aeropress

[mieczyslam]

You need to pre-wet the filter, and use inverted method for best results.

[soloartist232]

MY GOD GET A SMOOTH SURFACE COUNTER! CLEANING SHIT OUT OF YOUR GROUT IS A PAIN IN THE ASS!

[poopr1221]

Music is made in electroplankton for those who are curious.

[darrenmuse]

I guess Mr. Coffee products are too difficult. All that work of putting coffee in a filter, pouring water in, then turning on the machine! Who has that kind of time?!

[DonnyThailand]

You're pressing it too quick! It should take like 30 sec - 1 min to slowly press the piston through the thing...

[CindiiLuv]

ME GUSTA-- MUSIC. <3

Sounds like it would come from a Pokemon game though. o__o

[TinnInches]

What size grounds?

[beepcut]

@TinnInches Fine grounds form a tighter block when you press down so can make it harder to push the liquid through, but other than that it doesn't matter.

[sml411]

Mr. Neanderthal or Cro-Magnon man welcome to the 21st century. Google “French press spiral plate” and click on images. Do you see the coiled metal wire around the perimeter of the plate? You can even go to bodums’ website and they have it under parts. FYI the placenta is no longer used for filtering. Become a better person and quit lying. Please, I’m sure you can add to a conversation without having to tell made up stories.

[conmoto]

Good video for those thinking about purchasing. Yes, it really is that easy. Yes, it tastes so so good. Aeropress, where have you been all my life? I have almost every type of coffee maker available. I just received my aeropress and I love it. I'm not using my home roasted (fresh) coffee and it still tastes wonderful. I've been a religious chemex user, but the ease of use and short time needed to brew makes this my new method.

[sml411]

Scientifically the only thing better to make coffee with is an espresso machine. With this thing and the inverted method you can control every variable in coffee making. Under $500 this is hands down the best coffee making system period. Makes cheap canned coffee drinkable, blade ground coffee virtually the same as burr ground (don't use inverted method). Awesome, having some now. I have every type coffee making utensil known to man and this is it people.

[tobiasfelipe]

adjust the freaking stereo for BOTH channels asshole, it'a annoying

[kragier]

@koalaboy37 You're probably right. I didn't think of that! That game was so random but awesome. I looked ALL OVER for that game and simply couldn't find it, then I ran across a brand new copy of the game (in English, keep in mind that it is/was out of production) for like $30 when the used ones were selling for like $70 on eBay.

I was ecstatic, but I only played it a few times. It is is my safe and still in pristine condition.

[dWombat]

DO NOT VIEW THIS VIDEO. THE MUSIC IS DESIGNED WITH SUBLIMINAL NOTES TO FORCE YOU TO UNWILLINGLY BUY THIS PRODUCT. I ACCIDENTALLY LEFT THE VIDEO RUNNING AND NOW I HAVE 5 OF THESE THINGS.

[thom324]

@dWombat Too FUNNY LOL!

[mirallesrowing]

@dWombat jajajajaja

[Morriusvids]

I have one of these it's great, but there are many better ways of using it.

[malofa99]

Creepy-Ass music.

[flyingmonkey10]

music creepy as hell for anyone else?

[andrewww9999]

Two problems as I see it; Measuring the water temperature and it only seems to make such a small amount of coffee.

[poppledirac]

@andrewww9999 Just got one today - actually, if you aren't making espresso, the instructions have you fill out the mug with hot water. Sounds weird, but its actually really good - damn smooth coffee, and I'm using shitty beans.

[whisperingvenus]

maan, that coffee must be really strong like chuck norris on steroids

[Grungydan]

So... it's an upside down French press?

[Grungydan]

So... it's an upside down French press?

[tamiya1]

YOU DIDN'T PUT WATER ON THE GASKET!!!!!

[voodoochicken123]

I use only 10 grams of very fine ground coffee (looks like hot cocoa mix) with 185 deg water filled to the middle of the #2 line. Then add water for a bypass brew. More water in the aeropress itself only makes the coffee bitter. Some people like the bitterness, I can do without it. Bypass brew is much better to avoid bitterness. Before adding the coffee to the piston, fill it with hot water. It will rinse the filter and the steam will collect on the inside for a better plunge.

