AeroPress – Clear Blue Coffee Maker

The AeroPress Clear Blue is one of those rare coffee makers that change how you think about your morning. This blue, transparent version of the world's most popular manual coffee maker is made of durable Tritan plastic. It is light and compact, and just as at home in the kitchen as in the side pocket of a rucksack.

The AeroPress Clear Blue differs from the regular AeroPress mainly in its material. Tritan is much more impact-resistant than ordinary polypropylene and will not break if dropped. The transparency also adds a new dimension: you can see exactly how the extraction is going and adjust your technique by eye. It goes in the dishwasher without a worry.

Technically, the device combines principles from the French press, pour over and the traditional filter method. You are free to experiment with water temperature, brew time and grind size. One brew gives you up to 250 ml of coffee, and the whole process takes just a few minutes.

In practice, the AeroPress Clear Blue makes a cup with noticeably less harshness than French press coffee. The filter holds back coffee oils and fine sediment. The result is a clean, full-bodied and balanced coffee whose flavour comes through without distraction. Try, for example, a bright, washed Ethiopian coffee from Haimoo's range, and you will quickly see what it is all about.

The AeroPress is especially good for anyone who wants to take their coffee making more seriously without complicated equipment. For beginners it is forgiving and quick. For the more experienced coffee lover it is a playground: there are even official World AeroPress Championship competitions around the world, where new recipes are constantly being invented.

And the AeroPress Clear Blue travels better than almost any similar device. It weighs just 340 grams and fits in a pocket or a small bag. During a week at the cottage, on a trip or at the office: good coffee is no longer tied to one place.

Besides the AeroPress Clear Blue itself, the box contains 50 paper filters, a stirrer and a coffee scoop. So everything you need is ready straight away. The device is made in the USA, and you can find more information on AeroPress's own website.

All in all, the AeroPress Clear Blue is an investment that pays for itself with the very first cup. If you would like to explore other filter methods, have a look at Haimoo's equipment range too. Good coffee starts with the right brewer and a good roastery.