AeroPress Original Coffee Maker

The AeroPress Original is the most versatile and best-loved portable coffee maker in the world — with over 75,000 five-star reviews across 70 countries and a dedicated World AeroPress Championship that runs annually in cities across the globe. Its unique 3-in-1 brew method — combining fast immersion, gentle air pressure, and micro-filtration — produces a smooth, full-bodied, remarkably low-bitterness cup of coffee in under two minutes, with virtually no cleanup.

It is simultaneously the best travel coffee maker available, the fastest manual brewer for home use, and one of the most endlessly creative brewing tools in specialty coffee. Whether you're making a single espresso-style concentrate, a full 10oz American-style cup, or experimenting with cold brew and iced coffee, the AeroPress Original does it all — compactly, durably, and brilliantly.

Why the AeroPress Produces Better Coffee Than You'd Expect

The AeroPress was invented by Alan Adler, a Stanford engineering lecturer best known for designing the Aerobie flying ring. He applied the same precision to coffee and created something genuinely new: a brewer that is part French press (full immersion for body), part pour-over (paper filtration for clarity), and part espresso machine (air pressure for concentration and richness).

• 3-in-1 Flavour Technology — fast immersion minimises bitterness and acidity; air pressure delivers smooth, full-bodied extraction; micro-filtration removes all grit and sediment
• Under 2-minute total brew time — from adding coffee to drinking, including cleanup; faster than any other manual brewing method
• Zero grit — the micro-filter paper removes all fine particles, producing a completely clean, sediment-free cup — unlike French press
• Low bitterness and acidity — the immersion phase extracts flavour compounds without the over-extraction that causes bitterness in drip or filter methods
• Brew 1 cup (10oz) per press — sized for a single generous serving; ideal for solo home brewing or travel
• Espresso-style brewing — use a finer grind and smaller volume of water to produce a concentrated shot that can be used as the base for lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos
• Cold brew and iced coffee capable — brew with cold or room-temperature water for smooth cold brew without an overnight wait
• Dishwasher safe (top rack) — arguably the easiest manual brewer to clean; one push ejects the puck and the chamber rinses in seconds
• Compact and virtually indestructible — made from food-safe BPA-free polypropylene; 5.25" H x 4.2" W; fits in any bag, rucksack, or suitcase
• Compatible with the AeroPress accessory ecosystem — including the Flow Control Filter Cap, reusable metal filters, and the AeroPress Travel Grinder

What's Included

• 1 × AeroPress chamber
• 1 × AeroPress plunger
• 350 × AeroPress paper micro-filters
• 1 × filter cap and filter holder
• 1 × stirrer
• 1 × scoop

Who Is the AeroPress Original For?

The AeroPress is uniquely versatile — it is genuinely one of the best brewers for beginners, intermediate brewers, and specialty coffee professionals simultaneously. It suits:

• Daily home brewers who want the best-tasting single cup of coffee in the fastest possible time with the least fuss
• Travellers — the AeroPress is the go-to travel brewer for serious coffee drinkers; compact, unbreakable, and capable of excellent coffee anywhere in the world
• Campers and outdoor enthusiasts — works without electricity; brews directly into a mug; virtually indestructible; perfect paired with a hand grinder
• Specialty coffee experimenters — the AeroPress has one of the largest and most creative recipe communities in coffee; hundreds of championship-winning and crowd-sourced recipes are freely available online
• Espresso lovers without an espresso machine — the AeroPress can produce concentrated, espresso-style shots suitable for milk-based drinks
• Pod machine upgraders — produces significantly better-tasting coffee with zero plastic waste and at a fraction of the ongoing cost

How to Brew with the AeroPress Original (Standard Method)

1. Place a micro-filter in the filter cap and attach to the chamber
2. Add 11–17g of medium-fine ground coffee (adjust to taste)
3. Pour in hot water (80–95°C) to fill the chamber
4. Stir for 10 seconds
5. Press the plunger down slowly with gentle pressure — takes approximately 20–40 seconds
6. Dilute with hot water to taste for a full cup, or drink as a concentrate

Total time from start to finish: under 2 minutes. Cleanup: 10 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the AeroPress Original and the AeroPress XL? The AeroPress Original brews up to 10oz (approximately 300ml) per press — ideal for a single serving. The AeroPress XL has double the capacity (20oz) and brews 2–4 cups at a time using a larger chamber and XL filters. If you regularly brew for two or more people, the XL is the better choice. If you brew solo, the Original is perfectly sized.

Can the AeroPress make espresso? The AeroPress produces a rich, concentrated, espresso-style brew using a finer grind and smaller water volume — but it does not produce true espresso in the technical sense, as it generates far less pressure (around 0.35 bar vs 9 bar for an espresso machine). However, the result is an excellent, creamy concentrate that works brilliantly as the base for milk-based drinks like lattes and Americanos.

What grind size should I use with the AeroPress? The AeroPress works with almost any grind size, making it uniquely forgiving. A medium-fine grind (similar to pour-over) is a reliable starting point for the standard method. Finer grinds produce a more concentrated, espresso-style result. The AeroPress is famous for being highly adaptable — different recipes often call for very different grind sizes.

How many filters come with the AeroPress Original? The AeroPress Original includes 350 paper micro-filters. Replacement filters are widely available, including AeroPress-branded packs, and compatible alternatives such as the AeroPress metal reusable filter (sold separately at Coffee Hit) which eliminates the need for paper filters entirely.

Is the AeroPress good for travel? It is widely considered the best travel coffee maker available. It is compact, completely lightweight, and made from virtually indestructible BPA-free polypropylene — it can be dropped, packed, and thrown around without damage. Paired with a hand grinder (such as the Comandante C40 or Baratza Encore ESP, both available at Coffee Hit), it produces café-quality coffee anywhere in the world.

How do I clean the AeroPress? Press the plunger all the way through to eject the coffee puck and filter directly into a bin. Rinse the chamber and plunger under running water — the whole process takes about 10 seconds. The AeroPress is also dishwasher safe (top rack only).