Unlike many other home coffee makers, the Aerobie AeroPress is made from plastic – so it is very light, durable, and easy to travel with. Some pour over devices, like the Kalita Wave or the Hario V60, come in different materials, like metal, glass, or ceramic, but every AeroPress is made almost entirely out of plastic.
The different material variations that you might get with other coffee-making devices might seem like appealing options for the AeroPress, but they would fundamentally undermine what makes the design so popular. For its unique combination of immersion, steeping, and pressure brewing, and to make it so portable and durable, the AeroPress simply has to be made out of plastic.
This article will go into detail about what the Aerobie AeroPress is, what makes the device unique, how it works, and why this plastic coffee maker couldn’t be made in any other way.
What is the AeroPress Made From?
The AeroPress is primarily made out of a food-safe co-polyester, which is essentially a plastic that can withstand high temperatures safely and is very durable but lightweight. The seal for the plunger is made out of silicone and the filters that you can use inside are generally paper micro-filters, though metal options are also available.
What is an Aerobie AeroPress?
The Aerobie AeroPress is a much-loved coffee maker that combines traditional steeping with pressure to create a strong, flavourful brew in a way that is easy for any home barista to use. It is designed to quickly deliver one coffee at a time, and it is carefully engineered to be simple, portable, and practically indestructible.
How Do You Make an AeroPress Coffee?
To make coffee with your AeroPress, you first place the chamber on top of your cup, with the filter inside. Then, put medium-fine coffee grounds inside, top it up with water, place the plunger on top and wait for a minute or so before pushing the plunger down, forcing your coffee out of the bottom and into your cup.
How Does the AeroPress Work?
To get as much flavour as possible out of the coffee, the AeroPress first allows the grounds to steep and extract into the hot water. Then, when you press the plunger, the water is forced past the coffee particles, extracting even more of the oils and flavour into your brew and putting extra intensity into the resulting cup.
What Makes the AeroPress Special?
One of the reasons that many coffee enthusiasts prefer the AeroPress over other coffee makers is its ability to recreate a flavour similar to that of an espresso. Because it uses pressure in the brewing process, you get more soluble coffee and a richer, more intense resulting brew than you can from pour over or French Press coffee.
What is the Inverted Method for Using an AeroPress?
You might have heard of the inverted method for AeroPress, which many coffee aficionados swear by. All this means is that you place the plunger in first and sit the chamber on top – using the plunger as a base – then you fill it up as normal, add the filter cap on and flip it over before plunging.
Can You Make Espresso with an AeroPress?
True espresso comes from an espresso machine, and it uses 9 bars of pressure to deliver its intensity, concentration, and the signature “crema” on top. An AeroPress produces less than 1 bar of pressure so it cannot make a true espresso, but it can come a lot closer than most of the other home coffee-making devices on the market.
How Much Coffee and Water Should I Put in an AeroPress?
One of the things that makes an AeroPress so easy to use is that you can see how much coffee you need by looking at the side of the chamber. The numbers on the side tell you where to fill the water up to based on how many scoops of coffee you have placed inside.
Is the AeroPress Hot to Handle?
Because you need to grip the AeroPress by the chamber and push down on the plunger, it needs to be made from a material that is not going to get too hot. Glass or metal would conduct far too much heat, but the plastic that an AeroPress is made from is only slightly warm to the touch.
Can an AeroPress Break During Use?
It is possible to have the odd accident with an AeroPress, even though it is very simple to use. If you are applying too much force or have not situated it securely on top of your cup, it can fall over, but the plastic that it is made from is very durable so it will not suffer any damage.
What Makes the AeroPress Easy to Travel With?
There are a couple of reasons why the AeroPress is the go-to device for anyone looking to take their coffee-making on the road. It is very small and lightweight, and its shape is easy to fit into even the smallest bag, but it is also virtually unbreakable, so you don’t have to worry about it getting knocked around.
Can an AeroPress Damage My Mug?
If you are having to press down hard enough for your AeroPress to be causing any damage to your mugs, you are probably using it wrong. The lightweight plastic and gentle amount of pressure required for the AeroPress means that it should be safe to use on any cup or mug that is of a reasonable quality and thickness.
Should My AeroPress be Easy to Plunge?
If you are finding it difficult to push down the plunger in your AeroPress, you are probably using grounds that are too fine. The AeroPress works best with a medium-fine grind size and should only require 30 seconds of consistent pressure, but grounds that are too fine will end up densely packed together, making it harder to plunge.
Does a Good Grinder Affect the AeroPress?
If your coffee is not ground into a uniform size, you can have problems when using your AeroPress. Grounds that are too fine will block the water flow and make it much harder for you to press and larger grounds will affect the extraction, so it is recommended that you use a burr grinder instead of a blade.
Hi, I’m Jen Williams, chief editor and writer for ThirstPerk.com.
I’ve been drinking coffee and tea for most of my life, but it wasn’t until I started working at Thirstperk.com that I became an expert on the subject. I’m a total caffeine addict who has spent hours upon hours reading about and experimenting with the different types of coffees out there in my search to find the perfect cup of joe.
I’ve been a tea lover for as long as I can remember as well. I grew up in a house with a mom who loved to drink herbal tea, and I think that’s where my love for tea first began. These days, I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting teas to try, and I love experimenting with different brewing methods and flavoring combinations.