I really love my AeroPress and have used one for the last 10+ years, but I’m starting to have neurological issues and have been struggling with the dexterity required to use it.
I would love suggestions for any adaptive attachments/modifications for the AeroPress, or alternatively, other coffeemakers that would appeal to an AeroPress user, but are a bit easier to handle?
Any input is much appreciated!
Besides the well-known AeroPress recipes, I’ve been collecting recipes shared by roasters. They should know their beans the best, so that's always a good start when using their beans, So far I’ve gathered recipes for AeroPress from:
I'm sure there must more out there, does anyone know roasters also has their AeroPress recipes? (I'm also collecting recipes for other brewer's) I’d love to add them. I'd love to hear feedbacks for the recipe tools & collections as well. 🙏
Yes, I know there’s a travel size.
Hi everyone! I ordered my first AP. It's a clear green, still waiting for arrival. I'm into pour over, moka and french. I don't like the idea of the inverted AP method but it is so dominant among users that I'm afraid I'll be missing the best possible cups. Looking for alternatives I've read about the AP control cap and the Fellow Prismo. Do they aim for the same results but is one of them better than the other? Using a control cap will deliver a different cup than the regular cap? I suppose it depends more on the filter used than the cap but I'm not sure.
What about metal filters? Which one from AP is the best for full body results without mud? Maybe from another brand or none at all (and stick to french press for oil pass)?
We spend a lot of time tweaking water temps for our AeroPress recipes, so I decided to apply that same logic to my traditional Turkish coffee setup.
Should you actually use cold water from the fridge, or hot water from the kettle? I tested all three with the exact same coffee (medium roast) and stove setting. Here is what happens in the cup. (Check the image for foam differences)
1. The Cold Start (8°C) - 3:35 min
This is how my grandparents did it, but it actually ruins fresh coffee. It sits on the stove for way too long, baking the grounds and giving you a woody, bitter cup with giant, ugly bubbles.
2. The Hot Start (60°C+) - 1:40 min
Specialty coffee pros use hot water to speed up the brew. But unless you are using super light, acidic beans, do not do this. Putting a standard medium roast into hot water shocks the coffee and makes it instantly bitter.
3. The Room Temp Start (22°C) - 2:25 min
The ultimate sweet spot. Using regular, filtered room temp water extracts the coffee gently. It gives you a beautiful, thick microfoam and a soft, syrupy taste without the burnt flavors.
If you make Turkish coffee at home, skip the fridge and skip the kettle. Room temp water is the easiest and best technique for traditional roasts.
Friend printed this out for me, found file on old post here. Added legs to the bottom so my scale is out of the way and added holder for my brush.
I used to think Robusta = cheap, harsh, instant coffee trash.
Like most people, my only exposure was the usual bitter, burnt stuff that feels like it’s attacking your tongue instead of tasting like anything.
So in my head:
Arabica = good
Robusta = avoid
Recently tried a specialty Robusta (Harley Estate from Roastery Coffee House) and it completely flipped that belief.
What I didn’t realize:
Robusta itself isn’t bad - most of what we drink is just badly processed, badly roasted Robusta.
This one tasted like:
Dark chocolate (not sweet, more like 80% cocoa)
Thick, heavy body
Almost zero acidity (which I personally prefer)
Strong but clean bitterness
No rubbery weirdness. No burnt aftertaste.
It made me rethink the whole Arabica vs Robusta debate.
Feels like the real distinction is:
commodity coffee vs specialty coffee, not the species itself.
If anything, good Robusta seems underrated if you:
Drink black coffee
Prefer bitterness over acidity
Like heavier body
Curious if others here have had similar “Robusta redemption” moments.
Also, would love recommendations:
Any good Robusta beans (or blends) you’ve tried that actually impressed you?
I'm looking to upgrade my travel set up. I travel with my husband and always make 2 cups. That's why I'm looking for a plastic server or measuring jug to press two cups in. I have an Aeropress Clear and a 1zpresso Q Air grinder. The grinder fits in my Aeropress, and now I'm looking for a plastic server that can fit my Aeropress.
I know that I have seen a recommendation for it on here somewhere but I can't seem to find it. Someone had a link to a plastic one for maybe 8 dollars on amazon that was perfect. Please help me.
