Understanding The AeroPress (Episode #2)

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James Hoffmann

James Hoffmann

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@constantsoro
@constantsoro 3 жыл бұрын
You're turning my world on its head, James. Rinsing the paper doesn't matter. Blooming or not doesn't matter. Inverted or not doesn't matter. Going down to the hiss or not doesn't matter. Popular internet coffee wisdom has led me astray up until this point and I'm shook.
@SWatchik
@SWatchik 3 жыл бұрын
Basically it's impossible to go wrong as long as you have good coffee and a good ratio! 👍
@groundcontrolto
@groundcontrolto 3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing a 1:10 ratio, inverted, with bloom, pressing until the hiss. Tomorrow that changes :D
@djentlover
@djentlover 3 жыл бұрын
This! Imagine how much time this knowledge saves you in your lifetime!
@groundcontrolto
@groundcontrolto 3 жыл бұрын
@@djentlover I mean, the brew time probably doesn't change but at least you don't have a load of little extra things to do while it's brewing like wetting the paper or weighing two different amounts of water.
@zedorda1337
@zedorda1337 3 жыл бұрын
The world of coffee is neck deep in pretentiousness. The best skill in the world of coffee is to develop a good way to filter out the pretentiousness without being rude.
@inthemix
@inthemix 3 жыл бұрын
A half hour AeroPress video? Yes please!
@iamtheblarneystonekissmyass
@iamtheblarneystonekissmyass 3 жыл бұрын
Jayson from In the Micks drinks cawfee!! wot!!?!
@Tony2dH
@Tony2dH 3 жыл бұрын
Coffee-drinking music producers unite!
@maskelibalon
@maskelibalon 3 жыл бұрын
We are expecting a special mix from you ;)
@CoffeewithKartikay
@CoffeewithKartikay 3 жыл бұрын
AEROPRESS FOREVER!
@mathisgraening1931
@mathisgraening1931 3 жыл бұрын
yess, one of my 2 favorite yt ppl
@nsloan
@nsloan 3 жыл бұрын
as a habitual aero press inverter, filter-rinser, and non-hiss-presser, you have made me question everything. thanks for this one, king
@TheRflynn
@TheRflynn 3 жыл бұрын
The recipe seems to be; finer grind, no invert, boiled (or 80c) water. Uncomfortably closer to “bang it in and enjoy it”.
@simcmahon
@simcmahon 3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly put!
@JPPambo
@JPPambo 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in exactly the same boat 😂
@iau
@iau 3 жыл бұрын
So each by themselves do not make a difference, but what about all 3 together? 🤔
@jergarmar
@jergarmar 3 жыл бұрын
For real, it's actually kind of a relief to know that I don't need to stress about EVERY little thing with the Aeropress.
@tailund3508
@tailund3508 3 жыл бұрын
11 years of religiously inverting, pre-heating, and non-hissing right down the drain... And yet I'm grateful that someone finally took the systematic approach and answered some of the biggest questions that keep me awake at night. Thank you!
@daanw6270
@daanw6270 3 жыл бұрын
By believing it made a difference it probably did, even though maybe it didn't. LOL
@HickLif3
@HickLif3 3 жыл бұрын
i truly believe the inversion method has it's place. It offers a lot of control that you might not have otherwise
@Twicrumbles
@Twicrumbles 3 жыл бұрын
nah, what keeps you awake at night is drinking too much coffee during the day...
@marcondespaulo
@marcondespaulo 3 жыл бұрын
I invert because I use a metal filter and it starts percolating before I'm ready.
@cj4138
@cj4138 2 жыл бұрын
I might still invert to avoid that dripping. Maybe a control freak side of me. But hey, just so happened the thing popped out on a flip for me last week :'D So yeah, it was interesting to hear that detail about how the rapid gas release on the flip might contribute to that. I'll be more careful from now on :'D
@brin57
@brin57 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best take-aways from this. You don't have to stress about getting distracted from you brew. It doesn't deteriorate if it goes longer, it just gets better - Winning :)
@mirr0rd
@mirr0rd 3 жыл бұрын
I forgot about a brew last week and probably left it for 10 minutes. I was surprised when it wasn't terrible
@becausewin
@becausewin 3 жыл бұрын
this is huge for me, i was always worried about letting it brew too long and end up felling rushed. its good to know i can just chill.
@andyfairchild2383
@andyfairchild2383 3 жыл бұрын
You kinda know you’re a weird coffee person when a half hour video of James experimenting with an Aeropress is a great Saturday night! Thanks James, that was fascinating.
@justingarziano2843
@justingarziano2843 7 ай бұрын
James, I've been a coffee drinker for about 75 years. I grind my beans and use an Aeropress for the most part. Your series came on quite by accident and I'm really glad it did. Although I truly enjoy my coffee, I'm afraid I'm not very scientific about brewing it. I so enjoyed your videos and your banter. I guess you probably would not prefer my coffee but you gave me a smile and a time of relaxation. Thanks for coming into my home this day,
@onechristwoncity
@onechristwoncity 3 жыл бұрын
The amount of James Hoffmann videos I’ve watched this week makes me want to go back to my therapist and discuss
@bonitodlnorte
@bonitodlnorte 3 жыл бұрын
I missed lunch today because I didn’t realize it was a 30 min video... I couldn’t stop watching ii
@jamesclarked
@jamesclarked 3 жыл бұрын
“That is wildly unpleasant!” My ears were not ready for such an outburst. There could have been children listening!
@leemonk384
@leemonk384 3 жыл бұрын
funny.
