The AeroPress is the invention of Alan Adler, a renowned inventor and retired Stanford University engineering instructor who invented many cool products including the Aerobie Pro flying ring, which set a Guinness World Record for the longest throw.
In 2004 Alan began studying the coffee brewing process and analyzing coffee maker designs in order to create a truly innovative device that would brew a superior cup of coffee. At a coffee industry trade show in November, 2005, Aerobie debuted its breakthrough AeroPress coffee maker.
The AeroPress works through similar principals to a hand espresso maker. The brewing extraction is created through lower water temperature and high pressure.
Brewing with the AeroPress
Step 1
Push plunger out of chamber.
Step 2
Put a filter in the cap and twist the cap onto the chamber.
Step 3
Stand chamber on a sturdy mug and put 1 scoop of fine drip grind coffee in chamber. 2 Scoops for double batch. Remember to additional water at Step 5.
Step 4
Give chamber a shake to level the bed of coffee.
Step 5
Add 175°F (80°C) hot water to Level 2 on the chamber. For a double batch (two scoops of coffee) pour the water to level 4 in the chamber.
Step 6
Stir 10 seconds. With the AeroPress paddle or spoon.
Step 7
Insert plunger and press gently for 20 to 40 seconds.
Step 8
Remove cap, push plunger to eject used coffee and rinse rubber seal.