I've tested all AeroPress coffee makers here's the good, bad and ugly

"For his next project, the engineer ended up creating a similarly ingenious coffee maker: the AeroPress, which looks like a big needle-less syringe that pushes a cup of brewed coffee down through a filter and directly into a mug. More than 20 years later, the AeroPress remains a cult classic because it is so easy to use, so easy to clean and the coffee it makes is the perfect middle ground between drip's reliability and French press's richness."

"You can also enjoy something stiffer and vaguely espresso-like, or even brew iced coffee. For a while there was just one AeroPress, now known as the Original. As kitchen gadgets go, it's still near perfect. (More on why below.) In recent years, though, the lineup multiplied with some big hits, and some wild misses. I've tested every one of them."

"Crucially, any AeroPress is a tinkerer's delight, giving you control over the major axes of coffee making: grind size and amount, water volume and temperature, and brew time. The caffeine-addled internet's star coffee pundit, James Hoffman, has praised its versatility often to his millions of followers. (This is also made evident by the rabbit hole of AeroPress-specific recipes you can go down.)"

"In my personal AeroPress evolution, I started with the Original, then upgraded to a Clear. I also became a quick convert to the travel-friendly Go. Here's my ultimate rundown of which may be best for you, and which you're better off avoiding. The best AeroPress coffee makers at a glance Photograph: The Guardian Most budget-friendly: The Original $34.95 at Amazon"

Alan Alder created the AeroPress as a needle-less syringe-style coffee maker that pushes brewed coffee through a filter into a mug. More than 20 years later, it remains popular for simple operation, straightforward cleaning, and a flavor balance between drip reliability and French press richness. The device supports variations such as stronger, espresso-like coffee and iced coffee. Early on there was only the Original model, but later versions expanded the lineup. AeroPress brewing appeals to tinkerers because it allows control over grind size, coffee amount, water volume, water temperature, and brew time. Different models target budgets, upgrades, and portability, while some versions perform better than others.

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