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  • flynnaus
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    Originally posted by kcdusk View Post
    Is the aero press any better than a plunger, the units are not that different ...
    Fairly different. The principles are similar in that they grounds are fully immersed but the Aeropress brew is extracted (ie water is forced through the grounds) and more finely filtered for a cleaner cup.
    I think the Ap has more variables available to produce different results in the cup . There are other factors in the Ap's favour such as durability (plastic vs glass), portability, use for cold filtering.
    For the plunger, you have simplicity and capacity (makes more coffee at a time)

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  • kcdusk
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    Is the aero press any better than a plunger, the units are not that different ...

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  • Dimal
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    Yes agree...

    Substituting an Able AeroPress Disc in place of the standard paper filters really improves the quality of coffee. Just the coffee, no paper contribution at all (naturally), no matter how slight an intrusion one is prepared to put up with...

    Mal.
    P.S.
    Andy stocks the Able s/s discs by the way...

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  • floatjockey
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    I recently chucked this beautiful metal filter on my AP, and the results have been nothing short of stunning. Using my Rancilio at 9 with generic Italian espresso blend, water at 85 c and I've been doing a standard 40 second bloom. I commence the extraction at 1' min 40 secs and my press ends at three minutes. What I end up with is 220 ml of wonderful, well rounded coffee that even my Italian wife would drink. I would recommend trying this filter to anyone who is keen to see how far this simple device can go.
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  • bytheway
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    How do you compare the Aeropress to a pour over V60?

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    Originally posted by kcdusk View Post
    Is there much difference between the porlex mini (20g) and tall (40g) , apart from size?


    How many beans (20 or 40g) is normal for a cup of coffee?


    Does the porlex tall fit in the aeropress like the porlex mini does?
    Hi kcdusk,

    I've been living on a Porlex Mini and Aeropress for past 2 months while away from home. I would think that I dose about 17g of beans, and make a strange mixture of 50% brewed coffee, 50% warmed milk. I'm loving it.

    There are superior hand grinders to the Porlex of course (one of which I'll likely acquire for home use), but the Porlex Mini + Aeropress is hard to beat if luggage space is an issue. Both are pretty hard to break as long as you don't play footy with them.

    Cheers

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  • TC
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    Originally posted by kcdusk View Post
    Is there much difference between the porlex mini (20g) and tall (40g) , apart from size?

    How many beans (20 or 40g) is normal for a cup of coffee?
    G'day kc,

    They're the same- other than capacity. The tall will stick out the the top of the aeropress. If you want a compact travelling kit, the small. You can always grind 2 batches if you want more!

    Cheers

    Chris

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  • kcdusk
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    Is there much difference between the porlex mini (20g) and tall (40g) , apart from size?


    How many beans (20 or 40g) is normal for a cup of coffee?


    Does the porlex tall fit in the aeropress like the porlex mini does?

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  • gonzo89
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    Originally posted by Avex View Post
    might have to spend a little more time on my siphon when i get back from my holiday to do it some justice!
    My siphon has also been collecting a bit of dust lately. I miss it actually. It is a pleasant little ritual to use a siphon. I mainly use my V60 for filter coffee now. My Aeropress is for when I am out of the house. A stormy night like this in Brisbane calls for a little coffee by siphon gaslight since the power is out

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  • Avex
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    it's very affordable inventions like the aeropress and the quality of its brew output that sometimes fill me with a TEENY sense of buyer's remorse when thinking of my significantly more expensive S/S coffee extracting devices heh.

    i've pretty much got my workflow down and have been extracting consistently good results on my AP. I honestly don't see the need to use any other brewing methods now for a straight long black or filter-strength coffee...

    might have to spend a little more time on my siphon when i get back from my holiday to do it some justice!

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  • gonzo89
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    Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View Post
    7 clicking heathens! It's 6 clicks and there's no other way

    I'm using the Aeropress exclusively at the moment as I'm away from home and really enjoying a (rather pricey) El Salvador CofE long black as we speak.

    The thing I like about the Aeropress is that you can easily adjust your method according to the (fresh) beans available to you.
    That is hilarious! I had a good laugh at "7 clicking heathens!". Remember now, one persons 7 clicks might be another persons 5 depending on your strength I generally experiment with 6 and 7 but I find 7 is the setting for me.

    ohh El Salvador.. I wish I had some in my arsenal at the moment.

    Yes I also love the versatility of the Aeropress with ageing beans. I generally brew longer than 1 minute (naturally since I like a courser grind) but with old beans I drop it down close to the 1 minute mark. I don't find myself having this problem often. I think there is more coffee than blood in me nowadays

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    7 clicking heathens! It's 6 clicks and there's no other way

    I'm using the Aeropress exclusively at the moment as I'm away from home and really enjoying a (rather pricey) El Salvador CofE long black as we speak.

    The thing I like about the Aeropress is that you can easily adjust your method according to the (fresh) beans available to you. When I first landed the only beans I could immediately get my hands on were roasted darker than I would prefer for the Aeropress. Reduced dose and brewing time, stretched out with some boiling water after extraction and, while different, it was still a nice drink.

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  • gonzo89
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    Yes I agree it is all the users fault. Rubbish review. So many methods to experiment with when brewing with the Aeropress. If they use supermarket stale grounds then they can't expect quality. Speaking of supermarket coffee, I noticed Woolworths/Safeway now stocks locally roasted coffee from Grinderz with date stamps on it (Brisbane). Could this take off perhaps?

    I also use the Able disc (fine) and much prefer it to the paper filters.

    Kohi Labs from New York recently sent me a prototype of their new fabric mesh filter to test out and it is the best Aeropress filter by far. Their Kickstarter was funded last week so production starts soon.

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  • Avex
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    i do however use an additional able filter disk that most CSers would be well aware of, gives it a cleaner taste in cup.
    i always run hot water through the AP and plunge water through the filters before extracting coffee.

    some of these extra pieces of equipment and steps that may come as second nature to us coffee loving folks, do get lost among the people who just want a cheap and time effective way of making their morning coffee. goes without saying, a great coffee making apparatus when placed in the wrong hands accompanied with a complete lack of conscientiousness to the craft will still produce crap results...

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  • gonzo89
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    Originally posted by Avex View Post
    I’ve made some of the best tasting filter coffees through this marvel of a device. I believe a majority of aeropress users tend to produce espresso strength brews, but I reckon it works wonders with a coarser grind on my porlex.
    I totally agree Avex. I find making filter coffees almost therapeutic given the beautiful aromas that linger around the house afterwards.

    I personally dislike using the Aeropress for 'espresso' strength brews. It truly is a consistent filter coffee device.

    When traveling I also use 7 clicks on the Porlex for my preferred style of coffee so I understand what you mean by V60 like coffee. It is sensational!

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