[–]JasonCanonAeropress 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]i_think_im_thinking 14 points15 points16 points 2 years ago (2 children). I'm just getting started with my FP but I'm still way off from pour over. Mesh metal filter + inverted gives you french press taste and body. You can also buy a French press that would allow you to make quite a few cups. If /r/coffee is dry and stodgy and pretentious, /r/cafe is our break from that. This is exactly how it would happen with a pour over. Not quite sure what was the difference between the Aeropress and French Press? The paper filter makes a pretty huge difference in the flavor, as well. Really though, the main thing is when used appropriately, you get different nuances out of your cup with the different tools and methods. This is a place to talk about the farms, the beans, the baristas, the roasters, the industry, the brewing gear & techniques. I’m (18M) an amateur coffee drinker and have asked for a french press for a small Xmas present. Could you say more about how you get your French press and pour overs to taste similar? Can anyone tell me what type of coffee/methods to use? The following tags should cover just about everything but feel free to make your own if one of the following doesn't work. Hello reddit coffee drinkers, i was curious and wanted to ask why so many of you guys prefer using an aeropress. Many people on the other hand haven’t used Aeropress, as I hadn’t until about 6 months ago, and may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Ease of Use. Our "self-promotion" rules. [MOD] The Official Noob-Tastic Question Fest, My 2020 obsession: Natural-Process lighter roast espresso. Because i'm thinking about buying one but as a student i don't want to waste money because right now i'm using a french press. Is an espresso machine worth it if I’m just going to “ruin” the shot with milk and flavor syrup anyway? The french press gives you visibly oily coffee, which I love. and join one of thousands of communities. When to use an Aeropress vs when to use French press coffee maker. French press devices come in different capacities ranging from 8oz to 35oz, while all Aeropress devices come in only one 8oz size. Then since they used a paper filter (default aeropress) their cup ended up being cleaner as well since those fines will be filtered out. The downside of the aeropress is that I can only brew a single cup at a time. How do you know which is best for you? The problem most will find is that it requires a decent grinder so that you get a course grind with little to no fines. I've now bought a french press and encore grinder. - no photo only posts. French Presses are also a pain to clean up afterwards, especially if you need to avoid grounds going down the drain. Perfect every time. [–]Zaiyetz -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children). AeroPress takes about one minute to two to brew a perfect cuppa, while French Press can take about five minutes on average. French press is the simplest brewing device in that it's just an immersion brew. It's very versatile. Aeropresses are more versatile. An FP being a metal filtered immersion will lend itself to more body and be particularly well suited for latins and the like. To us, the world of coffee is more complex than just a tasty caffeinated beverage to get you going. You must get one, [–]kingcaz67 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). use the following search parameters to narrow your results: We're equal parts a passionate horde of amiable amateurs and the back room lounge of the coffee industry. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. French press basically tastes the way it does because the filter isn't nearly as fine as a paper filter, which lets for more flavor and coffee to pass through, aswell as the coffee actually brewing, which also adds flavor. [Gear] - For equipment related posts. If /r/coffee is dry and stodgy and pretentious, /r/cafe is our break from that. This positions the AeroPress in the espresso-like category, along with pump driven espresso machines and steam based espresso makers (including the Moka … Hah yea. Hey guys! Won’t it get more bitter if you leave the coffee in there in contact with the grounds? Dude, my FP was gathering dust until I decided to make whole leaf tea with it. Full disclosure, I almost always pour the whole amount into my travel mug right away. Conclusion. [Question] - For questions about anything coffee related. [Technique] - Brew technique / espresso technique. [Technique] - Brew technique / espresso technique. ...Just in case you're more into pictures of etched or free-pour latte art or that oh-so-beautiful, monstrous Slayer espresso machine pouring a luscious shot through a bottomless portafilter. I want to make my parents some Irish coffee but I’m not sure how to prepare the coffee part? We run weekly special threads, listed below. Aeropress is like a hybrid of French press and Kalita Wave. All you need to make a cup of coffee is heat, water, coffee, and the AeroPress. [–]JabroniSn0wAeropress 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (4 children). If you are after the whole experience of brewing coffee, go for the French Press and capture the exquisite and elegant culture that is embodied in this classic brewing method. Must be a well known company. Can anyone tell me what type of coffee/methods to use? Mods, purchasing, new products, storage containers, etc. Surely, you will get the best-tasting coffee when you use this method. That's why it's so popular, because you can make a different cup of coffee in it every day if you wanted to. It could have also been the quality of my French press, as I have seen some nicer ones with a finer mesh. