I Broke It.. (So You Don't Have To) - Glass AeroPress Premium Review

[@Panzer_Z]

Honestly for this price the metal filter should be included along with the paper filters. Makes perfect sense looking at the materials and theme of the product.

[@highnrising]

I always insert a paper filter and then the metal filter in my standard Aeropress. I sandwich the paper filter between the plastic cap and th metal filter. I consider the metal filter to be a part of the Aeropress--even though I bought it separately. I don't know why anyone wouldn't use it, if you have it.

[@user-ke8vk8bo4j]

And a metal funnel

[@vulcanprincess1584]

metal filters dont filter out the diterpenes from coffee, which is why paper filters are usually used in coffee brewers, afaik

[@MyFocusVaries]

You don't want the metal filter. It doesn't filter enough. Skip it.

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@user-ke8vk8bo4jThe funnel was included in the original model years ago. We never use it.

[@harlots_hello8734]

Hey man, the production of your videos is very appealing, I like your style as a reviewer as well. Thanks.

[@clovermark39]

My lovely son bought me one of these because he knew I was trying to eliminate as much of plastic as I could. It really works well and just as good as a taste as the original one.

[@jeffersonjimenez9266]

I own a aeropress go, clear, version 4 , the XL and bought the premium as a preorder. I love all of them, definitely use the go for travel. At home, I use the XL (less brewing more coffee) the clear and glass /aluminum one. I agree with you, not a major diff between clear and glass versions. I like using the glass with my Prismo and paper filters cuz it holds a little more water than clear, I think clean up easy and outcome is delicious. I lucked out and was able to place my preorder for premium on top of aeropress having a Black Friday / holiday sale and got it for about $130 with shipping, so looking out their many deals that aeropress has is definately the way to go. I also have a good friend that owns an original aeropress blue print / clear from the 90s and shared your vid, so maybe he’ll help you up out to shot that video you’re missing. Great video, I subscribed to your channel, thank you, very insightful !! 👍

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Thanks so much for watching! Since I released this I found an OG aeropress, so I’m good there:) you got a great deal on the premium!

[@rbhis000]

There will certainly be a lot of comments about how expensive this is - and it does cost more than I'll give for it. However, my grandfather used to say "Whatcher sellin' is worth what the next guy will give you for it." I think there are probably a lot of folks who want the premium look and feel, and are willing to pay for it. Good for them for getting what they want! They'll enjoy it!

[@calebhermann]

Good on you for breaking it! I hope I get one for Christmas, if I don’t, I will get a January gift for myself.

[@lorincapson7720]

bought my first AeroPress in 2015. Still using it. I replaced the rubber plunger twice so far and have a third rubber plunger when I need it. Inside wall is scared and pitted but still works. Bought a new AeroPress in 2022. Still in the box. The glass one is tempting but still trying to wear out the first one. They just keep working.

[@rbhis000]

I don’t know how you get such longevity out of yours - or how I don’t. I went through two of them (the current style plastic ones) in 4 years or so. I went back to pour over. I did like the coffee… kind of miss it and have considered the glass one, but I don’t think it’s worth the cost for me.

[@simonmiles1972]

What a great review, literally all questions answered and everything we want to see shown to us, thank you!

[@LOCKEYJ]

The biggest threat to the future of aeropress is the new owners of aeropress

[@dæmnKris]

Not really, most of the new products are good. Clear and Color are so damn obvious product improvements, Go Plus is also better and Glass is a decent option for people who value looks over value/durability. And there's still original for those who want that. The only thing disagreeable is the price increases, but in the big picture, Aeropress it still not an expensive brewer.

[@Idontwantahandle1111]

Gatekeeping products is the biggest threat to the future of aeropress.

[@Kwitzats]

Makes me want to get one soooo much less. Thanks for the help!

[@cothfi]

@@dæmnKris I choose glass because I don't want microplastics in my coffee. Also I hate any plastic touching my food. It just feels disgusting.

[@dæmnKris]

@@cothfi I don't think you replied to the right dude, I was arguing that the new owners were introducing new good products, nothing about plastics at all lol. Ah, I think I understood your point now sortof. I guess all your coffee grounds come in plastic bags though.

[@MadTadGaming]

Oh man, that hurt my soul a bit to see a great brewer just shatter. Cool product not likely for me, can't have glass brewers around when I have 4 small kids!

[@yvonnereeves2204]

I appreciate you taking the time to do this video I thought the glass version would change the taste because it was glass and I was considering ordering the glass but was concerned with breakage. I have used Aeropress for about 12+ years and love it. I am going to stick with original.

