About the Brand
AeroPress began life in 1984 as Aerobie, Inc., founded by retired Stanford engineering lecturer and prolific inventor Alan Adler — the same engineer behind the Aerobie flying ring, which still holds the Guinness World Record for farthest thrown object.
In 2005, after a year spent chasing one goal — a genuinely superior cup of coffee — Adler launched the AeroPress. It's now sold in over 80 countries and sits at the centre of the World AeroPress Championship, where brewers from more than 60 countries compete on their own recipes.
Every AeroPress is still designed in Silicon Valley and manufactured in the USA, built on the same immersion-and-pressure principle that made the original a category of its own.
The Product
The AeroPress Go takes the same immersion-and-pressure brewing as the Original and repacks it to disappear into a bag. The chamber, plunger, stirrer, scoop, and a stash of micro-filters all nest inside a reusable travel mug with a lid, so the whole kit becomes one compact, sealed unit.
It's built for the same clean, grit-free cup you'd get at home — just wherever "home" happens to be that day. This is coffee that travels as light as you do.
Key Features
All-In-One Travel Mug (Pack Once, Brew Anywhere)
Chamber, plunger, stirrer, scoop, and filter holder all pack into the mug itself, so there's one item to grab instead of a loose kit.
Paper Micro-Filter System (Grit-Free Cup)
The same micro-filters used in the Original strip out fines and sediment, giving you a clean cup even when you're brewing on the move.
Immersion & Pressure Brewing (Full Flavour, Fast)
Coffee steeps in the water before you press it through, extracting more flavour than a drip filter in well under a minute.
No Electricity Required (Brew Off-Grid)
Just add hot water — no power, no boiler — so it works as well at a campsite or in a hotel room as it does in your kitchen.
Durable, Shatterproof Build (Travel-Ready)
The polypropylene chamber and mug are built to handle being tossed in a bag, backpack, or car boot without cracking.
Compostable Micro-Filters Included (Ready to Go)
Comes stocked with a full supply of paper micro-filters stored in the built-in holder, so you're set for weeks before needing a refill.
Who It's Built For
The AeroPress Go is built for hikers, campers, commuters, and frequent travellers who refuse to downgrade their coffee just because they've left the kitchen. If your routine includes flights, trail heads, or hotel rooms with a kettle and nothing else, this is the brewer that keeps up.
Same great cup, packed down to fit in your hand luggage — no compromise required.
Specifications
| Capacity | 236ml (8 fl oz) per brew — 1 cup, or up to 3 espresso-style shots |
| Material | Polypropylene chamber & mug, silicone lid, food-grade silicone seal, paper micro-filters |
| Compatible Stovetop Type | Not applicable — manual brewer, no stovetop or power required |
| Dimensions | 11.4cm H x 9.1cm W (packed, in mug) |
| Weight | 323g (fully packed with accessories) |
| Colour Options | Black with red silicone lid |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Summary
The AeroPress Go proves you don't need to sacrifice coffee quality for portability — it's the full AeroPress experience shrunk down to one travel mug. Pack it once and you're set for however long the trip lasts.
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AeroPress Tinted Clear Coffee Maker
The AeroPress Tinted Clear Coffee Maker is the brewer we've been waiting for: equal parts design object and precision tool. At Buna Coffee, we've watched South African coffee lovers move beyond pods and french presses toward gear that performs as good as it looks. This tinted clear coffee maker delivers café-grade espresso-style cups in under a minute, anywhere.
What Makes the Tinted Clear AeroPress Stand Out
Unlike the opaque originals, the tinted clear chamber lets you watch the entire brew unfold, bloom, agitation, and plunge, which is genuinely useful for dialling in your grind. It's built from durable, BPA-free Tritan that resists scratching and clouding far better than older plastic models.
For us, the appeal is twofold: it's a serious aeropress coffeemaker for World AeroPress Championship-style recipes, and it looks at home on a minimalist Cape Town kitchen counter or a Joburg co-working desk.
