AeroPress Original – coffee press for a clean, round cup
Hot water onto the coffee grounds, a quick stir, gently press the plunger down – after about a minute, a clean, round cup is in front of you, smooth and without bitterness.
The AeroPress Original combines immersion with light pressure: the coffee steeps briefly in the water, then the plunger presses it through the filter. That gives you a concentrated, clean coffee, which you drink as a short shot or lengthen with hot water into a longer coffee. Cold brew works too. We carry AeroPress at Coffee Coaching Club.
How it works
Coffee and water go into the chamber, a quick stir distributes everything, then you slowly press the plunger down. The light pressure shortens the contact time and keeps the cup clear – the method is very forgiving and done within a few minutes. You'll need your own kettle, since the AeroPress doesn't heat the water itself; depending on the recipe, you work just below boiling point.
At a glance
| Method |
Immersion with light pressure |
| Material |
BPA-free polypropylene |
| Quantity |
1–3 cups, up to around 250 ml of concentrate |
| In the box |
Scoop, stirrer, filter holder, paper filters |
| Filter |
Paper or reusable stainless steel |
| Brewer weight |
around 230 g |
| Origin |
Made in USA |
Who it's for
For anyone who wants a clean cup quickly – at home, in the office, or on the go. Anyone who wants to travel lighter should look at the AeroPress Go; anyone who regularly brews for two, the AeroPress XL.
What goes with it
Freshly ground tastes best – a hand grinder from our hand grinders, for example from Comandante or Timemore, is a perfect match. For precise dosing, a scale – affordable from the Normcore line or with an app from the Acaia collection. Plus a kettle from the Varia collection as well as replacement filters from the AeroPress collection. Beans like Nutty Delight for a round cup or the fruity Wild Peach for bright notes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the AeroPress make real espresso?
No, not a 9-bar espresso with dense crema. It brews a concentrated, clear coffee by immersion and light pressure – drinkable as a short shot or lengthened with water into a longer coffee.
Which filters can I use?
The included paper filters for an especially clear cup, or a reusable stainless steel filter for more body. You'll find both in the AeroPress collection.
How hot should the water be?
Depending on the recipe, just below boiling point. The AeroPress doesn't heat the water itself – you'll need a kettle.
Can I see it before buying?
Gladly. You can see the AeroPress in person in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon.
Roastery tip
For a round, chocolatey cup, grind a little finer and brew shorter – for example with Nutty Delight. If you like it bright and fruity, grind coarser and let it steep longer, for example with Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
