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It’s not a Keurig.
These days, the world of single-serve coffee makers is as diverse as a barista’s Instagram feed.
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I wanted to know which one truly delivers that perfect cup of joe without the fuss.
“It’s hard to make a bad cup of coffee with an AeroPress,” Americo states confidently.
The AeroPress combines immersion brewing (like aFrench press) and pressure extraction (similar toespresso).
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It’s a process known for extracting rich flavors while minimizing bitterness.
Specifically, Americo recommends one to one-and-a-half tablespoons of coffee grounds per cup of water.
Grazier also likes a finer grind for the Aeropress.
“Sometimes I bring ‘mistake’ ground coffee beans home from work,” she says.
One of my neighborhood baristas even said it was the easiest to learn with the lowest barrier to entry.
Zepeda’s best piece of advice?
Don’t rush the process!
Home brewers have the option to use biodegradable paper or metal filters.
Americo thinks paper filters make a better-tasting coffee but notes that “metal filters last forever.”
And it doesn’t require proprietary coffee pods or capsules, which is a huge advantage.
Practically speaking, the AeroPress is small and takes up a minimal amount of kitchen space.
That same compact, lightweight design makes it highly portable.
It doesn’t require electricity or delicate parts, so it’s easy to pack and use anywhere.