@juankast26
@juankast26 3 жыл бұрын
Top end of british insults
@sarameza8481
@sarameza8481 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm no na yayuum thent da byyy
@goldencalf5144
@goldencalf5144 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I think this will be an iconic video in Aeropress folklore in years to come. You've addressed nearly all of the myths surrounding the Aeropress in a systematic way.
@spairus4492
@spairus4492 3 жыл бұрын
@@sneescampers With aeropress, pressure is a given, noone pushes the plunger down 1.5 bars. More like grind, temp, brew time, ratio
@TommyWalker1991
@TommyWalker1991 3 жыл бұрын
This might sound weird, but I'm so happy to see visual graphs instead of tables when comparing different quantities. Makes it so much easier to spot the trends. And I agree that that is way more interesting than the actual number itself.
@TamarLitvot
@TamarLitvot 3 жыл бұрын
So are you an Edward Tufte fan? If so, you’ll understand when I say that James Hoffman is the Edward Tufte of coffee.
@TommyWalker1991
@TommyWalker1991 3 жыл бұрын
@@TamarLitvot to be honest I’m not super familiar with his work specifically, but I agree with him that visual representation of data is very important and useful. And I see way to many people doing it poorly. Even “professionals” like scientists. It’s an underestimated thing. And I agree that James makes a lot of complicated concepts in coffee very easy to understand.
@TamarLitvot
@TamarLitvot 3 жыл бұрын
@@TommyWalker1991 Check out Tufte's first book --The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. It massively changed the way I did my work (I'm a researcher). And it's a fascinating read (despite the very dry title) with all sorts of great examples. It's actually a pleasure to read, not work.
@Marty4650
@Marty4650 3 жыл бұрын
James Hoffman is a treasure. I have learned more about coffee from his KZbin channel than any other source.
@thadsgudenuff
@thadsgudenuff 3 жыл бұрын
I whole heartedly agree!
@simonwhite8092
@simonwhite8092 3 жыл бұрын
@@thadsgudenuff Me, too! And I've only been watching him for an hour and a half! What a lot of life I've spent not knowing any of this stuff. And I LOVE coffee!! Today is the start of the rest of my life.
@Heroniak
@Heroniak Жыл бұрын
Precisely this, he has encouraged me to explore the wide and beautiful world of coffee and possibly enter the industry in my own way. If someday I am successful in the coffee world, he will be one of the people I wholeheartedly thank.
@JamesKeane3010
@JamesKeane3010 3 жыл бұрын
I would be interested to see a comparison between different filters such as a single aeropress filter, double aeropress filter, metal filters, metal and paper combo, fellow prismo and the aesir filter. It would also be interesting to see what difference you get by brewing with a small amount of your final water and diluting after pressing or using the full amount to begin with. Thanks for the thorough and informative video James!
@jorismak
@jorismak 3 жыл бұрын
He basically answered one. Brewing 15gr with 200 water or with 100 water... the one with more water used in brewing wins. You could compensate the diluted one with grind size and steeping time and such .. but are the brews even comparable at that point?
@sdorn
@sdorn 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll echo the request for different filter experiments (though I think we can all try triangle experiments, if we have a friend to swap the bowls around). I’ve been using a paper filter in combination with the Prismo, just because I’m lazy and don’t want to figure out the right plunger-position for true immersion brewing. And... I’ve also tried a cloth filter with the original and Prismo bottom.
@Currywurst4444
@Currywurst4444 3 жыл бұрын
@@jorismak Yeah, he did a fast comparison between different ratios at 10:55 but he didnt dilute them to an equivalent strength before tasting. This way you cant make any statement about which method actually tastes better. It is obvious that the stronger cup also has more acidity. You cant make a judgement about which cup will be more acidic without actually diluting them to the right strength and tasting them.
@jorismak
@jorismak 3 жыл бұрын
@@Currywurst4444 you night have a point there. He also said that it wasn't extracted properly, and diluting it down isn't going to fix that. But you might prefer it. Test it yourself!
@leventyalcin
@leventyalcin 3 жыл бұрын
I just came here to say the same thing, different filters. I was using paper filters at home and metal mesh filter while I am mobile. This might not be a problem to anyone. However, I do travel on bike multiple days. It’s extra weight, and, most importantly, it is hard to store them in panniers or find them if I run out. At some point during lockdown, I was out papers and thought it could be selfish to order only paper from Amazon (high volumes deliveries and not enough drivers etc) and started to use metal at home too. Now I don’t even remember if there was a difference between two and I don’t think I put any effort to adjust to mesh filter. I’m wondering about your experiences.
@ellend1922
@ellend1922 3 жыл бұрын
I don't rinse the paper or bother with blooming (because I'm lazy) or invert (because I'm clumsy), I press through the hiss (easier cleanup) and brew for three minutes. Feeling relieved I don't suddenly have a compelling reason to change any of that up : )
@playtester6635
@playtester6635 2 жыл бұрын
Aeropress ia all about an easy, quality single cup of coffee. No need to change.
@msyedx
@msyedx 3 жыл бұрын
bro this video has literally changed my whole aeropress workflow 💀 no inversion, no bloom, I can hiss now, haha here’s to faster cups of aeropress lads!
@emmanuelnyberg2855
@emmanuelnyberg2855 3 жыл бұрын
Just wait until the ultimate technique is to immerse for four minutes, then press softly. Also use two spoons to remove scum before inserting the plunger.
