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AeroPress Coffee Maker - Original

The $40 cult brewer: a forgiving, nearly indestructible press that makes a clean cup or espresso-style concentrate in two minutes.

9.0

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Type: Manual immersion/pressure coffee press
Capacity: 10 oz (1–2 cups); up to 3 espresso-style shots
Brew technology: Fast immersion, air pressure and micro-filtration
Typical price: $39.95

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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score

The $40 cult brewer: a forgiving, nearly indestructible press that makes a clean cup or espresso-style concentrate in two minutes.

The AeroPress Original is a polypropylene manual press that combines immersion, air pressure and paper micro-filtration to brew up to 10 oz of coffee, or up to three espresso-style shots, in about two minutes including cleanup. It's light enough to travel, tolerant of almost any grind, dose and steep time, and at $39.95 it is one of the best values in coffee gear. The trade-offs are that it brews one or two cups at a time, takes a hands-on routine, and won't make true espresso.

Best for

Solo drinkers who want excellent coffee fast
Travelers, campers and office brewers
Beginners who want a forgiving manual brewer

What we like

Clean, full-flavored coffee in about two minutes, cleanup included
Extremely forgiving of grind size, dose and steep time
Only $39.95, with inexpensive paper filters
Light and durable enough for travel, camping or the office
Makes hot coffee, espresso-style concentrate, iced coffee and cold brew

Watch-outs

Single-serve: about 10 oz per press
Espresso-style shots aren't true espresso and have little crema
Plastic body, though glass and steel versions cost more
Hands-on routine that needs a kettle and ideally a grinder

How it scored

The breakdown.

9.0Excellent

Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.

Performance30%8.8
It brews a clean, full-flavored cup that reviewers call easier and more forgiving than pour-over, though its espresso-style shots are not true espresso and have little crema.
Build & reliability20%8.5
The simple polypropylene parts are hard to break, and one reviewer used theirs daily for 12 years with minimal wear. Replacement chambers, plungers and seals are sold separately, but some buyers prefer glass or steel versions to avoid plastic.
Ease of use15%9.1
Brew and cleanup take about two minutes. You push out a puck of grounds and rinse, and almost any grind, dose or steep time works.
Value20%9.5
At $39.95, with cheap paper filters that some users rinse and reuse, it is among the best-value brewers available.
Community love15%9.3
It has a cult following, with a World AeroPress Championship and a James Hoffmann series, and forum users call it fantastic, low-cost and close to foolproof.

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What people are saying

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“The AeroPress is of incredible value. You can make a range of delicious coffees in one, compact appliance. It's easy to use, but has a very specific brewing technique that you'll need to learn.”

Laura HoneyHomes & Gardens · 2024-03

“The reason it became so popular so quickly is that the coffee it produces is just so good.”

KevCoffee Kev · 2025-07

“I used (and still have) an Aeropress for years and it's simply fantastic. Low cost, almost zero maintenance, good results. Very similar output to an americano though lower on crema.”

dgacmuHacker News · 2026-04

“I much prefer v60 to what i can produce with my aeropress, and one benefit is no plastic.”

cyberpunkHacker News · 2026-05

Specifications

By the numbers.

Model: Original (85A01)
Capacity: 10 oz (1–2 cups); up to 3 espresso-style shots
Brew technology: Fast immersion, air pressure and micro-filtration
Brew styles: Signature (filter-style), espresso-style, cold brew, iced coffee
Brew and clean time: About 2 minutes
Material: Polypropylene, BPA free
Filters: Standard-size paper micro-filters (included)
In the box: Chamber, plunger, filter cap, paper micro-filters, stirrer, scoop
Cleaning: Dishwasher safe (top rack)
Made in: USA (some AeroPress products are made overseas)
Dimensions: 5.25 × 4.2 in (H × W, as listed)
Warranty: 1-year
Brews: AeroPress, Cold brew, Iced / over ice
Typical price: $39.95 for Original (10 oz) with stirrer, scoop and paper micro-filters (checked October 2026)

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FAQ

Good questions.

Does the AeroPress make real espresso?

Not quite. AeroPress says the Original can brew up to three espresso-style shots, but owners and reviewers stress it isn't true espresso. One Hacker News user describes the result as very similar to an Americano with less crema.

How much coffee does the AeroPress Original make?

AeroPress lists a 10 oz capacity, enough for one or two cups. You can brew one 10 oz serving by pushing all the water through, or up to three shots of concentrate to dilute. The Original XL doubles that to 20 oz.

What filters does it use?

It uses Standard-size AeroPress paper micro-filters, and a pack comes in the box. Coffee Kev notes the paper filters can be rinsed and reused about 10–12 times, and AeroPress also sells a reusable stainless steel filter.

Is it dishwasher safe?

Yes. AeroPress says the BPA-free polypropylene parts are top-rack dishwasher safe, though most owners just rinse it after pushing out the grounds.

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