[@mvangils410]

Thank you for the video! After a lot of research and KZbin videos, including your content, I purchased the AeroPress Go for my travels. I enjoy the coffee and process so much that now I only use my AeroPress for my coffee at home. I also purchased the Clear for home use and the Go Plus for my traveling. I've even gone overboard purchasing different accessories for them from the Flow Control Filter Cap to the Carafe, Stainless Steel Filter, Funnel and other aftermarket accessories. I even purchased the 1ZPresso K-Ultra (love it!) after watching your review on it. I use to use a rechargeable one. I am all in. You are my go to guy if I'm curious about anything coffee or if I'm researching anything café. I think that the Premium is a cool idea and it looks "premium" but I think that it's more than what it was intended to be. Personally it's not for me. Again thank you for the video and all your content. God bless! Be safe! 🤙🪖👮🙏🇺🇲

[@kerrycoyle8930]

I really like the looks of this new AeroPress... But I'm not ready to spend $150.00 on it. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@GaryMetzker]

Agreed you can get and assortment of Hario V60 products for that much

[@O.G.LIL-MAN]

Lol...they trying to prove this at the same level as the Flair lever espresso machines which is the worst move ever

[@KNURKonesur]

I think I'm just passed the point of buying stuff cause I like how it looks like. I already bought all the gear I need years ago, it works well, what I focus on is perfecting technique, getting good water, understanding more chemistry and paying more money to roasters/farmers instead.

[@MyFocusVaries]

I have asked aeropress for a non plastic model. I hadn't imagined a glass tube, but I suppose it would be difficult to see how much water one was pouring into the cylinder ifnit weren't transparent. But I'd be willing to add my own glass measuring cup to the process and pre measure my water before pouring it into an opaque stainless tube.

[@BillBodega]

It's so goofy and I love it. Microplastics in my original vs overconsumption of spending that much on a new one is breaking my decision making capacity.

[@BillBodega]

Eventually. With the new house. I'm adding it to the list.

[@bravenkind7843]

The Aeropress is such an elegant coffee maker; I love the simplicity of popping out the coffee puck, how little paper it uses, and how forgiving it is in making a decent cup without much skill. I’ve had my Aeropress for over 5 years and while it’s going strong it won’t last a lifetime. A full on glass and metal version will so it’s a completely fair price. BUT, I think a full stainless steel version would have been better. It can be completely made of thin plate steel like the metal v60 and use laser markings on the inside. Doesn’t even need to be dual wall, just include a neoprene sleeve or something for the heat. Here’s hoping they actually make one.

[@Paelorian]

AeroPress says the Premium is handwash-only "due to it's handmade nature". But stainless steel and glass are the most dishwasher-friendly of materials. So what's up with that? I'd just disassemble it and put the glass and steel parts in the dishwasher. I'd handwash the aluminum and silicone parts, although the right dishwasher and detergent could handle them. I don't think a regular dishwasher puts hard wear on glass or steel as robust as these parts are. The glass isn't especially thin or uneven, and the steel looks like a thick piece of stainless steel. I wouldn't put a plastic brewer in the dishwasher, so using a dishwasher with the glass and steel model is an appealing benefit for me. Great review. I feel like I know what I'm getting if I buy one now. Looks like one of the best plastic-free brewers. A French press is the cheapest way to go to avoid plastic. Every drip brewer I've ever seen has plastic touch the water, though some more than others. Moka pots are made of metal, traditionally aluminum which can react to the acidity of coffee but there are stainless and partially-glass mokas. Espresso is easy to make without plastic, it's usually just water passing through the coffee in a stainless steel portafilter. I like how in the AeroPress premium it looks like the water only ever touches glass and stainless steel (and optionally a paper filter), perhaps a silicone o-ring between the glass and steel. They didn't ruin it by having some plastic part soaking in the coffee, so this is a good option to avoid plastic leaching or microplastics. Easy to brew, as shown, and I like manual machines. The AeroPress is among the easiest of the manual machines for groggy coffee makers looking for simplicity, although some people will only ever use electric drip-coffee machines for the reason that they're the easiest to use.

[@sal_alaa]

I have the aeropress go and the regular one. If this were $60-70 i might’ve considered it. But $150? For something that I can break if it slips? No I’d rather buy or upgrade a machine thank you

[@CunnininnuC]

I love the whole concept behind the original aeropress and even though I rarely brew with it, I still find it to be a fantastic product. That being said, there’s no fuckin way I’m buying that glass one

[@brmbltbr4]

I have a feeling we're gonna see a lot of a new type of aeromess posts on reddit soon lol

[@StaticCamperVan]

Well done and interesting video. But I’ll be sticking with the original Aeropress as I live in a van.

[@tathuen]

My old plastic one got pitted and scarred. I've scrapped it off to make the wall smoother over the years. So not happy about ingesting the plastic. Then came this premium glass version. Ordered it from Williams and Sonoma as soon as i heard about it, which didn't ship until almost a month later. Now loving it. I use the inverted method, so now have to be more careful.

