Coffee is a universally loved beverage, so it should come as no surprise that a coffee accessory is making an appearance in our gift guide! Today, I would like to introduce you to a product that would make a fab gift for everyone on your list from the coffee expert to newlyweds or even college students. That product is AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker – and one lucky Contest Corner reader will win an AeroPress of their own, so read on!
AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker is a unique, simple device that allows you to quickly and easily pull espresso shots and create delicious beverages – all you need is a kettle! AeroPress is an interesting take on a French press, using air pressure to create “Total immersion brewing”. AeroPress is a simple, manual coffee press that does not require any electricity to run – and its portable size means it could be used while traveling, in dorm rooms, or anywhere that you’re crammed for space. To brew a cup, you insert one small filter (A pack of which are included, and can be rinsed off and re-used) into the filter cap, which screws onto the brewing chamber. You then place this chamber directly over your cup (Or a carafe, if you desire a full pot’s worth), and insert a scoop of finely ground coffee. Add hot water from your kettle, stir, and then insert the plunger. Voilà ! You now have an espresso shot in your cup. To this, you can add hot water to create an Americano, or hot milk for a café au lait. For further details on preparation, including a video demonstration, click here.
More About AeroPress:
“The AeroPress coffee and espresso maker is a $30 coffee press that has become popular with coffee lovers because it brews an absolutely delicious cup of coffee or espresso. The AeroPress utilizes a rapid, total immersion brewing process that is unlike that of other press-type coffee makers. AeroPress brewed coffee is smooth and rich, without the bitterness and high acidity found in coffee brewed by traditional, press or drip processes.”
AeroPress sent me a complimentary unit for review, and being the coffee fiend that I am, I was very eager to put this to the test! They actually included a small bag of fine coffee grounds so that I could see the recommended grind for this maker – I have a coffee grinder, but if you don’t, you can grind coffee in the grocery store or buy it from a coffee shop. I’m drinking a mug of AeroPress coffee right now, and I give it two thumbs up! I love the ease of which you can pull espresso shots with this maker, and I think it’s a versatile cafetiere that would be welcomed by anyone. Even those of us who have a lot of coffee equipment can enjoy this!
AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker is available at a variety of fine retailers for $30 – click here to locate a store near you. You can keep up with the latest news from AeroPress by becoming a fan of them on Facebook.
Giveaway Time!
One lucky Contest Corner reader will win an AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker of their own! Here’s how to enter:
1. For your first entry, leave a comment on this post and tell me: What is your favorite way to prepare coffee? This step is required to qualify for the drawing.
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I am looking for a new method to brew coffee, as a new coffee drinker I am still using a basic coffee maker!
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Bet way to make coffee is to go out and buy it at Tim Hortons because its just easier. Or using a coffee maker 😀
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I like my coffee flavoured with a little creamer
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I love to cold brew mine because I only drink iced coffee.
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Usually on the run and have to buy it. This looks fast and interesting.
I prepare coffee in a drip coffee maker and love it with one sugar and one Vanilla Caramel creamer. 🙂 Thank you.
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I just use my plain old coffee pot thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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I’m really getting into coffee lately. I usually just make it on the stove because we don’t even have a coffee pot. It’s on my Christmas list.
My favorite ways to prepare coffee are either in a single cup coffee maker or already prepared at Starbucks lol 🙂
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My newest way to enjoy coffee is to grind it myself! I recently got some Goumet coffee beans, & didn’t know how I was going to grind them until I realized — “I can grind them myself in my blender”! I use the pulse, & I can grind it a little coarser, or FINE for Espresso!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) TY!
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I love coffee with half & half and splenda. 🙂
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i use a regular coffeemaker with ground coffe usually maxwell house or folgers.
i like half and half in my coffee with no sugar
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I love making coffee with my espresso maker. Then I add sugar, flavored cream, and milk.
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I love espresso with chocolate, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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I always make a pot and drink it the next day or two.
My favorite way to prepare coffee right now is with my Keurig Brewer. It is getting very expensive though so I’ve been considering getting a french press to use on weekends at least.
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I like brewed Hazelnut coffee with Sweet & Low.
I use a basic coffee maker, creamer, truvia and a spoon. Perfection!
I like to grind whole coffee beans, brew the ground coffee and serve it with cream.
currently I use a coffee maker with standard can grounds…i’m looking for a better way
Have to admit that I am still using the old school coffee maker. I would love to have a better way. zacherlyksheets at gmail dot com.
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Stovetop espresso.
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I have a gevalia maker with the pods currently.