Aerobie AeroPress Coffee and Espresso - w/zippered nylon tote bag

I would highly recommend this product.

A very ease to use, one cup, coffee maker.

Pros:
- add hot water, make the coffee the correct temperature
- cup-by-cup, always fresh and newly made
- easy to use, and easy to clean

Cons:
- many parts, even though it is of good quality, some items can be broken and then the coffee maker cannot be used
- none other

For about 3 years, I've been using the AeroPress in the office snack room to get a great cup of coffee quickly, easily, and without mess. I store the two tube parts and the filter/base, a standard coffee mug, and a bag of espresso at my desk. The stirring paddle and funnel are not needed. I just put a paper filter into the bottom of the base, screw it onto the outer tube and drop in one scoop of coffee. Fill the plunger with water and heat in the microwave to almost boiling, pour it in the tube which is sitting over the mug, wait a few seconds, and use the plunger to force the water through the filter. The coffee grounds pop out of the base into the trash with no mess. A quick rinse and it's clean. It is much easier to clean up than a french press, and the coffee tastes better too, with no sediment at the bottom of the cup.
I have not been able to duplicate good European coffee in the US, but the AeroPress comes pretty close.

You can't beat the flavor that this coffee maker produces. It takes a couple of extra steps to produce this great brew, but it is well worth it. Great for making coffee for one. It you like several cups in the morning, it takes a little time. I love this coffee maker. I have one for work, one at home and one for travel.

Unlike regular coffee makers that sit on the counter in a lump, the AeroPress has a lot of plastic pieces you have to store and find when making your next cup. You also have to find a mug that fits under the press, (demitasse or espresso cups do not) so it's not quite as easy as its description would lead you to believe. Follow the instructions and you will use 4 to 5 times as much coffee per cup as regular coffee makers. That said, the coffee tastes good. Pour one of the demitasse portions into a cup of frothed milk and you'll be caffeinated for the entire day. AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Great coffee. Simple & easy to use and clean up. The best of the french press and the drip all in one.