Aerobie AeroPress Coffee Maker with Tote Storage Bag-parent

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This makes it rather similar to a cup of French Press coffee. (See more on the best coffee beans for Aeropress here.)

Paper filters are cheap but cost more over time, whereas metal filters have a more significant investment that pays off with long-term use. Ultimately, neither is better nor worse than the other, and both are environmentally friendly methods of coffee filtration. Coffee Maker Compatibility But that also means a lot of coffee particles and rather concerning coffee oils like diterpenes are more likely to slip through the filters into your cup of Joe. Your journey so far has probably looked something like this. Maybe you had a coffee at a friends house, but it was unlike any other coffee you had had before. And it opened your eyes to the world of specialty coffee. And you started dipping your toes into this unexplored ocean. Maybe you got a burr coffee grinder, maybe you bought a pour over or Moka Pot. And you came to love not simply the taste but the very process of brewing coffee. Mind you, not all extractions over 26% taste great,” Scott says. “I see this is a new frontier where step one is to raise the ceiling on the extraction level and step two is to begin optimizing coffee at these higher extractions.” Another factor to note is that AeroPress and AeroPress Go coffee makers differ in size. An AeroPress Go is smaller with a filter holder only allowing room for storing 20 filters as opposed to an AeroPress, capable of holding 350. This makes the AeroPress Go more suitable for metal filter options, whereas the AeroPress has a greater capacity for paper ones. How Many Pieces Are Involved?Paper filters are environmentally safe and biodegradable, so they are a good option for people who are concerned about the environment. In AeroPress coffee makers, your filter functions much as it does inside French press coffee brewers, trapping ground coffee inside the coffee maker against a high-pressure flood of water that would otherwise send the grounds swirling into the coffee mix. Health-wise, they can also effectively remove concentrations of diterpenes phytochemicals in coffee that can affect your ability to control your cholesterol levels.

Within the paper category, there’s a variety of porosity options, from standard all the way down to paper micro, which will affect the end result of your brew. Ben says that between brewing coffees, he rinses his metal AeroPress filter with hot water. He adds that once a week, he soaks the metal filter in water with a small amount of espresso machine cleaning powder. He explains that this helps to remove any buildups of oil or sediment. Changing grind size and brew time Coffee Press Flexibility : Compatible with AeroPress Original, AeroPress Go and AeroPress Clear. Not compatible with AeroPress XL coffee maker. (Coffee press not included.) We do not recommend using the Flow Control Filter Cap on AeroPress Original coffee makers made before 2014 due to a change in material that may affect the fit of the Flow Control Filter Cap. For some years now, several brands have manufactured and sold metal filters which are designed to be used with the AeroPress. However, in 2022, AeroPress launched its own metal filter, which is made from premium grade 316 stainless steel. Permanent coffee filters (metal), contrariwise, tend to have larger holes and allow both the coffee oils and fines to make it into the cup. This makes for a richer and deeper mouthfeel and a stronger flavor as much flavor is contained within the coffee oils. Coffee made with stainless steel Aeropress filters have more body and a stronger flavor than paper filters. So if you like that hit of caffeine and that classic bitter coffee taste, then metal or Aeropress reusable filters are probably the best option for you. Again it depends on your chosen method, but Aeropress coffee made through a metal coffee filter often resembles coffee from a Moka Pot or French press that is heavier and richer and almost earthy.

Moreover, given the rising interest in sustainability in the coffee industry, more and more people are opting for reusable coffee filters, such as metal, which help to reduce waste. Ben adds that the coffee has notes of chocolate, hazelnut, raisin, vanilla, and honey. Ben’s espresso-style AeroPress recipe The regular size is used by most coffee drinkers because it tends to produce a delicious American coffee that resonates with the a broad sample of tastes. Depending on how much oil you want your AeroPress coffee to have, you can choose a metal mesh filter for your machine. However, the resulting brew is definitely not as full-bodied as the other types of AeroPress filters.

For instance, he tells me that with a coarser grind size, you need a longer brew time. Ben recommends between two and a half minutes and three minutes, which can help to highlight the sweeter flavour notes. If you’re getting serious about AeroPress coffee, you may be wondering how many filters you can use to get the most out of your new coffee maker and brew the most delicious cup possible. Delicious Flavor, Complete Brew Control : Use the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap and either type of filter to brew exceptionally flavorful coffee and stop drip through. Experiment with flavors, control brew time, and enjoy the flexibility to use coarser grounds for a personalized brew experience.Valerian tells me that to test the differences between the AeroPress metal filter and the standard bleached paper AeroPress filter, he prepared two batches of coffee using each type of filter. Explore Flavor Profiles: Use the AeroPress Stainless Steel Filter for richer, fuller-bodied coffee, or try an AeroPress Paper Micro-Filter for a cleaner cup.

There are two standard sizes of AeroPress filters. Regular and large. The larger one fits the standard-size AeroPress coffee filter, while the smaller one is for a finer grind. The classic AeroPress coffee filters that come with your brewing device are a great place to start. It’s clear that using a metal filter results in a fuller-bodied cup of coffee. But is there a way to experiment with metal filters to extract different sensory profiles? Metal mesh filters are considered a kind of “hybrid” between standard metal and paper filters. These are made of the same material as metal filters but are as flexible as paper.

A metal AeroPress filter allows more volatile oils from the coffee bean through, which means the coffee flavor tends to be bolder and deeper with a heavier body and mouthfeel. In metal and paper filters alike, smaller pores trap more sediment for a particle-free, low-oil, cup that true enthusiasts crave. What some people don’t realize is that it’s actually possible to reuse a paper filter over again. In fact, many people have reported reusing their filter for over 20 times.