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I was worried about that initially, but the plastic is sufficiently robust (I have to say, my AeroPress got a bit chipped at the top when it fell from my hand a

I was worried about that initially, but the plastic is sufficiently robust (I have to say, my AeroPress got a bit chipped at the top when it fell from my hand as I was cleaning). I'm still wondering if a glass-based, non-plastic variant of AeroPress will show up any time soon.

simtel20 7y ago
I've really hoped that a stainless vacuum-sealed thermos-type tube could be created to replace the main chamber. It should be to handle and clean.
- wideasleep1 7y ago
  I have long-considered the Espro Travel Press to be the Aeropress's metal cousin: https://www.espro.com/catalog/french-press/coffee-travel-press https://www.espro.com/catalog/french-press/coffee-travel-pre...
  - simtel20 7y ago
    The espro ends up being more bitter, though. I can't say why, maybe it shouldn't be, but it is.
    - wideasleep1 7y ago
      Bitterness is overextraction, which involves tweaking either grind size (extraction speed) and/or brew time (extraction duration), and of course whether you press the Espro, and consume from the vessel (spent grind still impacting flavor) versus pouring brew into a separate mug. edit: It should also be mentioned, since AP is a relatively unconventional approach to coffee prep, it has evolved over time that many prefer to brew in the AP at significantly lower temperatures than other methods. AP instructions even suggest a 176F brew temperature, which when followed makes it more challenging to get bitter overextractions, when grind size and brew time are maintained. Consistency is a major attribute to AP.
notechback 7y ago
Using a metal filter i quickly got visible fissures in the plastic. No actual leakage yet.
- jdashg 7y ago
  I've been using metal filters many times a day for years to no ill effect.
- wideasleep1 7y ago
  Years ago now, there were reports of visible fracturing like you describe, and Alan said to call in to Aeropress and they will replace these versions. Worth a try, even today.
marrone12 7y ago
Glass seems really dangerous considering how much pressure there can be inside the Aeropress at times.
pacamara619 7y ago
Glass is way to dangerous for an AeroPress. Metal could be a way to go.

simtel20 7y ago

I've really hoped that a stainless vacuum-sealed thermos-type tube could be created to replace the main chamber. It should be to handle and clean.

wideasleep1 7y ago
I have long-considered the Espro Travel Press to be the Aeropress's metal cousin: https://www.espro.com/catalog/french-press/coffee-travel-press https://www.espro.com/catalog/french-press/coffee-travel-pre...
- simtel20 7y ago
  The espro ends up being more bitter, though. I can't say why, maybe it shouldn't be, but it is.
  - wideasleep1 7y ago
    Bitterness is overextraction, which involves tweaking either grind size (extraction speed) and/or brew time (extraction duration), and of course whether you press the Espro, and consume from the vessel (spent grind still impacting flavor) versus pouring brew into a separate mug. edit: It should also be mentioned, since AP is a relatively unconventional approach to coffee prep, it has evolved over time that many prefer to brew in the AP at significantly lower temperatures than other methods. AP instructions even suggest a 176F brew temperature, which when followed makes it more challenging to get bitter overextractions, when grind size and brew time are maintained. Consistency is a major attribute to AP.

notechback 7y ago

Using a metal filter i quickly got visible fissures in the plastic. No actual leakage yet.

jdashg 7y ago
I've been using metal filters many times a day for years to no ill effect.
wideasleep1 7y ago
Years ago now, there were reports of visible fracturing like you describe, and Alan said to call in to Aeropress and they will replace these versions. Worth a try, even today.

marrone12 7y ago

Glass seems really dangerous considering how much pressure there can be inside the Aeropress at times.

pacamara619 7y ago

Glass is way to dangerous for an AeroPress. Metal could be a way to go.