[@devenpatel3044]

Liking the video solely for the heart wrenching tipping and breaking test.

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Thank you! 😆😅

[@avidessauer154]

Wellp looks like I'll be 3d printing some TPU plastic bumpers for my glass areopress 😢 They should include some silicone wrap around bumpers in the box for those of us that care less about aesthetics.

[@Rpm1197]

If I were a daily aeropress user I would jump right on this but it’s never been my preferred method. I like the premium plastic free option though

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Totally - people have been asking for this for FOREVER

[@nateross14]

For those worried about prolonged hot water contact with plastic leaching with the regular Aeropress, theres a fantastic solution I've been using with stellar results with an alternate brewing method using the original Aeropress. So simple and it's actually way more efficient than the regular way using a lot less grounds to get the same strength coffee. So simple, just boil enough water as if you were brewing to the 1.5 or 2.5 mark in the Aeropress but instead of putting it in the aeropress, just add about 1/2 to 3/4 scoop of grounds to a glass or stainless cup or 12-20 oz milk frothing pitcher and add the boiling water to the same vessel. What you're doing is brewing outside of the Aeropress in a non plastic container. The beauty of this method is you can leave the coffee brewing as long as you like and let it cool down to room temperature and get maximum extraction without bad flavors. Then after it has cooled, pour it into the Aeropress and press the cooled coffee. What you've made is a cooled down strong espresso type shot that had only a few seconds of contact time with the plastic. Now you just boil some water to add creamer to or steam some milk to dilute and bring the coffee back up to hot drinking temp. Seems to taste just as good as Brewing the regular way to me, if not better. The verdict is still out on that and I need to do more trials with various types of coffee. You can also use this method to Brew several batches in advance and store in the fridge for coffee concentrate always ready to use.

[@highnrising]

Oh, please. If I was that worried, I just wouldn't use the damn thing. There are other ways to make coffee.

[@jtvrm1]

Nice review as always. I see a Fellow Aiden in the back, when can we expect a review on it? I've had mine since launch and would love to compare notes on the pros and cons of it and the compromises Fellow made along the way. Keep up the good work.

[@lufeacbo8]

Great video. Thanks. If it was more resistant I would buy it but not being this level of fragility.

[@lufeacbo8]

A full metal version would solve everything for me.

[@jakelannetti3128]

I love the aeropress, just love it. I would also love to have one of the premium, but I’m nervous about breaking it.

[@GaryMetzker]

I used the classic aeroPress for years but I’ve been looking to remove as much plastic in my life as possible. I bought the ceramic V60 and super happy with that. Glad to see aeroPress finally try glass, but for $150 this is kind of silly. $75 even seems like it would have been high for this. Not sure what they are thinking and yeah it’s doomed to break, probably quicker than the inevitable death of every French press I’ve ever owned.

[@Star1933-y8w]

The origional company sold to probleby venture capitalist so they don't think the price is silly. 😁 But you are right when I saw the price it was a no. I don't even trust pushing on borosilicate glass cups.

[@chochooshoe]

I'm so glad to see your comment! I found this video because I wanted to reduce plastic as well. I'll try the V60!

[@ganyw]

@@chochooshoe Go for the Hario Switch! I was in a similar situation a year ago and made the jump, picked up the 03 Switch. The Switch makes it easier to preheat and is very versatile. Close the valve then it's immersion, open the valve and you can use it as a normal glass v60! The 01 and 02 filters also fit in the 03 Switch, so depends on how big your brew is, just use the diff size accordingly.

[@GaryMetzker]

@@chochooshoe or try out the Hario Switch. Even better that have a glass and a ceramic option now

[@RoastBrewBuild]

@@ganywthe switch still has plastic on the actual switch. It does come in contact with the coffee too. If they made a ceramic or metal version of the actual switch, it would be perfect.

[@HaakePanky]

Hi, can you share the name of the glass pot you brewed into?

[@robertterry8018]

Thanks for the thorough review. As stated (and evidenced by comments here 🤣) it’s not for everyone. I will definitely get one and even gift a few at some point. Waiting until they are offered on a decent sale, which may be a while. $120 is my sweet spot 😃

[@Gengh13]

You should know that BPA free is just a marketing term, they use BPS of other BPx that is just as bad but the FDA doesn't have as many studies to say it's bad, in a few years when they have enough the manufacturers will simply move to the next BPx that's slightly different and the cycle goes on.

[@KevinJDildonik]

The original inventor is a true engineer. He did his own independent testing. He found the original Aeropress did not leak harmful chemicals. Temperatures just weren't high enough (up to 212F). BPA is very poorly soluable in water. The dangers of BPA are much higher for example, for people who regularly heat plastic food containers with oily foods so hot it melts the container (400+F). Even then. On top of all of this. Aeropress then switched to a BPA free plastic. If you really think this isn't being safe enough. You need to get off this Earth. The Earth is messy. Everything is a relative risk. BPA in the Aeropress, if you use it as directed, is lower risk than the highly addictive drug you're trying to consume in your coffee.

