01-12-2008, 03:23 AM
[quote sscutchen]The ONLY negative I've read is "well... that's not REAL espresso." Which is fine with me, 'cause I drink typical American coffee anyway. MUCH easier to use and clean than a French Press. So I figured I'd drop $25 and check it out.
well, that is true. you will never get the "crema" or nice tan froth, on top of a cup made with an aeropress, but you are really not missing much by not having it, although it does look way pretty. my favorite cafe still makes a better cup of espresso than an Aeropress, but not by a ton. the convenience, the expediency, and the coolness of this device outweigh any negatives. and, hey, when is the last time you bought a coffee maker made in the U.S.?
(i also think it saves energy, too, but i'll save that one for later)
well, that is true. you will never get the "crema" or nice tan froth, on top of a cup made with an aeropress, but you are really not missing much by not having it, although it does look way pretty. my favorite cafe still makes a better cup of espresso than an Aeropress, but not by a ton. the convenience, the expediency, and the coolness of this device outweigh any negatives. and, hey, when is the last time you bought a coffee maker made in the U.S.?
(i also think it saves energy, too, but i'll save that one for later)