[leif011]

at 1:15 i was just waiting for the cup to explode or slide off the table. lol

far too much work for a cup of joe

[sml411]

@leif011 - I guess if you just pack some grinds under your lip like chewing tobacco that'd be easy.

[TCFan25]

Could also be used as a dick pump

[lolkiller1]

@TCFan25 Ive done it.

[TCFan25]

@lolkiller1 serious?...results?

[gangstervillain]

There are two wrongs which de-enhance the great taste of coffee:

The filters are bleached.

The water is heated in a microwave.

And for the rest of you not liking bitterness (in espresso?) - please stick to Caffè Americano! (:

A perfect morning brew should be strong enough to give you angst during the afternoon while the perfect espresso should be slow as syrup and therefore give you evil tensions in your jaw-area! <3 <3

[dayingyang0]

@gangstervillain - how does heating the water in a microwave "de-enhance" the taste of cofffee? H2O boiled in a beaker in microwave is the same as H2O boiled in a beaker over an open flame. The only difference is that water heated in a microwave is unevenly heated, while the convection of water over a flame causes more even heat distribution. However, stirring both after boiling should result in equal water, if all over variables have been controlled for.

[MIXMASTAPWN]

@dayingyang0 if the heat distribution isn't even when you stir it that would result in hot water molecules coming in contact with cooler water molecules bringing down the overall temperature of the water. i find that when i microwave the water it doesn't tend to stay hot for as long.

[Indygoguy]

the thought of drinking water that was boiled in a plastic container is very unappealing. I suspect it is very unhealthy and I also suspect that these contraptions don't last very long.

[HappySpaceInvdr]

@Indygoguy

You should note that what the guy does in the video is NOT what the manufacturers recommend. Also, the instructions tell you to use water heated to 80 degrees C, not which is well short of boiling temperature.

[Snickerbocker]

Great gadget. In the morning, my first cup is from my Gaggia and my second cup if from my Aeropress. My only issue with it is that it uses more coffee beans.

[pabl0hassan]

Jimbacsi and xmnemonic I thrice that, I was expecting it to be OK since well, no bad reviews as of yet, just got one and ground some fresh espress grind (cant be bothered messing with my grinder, I like that grind for my grown up machine) but the coffee has made me sweat, and thats a good thing, this is good coffee, just added a little hot water to turn it into a long black and its really really good

[amiablehacker]

Where can you get more filters?

[herbsmanherbs]

@amiablehacker google 'aeropress micro filters'

[bigdukeydog]

I've been reading that some studies on the French Press have shown an increase in bad cholesterol because it is unfiltered unlike Automatic Drip. The AeroPress seems to be the best of both worlds!

[tsliao]

Here is a few responses I have since I have used this contraption for over three years and think it is fantastic. First it is different than a French Press because of the pressure. Yes, you do plunge the press down on FP but you don't get any of the pressure like a espresso machine; aeropress has that pressure.

[tsliao]

Second, someone asked how long it last. I think it will last a long time if you take care of it. One thing though, don't microwave the hot water because I think microwaving the plunger will eventually warp the rubber plunger and you will get less of tight seal.

[Sat2092]

u added two kinds of powders in there i know one of em was ground coffee wat was the other one

[Indygoguy]

How is this different than the "French Press"? Hot water goes into the grounds, that is then stirred, then the liquid is pressed through a filter.

[herbsmanherbs]

@Indygoguy french press = longer brewing time = more bitterness (and more caffeine)

aerobie = shorter brewing time + more pressure = more oils extracted + less bitterness

[Indygoguy]

@herbsmanherbs Well, you are not tell the truth here. In the French press you pour the hot water into the grinds then press the screen down and pour off the coffee. There is no set "brewing time". You can let the grinds sit in the hot water for as long or as short a time as you want. Also, I contend that the pressure will push through the oils that make it bitter in you aerobie. As far as caffeine goes, again you are just making stuff up.

