I haven't talked about this coffee maker in a long time, so it's time to inform my readers of a coffee maker.
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
, hands down, the best coffee maker for the workplace -- not quite as good as espresso, better than French press, and much better than any kind of drip machine. It's cheap, it's easy to clean, and it makes a nice coffee.
, hands down, the best coffee maker for the workplace -- not quite as good as espresso, better than French press, and much better than any kind of drip machine. It's cheap, it's easy to clean, and it makes a nice coffee. Prior to class one of my students comes by and I make him a cup of coffee, then one for myself, and we both wander off to class ... he's more awake and I'm hepped up even more.
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That's a good reminder. Some of us haven't seen that coffee maker in awhile. :)
Just a warning... This thing is essentially a giant syringe... could lead to harder drugs :)
My husband claims it takes more beans to make an Americano with the aeropress of equal strength and volume to a french press brew. Has anyone else kept track?
I am also a member of the AeroPress club... I think I bought it because of one of your previous accolades. I am a believer.
What sort of coffee do you find works best? Is it still Fat Cat, or do you experiment with different blends?
What would you consider the sweet spot for water temperature and brew time? I've been varying mine to try and tame a rather sour espresso blend and found that 180F water with short plunge times (~15-20 sec) work well.
Because I'm the only coffee drinker in our home and any kind of brewer is overkill, I bought one of these gadgets when you mentioned it a while back. It's terrific. With some experimentation I have developed a microwave routine for heating water to the exact ideal temp. Cleanup, as some have noted, is as simple as running the pieces under the faucet for a second before putting away.
I also got an AeroPress (as a gift) based on your prior recommendation. Three weeks ago I broke the glass carafe on our 12 cup automatic coffee maker. I haven't replaced it, because I hardly miss it. If you're only brewing for one or two, the AeroPress is all you need.
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