@MichaelMollard
@MichaelMollard 3 жыл бұрын
I'm certainly going to revisit some discarded techniques based on the test results in this video.. 😏
@camk9242
@camk9242 3 жыл бұрын
@@emmanuelnyberg2855 I've actually tried skimming the top off before in an aeropress because of his French Press video lol. Pretty sure it made zero difference haha.
@AMalas
@AMalas 3 жыл бұрын
Do your own A B test
@eldricstuart
@eldricstuart 3 жыл бұрын
@@emmanuelnyberg2855 I'm a big advocate of the slow press as well. Otherwise liquid bypasses the filter through the slits. Curious to see if James noticed this and if it's part of his recipe
@MINDTHEHEADPHONE
@MINDTHEHEADPHONE Жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but man… EVERYTHING about this is absolutely incredible. The amount of knowledge and information, the down to earth approach, the easy to understand terminology, the honesty, the myth-busting and scientific approach, the straight to the point editing, the scenario, even down to the subtle lighting and the crisp and clear audio… It’s no wonder this channel’s got almost 2M subscribers. This is a masterclass on how to make a KZbin video.
@Heroniak
@Heroniak Жыл бұрын
Hoffman, over the course of a year, has almost single handedly taken me from merely someone who's interested in coffee to a near fanatic. Possibly, changing the course of my life forever. What an absolute legend this man is. There are many people on the internet who.. frankly havent earned the amount of money they have. Hoffman, in my opinion, deserves every damn freedom eagle or british cup of tea (pick your currency) he earns.
@magickmarck
@magickmarck Жыл бұрын
You forgot British accent
@willhomerrr
@willhomerrr 3 жыл бұрын
I could not be more satisfied with how in-depth and detailed this video is, thank you for all that work you've put in!
@JoeB964
@JoeB964 3 жыл бұрын
Find you a KZbinr who makes a 30 minute video with no mid video ads.
@lore_house
@lore_house 3 жыл бұрын
Bernadette Banner also loves her viewers this much.
@forexercises
@forexercises 3 жыл бұрын
@@lore_house LOL so funny to see her name mentioned here. I had a hard time deciding if I was going to watch the lace insertion video or areopress video first! Laura at Garden Answer won out, but I don't begrudge her the mid video ads because I just adore her.
@edwardchester1
@edwardchester1 3 жыл бұрын
Not all youtubers are as well funded by patreon backers. James could run this channel completely ad free.
@Crazyates11
@Crazyates11 3 жыл бұрын
26:53 Best part of the whole video!
@Virginiafox21
@Virginiafox21 3 жыл бұрын
@@edwardchester1 If you mean in video sponsors, then yes. But no youtube video will ever be ad free, Google puts ads on videos whether or not the creator monetizes them. Only solution is premium or adblock. The creator has to monetize and choose where ads go so they won't automatically be put into the middle of the video.
@Gtroncos
@Gtroncos 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know when I was more excited when I learned something new or when I saw James’s face when he was wrong. Thank you for showing all the process and not hiding the tests.
@tylermhore
@tylermhore 3 жыл бұрын
I use an AeroPress every morning for my coffee and I switched a couple years ago to a metal mesh filter to get away from buying paper filters. I wouldn't mind seeing a break down of how alternative filters change the brew, especially against the standard paper. Thanks!
@marvin19966
@marvin19966 2 жыл бұрын
PLEASE try an oil based filter, it will change your life FOREVER
@plwadodveeefdv
@plwadodveeefdv 2 жыл бұрын
@@marvin19966 do they add 15hp
@danielsimmonds4913
@danielsimmonds4913 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a metal mesh filter as well and I as well as my friends found it to be much more difficult to use, I think the grounds block the mesh holes and create a vacuum, maybe it'd have better luck with less fine grounds. If you found it works that's great, but I'll give my warning to anyone considering it.
@jsmith1025
@jsmith1025 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still looking for an answer on whether the metal filter changes the brew much. I suspect it does, for the worse. But I've been using one for 5 years...
@byronviljoen4899
@byronviljoen4899 2 жыл бұрын
@@jsmith1025 Metal filter let's more sediment through, making the coffee more chalky/ muddier. I like the texture and consider it an upgrade for my tastes.
@NeillSmith
@NeillSmith 3 жыл бұрын
Let me know when we get to the episode where we load the aeropress with donuts.
@slightlyjames
@slightlyjames 3 жыл бұрын
Without access to an espresso machine, I use the AeroPress as a cheap stand-in for trying to get that strong coffee for my lattes, etc. You covered that briefly in a video a while ago, but it may be worth revisiting if you're looking for some sort of definitive series on ways to use an AeroPress.
@benjaminsaive928
@benjaminsaive928 3 жыл бұрын
Seconded. Would love to have a "200 ml coffee recipe" and a "strong coffee for cappucino recipe". Also some kind of grind size suggestion.
@ryancronwell9866
@ryancronwell9866 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I use my AeroPress the same way and would love to see James take on the best way to get an espresso like brew out of an AeroPress as part of this series.
@maximiliant79401
@maximiliant79401 3 жыл бұрын
Just my little answer to this as someone who uses the flair and the AeroPress, there is a huge difference in taste(at least for light roasted natural coffees). So yes, you can get a strong coffee out of your AeroPress, but it's not at all like espresso. But I know your problem. So keep enjoying your strong AeroPress brews, and hopefully, you may be the owner of an espresso machine at some point. Cheers
@slightlyjames
@slightlyjames 3 жыл бұрын
@@maximiliant79401 Of course! I'm just a latte drinker hoping to make the best of a less than ideal situation.
@Currywurst4444
@Currywurst4444 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he did a fast comparison between different ratios at 10:55 but he didnt dilute them to an equivalent strength before tasting. This way you cant make any statement about which method actually tastes better.
