@batonrye Same here. Once took it on a camping trip with other dads and their kids. Our tent had the best morning coffee all throughout the camp site, thanks to the Aeropress.
@aljbetta you can't make your all time favourite coffee with hand presso, this way you can make whatever fresh coffee you like instead of those pre-made pouches of coffee
Just had it come to my home so I made a cup right away to test it with fine ground coffee. Wow....wow...smooth...flavor is deep. Very impressive. It's as simple as the video shows. I think the absence of acidity is where the improved flavor comes from. I'm sold.
We have been using our Aeropress for about two years and it has been great! I met the inventor at a local coffee shop when he was giving a demonstration. As a former engineer I have to say that this coffeemaker has some great engineering!
Also, I want to say that this video, IMHO, is the best one on the Aeropress because it's right to the point without a bunch of blah blah.
Now, I am going to make myself a nice hot cup of coffee using French dark roast beans ~
Remember that the Aeropress requires a fine grind similar to espresso while French presses require a coarse grind similar to percolator. Another plus about brews from the Aeropress is that it is very clean due to the paper micro filter.
Thanks. I currently use a Bodum three-cup french press and I was wondering about the aeropress. I have heard that the aeropress doesn't really require a high quality grinder like the french press needs to get the full flavor out of the beans. I will probably end up buying an aeropress soon but since I already have a french press I'll probably use both methods.
For me, Aeropress wins by a wide margin. I don't get the full flavor of the coffee with a French Press. Not mention that I need to wait at least 4 minutes for the coffee to brew in the French Press. Then, there's also the fact that I can take the Aeropess when I travel because of its rugged durability.
Very good! This video is an excellent source of general information on making espresso. Of course there are hundreds of nuances to the process and many strict rules some would say aren't mentioned. So? I don't think that was the point..to include EVERYthing about espresso. Altogether, there is a more complete, general, 'how to' information here than I've seen elsewhere in one place. I use a Silvia..have been into espresso for many years. Good job..and, thanks!
I have this exact machine....haven't used it for years and am curious to know what to do to properly clean/descale it. I've no idea where the manuals are :(
thanks ross... and i agree 100% that the grinder is key. my burr grinder is entry level, and still works fine. (readers: do not try making espresso with only a blade grinder!) it was my budget that kept me from going to an even better grinder.
thanks for the tip on tamping...i never knew that! I would suggest getting a real 'grinder' and not a bean 'chopper'...I've got a Grindmaster and it kicks butt!
A very good tutorial. The Krups is a decent machine for its price, it just proves that it is very important to have a good grinder, the machine is secondary.
I have the same espresso machine and have been disappointed by it...My shots are always bitter because I can't pull a shot while the milk is finishing up. I bet yours was too after how long it sat there!!
thank you very much. i hadn't used my old krups (purchased around 1990) for a long while and bought some very nice beans for it, borrowed a grinder- i hadn't known i wasn't tamping the grind enough, and was trying to get it to the right quantity in about 15 seconds- not enough. thanks for the lesson!
This was very helpful! We got our krup at a garage sale and it didn't have a manual. Tamping down the grounds should definitely make our next one better :)
I love a good mug first thing in the morning, got some good brand ideas from coffeeloverstipsandtricks (.) com
ReplyDelete@wangouthangout I just got one and once I get the water heated, it's only 30 seconds before I've got a warm cup of coffee.
ReplyDelete@batonrye Same here. Once took it on a camping trip with other dads and their kids. Our tent had the best morning coffee all throughout the camp site, thanks to the Aeropress.
ReplyDelete@Metsada007 Yes you can use your own grind. Preferably a fine grind of any coffee you want.
ReplyDeleteSurely that's not enough time to brew!
ReplyDeleteI took the AeroPress camping for the best camper-coffee ever!
ReplyDeleteCan you use your own grind coffee beans for this coffee maker?
ReplyDeleteHi, could you explain why the HandPresso is better?
ReplyDelete@aljbetta you can't make your all time favourite coffee with hand presso, this way you can make whatever fresh coffee you like instead of those pre-made pouches of coffee
ReplyDeleteEach to there own.