[BSBonfire]

@Indygoguy "Set brewing time"? Set by whom? It's recommended that you let the grounds steep for about four minutes, and unlike with tea, it doesn't hurt to steep longer (within reason). The pressure in a French "press" is almost nonexistent, the effect is more like a strainer.

The Aerobie produces a totally different brew from a French press, and requires (for best results) an espresso grind, which is very fine, whereas the French press needs a very coarse grind, or you'll clog the screen.

[Indygoguy]

@BSBonfire IT actually makes coffee very bitter to steep it for much longer than a minute. That is what the drip coffee machine was mad to correct. The "aerobie" is just marketing BS and you are either a fool or someone who sells it.

[BSBonfire]

@Indygoguy My, my, are we a bit overwrought about coffee technology? If you don't like the results w/the Aerobie, I suggest you don't use one.

What you say about French press is uninformed -- 4 min isn't something I made up, it's widely accepted by pro coffee tasters. & 4-min French beats the pants off any drip brew -- 'course it helps to use good coffee and 200-degree water. Still, if you want to pour your coffee after ten seconds, it's no skin off my ass.

[sml411]

@Indygoguy , sorry you're not a believer. Try it sometime as many people swear by the aeropress that they actually have a world championship.

A French press cannot remove the sludge from the coffee.  The grind must be more course in the FrenchP thus the longer steep time. Cleanup is a snap with the Aeropress and you'll never get a FrenchP as clean and as easy as the Aero. If you'd like some sludge with your coffee switch to the Aero stainess filter, use courser grind with inverted method.

[Indygoguy]

@sml411 It is only coffee, don't be such a PUSSY about it. You can have as fine a grind as you want in your french press.

[sml411]

@Indygoguy , lol, make an espresso grind and run it through your French press tough guy. You can't reason with stupid. Use the rain water coming through your trailer roof. It'll give it a true mud flavor.

[sml411]

@BSBonfire - where do people get their information?  Steep time is dependent on both water temp and size of grind. A fine grind in a French press will not clog the screen it will go through it and you'll have a cup of mud. Read what I wrote to Indy as well

[BSBonfire]

@sml411 I have direct, first-hand experience with a (French-press) screen getting clogged by too fine a grind, so yes it will. Timing w/espresso shots: ask any barista (who learned before the new "foolproof" machines @ Starbucks), and they'll tell you it's btw 25 and 30 sec. Also that fine grind => slow pull, & as humidity rises you hafta grind coarser or your shots will take too long, & taste crappy. Air too dry, & shots pull too fast, taste crappy another way, & you hafta grind finer.

[sml411]

@BSBonfire - Yes, when you're done plunging the French press with a fine grind it will be all stuck in the screen but it didn't stop the water from passing through the screen.

[BSBonfire]

@sml411 -- actually, yes, it did. It was a long while ago when I hadn't made enough FP coffee to know that if you have to press hard, something is wrong, so I kept pressing harder, and eventually the carafe broke. If I wanted to waste some coffee proving it, I'd try using espresso-grind coffee, or maybe Turkish, in a press pot. If you run the experiment, let me know what happens.

[sml411]

@BSBonfire - yes the excuse "it was a long time ago" means it's definitely BS. Anyway, just for this post I went ahead and did it anyway. I did it twice once with an espresso grind using grinds alone. 2nd time I used espresso grind with plastic wrap over the bottom screen so absolutely no water could go through it. Conclusion : unless you're a Neanderthal then it would not stop the flow by cloging the screen. The coffee/water pushes the spring in and the water passes around the side.

[BSBonfire]

@sml411 -- Kindly explain how "it was a long time ago" => "it's definitely BS." And how is it an "excuse?"

Maybe they used to make French Press pots better. No FP pot I've ever used has a spring in it. There are 2 metal disks with a mesh screen sandwiched between them. The disks form a rigid element that keeps water from leaking around the side. Xcpt when the mesh is worn out and frayed around the edge, and then you need to replace it. But you're right, I am a Neanderthal, good call.

