Brewer · Reviewed 2026-01-20 · Updated 2026-07-15
AeroPress Original Review
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Pressure-assisted extraction that forgives technique and brews in 90 seconds.
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Current UK price
£34
Our verdict
Pressure-assisted extraction that forgives technique and brews in 90 seconds. It earns a 4.9/5 because, after measuring 90 s total and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: Everyone: office, travel, camp or the only brewer you own.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Near-indestructible
- Brews a clean, strong cup in 90 seconds
- Endless recipe community
- Travels anywhere
What could be better
- Single cup at a time
- Plastic (the Premium model is glass)
- Paper filters to buy
How it performed
Our measurements
- Brew time
- 90 s total
- Extraction
- Up to 22% possible
- Durability
- 10+ years typical
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Capacity
- 1 cup (230 ml)
- Material
- BPA-free plastic
- Brew time
- 60-120 s
- Weight
- 454 g
Who should buy it?
Buy the AeroPress Original if everyone: office, travel, camp or the only brewer you own. Skip it if you need single cup at a time.
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