@amperstandheart
@amperstandheart 3 жыл бұрын
Dammnnn, James out here making us go full tilt. More accurate video title would be: Busting every Aeropress myth in 30 minutes
@SamwiseOutdoors
@SamwiseOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
An obsessively thorough, fiddly, and deep exploration of my go-to coffee maker is exactly what I needed.
@Our_Patterns
@Our_Patterns 3 жыл бұрын
He makes my favorite KZbin content, hands down. It’s the one channel that genuinely improves my life.
@vennic
@vennic 3 жыл бұрын
1. Cleaning/rinsing the aeropress between brews 2. Using 2 paper filters (for higher pressure, finer grinds) 3. Rinsing and reusing filters
@nickpugh8879
@nickpugh8879 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I travel a lot so use the Go, well, on the go. I tend to reuse my filter paper for the duration of my stay wherever I may be. The only difference I notice is the resistance increases as the week goes on... But then my palate isn’t as professionally trained as Mr. Hoffmann’s
@vennic
@vennic 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickpugh8879 I rinse with very hot water (like brew temp) and reuse as well, as does Alan. I definitely notice an increase in resistance after 4-5 uses. Flavor is better in the first few uses, I think, but seems that after that, the flavor does not seem to progressively worsen. I thought it might be an "old coffee" flavor thing, but after watching this video now I wonder if it's the pressure itself changing the flavor.
@TwinGamersTr
@TwinGamersTr 3 жыл бұрын
In turkey aeropress championship, almost everybody was using 2 paper filters in their recipe. I hope James will play with it and share the toughts and his preferance.
@guydavids9402
@guydavids9402 3 жыл бұрын
I reuse at least 10 times. Until there is a hole in the paper. Why? Same reason I use the Aero press: I find it interesting! I rinse under a fairly high pressure spray stream. I do not notice significant resistance over time.
@vennic
@vennic 3 жыл бұрын
@@guydavids9402 single or double paper? I rinse mine with the kitchen sink sprayer after every use, then rinse before each use with some brew water like I would with a new filter.
@georginarichardson6570
@georginarichardson6570 3 жыл бұрын
" this hiss thing...I don't think it's a thing." The statement that saved more marriages than couples therapy in 2021.
@Themurlio
@Themurlio 3 жыл бұрын
When I heard that, I came here to see if it was funny to someone
@CupcakesVideos
@CupcakesVideos 3 жыл бұрын
@@Themurlio e. N
@tma1339
@tma1339 3 жыл бұрын
Although it's definitely a thing... Haha
@namesashhousewares8337
@namesashhousewares8337 2 жыл бұрын
i don't get it
@kunal9346
@kunal9346 2 жыл бұрын
Love how scientifically and honestly you’ve analysed the different options! And it’s great to know that the simplest approach of aeropress brewing is as good as any other
@geckomoshpit
@geckomoshpit 3 жыл бұрын
„Hoffman. James Hoffmann. I‘ll have an AeroPress, swirled, not stirred.“
@fgmenth
@fgmenth 3 жыл бұрын
our profile pics are almost the same
@lore_house
@lore_house 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@boatoflol
@boatoflol 3 жыл бұрын
Underrated Comment
@cameralabs
@cameralabs 3 жыл бұрын
Great video James, thanks, I watched it from start to finish in one go! Brutally honest, myth-busting stuff. You covered everything I wanted - and more! - apart from one small thing: paper filter versus metal filter. Switching from V60 to Aeropress, I initially felt better about my reduced paper usage, but now after a few years of Aeropressing, I'm concerned by all those little paper discs... I bought a metal filter a while back but have only used it briefly so far without much success - I recall preferring the paper result, but didn't pursue it further. Do you have a view on reusable metal filters?
@tiochino1401
@tiochino1401 3 жыл бұрын
i second this...would live to see James dive into how the filter material affects the final outcome. Been using a metal filter for over 5 years and prefer it over paper.
@BradyPatterson
@BradyPatterson 3 жыл бұрын
I'm also curious. I'm a metal filter user, not paper and prefer it over the paper.
@christianmarth9989
@christianmarth9989 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I use a metal filter when travelling as I don't want to deal with the paper filters going everywhere in my bag, I wonder if there is any discernable difference in taste and extraction between paper and metal filter
@AndyGait
@AndyGait 3 жыл бұрын
@@christianmarth9989 The main difference for me the much cleaner cup that paper gives. I use a Prismo on mine, which comes with a metal filter. But I still add a paper filter for the cleaner finish.
@AndyGait
@AndyGait 3 жыл бұрын
@@taglh Can you taste any difference between 1 or 2 paper filters?
@emilyphizacklea5245
@emilyphizacklea5245 3 жыл бұрын
You just never know when James is going to sneak a ‘sluuurp’ in there... keeps you on your toes 😰😂
@gordanbabic8028
@gordanbabic8028 3 жыл бұрын
that is the worse part of the video
@brickonator
@brickonator 3 жыл бұрын
Misophonia hell gang reporting in
@kivzzzz
@kivzzzz 3 жыл бұрын
I was so surprised he cut it out in several places
@mbs4298
@mbs4298 3 жыл бұрын
@@brickonator Fellow misophonia sufferer reporting
@Tennessee_Gavin
@Tennessee_Gavin 3 жыл бұрын
@@gordanbabic8028 you're the *worst part of the comments
@arfarf152
@arfarf152 Жыл бұрын
In all these years of aeoropressing thousands of coffees, I finally found the video that speaks to my soul and addresses all my deep-rooted AeroPress-related anxieties and ponderings - Thank you James!
