AeroPress
AeroPress Original Coffee Maker
The cult-favorite manual brewer — makes espresso-style coffee anywhere in 2 minutes for under $40.
Our Review
The AeroPress is the most beloved manual coffee maker in the world, with a fanatical following and its own World Championship competition. It uses air pressure to push water through finely ground coffee, producing a smooth, rich, low-acidity cup in about 2 minutes. It's virtually indestructible, weighs almost nothing, and works anywhere — kitchen, camping, office, hotel room. At $39, it's the cheapest path to genuinely excellent coffee.
✅ What We Like
- $39 for the best manual coffee many have ever tasted
- Brews in 2 minutes flat
- Virtually unbreakable — perfect for travel
- Low acidity — easy on the stomach
⚠️ Worth Noting
- Manual process — not for set-and-forget people
- Makes only 1-3 cups at a time
- Requires a separate kettle for hot water
- Paper filters are an ongoing (small) cost
Key Features
- Air-pressure brewing
- Makes 1-3 cups per press
- Brews in 2 minutes
- Virtually indestructible (BPA-free plastic)
- Ultra-portable and lightweight
- Includes 350 paper micro-filters
Specifications
| Brew Time | ~2 minutes |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1-3 cups per press |
| Filters | 350 micro-filters included |
| Material | BPA-free polypropylene |
| Type | Manual air-pressure brewer |
| Weight | 6.4 oz |
Best For
- Budget
- Compact
- Travel