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 17163 on r2-app-084277eb1713c3ecc at 2020-12-21 20:54:29.299591+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: US. Since you can use a paper filter, the grounds can be much finer without getting into your cup. French Press vs Aeropress: The Winner. Both are cherished by their loyal followings and produce undeniably outstanding coffee, but they proudly sit on opposite ends of the brewing spectrum. General rules in Reddit's format What is your favorite thing to eat with your coffee? Rendered by PID 17163 on r2-app-084277eb1713c3ecc at 2020-12-21 20:54:29.299591+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: US. French Press: the one with the most body and the fullest, so to speak (probably because the oils pass through). Which brings us to our next discussion point… Capacity. I use a medium grind, which is the grind I use for pour overs too. If those people ground their coffee a couple steps finer, then brewed the same amount of time in the FP and finally ran it through a filter, they'd probably end up with a very similar cup. How is this much different from the aeropress? Whatever coffee maker you choose will be dependant on your preferences. It's our fun place. I really don't get the same results from a french press and an aeropress. Turns out I like to have 2-3 cups a day, usually before 2pm. These lay out our our expectations for participants, but also the values and rationales behind them. Two of the most popular manual methods for making coffee are the Aeropress and French press. - no photo only posts. In my experiences, the oils come right through if you use a metal filter, or even a cloth filter, because the water pulls them out as it passes through. The first cup was under extracted, the middle cup was thinner but sweet, and the last cup was thinnest and bitter. But this morning, I made three cups worth and drank one at a time. In short, be nice, respect this community and its members, don't try to sell or promote stuff, and be aware comments and submissions are both curated content within this space. Every once in a while, but you should be able to get most of the grinds out pretty easily if your faucet has decent pressure. If you have a good kettle, you might consider a V60 instead. So there is definitely a big influence from the water passing through the coffee, even if it was immersing for a time before that. AeroPress Vs French Press/Cafetiere. From the AeroPress vs. French press flavor to what each cup will taste like, there are many factors you have to consider before deciding which method you will want to try out. Detailed descriptions. I have gone from loving a big cup of coffee to only drinking the little shots you get from the Aeropress. Our "self-promotion" rules. There are tons of recipes. [–]kingcaz67 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Without that, you will have a hard time brewing it because you can only brew for the course or the fines not both. We run weekly special threads, listed below. The Aeropress, unlike the French Press, allows the user to vary a few of the factors that can effect the taste of the coffee. You can grind coarse and do inverted, too), Paper filter gives you "filter coffee" style clean taste. Detailed descriptions. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. AeroPress vs French Press. Ultimately it has just been a cleaner brew that I prefer. [–]JHaiku 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). The key with the French press is to use a less coarse grind. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. [Deals] - Please include cost, shipping and the website in the title. AeroPress coffee makers are generally more durable, smaller, and lighter, making them a good choice for things like camping or traveling. We also offer /r/cafe as our more casual & fun sister community. [–]thefisl 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). This means you can brew with most all grind sizes, where the French press is really only good from medium to coarse. Comparing AeroPress Vs French Press related to the brewing process, AeroPress improves extraction using pressure whereas French Press doesn’t use pressure. I already have an Aeropress and it's good but I have always loved having french pressed coffee that I have gotten at some restaurants. Aeropress vs French Press. The AeroPress doesn’t have the French press’s long and storied history; in fact, it’s only been around for just over a decade. Another key is that with my pour overs, I use cloth filters so I get a richer taste like the French press. Honestly I can make my French press and pour overs taste nearly identical if I wanted to. Personal opinion here: I like the oils in the coffee, I like them in the cup, and an Aero without an aftermarket metal screen to stand in for the paper ones won't allow those same oils to pass into the cup. So that started to be a pain. FPs leak coffee dust into the cup, which gives it a more silky aftertaste, but the AP gives a very clean cup, so the brighter and fruitier flavors of some coffees are more prominent. I want to make my parents some Irish coffee but I’m not sure how to