The concept of the French press was thought of in the 1840’s but never made it to market until the early 1900’s when Melior released a French press with an efficient filter which became so popular, that Bodum purchased the original design. Unlike a paper filtered drip coffee maker the French Press uses fine mesh metal or nylon filters which allow larger flavor carrying colloids and lipids to pass through. These additional molecules create a very well-rounded cup of coffee and a unique mou
Hi everyone, my name is Nick and I work for a company called Whole Latte Love. I saw this post and was intrigued by it. I really liked the idea of cold brewing with the Aeropress so I decided to try it out. Being relatively impatient, I really hoped that it would work, so I'd have a lazier way to...
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I'm always excited when I get to write about new items, which is why I was really jazzed, this week, when we got some new stuff from Bodum. First are a pair of new pair of French presses, the Crema and the Eileen. The elegant Crema is a classic example of Bodum's intelligent and functional design,...
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I have to say this french press was the best thing I have bought. It was my first coffee maker to buy and 5 years later I have the same one, and used it nearly everyday sometimes twice! Have I had to buy another I would still buy this model again.
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I'm a fan. Still in the process of tweaking to my taste but I love that it is small and easy to travel with or bring to work. Not to mention, it's very easy to clean. It's like a french press with much less hassle and sediment free. Although I don't mind the thickness and sediment from french...
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Beautifully made product. I have the 8 & 12 cup units, both of which are of great quality and craftsmanship. The glass is of sufficient gauge and "handles" the unintended abuse that is sometimes handed out while in the sink
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Michael Rosso ♦ Bugaha I too have had a Bodum Coffee Press for years at my house, and numerous times it has been beat up in the sink by accident.
Using the AeroPress for a few days now, I am really starting to like it. I just brought it to work and used it. Pretty awesome. I will say though, I've been adding a bit of hot water after pressing but I think its much better just the way it is. Best results have been using 2 scoops fine grind, hot water up to the '4' on the press, mixing, waiting about a minute to brew longer...then pressing. Again, not adding hot water makes it taste much better. I prefer quality over quantity anyways...
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I recently ordered the AeroPress. It should be arriving today and I am very excited because I've read such great feedback. My question or perhaps statement is, this device makes a concentrated coffee in which you add water to make it like a regular cup of coffee or something similar to an Americano, right? I keep reading how this makes espresso but don't quite understand where people are getting that from, even if its printed on the box. So is this just a hybrid, or can you actually call it espresso? My other observation would be that it does not seem to have the capacity to make a full cup of coffee...hence adding water? Without even using this yet, I guess I'll say that this device does not make espresso. Thoughts anyone?
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Anis Kadri I own an aeropress myself and I find it makes a perfect cup of coffee (no acidity, no bitterness) if you follow the instructions of course. They are pretty simple: stir for 10 seconds and push down for another 20sec. Use about 18 grams of ground coffee (medium). Even though they advertise it as an espresso making device, I wouldn't call it espresso.
Sanfam ♦ Following on Anis' post, you may also want to try an "Inverted Brew" technique. While you won't be able to easily make a proper espresso using the Aeropress as the instructions suggest, an inverted brew lets the oils and gasses (which rise up) flow out through the filter rather than become stuck up with the grounds. Do it with care and it won't risk any mess, either.
Since my co-workers are so much more adept at testing espresso machines, I took the opportunity to try brewing a cup of Americano coffee using the AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker. I have been intrigued with press-brewing coffee for several years now after first watching my friend Tracy...
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I am trying to decide on size (fl oz). If typically for daily use, the 4 cup would work nicely, but would want to break out the pot for company, would a larger pot produce as good a brew for a smaller amount? Many thanks.
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Michael Rosso ♦ Diana you will get the same coffee results out of any size French press pot. As long as you need to keep the coffee to water ratio the same, as well as water temperature.
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Widely celebrated as one of the industry's best presses, this patent-pending model from Espro produces clean, flavorful and aromatic coffee using a unique set of micro-filters. Once the coffee grounds and water have been steeped...
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mjackson ♦ I use one at home a lot and truly enjoy the coffee and it is simple to use.
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