AeroPress Coffee Maker

The AeroPress is a great way to get that caffeine hit
The Sunday Times - Travel - Jun '10

I've lived with the AeroPress for a couple of months now, and have enjoyed many cups of coffee from it. The in-built measuring tools mean that you can turn out cup after cup of consistent strength coffee. And it is much easier to clean than other devices I've used -- simply bang out the grounds and rinse.
Wired.co.uk - Apr '10

"The end result? A surprisingly robust and rapid cup of coffee with no bitterness (perhaps because of the short brewing time?). Absolutely ideal for the workplace too."
Fresh Magazine - Feb '07

"There's something exceptionally satisfying about the process that almost makes you want to wear red braces again and declare that lunch is for wimps. The Aeropress certainly isn't. Fab kit."
Financial Times: Technopolis - Oct '06

A fantastic device. Best results = use fresh roasted coffee from a specialist. A better method (you won't lose any coffee before you start the press) is: - Insert plunger section into base section, turn upside down and put on table - Put filter in cap and rinse with hot water to remove any paper taste from the coffee. Leave cap off - Tip 17g ground coffee into press whilst cap is off, then add hot water - Stir for 10 sec, let sit for 30 sec - Put cap on press whilst still upside down. Support mug with one hand, and with other hand carefully but quickly tip press onto the top of it. Get them close before you rotate so coffee won't spill - Press down firmly but slowly - Stop pressing before you hear air escaping, you don't want harsh dregs of coffee coming through - Top up with hot water.
Mark, London - 25th November 2011

I've been using one of these for over a year now and it's completely replaced all the other coffee gadgets we have. It makes amazing coffee and has saved us a fortune in expensive coffee pods. It's also really quick to use and a doodle to keep clean. I recommend getting yourself a decent burr grinder to go with it for that ultimate, freshly ground coffee kick.
Andrew Bond, Warrington - 25th August 2011

Makes the best cup of coffee EVER!
Edward McKenzie, Scotland - 2nd June 2011

I ordered the AeroPress Coffee Maker as a gift for my coffee addict boyfriend & he absolutely loves it...well he did love it. We have lost the part the filter sits into and therefore we are unable to use it. We have searched high & low for a replacement part on the web and it seems they can only be got in America & cost as much as the actual Coffee Maker to be delivered. I just wondered, is it possible to purchase this part somewhere closer to home. I would be grateful if someone could help me!! We miss our AeroPress Coffee Maker soooooooo much!!!!!!
Louise Loughlin, Donegal, Ireland - 11th March 2011

Wow. I purchased one of these gadgets and didn't expect anything like the quality of coffee I got. Of course you need a coffee you like but the pressure really does bring out the flavor. Love it so much I take it on weekends away and I am assured of a fab cup of coffee every time. It is so portable, easy to use and minimum clean up. Yipee!! Am so delighted! Well done Firebox!
Vonnie, Tipperary - 4th December 2010

Like everyone interested in this product, I can't get through the working day without a caffeine boost. If you're fed up with instant coffee (the invention of the Devil Himself!) and you're tired of waiting the 10 or more minutes filter machines take to brew your beverage, the AeroPress is the answer to your prayers. Less than 60 seconds to make the perfect espresso shot, without the fuss or the mess of the electronic espresso machines on the market. The addition of water, milk, steamed milk or a combination of them can make any kind of coffee you'd like. This little device is awesome. If you have any doubts, just read the reviews. You can't go wrong.
Adam, Birmingham - 20th September 2010

I've had this product for years, recently gave it to my dad who loves it. It does without a doubt make better coffee than any press.
Catherine Wall, Edinburgh - 6th July 2010

Great product. After looking for a easy way to make great coffee without a lot of mess I stumbled upon this. Very simple to use and the coffee tastes as nice if not better then coffee made using much much more expensive products.
Joseph Edwards, Midlands - 9th June 2010

