AeroPress Review 2022: Advantages, Disadvantages, the Alternatives

The AeroPress coffee maker is a unique, portable device that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. But what is it? How does it work? And is it worth your money? In this AeroPress review, we'll take a look at the pros and cons of this innovative coffee maker and see if it's right for you. Spoiler alert: It just might be! Let's dive in!

What is Aeropress ?

The Aeropress is a unique way of making coffee where water and coffee grounds are mixed together for around 15 seconds, to create something very special.

After the water and coffee grounds are well mixed, the mixture is left to set for 2 or 3 minutes, and then some gentle air pressure is used to push the mixture through a micro-filter.

The filtration takes only 20 to 30 seconds, meaning you can make a perfect cup of Joe in less than 5 minutes.

Yes! You have read correctly. All it takes for you to make a perfect cup of Coffee is 5 minutes of your time.

Sounds cool, right? If this made you interested, stay with us to find out more about the Aeropress.

Today, we are going to talk about:

• What is the difference between the French press and Aeropress?
• How to make an Aeropress Latte?
• The best coffee grinders for the Aeropress
• The Aeropress filters

First, let us explain some key differences between the French Press and Aeropress coffee makers.

What Is the Difference Between the French Press and Aeropress?

Although both the French Press and Aeropress have 'press' in the name, they work very differently.

Here is a list of things that makes them different:

Design and Build Quality

Both the French Press and Aeropress are very simple coffee brewing devices that only use few parts. This simplicity is what it makes these devices easy to clean, use, and maintain.

French Presses are usually made of a metal frame, heat-proof glass carafe, plastic or stainless steel lid and a metal filter attached at the end of a rod.

Aeropresses are built with even fewer parts: a brewing chamber, plunger, and filter cup. They are usually made of mixture of materials, including plastic, glass, and stainless steel.

Ease of Use

Both the Aeropress and French Press are incredibly easy to use and clean.

To put it simple, the coffee grounds and water are mixed together for a short period of time before they are filtered.

When it comes to brewing with the French Press, you immerse and mix coarse coffee grounds with hot water in the glass carafe. After 3 or 4 minutes, you plunge the filter, pour the coffee in your cup, and enjoy.

The Aeropress adds one more element into the brewing process - pressure.

When it comes to brewing with the Aeropress, you immerse and mix coarse grounds with hot water in the brewing chamber.

After 1 - 3 minutes (depending on your grind size), you press down the plunger. The plunger generates a lot of pressure which eventually forcess the coffee through the filter.

Versatility

Both the French press and Aeropress have their advantages when it comes to versatility.

The French press lets you make great hot coffee, but only in one way. However, the French Press can also be used as great carafe for making cold brew coffee or brewing pour over coffee.

On the other hand, the Aeropress is capable f making hot coffee in several different ways. It can help you make coffee that's heavy and bold, coffee that's light and crisp, or even coffee that's very similar to regular espresso.

Next, we explain how to make an Aeropress latte…

How to Make an Aeropress Latte?

Ok, you are a big fan of latte and you have an Aeropress?
Then, it's your lucky day as we are about to explain you how to make yourself a delicious Aeropress-style latte.

So, without further ado, let's get to the point.

Here is what you'll need:

• Water
• An Aeropress
• Coffee
• Milk
• A mug or cup

You have all the ingredients? Yes!?
Ok, here is the 4-step recipe:

Step 1
Brew your favorite coffee with your Aeropress.

Step 2
Let your coffee sit in our Aeropress for several minutes. Make sure you keep the lid on so the heat stays inside.

Step 3
Next, you need to froth some milk. Froth your milk until it becomes rich and foamy. Of course, you can skip this step if you are not a big fan of frothed milk.

Step 4
Put your Aeropress on top of your mug or glass of milk and press your coffee slowly into oyur milk. Let the coffee slowly integrate into the beverage.

That's it! You've made yourself a perfect cup of Aeropress-style lattee.

To find out more recipes about making Aeropress-style latte or Aeropress-style Mocha, you can visit our How to Make an Aeropress-style Latte page.

Next, we bring you the list of the best coffee grinders for the Aeropress…