. Cleanup is fast, too. A delightfully elegant design and excellent coffee. Bonus: if you're really cheap, the little round filters can be dried and rinsed off for a second use.
Customer Review: A wonderful product. Best Lattes ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
If I don't get my morning latte or cappuccino, I can't go on. The daily Starbucks purchase was getting expensive, so I started looking for something I could use in my office (where electric coffee machines aren't allowed). I bought this because it was a LOT cheaper than the mypressi twist (and needed less specialized replacement gear).
I've been delighted! I use it with the BonJour Caffe Froth Monet Milk Frother, Black (forget the battery frothers -- they suck). Here's how it works.
You'll need a sturdy ceramic coffee mug (a big one if you want a nice latte).
You'll need a package of dark espresso beans, ground for an espresso machine. (Hint: keep it in the fridge, and write your name on the bag, so the vultures you work with aren't tempted to pilfer.)
In the morning, here's what you do:
1. Microwave some water in your BonJour milk foamer. 45 to 90 seconds should do it. I use about half a cup of water for 60 seconds. And if it isn't the exact right recommended temperature, it's not exactly the end of the world.
2. Throw 2 scoops of fresh espresso into your AeroPress, and put it over your big cup.
3. Pour hot water in, up to the 2 mark. Stir with the paddle.
4. Dump any leftover water out of your Bonjour frother, then add milk and microwave for 90 seconds or so.
5. While your milk is heating, start your plunger. You can give it a good press at first (it will resist). Let it sit for a few seconds, then lean on it gently. If it seems too hard, let it sit a little more before you lean on it again. You'll get there eventually.
6. Now your milk is ready. Froth it to a nice foamy consistency, and pour it into your big cup with the espresso. Everyone now envies you.
7. Remove the base of the AeroPress, rinse off the paper filter and replace it in the base. You can use the filter 3 or 4 times. I change mine on Mondays.
8. Plunge the used grounds into the garbage (or maybe you're in San Fransisco, where they compost?) Screw the base back on.
9. Wash your BonJour frother.
10. You're ready for the day.
Store your equipment at your desk instead of in the office pantry. You know how things tend to walk off!
Customer Review: AWESOME
Summary: 5 Stars
This is simply the best. I almost want to use it instead of my tassimo that i love.....Customer Review: AWESOME espresso maker; BETTER than advertized
Summary: 5 Stars
I LUV "strong" coffee and especially espresso. Recently I was researching online to buy a home espresso machine. I had settled on the Starbucks Barista and was just about ready to CLICK and BUY, when I came across a review of the AeroPress. After reading it I thought, "Yeah, right." But for $30 including shipping wasn't it worth a gamble since the Barista was over $300. Well, I've had it a week and OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Unbelievably simple to operate and makes PERFECT espresso every time. I have died and gone to heaven; in the coffee realm that is. You will never spend and better $30 in your coffee life. Order one today and you too will be in coffee heaven within a week and FOR ONLY $30! Oh, one piece of advice. If you think about doing the plunger twice, DON'T. Because to do it twice you have to pull the plunger up and it breaks the seal and your coffee gets all of those yucky grounds. In other words, just follow the directions. they really do know best. Happy espresso drinking. God bless. Mike