Finally, AeroPress made of glass and metal, came out. Its double-walled design should reduce heat loss.
Price: $149,95.
this post was submitted on 25 Sep 2024
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I only recently heard of aeropress products. Are they genuinely good? What's the difference to a French press?
It's a different brewing method using pressure through a filter, resulting in a more fragrant brew.
I use a recipe that just brews in an inverted Aeropress for 10 seconds, so it comes out faster too, although most recipes call for brewing for longer.
But the quick method is great if I'm in a hurry that morning.
One downside to Aeropress is consuming paper filters, but I also have an aftermarket reusable metal mesh filter, and it works great.
Another downside is the dreaded "inverted Aeropress" disaster, which I recently experienced. I hold it by the plunger now ;-)
I alternate using both french press and Aeropress to keep from getting bored with my coffee.
Can't say enough good things about mine.
If I would start all over, the only two coffee makers I would own are:
How are they in comparison when Hario Switch isn't used as V60?
Comparing Switch Immersion vs Aeropress?
That's a good question. Been a while since I've gone actually immersion brewed with it (usually just pour over and use the stopper for pre heating with less water). I'll make a couple of cups and get back to you.
Edit:
Cup making done! The immersion brew is super clean and easy. I do think some type of lid would help for longer brew times to keep the heat in on the Switch though.
I think both the Aeropress and Switch Immersion lend themselves well to darker (chocolatier/nuttier) extractions. After this little test I will probably switch over to immersion brewing for my afternoon decaf for the foreseeable future!
They're good, but I'd avoid AeroPress Clear for now, as there are crack reports on the internet. Other models are durable. Compared to French press, AeroPress produces cleaner cups because of paper filter utilization. Also, though AeroPress is an immersion brewer, it also allows percolation.
I don't drink coffee, but the owner of a coffee plantation on the side of a volcano in Panama told me that it was one of the best ways to make coffee. I figure he would know.
My wife, who does love coffee, doesn't use it simply because it only makes one small cup of coffee at a time, and she likes to start the day with a big cup. She acknowledges that the taste is superior.