The long wait is over, Aeropress has just launched its first-ever manual coffee grinder, and I’m wondering why it took them so long. With a 20-year history behind the brand, the launch is a welcome relief to dedicated fans.
It’s the first time Aeropress has ventured away from its manual coffee brewers, which means its loyal coffee community can now make their brew and grind their beans using the same carefully engineered Aeropress tools.
But how do you use an Aeropress, and what would make you sway from using an electric coffee maker? From a personal perspective, I like the manual steps involved in making a coffee, rather than pressing a button. The coffee is brewed by placing the hot water and grounds in a chamber, then using a plunger.
Now, instead of using pre-ground beans or, dare I say it, another brand’s coffee grinder, Aeropress aficionados can use the new AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder.
However, there is one setback. It will cost you more than the price of most Aeropress manual coffee makers. Ouch! The Aeropress Manual Coffee Grinder is $199 at Amazon, and it’s the same price direct from Aeropress.
So, what do you get for your money? As you would expect for the price, its styling is impressive, and it won’t look out of place on any countertop. It looks very much like the Aeropress Premium, which is also $199 at Williams Sonoma. Aeropress claims the manual grinder has been designed to offer the control and consistency coffee lovers expect from top electric grinders without the cords.
What’s more, the Aeropress Manual Coffee Grinder boasts over 60 adjustable grind settings — perfect for those particularly fussy about their brew! You can enjoy anything from fine to coarse grinds to suit your taste and your mood. It comes pre-set to a medium-fine grind, but can be easily adjusted on the base and personalized for whatever brewing method you fancy.
It also features an Easy-Grind handle to aid operation, titanium-coated burrs for durability and precision, and a capacity to hold 25g of beans.
Just like all Aeropress coffee makers, it’s portable and easy to pack for your travels. In fact, the crank handle fits against a slim magnetic slide groove for easy storage.
Even though I’m an Aeropress fan, $199 is a steep price to pay for a grinder. But I’m sure plenty of other Aeropress supporters will be happy to pay for the privilege of using this exceptional manual coffee grinder.
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