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With back-to-school seasoncomes a busy schedule, whether that's shuttling the kids to school and extracurriculars or keeping yourself awake for class. Coffee is the secret ingredient to getting through the day but if you are looking for barista-quality coffee without the coffee shop price tag, you need an AeroPress. And right now it's 20% off, down to just $32 at Amazon. The XL model is also on sale at 30% off, dropping it to $49. That's a record-low price for the larger model at Amazon. But don't wait too long to make your purchase, because this sale goes from Aug. 11 to Aug. 24 only.
The AeroPress coffee press has something of a cult following -- and is one of our favorite coffee accessories -- thanks to its simplicity, ease of use and portability. All you really need to do is add water, ground beans and a cup and you can have the perfect coffee anywhere. It's a single-serve coffee maker that works by pressing water through coffee grounds into your cup. Not only does this make the AeroPress faster than a French press when you're in a rush, but it also doesn't have the same bitterness. You'll want to make sure your coffee grinds are on the finer side, but it can brew one to three cups of coffee in about 1 minute, and it's so compact, you can take it anywhere, which makes it a great option for dorms, camping, travel or carrying with you to the office.
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It also produces a strong, espresso-like shot that is fine to drink on its own or -- with a dash of water or milk -- make your own Americano or latte at home. You can make cold brew, too. And with the microfilter, your coffee won't be filled with grit. Your purchase also includes a set of filters, a filter cap, a scoop and stirrer, so you'll have everything you need to be your own barista. The XL model also includes a carafe.
If this style doesn't quite work for you, we've got plenty of other coffee maker deals worth checking out.