AeroPress Original Coffee Maker

A hand-powered plunger brewer that makes one 10 oz cup or up to three espresso-style shots in about two minutes. It's light, nearly unbreakable and easy to clean.

Quick verdict

Yes, if you brew one or two cups at a time. The AeroPress Original makes a 10 oz cup or up to three espresso-style shots in about two minutes, and it's light, nearly unbreakable and easy to clean, which also makes it good for travel and the office. It isn't for brewing for a group, and it doesn't make real espresso with crema.

Best for:: Quick, clean single cups.
Watch out:: One or two cups at a time.

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Amazon US listing and availability checked October 26, 2026. Prices and stock can change.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · How we review

Part of our buying guide: Gifts for Coffee Lovers: How to Pick One That Fits How They Brew

AeroPress Original parts laid out on a wooden table: chamber, plunger, funnel, paddle, scoop and filter cap

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Our Take

The AeroPress Original is the simplest way to make good single cups of coffee without a machine. You add coffee and water, wait, then press through a paper micro-filter. AeroPress says it makes one 10 oz cup or up to three espresso-style shots per press, and it can also do cold brew. The box includes the chamber and plunger, filter cap, paper filters, a stirrer and a scoop. AeroPress says it's BPA-free, top-rack dishwasher safe and covered by a 1-year warranty. The limits: it brews one or two cups at a time, needs a kettle, and espresso-style isn't true espresso. You also keep buying filters, or buy a metal one. We haven't tested it ourselves. Choose it for better single cups at home, at work or camping. If you brew for several people, look at the larger AeroPress XL or a drip machine.

Specs (This Configuration)

Capacity: 10 oz, 1–2 cups (AeroPress)
Brew time: About 2 minutes (AeroPress)
In the box: Chamber, plunger, filter cap, paper filters, stirrer, scoop (AeroPress)
Material: BPA-free; top-rack dishwasher safe (AeroPress)
Warranty: 1 year (AeroPress)

Best For

One or two cups at a time
Travel, camping and the office
Trying different brew styles cheaply

Skip If

You brew for several people at once
You want push-button convenience
You want real espresso with crema

What We Like

Fast and forgiving
Easy to clean
Small enough to travel

What To Know

Needs a kettle and ground coffee
Paper filters are a running cost
Our photo shows the AeroPress Original as sold in 2021; current units may differ in color and printing
We relied on AeroPress's specs; we didn't review independent hands-on tests for this pick

Pros

Smooth, low-bitterness cup, per AeroPress
Durable plastic body
Sold by AeroPress, Inc. on the listing we checked

Cons

Small batches only
Manual effort
Filters to restock

Alternatives

AeroPress Go — A smaller travel version that packs into its own mug.View on Amazon

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Why PriceDropIQ Selected It

If you want noticeably better coffee than a drip machine or pods without buying an espresso machine, this is the cheapest reliable route. It's fast, forgiving, nearly unbreakable and easy to clean, and it travels well. It only makes one or two cups at a time.