Key Features and What's Inside the Box
Open the box and you'll find everything nested neatly inside the tumbler-cup:
AeroPress chamber and plunger
With food-grade rubber seal
350+ micro-filters and filter cap
Collapsible silicone funnel and stirrer
Compact scoop
Insulated drinking mug with magnetic lid
The whole kit weighs around 450g, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and TSA-friendly. It's engineered for cabin luggage, glove boxes, and tight kitchen drawers, with no electricity, batteries, or paper-cup waste required.
How to Use an AeroPress Go: Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
Wondering how to use a AeroPress on the go? Here's our go-to method:
- Boil water to roughly 80-85°C for medium roasts, 90°C for darker beans.
- Place a filter in the cap, rinse, and screw onto the chamber.
- Add 15g of medium-fine ground coffee.
- Pour 200ml of hot water, stir for 10 seconds.
- Insert the plunger and press slowly for 25-30 seconds.
Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup on the Road
- Grind fresh if you can. A hand grinder fits beside the AeroPress in most daypacks.
- Pre-warm the tumbler with hot water, it keeps your brew piping in cold mountain mornings.
- Experiment with inverted brewing for fuller body, popular on the World AeroPress Championship circuit.
- Mind the seal. Distributors recommend storing the plunger pushed fully through the chamber, or completely separated, to prevent long-term rubber compression and pressure loss.
Dilute to taste. That's a proper cup in under two minutes.
AeroPress Go vs. Original AeroPress Coffeemaker
The original aeropress coffeemaker brews up to 250ml in a standard chamber. The Go was historically capped at 237ml, a quirk that frustrated fans trying to follow official championship recipes without recalculating ratios.
The newer Go Plus closes that gap with a full-sized chamber, so the same recipes work whether you're at home or in a tent. Choose the original for kitchen counters: pick the Go (or Go Plus) for portability without sacrificing brew volume.
Where to Buy the AeroPress in South Africa and Beyond
Looking for an authentic Aeropress in South Africa? We stock the full range, the original, the Go, the Go Plus, plus replacement filters and accessories, at Buna Coffee. Nationwide delivery to Cape Town, Joburg, Pretoria, Durban and beyond, with local warranty support and pairing advice from our specialists. For brewing science nerds, the Wikipedia AeroPress entry is a solid rabbit hole.
Conclusion
If you take your coffee maker choices seriously but refuse to leave great coffee at home, the AeroPress go travel coffee maker is a no-brainer. Compact, durable, and championship-capable, it's the smartest travel brewer we've tested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Maker and how does it work?
The AeroPress Go is a 3-in-1 portable brewing system featuring a double-walled stainless steel tumbler that serves as both brewer and carry case. It uses micro-filters and air pressure to extract coffee in under two minutes, producing café-quality results without electricity or batteries required.
How do you use an AeroPress Go for brewing on the road?
Boil water to 80-90°C depending on roast type, add 15g ground coffee to the chamber, pour 200ml hot water, stir for 10 seconds, then press the plunger slowly for 25-30 seconds. The entire process takes under two minutes and produces a full-bodied cup ready to drink.
What's included in the AeroPress Go box?
The kit contains an AeroPress chamber with plunger, 350+ micro-filters, a collapsible silicone funnel and stirrer, a compact scoop, and an insulated double-walled tumbler with magnetic lid. Everything nests neatly inside the tumbler for compact storage, weighing around 450g total.
How does the AeroPress Go compare to the original AeroPress?
The original AeroPress is designed for kitchen counters and brews up to 250ml. The AeroPress Go prioritizes portability with its integrated tumbler case, while the newer Go Plus matches the original's full chamber size for consistent championship-style recipes on the road.
Is the AeroPress Go TSA-friendly and dishwasher-safe?
Yes, the AeroPress Go is TSA-approved for cabin luggage and completely dishwasher-safe. It's BPA-free, requires no batteries or electricity, and produces zero paper-cup waste, making it eco-friendly for travel and everyday use.
What's the best way to brew stronger coffee with an AeroPress Go?
Use inverted brewing, a popular technique on the World AeroPress Championship circuit, to extract a fuller-bodied cup. Additionally, pre-warm the tumbler with hot water, use freshly ground coffee if possible, and experiment with brewing time and water temperature to suit your taste preferences.