Comments on: CoffeeNate Episode #2 : A Unique Brewing Method

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:21:39 +0000

Thanks, Nate. I've never seen or heard of the AeroPress until now. I might consider getting one of these if it is small enough to pack well for travel. I don't like bottled water, or even "filtered" bottled water, because many times they sit on the shelves for a long time at the stores. If I have a long hotel stay (3 nights or longer is considered a long hotel stay for me if clean-tasting water is involved!), I bring my own water filter (like a used one from my Brita – and I replace the one at home with a new one). I also bring a large ziplock bag which packs easily. I then cut a hole in the plastic bag to fit the water filter snugly (kind of like you would cut a hole when you would use a simple plastic bag to use as a pastry bag for piping filling/frosting) – does that make sense? Then I fill the bag with tap water, run it through the filter, and into a cup. (I also bring those Platypus water containers which pack flat and fill those in the hotel room.) The two drinks I drink most often – water and coffee.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:21:00 +0000

By: nate_s

nate_s — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:39:55 +0000

While this method is no longer my absolute favorite (see my siphon pot video) http://www.coffeenate.com/siphon-vac-pot-tutorial... it is an excellent way to brew coffee. This is the only method using a paper filter that creates a rich cup! The flavor is really smooth, and drinkers with occasional stomach problems affected by coffee drinking have noted that the AeroPress greatly reduces this symptom!

By: nate_s

nate_s — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:39:00 +0000

While this method is no longer my absolute favorite (see my siphon pot video) http://www.coffeenate.com/siphon-vac-pot-tutorial/" target="_blank">http://www.coffeenate.com/siphon-vac-pot-tutorial…; it is an excellent way to brew coffee. This is the only method using a paper filter that creates a rich cup! The flavor is really smooth, and drinkers with occasional stomach problems affected by coffee drinking have noted that the AeroPress greatly reduces this symptom!

By: nate_s

nate_s — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:44:56 +0000

AMAZING BUT TRUE! Well it's been a few weeks since I first tried the AeroPress and I am more conviced now that it is the best brewer that I have had yet! I am consistenly getting a ton of crema! The secret for me it two things. Use freshly ground coffee ( less than 5 minutes old) and stir vigorously for 10 seconds, let sit for 10 seconds and then depress the plunger with your entire body mass…reallly lean into it! There will be a lot of resistance until you see the air work through the 'puck'. At this point, it becomes much easier to plunge it and that is when the crema comes forth! Add the espresso to a half of a cup of hot water, not the other way around. If you add water to the espresso, you kill the delicate crema. Enjoy!

By: nate_s

nate_s — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:44:00 +0000

By: nate_s

nate_s — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:25:52 +0000

That's really cool Amie, a mug that is a brewer too….hmmm. I might have to try that out, it's a 20 ouncer so not a bad size either. Thanks for your comments

By: nate_s

nate_s — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:25:00 +0000

That's really cool Amie, a mug that is a brewer too….hmmm. I might have to try that out, it's a 20 ouncer so not a bad size either. Thanks for your comments

By: Amie

Amie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:38:19 +0000

Nate this is fantastic! I will be checking back regularly to see what is new- I love that you are reviewing coffees and brewing methods. Check this press/mug out: French Press Mug - Boot Cut - By Planetary Design

By: Amie

Amie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:38:00 +0000

Nate this is fantastic! I will be checking back regularly to see what is new- I love that you are reviewing coffees and brewing methods. Check this press/mug out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KJ9VFG?ie=UTF8&tag=reviewsnratin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000KJ9VFG" target="_blank">French Press Mug – Boot Cut – By Planetary Design