I recommend this for real coffee drinkers
919990
I love this coffee.  It is robust, rich and smells so good when brewing.  I always get it from Costco.
1117488
It came a few weeks ago and I love it. I am a die hard coffee drinker. Since I'm no longer able to drink regular coffee all day I had to find a decent cuppa, decaf. Except I don't like decaf. I was getting by with Weaver's in the reusable K cup until Amazon stopped selling it.   with the percolator I can make a decent cup of decaf out of regular old Maxwell House. This was a nice surprise. And it's HOT.  My grandma had an 30-40 year old aluminum percolator that she put on the stove and it made the best coffee. She just used whatever was on sale at the grocery. I thought about buying one several times, but was put off by the lack of timer. I want coffee fast in the morning. I also like tea and used to keurig to pre-heat our lunch thermoses. I thought I'd have to get a hot pot and a pour over system to do all that. The ones with timers are $$$$$. I read that other people were putting a timer on their Perc. This one is rated 800w so I can use a regular timer. I think the Keurig will go off to college with my nephew. I do use regular sized basket filters.  I wet it and poke it over the stem. Even though I'm the only coffee drinker in the house, I wouldn't get the smaller Perc bc the cups' measurement in this one is 5oz. My big coffee mugs hold about 15oz.  This machine is great. Don't hesitate. I think bad reviews are from people who don't read the directions and have user errors. (E.g. You have to cover the stem with your finger.) my drip coffee makers recently, only lasted about 4 yrs. so if I have to get another one of these in that time period, it still works for me. Or if I no longer care about a timer, I'll get a stove top model. None of the heating elements last 20yrs like they used to, because they are all made in China now. But this is overall a very good product. I love it.

Update: I've had it a year now and it's still great. For coffee stains, I just scrub it with baking soda. That makes all the parts and the inside look new again. Still love my percolator.
2596883
I had to give up coffee some years ago when I became caffeine sensitive.

That was hard - I really loved my morning ritual of deciding what I was in the mood for, grinding the beans, boiling the water, running it through my old drip-cone straight into the cup.  Ahh, what I wouldn't give for a handful of half Illy and half New Mexico Pinon Roast, ground as fine as it will go, brewed strong, and sipped black.  Coffee drinkers will understand.

I have since found any number of other things to drink, but still miss my coffee sometimes.  For a while, I tried decaf, but yuck.  I found a perfect decaf tea (PG Tips decaf is indistinguishable from the regular tea), and have come to enjoy a number of herbals and other brews, but have never a decent decaf coffee or coffee substitute.

I found this stuff by accident online and bought a sample out of curiosity.  I liked that it was organic, and there's nothing in the ingredients that turned me off.  I really didn't expect it to be anything like coffee (they never are), but I thought it might be good in its own way.

When the sample showed up, I ran a cup through my old drip-cone, and it was just ok.  A little watered down - I think I didn't use enough for the big mugful of water.  The funny thing though, was that it tasted like watered down coffee.  Just the way coffee used to taste when I didn't use enough for the amount of water.

Second cup I used two big spoonfuls directly in the water and boiled it for 5 minutes.  After a minute or two, it started to smell like... well, coffee.  When poured, it had the same dark brown color and opaqueness I remember, and suddenly I was holding a cup of coffee.  I drank it black.  It was a passable cup - very satisfying - I actually stood there and gulped it down in the kitchen.

It's smoother than I remember coffee being, less "bite" - probably because it doesn't have the same acids and oils that coffee does - but it does have a comparable taste and richness.  I never really liked flavored coffees, but the vanilla is very light - more a scent than a taste - and doesn't bother me at all.

In fact, if you'd handed me a cup of this when I could still drink coffee, I might have looked at it sideways and asked where you found such a smooth roast, but I wouldn't have questioned that it WAS coffee.