I ordered the Aeropress Steel on 3/29, and it hasn’t shipped yet. I am so eager to get it! I have an OG Aeropress from maybe … 2014? It still works perfect but I wanted an upgrade.
Last weekend I was away with friends in the Yorkshire dales in England. (Gorgeous place seriously but I'm also a native so I'm biased). We had a farmhouse and I took it upon myself to be coffee man. Unfortunately I only made one coffee for a friend the entire time. No one was really bothered! Not that I was crest fallen I just got on with it. But I only took the aeropress, some filters, flow control cap, scoop and some ueshima beans from a UK supermarket. I made no attempt to weigh. I scooped. I ground in my p0. I eyeballed the levels. I steeped. I pressed. And I got. Pretty decent brews. It made me happy. No temp control kettle. And that's the beauty of it.
I'm a bit gutted actually because one property we went in one year had a 12 cup filter machine and I was the most popular person in the kitchen. But I just eyeballed that as well!
No flexes no dramatic discoveries just a good UX and nice results. Can't grumble at that.
(AP clear)
I was tempted to take a photo outside with the landscape but everyone already thought I was nuts.
Oh and another friends husband brought and lost his moka pot. I was raging. 😂 Found it as we were packing up didn't he!
I feel I'm probably drinking plastic at this point.
It feels very scratched.
So when do you replace it?
I'm serious thinking of the metal version if only it wasn't so expensive
Ran out of coffee, so went to the store closest to my house. Bought a brand I never tried before as it was the only whole bean available. I don't recall ever seeing such a variation in coloring before, must be the roast, right?
Super clean but still slightly syrupy. Getting strawberry + red grape upfront, then a jammy sweetness with a light clove like finish
Hi everyone! I was wondering if you could advise me on which syrup brands and flavors to try? I've tried mint, honey and hazelnut in my local coffee shops but I would like to buy some flavors to spice up my home-made coffee game. :)
Does anyone have experience with actually using this OXO manual grinder for their Aeropress XL? I'm considering it because:
#1) I like the OXO kitchen products I currently own.
#2) for $70, the following description seems like it might fit the bill:
Stainless steel conical burrs
Compact size
40 grind size settings
Hopper holds up to 40g of beans
Grip handle rotates out to grind, back in for storage
Context- I'm trying to find a larger value stainless steel hand grinder to replace my small, cheap Amazon ceramic grinder.
Thanks in advance for sharing your personal experiences with this OXO grinder.
I am looking for a flow control cap but the one's they are selling they don't look legit to me, just wanted to ask has anyone bought one before and where can I buy one I have been using my Aeropress Go for more than 2 years now and I want to see how the flow cap works.
I was inspired by a discussion here few months ago under a post when someone glued their plunger rubber part to the bottom their grinder. What if you could just mount it? Meet a milled part for Chestnut C3s pro. I've made this prototype and it functions quite well. I can now leave the plunger part of AP at home, put the grinder inside of the outer tube and save on the backpack space. I'm using it for a couple of weeks now and have zero problems.
What I was worried the most is that it's not to comfortable to be pressing with your hand on the grinder, but not at all. It's even a bit easier as the heft of the grinder requires you to press with less force. Also surprisingly, when using this to plug the AP before pushing down, it tilts but far from being able to topple the whole setup. Nonetheless I usually plug just with the cup part and attach the rest of the grinder for the pushing itself.
I actually made four of them as it was a minimal order and wanted to test few anode coatings. If you're based somewhere in EU I could sell two of them, just dm me if interested. If you were to make one for yourself I'm happy to share the model with you. Obviously to make it compatible with another grinder the threading/attachment and diameter would have to be adjusted. One nice thing about this one is the insides of the cup where the sides connect to the bottom is beveled and it makes getting the grounds out easier than right angles.
Tell me what you think and happy grunging!
Hi ya'll. For my Bday, I was gifted the AeroPress. What a wonderful gadget. I used to brew with a Keurig with reusable K-Kup mesh filters. I would get one out of 15 cups where I would say "ahhh... that's the $hiz right there" After 6 brews with the new AeroPress with various techniques, nothing yet has given me that "aaah" moment. However, all 6 cups have been better than the average Keurig brew.
So I'm thinking, maybe I start from scratch. ID what I really want and go from there.
Ideal Cup of Coffee:
So I'm thinking I dial in the heat and volume first and then find the right roast. How should I go about this?