[@KevinJDildonik]

For anyone who needs help: One meaaure of toxicity of a chemical is called LD50. It's basically how much you'd need in a single dose to cause harm. BPA has an LD50 of 4 grams per kg of body weight (from mouse studies, which often do not translate to people). The world average male is somewhere around 80kg. So a man would have to eat 320grams of lab quality BPA in one sitting. Meaning ten whole heaping scoop of coffee beans would have to be directly converted to BPA, and eaten like breakfast cereal with fatty milk-because BPA is poorly soluble in water. And only then would you be at acute risk. The amount you get from your Aeropress isn't measured in grams or even milligrams. Assuming you just use Aeropress according to the manual and don't put it in the dishwasher (heating coils can get very hot). Your exposure from your Aeropress is measured in single atoms. You have more risk from the potassium in your bones, because the body naturally stores a form of potassium which is weakly radioactive. (edited because I did the math in reverse, BPA is much safer than even my original silly estimate.)

[@Gengh13]

@@KevinJDildonik it's not about the lethal dose, it's about the hormonal effects, unfortunately not much is needed to affect the estrogen balance in males because its normally a very low concentration and the body uses it to determine the amount of testosterone it needs to produce. LD50 of lead can be around 4665 mg/kg but with much smaller doses you will get a lot of symptoms due to the effects in the nervous system. Biology is very complex and unfortunately things like LD50 and RDAs are just extremes that don't have any concept of health.

[@DellaStreet123]

@@Gengh13 I think we still know too little about the long-term effects of exposure to plastics, which are everywhere. There are some concerns, for example the question why male fertility is on the decline, for example. I see two kinds of issues here: Toxins that may already be present in plastic, and toxins that plastic can accumulate over time. The latter is a concern with plastic junk in the ocean, for example, it is so full of toxins that it cannot be recycled anymore. As far as "BPA-free plastic" is concerned, I find it about as convincing as "asbestos-free cigarettes". -- I didn't make the last part up, the Kent brand did contain asbestos at one point.

[@lukekay7952]

yeah plastic just doesn't leach into water. i actually don't mind brewing with the plastic aeropress but the little skeptic in me prefers the glass v60..

[@zarelinoise3866]

it was so easy to put a protection on the top portion, so it doesn't make contact on impact, in fact, they could have put 2 pieces of aluminum bufered by a rubber gasket to dampen the impact from the aluminum parts, and even bind the aluminum parts with some beams to ensure it doesn't get uneven impact distribution among the heavy sides even the cheapest french presses are more protected than this, for the price i'd expect more durability and thought put into it

[@marcinf6324]

Maybe it's intentional to buy spare parts :D

[@highnrising]

@@marcinf6324 They can'f force anyone to buy it, though. I would not even consider buying this until they offer replacement glass chambers for a reasonable price.

[@MyFocusVaries]

Great idea

[@yukiamerica]

I would be more interested if it was stainless steel like some french presses. Maybe would be heavier and wouldn't look that cute, but it would be unbreakable, durable, more suited for travel than glass.

[@well_letters]

i wish they'd do this with stainless instead of glass. a cheaper compromise for people trying to move away from plastic but don't want the fragility of glass

[@JMJ51]

I got my aeropress for $30. No way that I'm going to spend $150 on a breakable version of it.

[@O.G.LIL-MAN]

It's tempered glass...i ain't breaking unless you deliberately try to. All yall have glasses and mugs that break easier than this does

[@zl6198]

I got the premium. The aeropress classic plastic has a low melting point just above boiling water.

[@usernametaken5619]

@@O.G.LIL-MAN Uh he just tipped it over on a counter and it shattered? Also I don't have any glasses or mugs that cost 150 dollars. YMMV

[@Taziod]

Ok... Then don't? There's like 5 variations of the aeropress this is just one of them.

[@zl6198]

@@usernametaken5619 if $150 is a lot to you, you aren’t the targeted demographics. Do you get pissed at Porsche for selling me $300k 911 gt3rs?

[@vulcanprincess1584]

lots of 3rd party companies make unbleached filters as well! I think paper filters filter out diterpenes, which is somewhat of a concern to me, so I opt for the unbleached filters from online

[@BrewNomads]

My wife upgraded from the plastic one to this one. Cleanup is messier. The metal filter does not seem to turn as far as it should before locking in place. There’s no hiss sound at the end of pressing like the plastic one. The same coffee does not taste as good as the plastic one. The narrower glass chamber makes it a little more awkward to drop coffee into without making a mess. We will be returning it for sure. Looks nice though.

