AeroPress
/ˈɛroʊprɛs/
CommonA compact coffee brewer that uses air pressure and steep time to produce concentrated coffee quickly.
Often described as the most versatile and underrated home brewer. Has a devoted community and an annual world championship.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | packed my aeropress for the camping trip. not going 4 days without a good cup | The person prioritizes good coffee enough to bring brewing gear camping. | instagram, 2024 |
| 02 | aeropress is the answer if someone asks what brewer to start with. versatile, cheap, nearly impossible to mess up | The person recommends the AeroPress as the best entry point for home coffee. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | there are literally hundreds of aeropress recipes and they all taste different. this thing is wild | The brewer is highly variable based on technique, grind size, and steep time. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | got into the aeropress world championship rabbit hole at 2am. did not expect that to exist | The person discovered the competitive scene around AeroPress and found it surprisingly serious. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to this specific coffee brewer.
- Recommending a quick and portable coffee solution.
- Discussing coffee gear that is forgiving for beginners.
Do not use it when
- You mean any compact coffee brewer.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Invented by Alan Adler, founder of Aerobie, and released in 2005. Adler was a Stanford engineering lecturer. The AeroPress was initially sold as a novelty but became widely respected in specialty coffee circles over the following decade.
- First seen
- 2005
- Confidence
- high
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