@wsurfn
@wsurfn 3 жыл бұрын
Possibly the best coffee video I have ever watched. Seriously. Well edited and packed with gems. Thank you James!
@GarrettWease
@GarrettWease 3 жыл бұрын
This is a masterpiece. I treat my aeropress the least scientifically out of all my brew methods, so to see you take this experimentation to the nth degree is an eye-opening treat.
@ThepareeLi
@ThepareeLi 3 жыл бұрын
And it shows what a great brewing method the Aeropress is. Almost foolproof if you start off with good coffee and a good ratio!
@DillonBrown411
@DillonBrown411 3 жыл бұрын
This is an incredible amount of work you've put into this video - really appreciate the detailed, systematic approach you took.
@juliengroulx3096
@juliengroulx3096 3 жыл бұрын
A big advantage of the inverted method is that you can use your cup to both pour your hot water and press into, especially useful when camping with the aeropress.
@AndresHerrera-eb3qk
@AndresHerrera-eb3qk 3 жыл бұрын
I've just tried a 2.5 minutes brew time, with swirling and boiling water for a natural coffee that was a bit rough. I think it's the best cup I've ever brewed with an aeropress, very sweet, caramelised and well rounded! Thank you so much James!
@TheFinalMB
@TheFinalMB 3 жыл бұрын
I really hope he hits the most important test: Aeropress vs The Bripe
@cardboardbard
@cardboardbard 3 жыл бұрын
That's rather a bit like comparing apples to socket wrenches, don't you think?
@TheFinalMB
@TheFinalMB 3 жыл бұрын
@@cardboardbard true.... but do you remember that beard 🧔??? I’d compare an apple and a socket wrench to see that again
@cardboardbard
@cardboardbard 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFinalMB fair
@DSCH4
@DSCH4 3 жыл бұрын
Aeropress: "Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru." Bripe: "Nani?"
@MosheFeder
@MosheFeder 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@birdcherrym8
@birdcherrym8 3 жыл бұрын
What about a permanent metal filter vs a single-use paper filter? Hopefully, this will be covered in the next video!
@Climb-Angola
@Climb-Angola 3 жыл бұрын
Also want to see this. Big fan of the metal filter
@jamiebarnesmusic
@jamiebarnesmusic 3 жыл бұрын
This....please!
@cdsprech
@cdsprech 3 жыл бұрын
Good call! Along the same lines, there are attachments like the Fellow Prismo he could give a shot!
@karlgroeschel2182
@karlgroeschel2182 3 жыл бұрын
@@cdsprech James Hoffman has already done a video on the Fellow Prismo, just FYI :)
@TPHRyan
@TPHRyan 3 жыл бұрын
On top of that, I've seen recipes (and attempted them) with layered filters or paper-metal-paper and stuff like that. I'm sure there's a more general rule in this, but it would be good to see the difference it makes
@norfabatonas
@norfabatonas Жыл бұрын
Thank you, James. From the bottom of my heart. You got me into this hobby and now I make cups that an old me would think were impossible to make. I did not know coffee could be this good. The way you present information, your attitude and your dedication to get to the bottom of everything is a breath of fresh air. I just bought an Aeropress and was quite confused, read a lot of conflicting information. But you have singlehandedly broken all the myths, found out all the tips and presented a simple recipe that just works. Now I can make nice coffee with the Aeropress and maybe find something new that just I like. Once again, just thanks. You're awesome!
@cyrusfontaine2598
@cyrusfontaine2598 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best Aeropress movie I've seen since The Aeropress Movie. 10/10
@isledon
@isledon 3 жыл бұрын
More please this is such tedious work, you're the only one who can make it fun and interesting 😩 I want to know more about filters! Metal vs Cotton vs Paper, vs (Paper + Paper) vs (Paper + Metal). Also more on interconnected variables such as degree of roastedness vs temperature etc.. Thanks James!!
@paulstevens1493
@paulstevens1493 3 жыл бұрын
I'd never heard of the "regular" method of inserting the plunger just a little bit to create a vacuum while the coffee brews. That's not in the Aeropress instructions, so I'm glad it was here!
@Trixtah
@Trixtah 3 жыл бұрын
Me neither and I've had mine since circa 2008! Thus my doing the inverted method all most of the ensuing time.
@probably-aquarion
@probably-aquarion 3 жыл бұрын
30 minutes of comprehensive experimentation that circle around to... pretty much the manual. This was great :)
@SnowBob302
@SnowBob302 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if James is a scientist by training but he is very much scientific in his investigations. I actually got into coffee over this pandemic since I couldn’t be working in the lab as much and this kind of stuff totally scratches that itch for me. We wanted an Aeropress video and we got this whole investigative series. Thanks for doing what you do and I’m looking forward to the next video!
@thewowleader
@thewowleader 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being Alan Adler and just creating a coffee toy to make yourself a cuppa Joe, and the thing turns into a worldwide competition, and a 30m review of extraction based on technique.
@alejandrotapia5800
@alejandrotapia5800 3 жыл бұрын
I sincerely doubt the creator of the Aeropress saw it as coffee toy..if you knew how long it took him to do it and his passion for better coffee you wouldn't say that
@thewowleader
@thewowleader 3 жыл бұрын
@@alejandrotapia5800 Yes, that was the joke, thank you very much for the clarification.
@fung132
@fung132 3 жыл бұрын
Alan recommends using 80degree water, which seems too low to brew coffee, but it tested to be the foolproof temperature. Genius.