[sml411]

@BSBonfire - without the plastic the press became harder but slow even pressure and no problems. It was full of sediment as I suspected but did not clog it to stop it. The literature says not to use a fine grind so some idiot does not try to jam it down and break it or gets burned. It all for legal reasons nothing more. So your memory failed you and it never happened and you can quit telling the story.

[BSBonfire]

@sml411 -- Well, thanks for clearing that up, sport.

[sml411]

@BSBonfire - a coiled wire much like a spring is used to keep the screen pressed against the side of the vessel. The reason the rubber end of the aeropress is shaped as it is, is to prevent water from leaking around it. So your BS story is just that BS. Just quit lying, change your screen name and move on with your life. If you call your miserable existence where you have make up stories just to feel useful a life.

[BSBonfire]

@sml411 -- A normal FP is not made as you describe, what you have is some kind of cheap knockoff. And each time you answer, you seem less coherent and more hostile than the time before -- like I'm talking to an angry drunk. Relax, have a cup of coffee.

[hazymat]

@herbsmanherbs Sorry, you are wrong here. You are not taking into account the fact that aeropress is a vacuum pressure-based brewing method, unlike the french press.

[Indygoguy]

@herbsmanherbs There is no set "brewing time" with a french press, you can press it whenever you want. Are you feeble?

[zucchini4067]

That is a lot of coffee grounds for that small cup of coffee! You would be jitterbugging until the cows came home with that (and I am a guy that drinks 8-10 cups of coffee a day). Why not just use a French press (or Liberty Press for the Americans in the crowd).

[herbsmanherbs]

@zucchini4067 a french press actually extracts more caffeine from the grounds than the aeropress does.

[zucchini4067]

@herbsmanherbs so you are just using a lot of coffee grounds then?

[BSBonfire]

@zucchini4067 It's the same amt used in a shot of espresso. You can water it down for an Americano.

[miszapenio]

It looks like a syringe:)

[freeeekyyy]

Yeah, it does. But it makes amazin coffee so who cares?

[antinats]

THIS HAS revoLutionized coffee for me. The acidity is totally gone. I've never had easier, better coffee in my life.

[Neverhitboxes]

Totally music made from ElectroPlankton

[Archels]

hehe rare are people who know electroplankton =O

[samuraiyao]

Too much work for that small amount of coffee... I'll stick to the burner and pot...

[bromidedrag]

It's very concentrated, like espresso, so you add hot water to make it a typical cup of coffee. Or, you can have a small cup of espresso.

[plateofshrimp]

I use it for my every day latte.

You really pound the coffee through there quick though, like 10 seconds.. you should take about 20 seconds when pushing it

[BSBonfire]

@plateofshrimp A properly-pulled shot of espresso takes btw 25 and 30 seconds. Less, and it tastes bitter, more and it tastes sour. Aerobie recommend 30 seconds, and yes, that shot looked awful damn fast.

[lilsasami]

Quick question for anyone who uses this. How long do they generally last? I don't want to buy one if the plunger will wear out quickly.

[stribb88]

I've never seen any review saying it has been worn out in any way even 12 months' hard use later.

[RodCornholio]

I had the same question until I received one as a gift. It's difficult to put objectively into words, but the thing is a quality build. The black "rubber" part of the plunger isn't at all the substance used in rubber bands or erasers. It is more of a heavy duty, semi-soft plastic.

Friction would be the cause of wear & tear. This is remedied by the precise fitting the device already has, a little water lube (wet it), and the quality inherent to the material.

The female end is SLICK.

[RodCornholio]

My latest Americano experimentation:

-- Dialed in the Zassenhaus grinder as per their "official" instructions to a little coarser than a drip grind.

-- TWO Aeropress scoops of beans to about 12 oz. of water.

-- BREW at 175 degrees (filled to mark 1.5) BUT heat the rest of the water to 205 degrees

-- ADD the rest of the hot water to the Aeropresso

Smooth AND hot. Damn fine coffee!

[RodCornholio]

Got my aeropress in December. Makes a really clean, clear, and fragrant cup (Americano).

Tweaking the temperature, grind, water-to-bean ratio is infinitely fun.

To say the clean-up is easy is an understatement. Popping out the compressed coffee ground "puck" makes a nearly flawless clean-up.

