How to make espresso with an Aerobie Aeropress

If you want to make an espresso from time to time, but don't want to spend big bucks on an espresso maker, get the Aerobie AeroPress. It makes excellent espresso for a fraction of the price.

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[CoffeeDetective]

Maybe so. But you should try it before you jump to conclusions. The crema tells you it's not just a regular pressed coffee.

[beachbobc]

There are always temperature, pressure, grind and operator variables. The Aeropress delivers uniform heat, (few machines can) and operator chosen, significant pressure. Genuine espresso with crema, and no bitterness is the result. No need to preheat the group, and no tamping or temperature "surfing." Interestingly, the designers tested many temperatures with expert tasters, and got the best results with water at about 175 F. Espresso machine sellers will naturally badmouth this product.

[pinkymixology]

@hahn73 Thanks. But I ended up going with a different type of machine.

[hahn73]

@pinkymixology There are also stainless steel filters designed for the Aeropress sold by others (search on Amazon) that work pretty great. They actually allow more oils through and I think are more flavorful. But the paper filters shouldn't dissuade you either. They're super cheap.

[pinkymixology]

I'm glad I saw this. I didn't know that the Aerobie Aeropress required one-time-use disposable filters you have to keep buying (and who knows if they'll keep making them). That has helped be decide not to buy it, because I don't want to depend on having to keep buying (what look like) proprietary filters.

[JSBPisgah]

I've made something close to espresso by pouring boiling water on the grounds (up to level 2, as here) and immediately pressing hard (no stirring). To me, the flavor is pretty close, with almost no bitterness and some of the creamy smoothness.

[angelnyo]

Great coffee, but is not an espresso.

[klarinetta]

It's an insult to the art of espresso making to call this espresso. For espresso you need 9 bars of pressure which you don't get here. I would rather rate Aeropress between French press and Moka pot.

[larrydav1d]

Fail, this is not an espresso.

[inferniorum]

Agree with MarkGraeme. This is NOT espresso. What a joke. Wheres the crema?