That's pretty impressive - kudos to whoever developed this stuff.  Don't know how they did it, but I'll keep on drinking it.  I also look forward to giving it to some coffee drinking friends and waiting until after they drink it to mention that it isn't coffee =o)
4299723
I drink only about a 10-ounce cup of coffee a day and am the only coffee drinker in my house so this coffee vault helps me keep 12 ounces of whole beans fresh for several months. I no longer buy refills of the filter button you're supposed to insert at the top because they seem unnecessary. Definitely recommended!
2120174
My old coffee maker was dying and I decided I wanted to get something different, mainly because I wasn't really happy with the end product from a drip pot.  After doing a bit of research on coffee makers and flavor I picked a French Press style.  I was not impressed with the glass style for the reason that they could easily break (I am a klutz in the morning sometimes) and they couldn't keep the temperature for brewing that nice hot cup of coffee I wanted.  I found the SterlingPro double wall stainless steel version and was pleased to see that it had everything I was looking for in a French Press.
Next step was ordering and receiving the item.  It came quickly and I was happy that it included extra filters, though I am not sure at this time how long these filters will last.  Followed the instructions from the manufacturer on cleaning and priming the pot for coffee.  Here there is a learning curve for me.  The first time I made coffee I had a lot of sludge.  That came from pushing down the press too hard on the brewing coffee.  The next two times was fine tuning how long I wanted to brew my coffee and learning how to pour it without the pieces of coffee bits in the cup.
Nowadays I can stumble into the kitchen and still have great coffee by the time I have cooked breakfast.  There are a couple things I have found that improve what I consider a great cup of coffee.  First I boil water and pour into the French Press with nothing else in it.  I leave the top off and let the water sit while I am measuring out and grinding the coffee beans.  Then I pour the water out of the French Press into my coffee mug.  I add the ground coffee into the still warm French Press and heat more water.  I add the water and put on the top with the opening turned away from the pouring spout (I marked the top of the lid with a sharpie to know where to turn it to when I am pouring out the coffee.  I make the rest of my breakfast while it is brewing.  I pour the water out of my coffee mug and then add the coffee.  That way I have a warm mug and my coffee stays warmer longer for me to drink.  I like a stronger brew so I leave the coffee in longer but when I do pour it out I don't push the plunger all the way down, just far enough to catch the coffee bits.
I really recommend SterlingPro's French Press.  It is easy to clean, it brews the coffee without giving it a metallic taste and it keeps the brewing coffee warmer while it is in the pot.  This is something that I expect to have in my kitchen for a long time.
3325487
I enjoy coffee, however I am not an aficionado. I buy ground coffee and and brew it with my Mr Coffee. I found out about this item from an email. The price was right so I decided to give it a try. I am still using ground coffee, but with this pour over coffee maker the taste is significantly better. The only downside is that it takes a little bit of extra effort on my part. Nonetheless, this is a happy purchase and not one I regret.
2346242
This is a great little set up.  Perfect for 1-2 mugs of coffee (great call for solo home use) and the permanent filter is the best I've used in terms of flavor and lack of any noticeable grinds in the cup.  Seriously. I was shocked at how well the filter handles the grounds (and I have been toying with medium-fine to medium settings.) The glass feels strong but obviously don't drop it on the floor because it isn't gorilla glass lol (some of these other reviewers have me questioning how well they treat their coffee gadgets.)  As a barista, I can confidently say this makes great coffee. If you're looking for good drip coffee and want to get a permanent filter to boot, then look no further than Coffee Gator. ;)
2031573
If a fast cup of coffee,tea or hot chocolate is what you want, I'd recommend this,I really like it too because coffee doesn't get wasted as much here, I work night shift,andwhen I want coffee here, usually everyone else has already had theirs,and are wanting something different when I want coffee,so it's more convenient,I have my hot fresh coffee,they have whatever they pick,if it's tea or ice coffee,or hot chocolate,it works out for everyone.just wished I had bought one sooner I like it so much
904166
I am not a coffee hobbyist, but I am glad to live at a place and time where decent roasted coffee is freely available and I can make my own cup. I've developed my personal tastes and have discovered the salutary effect of good preparation. So not just a snob.

The Aerobie press, in my judgment:

1. Makes espresso that indistinguishable from that made by professional baristas with the same coffee.
2. Simple and speedy preparation.
3. Easy to clean completely.
4. Unbreakable, far as I can tell
5. Can make two cups, in a pinch.
6. The price is beyond reasonable. The only consumables are really cheep little paper filter discs (included)
  and, of course, coffee.

Be aware:

1. You'll have to Follow the instructions closely (at least to begin with). Do NOT follow your instincts.
2. Once you're familiar with the method, you can tune your results by futzing with the variables.
3. Paper filters can be rinsed and re-used numerous times. (Permanent metal filter inserts are also available.)
4. Use the finest grind of coffee you can get. You can compensate for coarseness by using an additional filter.
5. If you put the thing in the dishwasher, the plastic WILL craze and it won't look pretty.
4868216
I generally don't like to buy coffee online as you never know what you will get and I am picky when it comes to coffee. I freshly ground coffee using medium to fine grind and made it three different way over the last few days using Bialetti Moka pot, Aeropress, and pour over using Bartelli paperless. I stay away from paper filters. To my surprise the coffee turned out real good using all three methods. I liked pour over the most in this case. The coffee tastes real good and low on acidity, although it says mild body I find it to be medium body which I like. Next time I will try their Ethiopian origin. This 2 pound package will be used quickly. If you like the Stumptown Hairbender, you will like it. It is labeled at light roast but it is more like medium roast.
2973577
I read a lot of negative reviews here but then I read a lot of positive as well. What I can tell you is that I absolutely love this coffee maker and it has actually made a positive impact in my life. You might think how can a coffee maker impact your life? Well keep reading.