Users aren't REQUIRED to use an espresso roast at all.

It does lack some of the body of the French Press method and uses more beans I think. Definitely my new toy.

[guitarminion56]

You really heat your water in the microwave? Do you measure the temperature before you add it to the coffee grinds?

[RodCornholio]

I don't own a nuker, but how one heats the water is not as important as the temperature.

Actually a microwave might be better in producing a cup of hot water without temperature variances in different depths since the waves penetrate all over. When you measure temp on the stove top, you discover significant differences depending on water depth & proximity to the sides of the container (where heat loss occurs). Stirring helps consistency.

[guitarminion56]

I agree with you. I would never use a microwave though. I use a vac-pot, with temperature being the main tool in brewing. I do give a good stir when working with the stove. Unfortunately, one simply cannot pay attention to brewing, and simultaneously use a microwave to maintain perfect heat.

[jazzpsy]

Well presented - right to the point. I've been using mine for a few days and it makes great Americano, including Decaf.

Only drawback is a lot of resistance using the plunger. We have had to remove it after about 3/4 down to lessen air pressure.

[TorontoAnimator]

If you thinking about buying one, just do it. It's worth it. Beats any system on time, cleanup and taste. This coffee comes out smooth with a crema. It's less bitter, easier on the stomach. Think about it like tea, if you steep for more than 5 min (like a French press) it taste nasty, coffee works on the same principle. Maximum flavor with minimal time. It takes me 45 sec make a cup, including prep and cleanup. Highly recommended.

[JayFann1]

People. I just bought this unit and I love it. haven't tried the espresso but it does make great cup a' joe. It's sturdy design, quick and cleans up fast! It's better than a french press because it filters out all the bad stuff that makes coffee harmful; which french presses can't take out. It'll make a healthier cup of coffee, for sure.

[netcmd]

What is the "bad stuff" that makes coffee harmful?

[alexsomers]

oils are what make a coffee press "unhealthy" I haven't tried this, but i like the coffee press just fine.

[herbsmanherbs]

@alexsomers bullshit - various oils are responsible for coffee's flavours and aromas. take out the oils and you end up with a far less aromatic coffee with a less complex flavour

[alexsomers]

@herbsmanherbs yeah I think you're kind of clueless. The various oils are great.. I never said they weren't.. I love the thick coating it puts in the back of your throat. Still.. It is more unhealthy than drip coffee. Do your research clown.

[r3bol]

I see that it uses a filter. Wouldn't that absorb oils (= flavour) from the coffee?

[cbear9494]

I've been using this as my work solution for single serve coffee and it is perfect. Kills any machine based option out there as I can control the beans and the grind and the water temp. I agree with the comments...this is NOT espresso in my mind...wicked good coffee though.

[HappyWulf]

How does it taste COMPARED to a Cafe Press/French Press?

I love my French press and am curious as to how this would measure up to it, since my press has no exhaustible filters, and looks to be much easier to clean.

[Appleskates]

It tastes less bitter, but some prefer the "bite" of a french press. It really depends on if you prefer a bite in your coffee or if you prefer a mild taste. The Aeropress makes a strong cup of coffee, true, but it doesn't have nearly as much acid. It mostly comes down to taste preference.

[RodCornholio]

It appears that part of the aeropresso's intensity is coming from the relatively low amount of water to coffee ratio. Is it OK to use a more classic ratio like 2 tbsp to 6 or 8 oz. of water?

Or is it better to simply add hot water to the aeropresso for a "regular" cup?

Thanks

[panpanfarmason]

The idea is that it is an espresso style coffee maker, which is a small amount of water through a fair volume of finely ground coffee under pressure. The short contact time with the water makes it less bitter, smoother flavored, than say 8 oz of water going through the same volume. If you want more volume you add water to your espresso- The Americano. Its a different beast to run 8 oz through the same volume of coffee... Did that make sense?

[panpanfarmason]

sorry this was supposed to be aresponse to a comment below

[BSBonfire]

@HappyWulf French press is a mess to clean, by comparison. This one pops out a little puck (if you brew right -- I notice this guy's puck was kind of sloppy), which you just toss out, or put on an acid-loving plant in your garden.