It's so good I bought two, one for home, and one for work, it's so quick and simple to use. I've have had lots of comments about the wonderful smell of proper ground coffee when I use it at work. I tell people where to get it, but they still tolerate instant coffee; I just don't understand how people deprive themselves of this small luxury!?
Quicksilver, Bucks - 9th April 2010

First of all, the delivery on this item was extremely fast (the day after I ordered), so many thanks to Firebox for their speedy service! Secondly, and probably most importantly - I am a huge coffee lover, so getting a decent brew is of paramount importance in my daily routine. I was browsing the site when I noticed this odd contraption. I was a little skeptical at first, but I read some reviews and decided to take the plunge - in the most literal sense! I'd like to say that both preparing to use the Aeropress, and the resulting clean-up is considerably faster than the aftermath of using traditional drip-machines or cappucino makers. And also, much faster. It honestly makes superb coffee - and in my opinion, better than is currently on offer in the 'big brand' coffee shops. I now no longer waste £2-5 per day on coffee from these stores (hey, I need my fix!). To make a (large) cappucino - at the same quality as what you buy in the stores - simply follow these instructions: 1) Buy some decent ground coffee (Illy is a good choice, as is very smooth and balanced for most palettes) 2) Buy yourself an AeroLatte or similar hand-whisking device (the milk frothing takes as little as 10 seconds with these electronic wonders!) 3) Get yourself a large mug! 4) Boil the kettle, and leave it for between 2-3 minutes to cool to around 80 degrees, the optimal temperature to prevent too much scalding of the ground coffee (which will completely ruin the flavour, so no pouring off the boil!) 5) Place a paper AeroPress filter into the small, black filter cap and attach to the bottom of the larger, transparent tube. 6) Fill a measuring jug up to 1/4 litre (or less, depending on mug size!) with semi-skimmed milk, or skimmed for a skinny drink, and pop it in the microwave for between 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. 7) Place this tube on top of your mug and pour hot water in up to the desired level (3 is good for a cappucino, between 1-2 for a milky latte) 8) Stir for 10 seconds or so with the high-tech super-plastic stirring implement, then gently press the plunger down into the tube, taking care not to force it, until it reaches the bottom. 9) When the plunger reaches the bottom (and wont budge any further), take the whole unit off the mug and put to one side for rinsing. 10) Take the milk from the microwave, grab a spoon and skim off the 'skin' from the top of the milk (this will happen in most cases, so make sure you do this otherwise you'll have some rather unpleasant 'gunk' floating in your drink!) 11) whisk the milk for between 10-20 seconds to create a nice head of froth. 12) Carefully pour in the milk underneath the froth (hold a spoon over the spout of your measuring jug to hold the foam back), then when it's near the top, scrape in some of the foam to top-up the mug. 13) Take some chocloate sprinkles, and add them for the finishing touch! Cleaning up after yourself is so simple. You can usually do it as-you-go. I've also bought a handy plastic food container to hold all of the gear (including the measuring jug), so you don't have various bits and pieces getting lost! If you love coffee - then this device is an absolute must, as it will give you a store-quality (and better!) coffee, for a mere fraction of the price. TIPS: - I buy boxes of UHT milk, which is just as nice as fresh milk, and comes with the added bonus of not requiring chilling (the milk is going to be heated in any case) - When you buy ground coffee, try and go for ones in tins - the airtight seals on the lids help to keep the coffee fresher, for longer. But bear in mind that once you pop the lid - you should try and use the coffee within a week for maximum freshness. - If you want to put all of your AeroPress stuff in one place, grab a plastic food container large enough for everything, and also keep inside a spoon, tub of drinking chocolate (for sprinkles), spare filters, and a measuring jug. It's useful to keep everything together. - I mentioned before, don't use boiling water in the AeroPress - you will burn and ruin your ground coffee! Leave the kettle off the boil for a few minutes before pouring, most of your heat will come from the milk. I hope this has been helpful to some of you. I've since bought a second one for home as well, so the coffee delights can continue outside of the office!
Andy, Greenhithe, Kent - 15th October 2009