@FrancisR420
@FrancisR420 2 жыл бұрын
@@thewowleader I didn't like that "joke". Doesn't really make any sense unless you read it sincerely. What is the comedy in someone putting lots of effort and engineering into a calibrated device only for the thing to be used in competitions? What is the joke If that's the conceit of your comment? Is it a reference that I'm not getting?
@ill_eye
@ill_eye 3 жыл бұрын
Inventor: "Here's an easy to use coffee maker so you can have quick and kinda good coffee at home!" James Hoffmann: Understanding the AeroPress (Episode #2)
@MrVenom113
@MrVenom113 3 жыл бұрын
Alan: You can brew espresso with aeropress James: No you can't
@mrpopenfresh
@mrpopenfresh 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite part of the Aeropress instructions is to put a rounded scoop of coffee into the press. No grams, no levelling out, nothing.
@MrVenom113
@MrVenom113 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrpopenfresh I suppose it's the simplest recipe available and it's very forgiving. Obviously there are plenty better methods but with this you should get a drinkable coffee
@MrDarren690
@MrDarren690 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrVenom113 It's also functional. I've been using that method for over a year now, and until I get better precision equipment than what came in the box and my kettle, I don't see a need to change it.
@thunderofgr
@thunderofgr 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrDarren690 I’ve been using an Aeropress since my first deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. I’ve experimented with just about every method and found various different sweet spots including temp, filters, grind settings, steep times, inverted, etc. A decade of experience has instilled in me that the Aeropress is very much Marine proof, and that it is incredibly fault tolerant. The worst cups that James is brewing would still be incredibly good to anyone used to Folgers, K cups, or a coffee urn. Play around with your own coffee settings and decide what you like. My current favorite is a coarse grind, inverted, boiling water, cloth filter (from coffeesock), light stir (and pouring water to wash the coffee off of the stirrer back into the Aeropress), flip immediately over a cup, steep for 2 minutes, press with just the weight of my forearm until bottomed out (through the hiss). Add a small dollop of honey for taste, and a pinch of baking soda to turn down the acidity (due to health concerns).
@babygorilla4233
@babygorilla4233 3 жыл бұрын
When I realized it was 2 am and I'm having insomnia tonight, it was so so nice to discover an hour and a half of James Hoffmann content, just on the AeroPress.
@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat
@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat 6 ай бұрын
1 word... lunesta. That stuff is amazing. It helps you stay asleep without feeling groggy at all. I was so reluctant to take sleeping pills but I tried it 4 a week and man... it works so well. I sleep like crap. I can't fall asleep n when I do I wake after an hour or 2. Every hour. It sucks. I lunesta n I'm getting almost a full night of sleep. If you feel comfortable, please ask ur Dr. I would not advocate something unless I take it myself. Lunesta had helped me soooo much. Good luck n best wishes.
@1966someguy
@1966someguy 3 жыл бұрын
Literally sipped an aeropress I just made and thought "that the nicest one I've ever made" when this vid popped up... Time to improve even more! Thanks James ♥️
@bjornegan6421
@bjornegan6421 3 жыл бұрын
how'd you make it? i hate mine.
@1966someguy
@1966someguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@bjornegan6421 18g-240g, pretty fine, 90 second immersion, 30 second plunge (stirred before plunge) with some square mile Ethiopian beans!
@bjornegan6421
@bjornegan6421 3 жыл бұрын
@@1966someguy thanks for the reply. inverted or regular?
@1966someguy
@1966someguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@bjornegan6421 just regular!
@bjornegan6421
@bjornegan6421 3 жыл бұрын
@@1966someguy thanks again.
@ivybaum9727
@ivybaum9727 3 жыл бұрын
Me: “I don’t have time for a 30 minute aeropress video.” Me 30 minutes later: “You know you don’t actually have to rinse an aeropress filter.”
@daanw6270
@daanw6270 3 жыл бұрын
I don't even own one... but now I know
@sethkellough4655
@sethkellough4655 2 жыл бұрын
Haha
@Drinksfromtap
@Drinksfromtap Жыл бұрын
Yay for no more burnt fingers!
@xXMasterChrizXx
@xXMasterChrizXx 3 жыл бұрын
I think you need to explore grind sizes and their appropriate brew times more! As well as different filters, such as the different sizes of Able metal filters and even using 2 paper filters (which I often do!) This could easily be it's own video with how much depth there is to it
@bibliophilecb
@bibliophilecb 3 жыл бұрын
Would also love to see an exploration of different roasts! I know he briefly mentioned the difference in brewing temperature, but as a fan of a dark roast I’m curious to see more about it.
@defragsbin
@defragsbin 3 жыл бұрын
+1 on grind size. I don't have a good grinder, so I've gone back to buying pre-ground coffee for the moment. Many types just don't seem to work unless I do the inverted method. If the grind size is too coarse, the water just seeps through the filter even when the plunger is in place to form a vacuum -- if I waited two minutes there'd be nothing left! OTOH I've read that a lot of the Aeropress competition winners used a fairly coarse grind, so I'm guessing that's why the inverted method is popular.
@toranceting4494
@toranceting4494 3 жыл бұрын
Grind size +1
@bobcus1910
@bobcus1910 3 жыл бұрын
I must say I fell out of love with my aeropress when I got my espresso machine but not just this video but the whole series so far have brought back the fun, and succes of using my aeropress again!
@marvin19966
@marvin19966 2 жыл бұрын
you a presser son
@ITSDRJMMG
@ITSDRJMMG 3 жыл бұрын
This will be a historic video for the coffee community! Thank you so much James!
