Ahead of National Coffee Day on Tuesday and following the release of a stainless steel version of its iconic coffee press, AeroPress released its walnut collection, marking the first time the company has launched a wood design. Known for its three-in-one brew method that combines immersion like a French press, aeration like a pour-over and air pressure like an espresso machine to give you your java in under two minutes, AeroPress’s walnut collection is an extension of the brand’s premium line and includes both a brewer and a manual grinder in solid, clear-grade walnut. Why walnut. A representative for AeroPress told CNET that because the brewer and grinder are tactile products, the company has been interested in using wood for quite some time. They settled on walnut for its warm tone that contrasts nicely with the final design’s darker finishes. A warm walnut was chosen to complement the new darker finishes