[@recurrenTopology]

It's crazy to me that th OG Aeropress is now more expensive than the Hario Switch.

[@lepidoptery]

150jpy = 1usd, japanese goods _should_ cost less

[@recurrenTopology]

@@lepidoptery That's not how currency works

[@lepidoptery]

@@recurrenTopology i didn't think I'd have to spell this all out for you... in 2004 when aeropress was first sold, the exchange rate was at worst 114jpy = 1usd. so the yen lost value against the dollar, therefore japanese exports _should be cheaper_ . unless of course they're actually chinese exports. but hario actually is manufactured in japan.

[@recurrenTopology]

@@lepidoptery Again, not how currency works. (At least at time scales that long, short term, yes, exchange rate fluctuations can cause imports to become cheaper/more expensive).

[@recurrenTopology]

@@lepidoptery More relevant would be to point out that Japanese real wages have been stagnant since 2000, which has kept their manufacturing "competitive" (i.e. relatively cheap).

[@bonnies7507]

First off..thanks for a very informative video ! I've waiting for this as I'm interested in getting away from plastics but as others have said, I think its overpriced. Also, I have 2 cats so leaving it out on the counter...well that won't work and I really don't have a "safe" storage place for it. Even in a cabinet I'm afraid it would get knocked over. Now if the price was reasonable, I would willing to take a risk...but not at $ 150 ! Thanks again !

[@LOCKEYJ]

The flow control cap messes with the taste too much for my liking. I use it for the occasional small strong coffee (espresso size) but for an ordinary brew it’s original cap for me

[@luisfernandezdecordoba5938]

I would design it using a single wall thicker glass for the tube with a silicone covering to protect and thermal insulate. I have a glass water bottle like this I've dropped many times without breaking. The outer covering has holes so you can see the water level and also makes it easier to touch. I woukd also keep using plastic for the plunger since that does not touch the beverage. The cap is great to keep as stainless but I think the flange could be made with plastic too. This would serve the purpose of keeping the beverage out of contact with plastic and keep weight down, make the brewer travel friendly and the price more reasonable, I'd love to see a glass body version for about $60-70 tops without the whole "premium" thing along with it.

[@highnrising]

You're missing the point. The plastic Aeropress looks grungy and cheap. The Premium Press is a premium product. The aluminum plunger goes with a kitchen that has nice cabinets and appliances.

[@Brian_N]

Great review. I know you are in the process of reviewing the Linea Mini R. I am trying to stay away from plastics especially those in contact with hot water or substance. As that releases an exponential more amount of micro and nano plastics. Does the Linea Mini R hot water from the boilers come into contact with plastic tubing or anything before coming out of the porter filter? I know you don’t have to use there convertible porter filter plastics pieces. Then also the steam wand has a plastic or metal tip. I just want to see if I can make it so that machine doesn’t have hot water come into contact with any plastics. I hope you consider talking about this in the upcoming review. I really am looking at getting that machine and pairing it with the Weber Key mk2 you just reviewed. Thanks!!

[@yukinohinata]

Sorry if i sound a little bit off topic…what is the brand of the dosing cup you used, where i can find it and what it is called precisely?

[@BensCoffeeRants]

That's crazy (especially considering the price of this model) how much they reduced the amount of filters it comes with, they used to come with a full pack of (I think) 350 Filters! which is a great amount and could last you about a year (or likely MORE). Assuming you make one Aeropress brew everyday day, but you could actually re-use the filters and get much more use out of them too.

[@Greenman247]

Gotta ask... Anyone as worried about the black plastic exposed to heat and in direct contact with the liquid you're about to ingest as much as I am? I freakin love my aeropress but... 😬😟

[@robojimtv]

Nah I'm not. We've discovered micro plastics are everywhere but we have no idea what effect it actually has.

[@MyFocusVaries]

I'm definitely concerned. That's exactly why I've been waiting for a non plastic model.

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@robojimtvit's not a positive effect

[@commie281]

annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/10.5334/aogh.4459

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

@@robojimtv This. Cut it out one place/'source' and it pops up somewhere else; I've been using my Aeropress daily for a little over 8 yrs, now, and microplastics be damned. Love it and the coffee it makes.

[@SeanGordon-ym4yf]

The price would need to drop by at least 50% for me to even consider this. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@highnrising]

That's not going to happen. But a price below $100. would be nice.

[@janetwalkow1549]

Are you still looking for an original arrow press? I think I have one from 2005.

[@Mako-hq6zc]

Nicely done, good informative video, well structured and high production quality, thank you. I only use Aeropress for travel so the glass version is not for me as I have a machine at home. That being said, I think it looks really nice, I like the glass and stainless vibe. Very classy. It is nice to see the new owners trying to innovate without losing the spirit of the original product.

