That’s a fair criticism of the parent comment. Espresso != brewed coffee. But the author does quote the article stating that the Aeropress makes a better tastin

That’s a fair criticism of the parent comment. Espresso != brewed coffee. But the author does quote the article stating that the Aeropress makes a better tasting (to some) drink than the expensive (presumably espresso) machines. When I bought my first Aeropress, I think the marketing and commentary by friends and acquaintances suggested that I’d be drinking something more similar to espresso at home on the cheap. Of course I did not, even though the coffee was good. Lastly, for someone who wants espresso on the cheap, but doesn’t care about frothy milk, the Flair espresso maker looks like a winner, as I mentioned elsewhere: https://www.flairespresso.com/ https://www.flairespresso.com/ To recap, yes they’re different beasts, both good. There are often disingenuous comparisons to espresso made on both “sides.”