December 2025

What is the AeroPress Original made of? The chamber and plunger are made of translucent plastic. Early AeroPress models used clear polycarbonate, but in 2009 switched to BPA-free copolyester, then in 2014 to polypropylene. At last, AeroPress offered a brewing system that’s totally free of plastic. The chamber that holds the water is heat-proof clear […]

Who is the owner of AeroPress? AeroPress was acquired in summer 2021 by Tiny Ltd. The AeroPress gets its name from a sister product made by the same company: the Aerobie, a dinner-plate-sized ring that outflies a Frisbee by a mile. How long do you let coffee sit in an AeroPress? Let the water cool

What is the closest thing to espresso? Method #1: The AeroPress With the word “press” in its name, the AeroPress is an ideal candidate for approximating espresso. Though the texture may differ from what you’ll get with a fancy machine, the flavor and caffeine content of an AeroPress “espresso” impressively match the machine espresso. The

Is AeroPress better than an espresso machine? If ease of use is your main concern, then an automatic coffee machine wins for large batches (more than 1-2 servings) whereas the aeropress wins for smaller ones. A french press or a super-automatic espresso machine are arguably easier to brew with, but much more work to clean

Is espresso grind ok for AeroPress? AeroPress recommends a super fine grind—almost as fine as you would use with espresso. Paired with a short brew time, this kind of grind works best. Yet, for variations that involve a longer immersion, we’ll need to go coarser. Medium-fine to medium-coarse is standard. Aeropress recommends a fine drip

Can AeroPress make good espresso? Only an espresso machine will do what an espresso machine can do. But for the price, portability, and flex, nothing beats aeropress coffee makers for great coffee. There are a few simple techniques you can adapt to make an espresso style coffee with an aeropress coffee maker. Medium and dark

What is the Prismo attachment for the AeroPress? Prismo is a pressure actuated valve designed to be used with the AeroPress® Coffee Maker. This attachment allows for a buildup of pressure to create espresso-style coffee and creates a no drip seal for a full immersion brew. The Prismo is great for someone who wants to

What is a Prismo? Prismo is a pressure actuated valve designed to be used with the AeroPress® Coffee Maker. This attachment allows for a buildup of pressure to create espresso-style coffee and creates a no drip seal for a full immersion brew. Note: The Prismo adapter is not compatible with the AeroPress® Go or with

Is it possible to make espresso with an AeroPress? Boil your water, then add 50-100 grams or 2-4 ounces into the chamber. Stir the water and coffee grounds using the Aeropress stir stick until well combined. Insert the plunger on top and press down hard. The more pressure exerted, the closer your coffee will be

Is espresso grind good for AeroPress? AeroPress recommends a super fine grind—almost as fine as you would use with espresso. Paired with a short brew time, this kind of grind works best. Yet, for variations that involve a longer immersion, we’ll need to go coarser. What grind size do I need for an Aeropress? To