prepare the coffee part? If you value your time....Aeropress all the way. There’s also the plunger. It’s usually about one minute for AeroPress, four minutes for French press. Welcome to /r/coffee! American Press vs Aeropress vs French Press - Duration: 6:07. October 10, 2019; Constance Adler; Please refer to this document for a side-by-side comparison of the AeroPress Go travel coffee press and the original AeroPress … AeroPress has a much shorter brew time than the French press because of the pressure. AeroPress and French Press are popular brewing devices that guarantee a tasty coffee at the comforts of your home. The Aeropress vs French Press discussion is a subject that crops up regularly with coffee connoisseurs willing to argue both sides. Must be a well known company. Or maybe you heard a great coffee joke, bought an awesome new coffee mug or found a mysterious can of crazy looking foreign coffee in your grandfather's basement. [Photo] - Does your post include a photo? Rendered by PID 18441 on r2-app-019d5c5468ab6de6a at 2020-12-21 20:54:26.988921+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: US. However, I’ve found a recipe that comes closer than any recipe I’ve ever seen before. [Beans] or [Roaster] - Posts about a specific coffee varietal, coffee roaster or origin. General rules in Reddit's format So you can brew smaller amounts more easily. (Only if you want it. I haven't touched my fp since getting the ap. [–]shutyoureyesMarion 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). But there is still a fine "silt" that would be evident in my cup as well, I'm not sure if this would be remedied by a coarser grind. The truth is, we can not declare a winner. After you press, shake it into the trash, rotate 180 degrees and shake it again. Depending on the recipe, a certain amount of extraction results from pressure, not just surface contact (sorry, I don't know the technical terms). It requires minimal effort on your end. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). If you use it upright, you can have a separate preinfusion/bloom that fully drains through, giving you a cup pretty similar to filter coffee. Since French Press does take longer to brew coffee, the drink cools down quicker. [–]in_the_army_now 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]AnomanderI'm all free now! Please include tags based on your posts content prior to the Title, e.g. Please include tags based on your posts content prior to the Title, e.g. [–]JabroniSn0wAeropress 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children), You have to use a coarser grind than an aeropress for a french press, [–]Dr_Doom_Says 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). And if you are someone who likes to travel the low weight and good packaging of the Aeropress might be an aspect worth considering too. Is the main reason that it's easier to clean or are there any other advantages that i don't know yet? [–]The_ChariotWow, I didn't know coffee was this deep. [–]RalkkaiPour-Over 4 points5 points6 points 7 years ago (0 children). I'd even say it's mostly like a pour over, especially since many pour overs restrict flow so that the coffee sits with the water for longer, which the Aeropress matches. All that said, the AeroPress will still be closer in flavor range to your French press than a pour over would be. This silt does not show up when I use the aeropress. Is an espresso machine worth it if I’m just going to “ruin” the shot with milk and flavor syrup anyway? While they have a lot of similarities (easy to use, minimal cleanup, both are full-immersion brewing methods, etc. New to the coffee game - looking for a machine. Its a place to learn, share, and make new friends. What are the differences between the AeroPress Go and the original AeroPress? For non-informative or non-depthy-discussion "coffee culture" posts, please check out /r/cafe. Adding to that it can be used with metal or paper filters. [–]WaveElixirAeropress 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]crunch7ime 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). I didn't expect so many detailed responses and now i'm thinking about trying out an aeropress because the time in the morning is always short and i didn't knew about the "oil filtering" of the paper :-), [–]Echohawk7 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). With the pros and cons discussed, you’re probably confused which one to choose. [–]gokspiMoka Pot 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago* (0 children), [–]Man1239nho[S] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children), Wow thank you guys for your answers! For example with an Aeropress, the pressure it takes to force the water through the coffee is much greater then with a French Press. I prefer the aero press. You can pick one up for $7. Hey guys! New to the coffee game - looking for a machine. (There are also options to buy metal Aeropress filters, although they come with paper filters when you buy a new Aeropress) Both systems are quick to clean, the Aeropress being just slightly quicker. The only big problem with the AP, assuming it doesn't explode, is the size. Which Coffee Press is right for you Aeropress or French Press? That, and because an AP pulls the coffee out the bottom, like a pourover, which means the oils that would float to the top on the FP are left behind in the puck with the AP. The aeropress filters that out and the result just tastes a lot "cleaner" (pardon my lack of vocabulary), which isn't really my thing. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 18441 on r2-app-019d5c5468ab6de6a at 2020-12-21 20:54:26.988921+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: US. Don’t get me wrong, french presses are great (also a quick way to make ice tea)...but do take a bit more care and attention. We do full pitchers of ice tea...start off with a few tablespoons of loose tea, fill the FP with water off the boil, plunge almost immediately and then pour into a 3L pitcher and fill it with cold water...so good! The smallest French Press I have seen is a Bodum Brazil with a 12 oz capacity, but a French Press is a coffee maker for large families, and they go up to 2 quarts total volume. This is not a discredit to the French press as I was probably mis using mine. [Video] - Does your post include a video? I like both options, to be honest. While the latter is a time tested method enjoyed around the world, the former has been around for just over a decade but has already made an impression on coffee lovers. The real upside for me was how much faster I could brew and clean each. Its a place to learn, share, and make new friends. [Video] - Does your post include a video? [Question] - For questions about anything coffee related. The aeropress CAN be brewed as an immersion brew or a drip or a combination of of them. Despite both having “press… Aeropress: My favorite so far. A French press can not do anything even remotely resembling espresso. I love french press coffee and think it's the best go to-option by far, but the aeropress is nice if you just want a quick cup. I will chalk up the grinds that got through to my cup as user error and poor grind choice. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: We're equal parts a passionate horde of amiable amateurs and the back room lounge of the coffee industry. Whether it’s Aeropress, French press, or faux espresso, we’ve found the best ways to make a great cup of Joe anywhere. If you want to brew for a guest, you basically have to do all the steps twice. There are a lot of “press” style coffee brewers out there and sifting through all the information can be a bit confusing and difficult. The aeropress, will be a hybrid of FP and a direct pour over like chemex/v60/whatever and give a cleaner cup that starts bringing out brighter flavors at the cost of body. I really like the oils in my coffee, but the main purpose was simply practicality. If you’re trying to choose one to purchase, I’m going to make things easy for you by letting you know the two brewers of this style that you should keep your eye one. Gail fulfills a viewer request by comparing the flavor from the Aeropress with a standard French Press, using Velton's Twilight Blend. In relation to the brewing time, AeroPress is much faster where it only takes about 1.5 up to 2 minutes. I think you should look into what espresso is. ...Just in case you're more into pictures of etched or free-pour latte art or that oh-so-beautiful, monstrous Slayer espresso machine pouring a luscious shot through a bottomless portafilter. There’s just no way for the brewer, as capable and versatile as it is, to produce enough pressure to brew real deal espresso. Just like you can force a tool to work for other applications, you can usually force a brewing tool or method to act like a different one but it's not really ideal. Some may be retained in the grounds but I don't think it's that notable it a difference in taste. 7 points8 points9 points 7 years ago (1 child). I love french press coffee and think it's the best go to-option by far, but the aeropress is nice if you just want a quick cup. The French Press does not need paper filters. These devices are much preferred than drip coffee as both allow control of the brewing process. That being said, I'm just brewing single cups for myself. Why does French Press taste so good? Ive always liked rustic almost “dirty” coffee. In conclusion, you really can’t go wrong with either a french press or an Aeropress. I think it’s safe to assume that the vast majority of people who love coffee, will own a cafetiere – or if you’re across the pond in the USA you will refer to it as a press pot or French press. I just made a few cups from each device using a few different recipes, and the Aeropress just blew the French press out of the water every time. If you really want to catch all the silt then you can always get a paper filter on top of the cup/mug and pour the French press through it. AeroPress is a … [–]MikeTheBlueCow 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child). Ask almost anyone what their favorite brewing method is and usually you’ll get one of these two answers: AeroPress or French Press. I didn't have any issue bitterness. [–]robotussonAmericano 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children), you can be super snooty and go full coffee sommelier and go holy shit i can taste the notes of berry with an aeropress, only issue is that aeropress can only make a single cup at a time, not so great for parties, [–]capturemmmstature 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children), Aeropress is far better IMO. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Additonally, the AeroPress is smaller than the typical French press. Aeropress is hardly espresso. Sadly, the Aeropress doesn’t make true espresso. But it always has delivered higher-quality, single-batch cups.