[@nyanuwu4209]

The "spirit" of the original product was simple, cheap, portable, durable. They began losing that spirit immediately by removing included extras from the OG press while jacking up the price. They finished losing that spirit with this 'premium' breakable shit.

[@rufia75]

I think something people underestimate is the impact of HEATING plastic in terms of how microplastics are interacting with us. I think that is an extra level of concern. So I'm seriously considering the glass aeropress. Though I am concerned with my ADHD that I'll be careless one day and harm myself or shatter it stupidly.

[@sam-45632]

will also get it for shure I have been using the normal one now for a long time and have been waiting for the glass version

[@MyFocusVaries]

I've written to aeropress looking for a non plastic model because I want fewer micro plastics. I'm definitely buying one. Maybe a towel on the counter for added cushioning.

[@MarkPharaoh]

Good luck fully removing microplastics from your life

[@Natan9000]

How about the rubber puck in the glass and metal version? Still microplastics?

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

It’s silicone, which doesn’t break down into microplastics

[@jeremyradawiec8919]

The main reason we are interested in the glass vs plastic is avoiding chemicals in the platic from leaching over time.

[@nateross14]

I use an alternate brewing method with the original plastic Aeropress that has minimal contact time with the plastic that totally negates the need for this expensive glass one. See my other comment here that explains it in more detail, but you simply just brew the coffee OUTSIDE of the Aeropress in a separate vessel, let it cool down to room temp, and then quickly press it through the Aeropress. The coffee will then only have a few seconds of contact time with the plastic at a very cool temperature, not enough to have any significant plastic leaching. The beauty of this method is you can leave the coffee to brew as long as you like before pressing it and you get way better extraction. Only downside is if you want to make coffee quicker. You do have to get in the habit of planning ahead making your coffee. But you can still do it this way and let the coffee cool down for as little as 5-10 minutes before pouring into and pressing through the Aeropress and still have reasonably fast coffee with minimal plastic contact time.

[@lesslighter]

me who has Kalita waves + its tsubame variant..... yeah... I get what you feel but the TSUBAME variant feels better and.... SMOOTHER

[@Comacrin]

Any indication whether the glass chamber is replaceable or are you basically screwed if it ever breaks on you? Does anyone know if the Fellow prismo cap fits this version as well?

[@andrewherrera9769]

What's that thing you use to hold coffee beans?

[@NinjAsylum]

I love my Aeropress. Between the Aeropress and my V60 I would choose the AP all day every day. The only thing I hate about it is the 1-4 markings on it. Middle of the number? Above or Below the number? Where am I supposed to measure!?!?!

[@ryancurrie8657]

What cup are you pouring into?

[@beb0p858]

Looks like a Kinto scs-s02 If you meant the glass he is drinking from, that is from Kruve EQ

[@surrealchemist]

I don’t mind the look or functionality of the original aeropress I have, but I want to cut down on plastic items especially when they are used with heat. For that price though, bring back the funnel. Also it seems like if you put the cold metal stirring stick in your hot coffee you might absorb some of the head? maybe not not noticeable.

[@DellaStreet123]

I switched to a steel French press and a steel pour-over set. I boil the water in a glass kettle. I'm aware that this microplastic shit is everywhere, but if you use a plastic kettle to boil your water, you dramatically increase the amount of microplastic in your water compared to freshly-drawn. I'm in favor of consciously enjoying coffee, and that works better if you aren't constantly thinking about plastic.

[@hrachbarseghyan3862]

I am not sure, but I think Fellow has a metallic flow control cap, or a mash.

[@digitalpunkdiva2894]

I am clumsy. The point of an aeropress as my brewer was its durability. It bounces and rolls nicely. So as pretty as glass looks its a no. Also I use the inverted method. Double no.

[@zephyr707]

is there an aftermarket for sleeves or protection for this glass aeropress? seems like a naked iphone needing a simple bumper case or something. there are plenty of glass coffee brewing devices like french presses that have simple protective sparse sleeves or at least lip protection. if it is double walled then you could put foam, rubber, or even plastic on the exterior since it would not heat up and mitigate any microplastic contamination. inside the cylinder where the hot liquid will contact the wall is where it matters most. seems like they could just sell an accessory to protect it...

[@Mauricio_ATL]

I’m guessing the funnel does not fit the glass aeropress?..?

[@zl6198]

I have mine wrapped in clear protective film.

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

This is a great idea!

[@zl6198]

@@DaddyGotCoffee yup it was just left overs from wrapping my mountain bike and cars. Works very well. In absorbing damage yet not hindering the appearance.

[@crimsonharvest]

if those pieces are steel I'd love to see a heat tempered color spectrum of options especially with matching glass if i'm making wishes. im comparing this to the cost of comparable mass of cannabis glass, it probably should be cheaper.

