If you’re a true coffee lover, you know that it’s all about preparation. The more you get obsessed with brewing coffee, the more you start researching different ways to brew a perfect cup of coffee. But what if you could brew a great cup of coffee without having to have a giant, expensive coffee maker on your counter at home?
Many people are now loving the AeroPress – a portable, simple coffee maker that can be used anywhere. Best of all, it’s currently on sale on Amazon for the bargain price of £34.98 instead of £39.99, making it much better value than many other coffee machines.
The device is a bit like a cafetiere in that you filter the coffee by pressing down on a plunger, but the similarities end there and in some ways it’s much simpler: The pressure of the plunger extracts the coffee, which is then forced into a simple filter at the bottom when it’s ready.
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You can see just how popular the AeroPress is by looking at the reviews: over 19,000 people have left reviews with an impressive average of 4.7 stars, including thousands who have barely anything bad to say about it.
One user’s glowing review reads: “This compact yet powerful device has become an essential part of my daily routine, consistently delivering rich, flavorful coffee with unmatched ease and speed.”
Another satisfied customer shared an equally happy review, writing: “You can make your coffee as strong as you like, so easy and fast. It comes with a ton of filters so no hassle to wash, and it’s small, compact and easy to carry around. Perfect for traveling.”
The ease of storage and small size of the device are certainly key parts of the AeroPress’s appeal. In fact, our comparison to a cafetiere was noted by another reviewer, who described the AeroPress as “much better than a cafetiere and results in less waste when making single servings.”
That’s reassuring, but it’s always worth checking out some of the more critical reviews to get a fuller picture. One such complaint comes from one user: “It makes great coffee, but it takes a lot of work and effort for one cup of coffee.”
So the AeroPress seems ideal for anyone who likes to fine-tune their blend to perfection, and at just under £35 on Amazon it’s a bargain not to be missed. Of course, there are more premium options, such as the WACACO Picopresso, which makes espresso completely on the fly and has a built-in grinder (but is much more expensive), or cheaper versions of the AeroPress’s proprietary plunger, although quality control is often questionable.
The search for the perfect cup of coffee is a never-ending journey, so there are many options when it comes to brewing your coffee. If you prefer a pod or machine-made cup, try John Lewis’ offer: the Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee machine (by KRUPS) is currently reduced from £169.99 to £79.99. Although it’s a little on the higher end of your budget, it’s still a significant discount.
Ask any coffee lover and they’ll probably have also heard of Bodum, which sells the JAVA French Press Coffee Maker, which brews eight cups of coffee, for £19.90.