I bought this coffee make 6 months ago. I have had several other coffee makers but never one that actually grind the coffee for you. I always bought preground coffee and put it in the machine and then added sweetener or creamer to make it taste good. Well I decided to make a change in my coffee drinking and try the fresh ground approach and this was the coffee maker I chose to use. First I bought packaged coffee beans, and this was a nice coffee, but then I realized there were stores around me that allowed me to buy and blend and mix my own coffee beans. I even found a place that will let me roast my own beans. I have tried coffee's from around the world and learned to really appreciated the true flavors of fresh coffee. I no longer use sweeteners or creamers, I savor the flavor of good coffee. There is something special really sitting down and just taking time out of the hectic day to just enjoy a good coffee. Even when I first wake up I sit back and relax and let the flavor and smell of the coffee get me going. Coffee has become something I enjoy rather than just a quick shot of caffeine to get me going. I sat back the other day and watched the fall leaves come down in the yard while sipping on a mellow Hawaiian blend. I actually take my coffee with me to work in a thermos because it is so much better than work coffee and it helps actually to relax me. So if you want to really appreciate coffee then this is a great coffee maker. If you just are in it for the caffeine rush in the morning and trying to get by then maybe this is not the one for you.

Then a couple of the complaints here I will address as well. First off it is noisy while grinding. Yes, it is, I won't tell you that it isn't. It is grinding coffee beans for Pete's sake. What do you expect. It is no louder than a hand held grinder or anything like that. Most people probably notice the noise because they set it to go off in the morning and everything is louder then. I personally set it to start grinding about 1 minute after my alarm goes off. I tend to hit snooze at least once so this way my alarm wakes me up not the grinding. I do hear it in my bedroom, but again, it is grinding fresh coffee. Also this grinding phase is only for about 20-30 seconds. After that you hear nothing.

Second people complain about cleaning. You do need to clean all the parts that come into contact with the coffee pretty much every pot. This takes me all of about 5 minutes for each pot of coffee. That's it just 5 minutes to make sure I have fresh brewed and wonderful tasting coffee. You do not need to scrub everything between pots, you can just rinse the carafe and rinse the filter area because it is just going to get wet again so they do not need a scrub and dry. Then rinse the grinding container and then wipe dry with a paper towel and you are good to brew another pot. I do give it an actual scrubbing on the weekends to remove the oils from the coffee and any powder left up in the grinding area under the lid as there is some fine coffee dust up there and easier to clean out regularly than let it build up.

Then people complain about it pouring slow. Well this is a carafe after all. Which is personally a very nice design. I do not ever have to worry about burning or scalding the pot by putting an empty coffee pot back on a hot machine. This carafe will keep the coffee hot for hours and warm way into the evening. If you need it to pour fast, like when I am getting ready to go to work and fill my thermos, I just remove the lid and it pours as fast as you can tip it.
1765845
Great - I love it! I started with the smaller size Espro but upgraded to this 18-ounce. It makes a perfect large-size cup of coffee for me. The pieces come apart easily for cleaning (I don't use a dishwasher). I fill my mug partway and then refill it as I continue eating my breakfast and reading the newspaper. As promised, the Espro press keeps coffee hot for quite a while. I'm very happy with mine. AND - it looks great! Oh, and the coffee tastes wonderful, no grounds in the bottom of my mug :-)
820141
I have been using this machine for the past six months. It has saved me a ton of money. I used to drink a Latte twice a week and I was not a huge coffee drinker. Now I wake up looking forward to my morning ritual. It has been the best gift to myself and fortunately or unfortunately I have become a coffee snob, my latte tastes better than 99% of coffee shops that I have gone to and I am not an expert by any means. Some good espresso beans and you will be making the best lattes that you have had.
I was debating between this one and the dual boiler and Oracle. However, I like the built-in grinder.
1586295
I use this for my daily cup of coffee (I'm not a big coffee drinker)

With this I can experiment with different blends of grounds and all those nice k-cup sampler packs I see all over.

I kind of wish it came in a 16oz model, since that's how large my thermos is, but I suppose at that point I had better just get a real french press.
4259996
I really like using this.  makes a great cup of coffee, easy to use and fits right over most mugs.  Cleaning is a bit difficult but not really a big deal.
724
It took me a few times to get the hang of  this but once I did I LOVE it!!  I am the only one in our family who is home during the week so it is great to be able to have a few fresh cups of coffee each day.

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fresh brewed cup of coffee each time.  Very easy to clean, as well.
293138
My parents love coffee so I brought this along on a recent visit. The next morning we weighed and measured the proper amounts according to the instructions and made what I believe was the perfect cup of coffee. Yes the price tag is high but if youve never tried it and consider yourself a coffee lover then its worth trying. I was amazed at how smooth the coffee was and its complete lack of bitterness or aftertaste. I even ordered an extra pack for myself to enjoy when I get back home. I ordered directly from their website where they offer a few different varieties. Shipping took 2-3 days. Very satisfied.