[@drewroberts3174]

🤔🤔 I think I might buy this for traveling because taking my chemex it’s too big plus I’ve been looking at a press style French press or aero press but I didn’t like the original aero press I don’t want to buy anything made of plastic especially for my coffee, like what he’s saying about micro plastics I try to buy mostly glass for 95% of my drinks . Plus why should we support the companies to continue to use plastic for everything, I personally just made that choice when I had a glass bottle coke it brought back memories from when I was a kid then I started noticing my coffee ,water, soda ect was tasting a lot better in glass vs plastic I’m glad there are companies continue to offer glass options

[@JamAshleyFilms]

Yeah, cool. But... where'd you get your glasses?

[@aelucsogard2153]

The EQ glass is amazing… FROM WHERE IT IS? Brand or a link would be thoughtful 🙏🏻😉 Thks

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

These are some of our faves! They’re Kruve! 10% off at this link with DADDYGOTCOFFEE geni.us/aD6z (affiliate link)

[@twentysixthsense]

seems like a protective silicone sleeve would help

[@kitcraft9516]

Yeah, I'd break it. As a person who drinks espresso 99+% of the time I don't need to worry about picking one up anyway, but I like to watch all of the coffee gear videos anyway. Nicely done with a lot of attention to detail, as always.

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Thank you so much!

[@09areFish]

12:57 I have the version in the center, blue embossed darker tint. Is this one food safe like the current versions?

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

Yes! The only two aeropress has recommended against using are the 2009 and earlier “clear” ones!

[@gtto22]

Hi. I have what I believe to be an original Aeropress (maybe 2!). You can have it if you want to pay the postage but I live in Bangkok at the moment. No idea what it would cost but I can’t imagine it would be much since it is so light. If you are interested I will send pictures.

[@alexwilson27]

I still think it looks like the Tardis console

[@beb0p858]

Omg yes 😂 i can hear the noise

[@JoHisey]

Yes!!! 😂

[@ozric73]

Now I have to buy one... Thanks for that! 😅

[@tonyperotti9212]

I'm sticking with the plastic. It is great for brewing when I travel.

[@lm3718]

I like the ceramic dosing cup - anyone know brand?

[@jeremyradawiec8919]

Nobody talks about bpb which bpa free products can still have.

[@AdinMaynard]

I’ll holding off for a titanium version

[@dcpoor0]

People have been asking for this for years and from an engineering standpoint, I've always thought that it's dumb. If it ever develops hairline stress fractures/cracks... and you're pushing down on the plunger? playing the lottery with your hand/wrists. good luck.

[@bid6413]

Great video. Thank you for demonstrating just how breakable the glass is; it is not for me. Will

[@JonathanPritt-l9t]

Why not make it out of Stainless instead of glass? Also not sure about the aluminum

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

I prefer my pressed coffee with a good dusting of microglass. Honestly, I fail to see any advantage over a simple French Press, Very nice stainless steel and/or copper versions of which can be had for about twenty bucks. Zero plastic, zero waste washable mesh filter. Heck, as a student I had a single-cup version that was way smaller than this thing, and thus more portable. Thanks for the review!

[@highnrising]

It has advantages over a French press. With the Aeropress, you force the water through the coffee grounds at high pressure, so you extract the flavor by force. A French press, extracts the flavor through immersion and takes several minutes. The pressing doesn't reall do very much.

[@peetiegonzalez1845]

@ fair enough. I had forgotten the original purpose now it’s morphed into such a large and fragile monstrosity.

[@robschilke]

That drop test hurt my soul

[@Howie-bz5pe]

It’s a nice display piece but I’m too clumsy to use it every day

[@xc43t]

Having recently watched a long and sad discussion about micro and nano plastics, I am really considering other ways of brewing coffee. Aeropress I have is not one of the early ones, but still... that´s two or three caps a day that probably hurt me... a bit but over the years it accumulates. The price of this one is steep, but I don´t buy every toy that comes to market.

[@leesteely8875]

Aeropress fanboy, love the look, not a fan of aluminum. If they had used stainless for the plunger and support collar I would have bought it even at double the price. But that would have made this even a more limited market then it is. 😢

[@AndreVandal]

As soon as I saw the glass I knew it was not for me, my bodum is all metal and I much prefer that

[@peterjenkins7188]

Thank you - much appreciated!

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

You’re welcome!

[@AmeriMutt76]

The plunger on my Aeropress is wearing out after 3 years of daily use. It's started leaking in the most dangerous way, by spraying up in the air, at my face, if I don't press directly (and perfectly) straight down. If that's going to happen to the new Glass and metal one, then $150 really doesn't make sense. I really really want this to work as who isn't trying to reduce the plastic in their lives rn? But am I the only one who's had issues with the plunger?