ReplyDeleteNot my choice,
Have youy tried the Presso
Or the HandPresso
Much better... they win hands down.
Just had it come to my home so I made a cup right away to test it with fine ground coffee. Wow....wow...smooth...flavor is deep. Very impressive. It's as simple as the video shows. I think the absence of acidity is where the improved flavor comes from. I'm sold.
ReplyDeleteWe have been using our Aeropress for about
ReplyDeletetwo years and it has been great!
I met the inventor at a local coffee shop when he
was giving a demonstration.
As a former engineer I have to say that this
coffeemaker has some great engineering!
Also, I want to say that this video, IMHO, is the
best one on the Aeropress because it's right
to the point without a bunch of blah blah.
Now, I am going to make myself a nice hot
cup of coffee using French dark roast beans ~
Remember that the Aeropress requires a fine grind similar to espresso while French presses require a coarse grind similar to percolator. Another plus about brews from the Aeropress is that it is very clean due to the paper micro filter.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I currently use a Bodum three-cup french press and I was wondering about the aeropress. I have heard that the aeropress doesn't really require a high quality grinder like the french press needs to get the full flavor out of the beans. I will probably end up buying an aeropress soon but since I already have a french press I'll probably use both methods.
ReplyDeleteFor me, Aeropress wins by a wide margin. I don't get the full flavor of the coffee with a French Press. Not mention that I need to wait at least 4 minutes for the coffee to brew in the French Press.
ReplyDeleteThen, there's also the fact that I can take the Aeropess when I travel because of its rugged durability.
So this or the french press, which one wins in your opinion?
ReplyDeleteJust bought mine too. I hear it is the absolute best at coffee! I cannot wait for it to come :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try mine - should be here in a few days :)
ReplyDeleteHey man
ReplyDeleteyour good at this nice vid.
Nice video, very clear and easy to understand. Thanks
ReplyDeleteVery good! This video is an excellent source of general information on making espresso. Of course there are hundreds of nuances to the process and many strict rules some would say aren't mentioned. So? I don't think that was the point..to include EVERYthing about espresso. Altogether, there is a more complete, general, 'how to' information here than I've seen elsewhere in one place. I use a Silvia..have been into espresso for many years. Good job..and, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have this exact machine....haven't used it for years and am curious to know what to do to properly clean/descale it. I've no idea where the manuals are :(
ReplyDeletethanks for telling me. that helpful
ReplyDeleteOn a shot glass that has a one shot line, it usually is measuring one ounce.
ReplyDeletethanks ross... and i agree 100% that the grinder is key. my burr grinder is entry level, and still works fine. (readers: do not try making espresso with only a blade grinder!) it was my budget that kept me from going to an even better grinder.
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip on tamping...i never knew that! I would suggest getting a real 'grinder' and not a bean 'chopper'...I've got a Grindmaster and it kicks butt!
ReplyDeleteYea, it was made in Switzerland, not Germany anyway
ReplyDeleteI am sorry, I am not a professional barista and I have not heard that term before, so I cannot answer your question.
ReplyDeletewhat is considered a shot one line ?
ReplyDeletegermans don't say vapore, they would say "dampf".
ReplyDeleteA very good tutorial. The Krups is a decent machine for its price, it just proves that it is very important to have a good grinder, the machine is secondary.
I have the same espresso machine and have been disappointed by it...My shots are always bitter because I can't pull a shot while the milk is finishing up. I bet yours was too after how long it sat there!!
ReplyDeletewow!!!!! i learned a lot today. he explained so very well!!! thank you!!!
ReplyDeletethank you very much. i hadn't used my old krups (purchased around 1990) for a long while and bought some very nice beans for it, borrowed a grinder- i hadn't known i wasn't tamping the grind enough, and was trying to get it to the right quantity in about 15 seconds- not enough. thanks for the lesson!
ReplyDeleteThis was very helpful! We got our krup at a garage sale and it didn't have a manual. Tamping down the grounds should definitely make our next one better :)
ReplyDeletevery knowledgable! I'm a barista and you had everything perfect:)
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