This coffee maker is cheap, simple, efficient, and makes an excellent cup of coffee. The Aeropress brings out the flavor of the beans without any bitterness or acidity. The result is a very smooth and rich cup of coffee. If drip brewed coffee is part of your morning routine, you'll be amazed at the difference.

Cleanup takes less than a minute. Grounds and filters are popped out directly into the trash, and the plastic is easily rinsed. The only drawback is that it's cumbersome for multiple servings. Works best solo.

My husband and I love coffee, and were planning on spending some big bucks on a fancy Italian espresso machine. I bought this little contraption on a whim for camping and we actually use it as for our daily coffee now. So superior to a french press or drip machine, and such a bargain! Seriously, it is great. And invented by the same guy who made the "Aerobie" flying disc.

The AeroPress looks like a giant syringe, but it brews a good - and strong - cup of coffee. Just dump hot water in the top and your favorite grounds and press the plunger. Less than a minute later...a perfect cup of coffee.

The transparent body is compact and cleans up easily, and it's made of durable Lexan plastic alloy, so you can toss it in a bag when you travel. (No more $5 coffees or awful tasting hotel-room drivel.) (via Benjamin Tice Smith)