AeroPress Original – a coffee maker for a clear, rounded cup
Hot water over the ground coffee, a quick stir, gently press the plunger down – after a good minute, a clear, round cup stands 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. The result is a concentrated, clean coffee that you drink as a short shot or extend with hot water into a longer coffee. Cold brew works well 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 forgiving and done within a few minutes. A separate kettle is needed, 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 copolyester |
| Capacity |
1–3 cups, up to around 250 ml concentrate |
| What's included |
Scoop, stirrer, filter cap, paper filters |
| Filter |
Paper or reusable stainless steel |
| Brewer weight |
around 230 g |
| Origin |
Made in USA |
Who It's For
For everyone who wants a clean cup quickly – at home, at the office, or on the go. If you want to travel more compactly, take a look at the AeroPress Go — if you regularly brew for two, the AeroPress XL.
What Goes Well With It
Freshly ground, it tastes best – a hand grinder from our Hand Grinders, such as from Comandante or Timemore, is a perfect match. For precise dosing, a scale – affordable from the Normcore range or with an app from the Acaia collection. Add 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 through immersion and light pressure – drinkable as a short shot or extended 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. Both are available 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?
Of course. In Bern and Zürich Oerlikon you can experience the AeroPress live.
Roastery Tip
For a round, chocolatey cup, grind a bit 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.
