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Any coffee addict like me knows that some methods of brewing are impossible before you've had a cup. The AeroPress understands this and is really simple to use,

Any coffee addict like me knows that some methods of brewing are impossible before you've had a cup. The AeroPress understands this and is really simple to use, and makes amazing coffee. Everyone in my family has one and some other method as well, like a Mokapot or French press, but for the first cup in the morning it's Aeropress every time. I also love Papermate Sharpwriter pencils. They feel so comfortable to hold, and if you like spinning a pencil while thinking they're really well-balanced for that.

tacostakohashi 10y ago
Yes, AeroPress is great for the simplicity. Although the coffee is not the best in the world, it works out well per unit of effort. In particular, the good thing about AeroPress is that if you get distracted at any stage of be process, it's not a disaster. Unlike, say, a Moka pot where you have to monitor it and take it off the stove during a small window of time between the coffee being done, and the whole thing getting way too hot and destroying the rubber seal.
teamonkey 10y ago
Every part of the Aeropress is well designed, not just because it's a clever way of making good coffee, but the way it all stacks neatly in a tower, how easy it is to clean. The stirrer is flanged and of the perfect length just not to touch the filter paper.
- tedmiston 10y ago
  Even the stirrer is perfect. I often use it with other brewing methods for similar reasons.
tedmiston 10y ago
Likewise, I'm a huge fan. I keep a GitHub repo of AeroPress brew guides [1] if you're looking to try other recipes. [1]: https://github.com/tedmiston/aeropress https://github.com/tedmiston/aeropress
thenomad 10y ago
I like the Aeropress, but my favourite coffee production method is the Kalita Wave. Again, it's beautifully designed - almost impossible to damage, very simple to use, comparatively quick (about a minute longer than an Aeropress for one or two large mugs of coffee), arguably even easier to clean than the Aeropress (invert over bin. Done.). The pouring jug's great, too: tough, well labeled, fits perfectly, easy to store.
- evandev 10y ago
  Even better than that in my opinion is the snowpeak collapsible pour over [0]. It's metal, sturdy and packable. I bring it in my carry on on all trips I go on plus backpacking. Pair with a hand grinder and you're set. 0: https://snowpeak.com/collections/gifts-under-100-dollars/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113?variant=671115025 https://snowpeak.com/collections/gifts-under-100-dollars/pro...
  - thenomad 10y ago
    And this is why I love HN. I'm a massive coffee nerd and I'd never heard of that. Thanks!
- derrickdirge 10y ago
  Along the same lines, my Chemex is one of my favorite objects. I love the simplicity of the design and the brewing process. I love the consistently tasty brew. I love the way it looks on my kitchen counter. I love the purity of materials. Admittedly, the 'purity of materials' argument is probably just superstition on my part. I'm not sure if there are measurable benefits to an all-glass brewing receptacle, but it sure makes me feel good. Glass, wood, and leather are materials that I can easily wrap my head around, and somehow that brings extra peace of mind to my whole coffee ritual.
  - sotojuan 10y ago
    I actually find the Chemex as simple as the Aeropress. It has replaced it for my morning coffee.

tacostakohashi 10y ago

Yes, AeroPress is great for the simplicity. Although the coffee is not the best in the world, it works out well per unit of effort. In particular, the good thing about AeroPress is that if you get distracted at any stage of be process, it's not a disaster. Unlike, say, a Moka pot where you have to monitor it and take it off the stove during a small window of time between the coffee being done, and the whole thing getting way too hot and destroying the rubber seal.

teamonkey 10y ago

Every part of the Aeropress is well designed, not just because it's a clever way of making good coffee, but the way it all stacks neatly in a tower, how easy it is to clean. The stirrer is flanged and of the perfect length just not to touch the filter paper.

tedmiston 10y ago
Even the stirrer is perfect. I often use it with other brewing methods for similar reasons.

tedmiston 10y ago

Likewise, I'm a huge fan. I keep a GitHub repo of AeroPress brew guides [1] if you're looking to try other recipes. [1]: https://github.com/tedmiston/aeropress https://github.com/tedmiston/aeropress

thenomad 10y ago

I like the Aeropress, but my favourite coffee production method is the Kalita Wave. Again, it's beautifully designed - almost impossible to damage, very simple to use, comparatively quick (about a minute longer than an Aeropress for one or two large mugs of coffee), arguably even easier to clean than the Aeropress (invert over bin. Done.). The pouring jug's great, too: tough, well labeled, fits perfectly, easy to store.

evandev 10y ago
Even better than that in my opinion is the snowpeak collapsible pour over [0]. It's metal, sturdy and packable. I bring it in my carry on on all trips I go on plus backpacking. Pair with a hand grinder and you're set. 0: https://snowpeak.com/collections/gifts-under-100-dollars/products/collapsible_pour_over-cs-113?variant=671115025 https://snowpeak.com/collections/gifts-under-100-dollars/pro...
- thenomad 10y ago
  And this is why I love HN. I'm a massive coffee nerd and I'd never heard of that. Thanks!
derrickdirge 10y ago
Along the same lines, my Chemex is one of my favorite objects. I love the simplicity of the design and the brewing process. I love the consistently tasty brew. I love the way it looks on my kitchen counter. I love the purity of materials. Admittedly, the 'purity of materials' argument is probably just superstition on my part. I'm not sure if there are measurable benefits to an all-glass brewing receptacle, but it sure makes me feel good. Glass, wood, and leather are materials that I can easily wrap my head around, and somehow that brings extra peace of mind to my whole coffee ritual.
- sotojuan 10y ago
  I actually find the Chemex as simple as the Aeropress. It has replaced it for my morning coffee.