[@royyeldo5423]

You can buy replacement rubber pieces for your plunger direct from aeropress for like $10.

[@moldyketchuphead]

I'm excited for this Aeropress. I have never owned one because using plastic for anything heat related is a shitty idea. Not only can I taste it, I know the chemicals are leaching into the coffee. So if I end up getting one, I'll just be really careful.

[@hammyjammies]

I think it's really pricing itself out of the market. People who like the aeropress for travel and that will stick with the plastic ones, anyone who wants to reduce the amount of plastic in their life could get a non-plastic V60, metal pouring kettle and decent grinder just for the cost of the premium. Part of me thinks this is for enthusiasts only just based on it not really making sense even though I do see your point about reducing microplastics and waste, but I'd be going elsewhere if that was a concern.

[@jujuwatake]

Good video. Thanks.

[@cascaderetriever7618]

Great video! I want one. Of note… the data shows that hot, acidic fluids leach the most plastic from packaging. So beans in a bag is not issue. Hot water in cup with coffee is problem.

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

And most takeaway cups are lined with plastic too 👀😅

[@kam_iko]

@@DaddyGotCoffeeyes, and that’s why you should probably avoid regular usage of paper cups or aluminium/steel cans. also, it’s not the microplastics, as mentioned in the video, it’s the additives, stabilizers, oligomers and degradation products in your polypropylene that when in contact with hot liquids are considered endocrine disruptors. for more info (studies) search for ‘plastics endocrine disruptors’. p.s. there’s currently no scientific consensus about microplastics. technically, they should be inert. we’ll see…

[@kam_iko]

@@DaddyGotCoffee that said, in real life, you can’t easily avoid this, but if given the choice, you can always try to minimize exposure without being anal about it.

[@crazywisdom2]

Great Channel Name. I sub'd. And coffee as a bonus. Love it !!~

[@steveh7866]

If it was _all_ stainless it would be interesting. But the plastic, glass and aluminium position it way below its retail price.

[@amin971000]

I've been seeing the Aeropress premium popping up in my feed every now and then, and must say that I have reservations about owning this piece. To me an Areopress is meant to a be an affordable, versatile brewer that makes great coffee. Nothing more nothing less. In fact, I have a normal Go version and as someone who mainly brews for themselves, I'm happier with the smaller size of the Aeropress GO. It can take 200ml of water in with the inverted method, which in my opinion is plenty for one batch. Also, the plastic cup make me feel assured when flipping and pressing the thing. So given my aversion to the regular sized original Aeropress, this seems like an even worst offering. I get it, it's well made and ditches the plastic. But honestly, given it's fragility (if it breaks, that's it, no replacement glass chamber), the lack of usefulness (my Aeropress is my go-to travel brewer), and the high price, I just can't see why anyone would get one other than as a showpiece for their collection. At this point, instead of buying a boujee Aeropress one might as well get the Weber Workshops 'The Bird'.

[@DaddyGotCoffee]

I also have a bird and can say it gets a lot more use than the AP premium. It’s also significantly more expensive. But I hear you

[@JimJimmington-e8i]

Doesn't the flow control cap basically just catch the under extracted initial drippings inside of itself? So they are still there? Forgive my ignorance and laziness (I haven't gone to look yet) on this. I love the AeroPress and I have the XL model for my wife and I, but I never looked at the flow control cap. I do wonder if you can use the mesh filter screens for this.

[@coreycannon4511]

No flow control cap for the XL, unfortunately. Fellow made the first flow control cap for the original Aeropress (I have one) called the Prismo. But unfortunately, no one seems interested in making a cap for the XL. Shame. It’s the only thing keeping me from buying the XL.

[@JimJimmington-e8i]

@@coreycannon4511 I guess that explains why I don't know much about the flow control cap. I went and read about it and to be honest, I will just stick with the inverted method to stop the dripping during the start of the brew. Having the capacity of the XL has been good for 2-3 people. It really does make some good coffee, though. I was shocked when I first got it because looking at it you would never guess it does as well as it does.

[@coreycannon4511]

@@JimJimmington-e8i I really like the Prismo. I get the benefits of the inverted method without inverting, which means I can use my Aeropress to its full capacity. If Fellow or Aeropress ever build an XL sized version of the Prismo/Flow Control, I will definitely get an XL.

[@LuminatX]

the only way im spending $150 on an aeropress is if its motorized lol

[@AlanKlughammer]

In the car world, we have a saying, "All show, no go" this press seems to epitomize that. Personally, it is not on my must-buy list.

[@Roscoe22]

Although glass LOOKS pretty, I would have preferred if it was made of metal instead for durability rather than aesthetics. It’s a small piece of glass that is worth $150 to replace for a new one in case of an accident.