And Aerobie even say that you can re-use the filters.  I find you can get at least a month out of one. And no, re-using filters doesn't affect the taste, but one day, the filter will fail structurally.

[serthorn]

Well it is not a real espresso, but the coffe brew in this device taste great anyway.

I think they just inventet new brewing metod.

[Jimbacsi]

I'm drinking a cup of Aeropress coffee now. I do this every morning. It's one of the simplest, unblemished, un-"colored" coffees you can drink. Press at 170 degrees F., DON'T "steep" the coffee and you will be thrilled with the result. No, I don't work for the company. For the cost, this is serious coffee. (Warning, beware of colleagues riding you for carrying around what some say looks like a penis pump) :)

[xxxxdarksidexxxx]

@Jimbacsi I'm thinking about getting into coffee because my girlfriend of 3 years loves coffee and I don't. But now that my shift is in the morning I sure could use a pick me up in the morning. Thinking about getting this aeropress with the TOTE bag for $28 from ebay with the bag and free shipping. I think for our anniversary coming up I told her I would do breakfast in bed and if I did this aeropress thing (with her in blindfold) that would really help me in more ways then just saving cash.

[hazymat]

@xxxxdarksidexxxx I should say anything involving coffee, a blindfold, and two people in bed in the morning, would certainly help in more ways than one.

[AdloJpn]

Just used my Aeropress for the first time and can attest to the fact that it makes a good cup of coffee. Word of warning: wait for the unit to "cool down" a bit before you unscrew the filter unit and eject the coffee "puck". If not, you might burn your hand!

[Cobranaut]

can anyone tell me if this would work for homemade herbal infusions? my bodum coffee press worked alright(until it broke), so im onto a fine screened seive and paper filters.

[pr0n3]

I have one of these as well and there's no way I'm gonna compare it to my espresso machine(quickmill Anita) in taste, but i would put it on par with a french press taste wise. It makes a good cup of coffee and its great for travelling with.

[Appleskates]

Aeropress coffee is some of the best coffee out there.

[claudestreet]

Appleskates, you should probably tell everyone that you work for the manufacturer

[Appleskates]

If I got paid off for praising a company's product, then where are my pay checks from Google, Round Table Pizza, Coca Cola, Creative, and Marvel?

[guitarchitectural]

In another aeropress video, you said you work for Aerobie. Full disclosure in all your comments for this product would be appropriate.

[Appleskates]

I haven't owned myself that hard in years. You're right, I'm sorry. It was wrong. I know I've ruined my credibility, though I do genuinely enjoy the coffee. My work there isn't even involved in marketing it. I mainly work on programming. Be that as it may, it was misleading and I apologize.

[AWSKAR]

Sorry, you are no longer in a place to genuinly enjoy a cup of coffee from the aero[ress. Credibility level of Appleskate regarding coffee = 0

[Pen2AndyP]

does this work on chocolate milk mix?

[avedisz]

No, just coffee and kool-aid.

[YakimaGulag]

Basically it's a low tech, no explosions possible espresso machine, I'm going to get me one of them as soon as possible.

[frozenfilms]

how can you get a coffee taste if it only passes through the grinds in like.. 20 seconds.

[elitemrp]

you do.. the coffee that comes out is dark and thick and amazingly yummy, just got mine yesterday

[MeClech]

are you stupid? at espresso stands, coffee is dripped in about 20 seconds as well. i know because i've been a barista at my school's store.

[BSBonfire]

@MeClech If you can press 20-second shots that don't taste like crap, you ought to have a go at turning water into wine. Shots should take 25 to 30 seconds.

[MeClech]

@BSBonfire Maybe I was exaggerating and they took 25 seconds or something, I never actually counted while doing it xD

[junkbait]

And then? Where's the explosion? I was waiting for the goddam explosion.

[boyblue1171]

There ware no explosion because you failed to plug it up your ass.

[xmnemonic]

I just bought an Aeropress and can confirm this.

[7b]

Fairly unnecessary. Boo.