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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Aw I have the same cup!

I will admit, washing it kinda sucks lol

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Weirdly, I’ve never had an issue with it. The dishwasher seems to get it clean every time. shrug

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It must be a hand-washing problem that you are too dishwasher to understand

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

eh? I must be too dishwasher to get the joke.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Ooh, didn't think of that. Bet it would be a pain, lol

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Pro tip: Don't consume caffeine within about 1 hour of waking up. Waiting a bit gives your body time to clean up the sleep chemicals and get started on the being awake chemicals before you start adding to the mix.

There are a lot of articles about this out there (here's one), but they all say more or less the same thing, as far as I've been able to tell.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh, interesting! I’m very, very guilty of doing the opposite of that. Making coffee is always the first activity of the day for me.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (6 children)

How do people like aeropresses overall?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Dunno but I love mine!

[–] oatmilkmaid 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Love mine. Especially for cleanup and time it takes to brew. Very happy with it. I have a French Press and a ceramic filter I use once in a while, but if it’s just me the aero press wins over.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same reasons why I ditched my French Press. Moka Pot can be messy and seems like a more involved process. Aeropress is such an easier and cleaner process.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly I love mine, it's cheap, easy, and there are many variations of the brewing method you can use to suit your tastes.

Only downside is that it makes ones cup at a time if that matters to you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Only downside is that it makes ones cup at a time if that matters to you.

I mean, you can make 4 cups at a time if you use the OG instructions instead of the French press type methods.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

They're amazing honestly. Extra good for travel.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

i love mine but i want to ditch pressure+heat in plastic. wondering if moka is the way to go, but really just wish they made aeropress with other materials!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (9 children)

What’s the problem with pressure+heat? In these kinds or pressures and temperatures, the plastic appears to be strong enough to handle it well enough.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

There’s going to be a glass one released, if it hasn’t already come out yet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

omg. you just made my whole week 🥰😭

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy to oblige :)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Have you tried inverted method? It allows you to steep longer, thus extract more coffee.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have! although I prefer the plunger/suction method. 95% of the water stays in and I don't have to bother with flipping it!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have tried that too, but never really saw the value in that, although that could be because my lack in tasting skills.

I’m grinding fairly fine (1.1 in the Aergrind), which seems to clog up the paper filter to such an extent that dripping is very slow. I also stir a lot to make extraction a bit faster, so I would say that I haven’t had trouble with extracting enough in the upright configuration.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I usually grind a little bit coarse, hence using the conventional method will drain my water fast. That's why inverted is a suitable method for me.

But, if you prefer finer ground, then I suggest conventional upright method.

That's the beauty of Aeropress, you can modify your brewing method to suits your needs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The inverted method kicks ass!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

What an nifty cup!

I might do the same, the drip coffee I make (primarily for my wife who prefers quantity over quality) does not scratch the itch like the aeropress does.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How do people like aeropresses over all?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Dunno but @moosh loves theirs!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Dunno but I like mine a lot! If you want to learn more about them check out James Hoffman on YouTube.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've heard the name, but don't know anything about it.

What is it, and what does it do?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's kinda like a French press that brews directly into your mug. It also has done other benefits I'm not remembering right now. ☕

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How often do you use your aero? I have one but I pretty much stopped using it once I got my v60. Does it have any advantages in brew or anything?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Multiple times a day! I like it because it's quick to brew, makes a clean, tasty cup of coffee, and very little to clean up when I'm done. Haven't really looked into a Hario or pour over too much but I've been fairly happy with my aeropress. IMO it's like a French press and gives a nice full-body brew but without the oil or fines in the bottom of the cup.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

V60 is easier cleanup and even cleaner brew but a total rabbit hole of fiddlyness

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[–] p0q 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah same here except I went to the Hario Mugen. Stupid easy and so good.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Nice! What grinder are you using?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

A capresso burr grinder. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

A capresso burr grinder. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks op, this motivated me to finally get off my butt and clean my aeropress. With leftover donuts too :)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow this is so cool, I had an Aero Press way back in my college days. Didn't know they were still in existence / popular. Best cups of coffee I've ever had.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I exclusively use the Aeropress and make cups of coffee on demand. Trick is to get a couple of good metal mesh filters so you’re not using an endless supply of paper filters. 197 degree water, 20 seconds of bloom, 40 seconds of brewing and bam, makes amazing coffee.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Getting the grounds wet and waiting about 30-45 seconds. Helps get rid of some of the astringent flavors coffee can bring. I'm sure someone could help with a better explanation.

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