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Founder, Chief Product Officer at Tinder. Also co-founded Carbon Ads and Fuel Brand Network.
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October 10, 2011
Yes, AeroPress makes amazing coffee.
Since returning from my trip to Italy, coffee (or espresso) has not tasted the same. While I was there my daily drink of choice was a Cafe’ Macchiato (espresso with a little milk and amazing foam). In the states, they make a Macchiato a bit differently, espresso with just foam).
I was an every day drinker of Starbucks because it was easy and let’s be honest, I’m not a morning person…so to make a cup of good coffee before I am awake is really hard.
Until I met the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
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(I know, looks weird but trust me, it’s awesome)
Pros:
- Amazing coffee in under 60 seconds
- Cheap
- Easy cleanup
- No grittiness like my french press
- Smooth taste
- Light & compact, easy to travel with (bonus points for me on that)
Cons:
- If you’re looking for real Espresso, it won’t produce nice froth but will make a really strong ‘Espresso like’ cup of coffee.
Everyone is different but I’ve included my process for making a great strong cup!
- Rinse the paper filter with hot water
- 2 scoops of Illy (scoop from the kit) *I used Illy’s espresso dark blend (fine grind) and plan to experiment with Lavazza. I enjoy both brands of beans.
- 180 degree water
- fill water to #3
- stir vigorously for 10 seconds
- press down slowly until you hear air (about 8 seconds)
- drink/repeat! Add more hot water if it’s too strong for your taste.
If you are absolutely against using paper filters (after rinsing, I couldn’t taste the filter), check out this Coava Disk
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*Disclosure: Affliate link used. Hey, I can buy some good beans with that!
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