This AeroPress Release Was Two Decades in the Making

The AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder showcases the same obsessive, practical design philosophy that made its plastic brewer so iconic.

Hand holding a black and clear AeroPress coffee maker on a rock outdoors.

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By Jack Seemer

Published January 2, 2026

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The original AeroPress was a revelation. Simple, affordable and surprisingly consistent, the plastic coffee has earned no shortage of fans since its 2005 debut.

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Two decades later, those same fans finally got a missing piece of the AeroPress ecosystem: a dedicated grinder.

It’s far from a mere concession prize. The AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder showcases the same obsessive, practical design philosophy that made its plastic brewer iconic all those years ago.

First it features a lightweight aluminum body, fitted with titanium-coated stainless-steel burrs. There are also 60 grind settings, covering everything from espresso-fine particles to the coarse profiles needed for cold brew.

Close-up of a hand adjusting the numbered dial on a black cylindrical device. — The grinder supports up to 60 different grind settings.

As for portability, a magnetic handle snaps neatly onto the grinder’s body for travel, eliminating loose parts and rattling. Meanwhile, the slim form factor nests directly inside an AeroPress chamber, turning the entire setup into a single, packable unit.

Hands holding a black AeroPress coffee grinder with ground coffee inside the bottom container. — The catch has a 25-gram capacity.

If fans are divided on anything, it’s the price. The AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder costs $200, a stark departure from the budget-friendly reputation of the classic brewer.

Still, if its performance proves as capable as its engineering, the grinder may well become the go-to companion for anyone building the ultimate portable AeroPress kit.