I don't want to rehash all of the AeroPress thread from a month or so ago, but I just want to say that I finally succumbed and bought one of these contraptions, and I have to say that all of the praise in the prior thread was absolutely warranted. I couldn't see how a press that only steeped the coffee for 20 seconds could produce coffee with any kind of good flavor, but it can and does. I was a huge fan of french presses - I've used them for 10+ years and didn't think there was anything better. But, this is pretty darn close. Plus, the clean-up is SO much better than my french press and there's no annoying sludge in the bottom of the cup.
I thought any type of paper filter would take away some flavor, but this one doesn't. As others have said, the grind of the coffee you use is very important and the water temp is also. I have a Gaggia espresso maker which I love, but if I want a quick latte-type of drink, the AeroPress does these pretty darned well also, in addition to Americano style coffee.
I pooh-poohed the AeroPress when I read through the prior thread, but something in my head wouldn't let me forget it since I'm kind of a gadget junkie. When I finally got one, I was glad I did. Thanks to everyone who gave their experiences with it.
YMMV.
I thought any type of paper filter would take away some flavor, but this one doesn't. As others have said, the grind of the coffee you use is very important and the water temp is also. I have a Gaggia espresso maker which I love, but if I want a quick latte-type of drink, the AeroPress does these pretty darned well also, in addition to Americano style coffee.
I pooh-poohed the AeroPress when I read through the prior thread, but something in my head wouldn't let me forget it since I'm kind of a gadget junkie. When I finally got one, I was glad I did. Thanks to everyone who gave their experiences with it.
YMMV.