@jakesestero658
@jakesestero658 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this episode! Crazy how some of these little methods that have been engraved into the “way to use an aeropress” really don’t matter at all
@niichuuko1095
@niichuuko1095 3 жыл бұрын
It's key to note that some of these techniques are for the sake of consistency and ease. The aeropress is a fickle device and while brewed ideal, they might taste the same as a other method, but elements like coarse grind/long steep/low stir can help ensure very repeatable results that eliminate some level of risk of variation in the brew. I personally like to minimise stirring or agitation because it dramatically changes the bitterness of the brew.
@campbellfackre
@campbellfackre 3 жыл бұрын
So far, this is the ultimate James Hoffman video.
@brandonmcnemar3477
@brandonmcnemar3477 3 жыл бұрын
I love how the slurps were edited out, really nice job to whomever suggested and followed through with that.
@JPCC456
@JPCC456 3 жыл бұрын
james answering his own question: that's a really good question!
@relarras
@relarras 3 жыл бұрын
Ahah yes i noticed that. Same as me playing tennis as praising myself - nicely played!!😊
@wesmac3349
@wesmac3349 3 жыл бұрын
Literally just had my AeroPress delivered right when I saw James uploaded this. Impeccable timing, James.
@nikolascook6658
@nikolascook6658 3 жыл бұрын
I watched the first one and decided to buy it. I found a recipe I liked and it seems to do a lot of the things he said were good so that is nice. Wanting to see pt.3 to compare to my current recipe
@giannecarlob3937
@giannecarlob3937 3 жыл бұрын
22:30 We're into the minutia of Aeropress brewing here And we love you for that! This video was beautiful.
@blackpete
@blackpete 3 жыл бұрын
I mean... What did you expect? It's James Hoffman. If you watch a car show, there's nerdy stuff about cars in it. Same here, just with coffee 😉
@deemuffi3177
@deemuffi3177 3 жыл бұрын
A moment’s silence for the inverted, bloom, rinse paper, no hiss method. RIP
@postscript3150
@postscript3150 3 жыл бұрын
lololol
@stonecat676
@stonecat676 3 жыл бұрын
I still think inverted is better and gives more control (and pleasure) and blooming reminds me more of doing a pour over so I like it and if u do inverted, u GOTTA rinse paper (unless u use a mesh filter) hiss tho, that is bonkers
@techguy9023
@techguy9023 3 жыл бұрын
It's not nuclear fusion, just making coffee.
@escatel6889
@escatel6889 3 жыл бұрын
@@techguy9023 get out
@AUserName-fv8zj
@AUserName-fv8zj 3 жыл бұрын
@@stonecat676 all I hear is DENIAL ;D
@JanKowalski-xh4ri
@JanKowalski-xh4ri 3 жыл бұрын
I once forgot that I was brewing a coffee in aeropress and the brew was steeping for about 40 minutes. It was a pleasant surprise how tasty it was.
@alchemistTi
@alchemistTi 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not long before the water cools and the coffee settles enough to the point where extraction has effectively stopped.
@zedorda1337
@zedorda1337 3 жыл бұрын
Cold brewing does have something to it. Even if it didn't start that way.
@sebaba001
@sebaba001 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Sprometheus video where he treated the aeropress like a cold brew, he just let it drip until it finished and got nice results.
@mikni4069
@mikni4069 3 жыл бұрын
In my incremental steps where I brewed all the way up to 30min, I found out that after 10min there where no gain in letting it steep any longer, it’s also about that mark you typically start drinking in cupping. The 10min where the best absolute but the gain over a 4min brew where small, like very, very small and probably not worth the extra brew time. The biggest benefit seem to be that you can drink it almost immediately.
@Lu_Woods
@Lu_Woods 3 жыл бұрын
At a bakery, I'd load the portafilter before going home for 5 hours before the late shift. So it pre-infused and was slow roasted until I pulled the shots at midnight. Very nutty soft flavors.
@frjfsiuojrsdug
@frjfsiuojrsdug 3 жыл бұрын
I just love the $500K of espresso gear in the background!
@jaymerryfield
@jaymerryfield 3 жыл бұрын
This is where my eyes went to as well....
@ren1355
@ren1355 3 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to see the difference using multiple paper filters, metal filters, and some popular 3rd party filters like Aesir
@eldricstuart
@eldricstuart 3 жыл бұрын
I would also like to see that (Owner if Aesir here). Would be a good test, I think
@ashleybrownau
@ashleybrownau 3 жыл бұрын
+1 for a blind test on metal filters...!
@TheAndy25026
@TheAndy25026 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping he would mention metal filters as an option and what positives (if any)/negatives. Maybe in future?
@thunderofgr
@thunderofgr 3 жыл бұрын
Please add the cloth filters into this experiment. Been very happy with coffeesock filters but want to know if that’s just my confirmation bias. I want Professor James to weigh in.
@MrVenom113
@MrVenom113 3 жыл бұрын
It's also interesting to try double filters as an alternative to aesir. I've seen that aesir filters are often used in championships so there must bo something in it... right?
@ant1.v
@ant1.v 3 жыл бұрын
What a great watch that was, loved it! Too many content creator would feel the need to hide their blind tasting "fails", glad to see your honesty shining!
@jaghond2
@jaghond2 3 жыл бұрын
Grind setting!! Even though grind type was referenced, I find that varying the grind setting ever so slightly makes the biggest difference when I am a switching to different beans. It will be interesting to see the good/bad effects as you make the grind coarser and finer.
@jasonwhyte4162
@jasonwhyte4162 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see light roast vs. dark roast comparisons in brew methods for the aeropress and other brew methods
@danielmccready1501
@danielmccready1501 3 жыл бұрын
I wish you had a pdf to download of your findings. I find myself watching videos and making my own notes for later. Thank you for everything you have done for the coffee community.
@joshyip7320
@joshyip7320 3 жыл бұрын
I’d be interested to see how these same concepts translate to cold brewing with the aeropress, or if it’s a completely different beast altogether! Love this series and how thorough you are with everything!
@conan_der_barbar
@conan_der_barbar 3 жыл бұрын
not the AeroPress video we deserve, but the AeroPress video we all need
@calebcasolaro5454
@calebcasolaro5454 3 жыл бұрын
glad we got to hear the classic "No" from James Hoffmann when he has coffee he doesn't like
@blackhand95
@blackhand95 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a genuine treat and I suppose I sort of feel bad about that. But it's so entertaining.
@aclonymous
@aclonymous 3 жыл бұрын
19:46 there it is
@caiquenba
@caiquenba 3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna put this no as my wake up alarm
@danehrovitnir7323
@danehrovitnir7323 3 жыл бұрын
@@aclonymous Not only the perfect timepoint for the audio but also the expression!
@FlipnKraut
@FlipnKraut 3 жыл бұрын
I’d be interested in seeing a deep dive into the science as to why coffee tastes better brewed at 80 and 100 but worst at 90. That’s interesting.
@dm319-j5y
@dm319-j5y 3 жыл бұрын
yes that's confusing! I thought extraction went up with (quadratically or something?) with temp
@RodCornholio
@RodCornholio 3 жыл бұрын
My educated guess - balance ; at 80 less of the unpleasant factors are extracted (so it's balanced), at 100 enough pleasant factors are extracted to mask - like counterweight - the unpleasant (balanced). Something at say, 90, is unbalanced with too much extraction of unpleasant components. If my guess is correct - actually to prove it right - would be to determine the precise chemical components and carry out experiments based on those. A food scientist with access to a comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of coffee might be able to make a guess which things would be detectable and unpleasant to most people. Given the multi-billion (trillion?) dollar value of the world's second most traded commodity (next to oil), it seems like they could fund it with simple micro-investing or a GoFundMe-type charity. The information gained from such could benefit the industry from the agricultural side, to instant coffee manufacturers, single-cup brewer companies, etc.
@jimlow6824
@jimlow6824 3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if a temperature change of the brewing water (or grind change) would re-shuffle the results?
@mikcsa
@mikcsa 3 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. All those fable-like myths about inverted brewing, hiss vs. no hiss, all cleared up and sorta-scientifically (definitely nerdy enough) tested. I was in awe for the entirety of the video. Wow.
@geraldarcuri9307
@geraldarcuri9307 10 ай бұрын
Awe? Seriously?
@karinagray6538
@karinagray6538 3 жыл бұрын
Me: 2pm halfway through washing my car on this Sat afternoon which is covered in snow foam. James: Drops 2nd Aeropress video. Me: Drops jet wash and car can wait, cause I need to watch this right now!
@LesroyBuckley
@LesroyBuckley 3 жыл бұрын
I purposely saved this for Monday at 9am... start the week with a 30 min Aeropress educational video. Love this 😀
@filippoye609
@filippoye609 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to watch the next episode of the Aeropress Cinematic Universe!
@alterlait2601
@alterlait2601 3 жыл бұрын
This guy approaches coffee like a science experiment, and I'm here for it.
@BradSevigny
@BradSevigny 3 жыл бұрын
I heard James whistle once when he was tasting. Now every time he tastes I’m on the edge of my seat. Literally one of the coolest/funniest things that exist in the coffee world for me.
@magickmarck
@magickmarck Жыл бұрын
I seem to remember that too
@hussbilbs
@hussbilbs 3 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see what you think of the difference between the Aeropress paper filters and a metal filter.
@MichaelJKeelan
@MichaelJKeelan 3 жыл бұрын
Was about to ask the very same question 🙋
@Linnaen
@Linnaen 3 жыл бұрын
That was the only other question that came to mind for me, too, although I think the papers are superior from my experiments from 10 years ago
@benjaminsaive928
@benjaminsaive928 3 жыл бұрын
Seconded.
@relarras
@relarras 3 жыл бұрын
Oh metal filter produces such a muddy result. Defo not a fan. I sometimes use both paper and metal layered. 😊
@PaulRKeeble
@PaulRKeeble 3 жыл бұрын
Try it. I think the filter tastes better, it is cleaner with less solids in it and sweeter but if you have a metal filter make 6g/100ml coffees and just see what difference it makes.
@vihanjain6975
@vihanjain6975 3 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see you brew the last 5 years' winning W.A.C. recipes and rate them from best to worst and simplest to most complex
@ZEEBOFAN
@ZEEBOFAN 3 жыл бұрын
YES omg, that would be amazing :00000
@EntelSidious_gamzeylmz
@EntelSidious_gamzeylmz 3 жыл бұрын
Those people are prob his friends so, if I were to be in that position I wouldn't be comfortable.
@asimplefarmer
@asimplefarmer 3 жыл бұрын
Plus those aeropress techniques require the beans they used too
@sofronio.
@sofronio. 3 жыл бұрын
@@asimplefarmer very true.
@moemoe817
@moemoe817 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! All your hard work helps me understand what I am trying to do with my Aeropress. I understand it is my preference of taste of cup, but all this testing helps me not waste my good tasting coffee. I appreciate you!!
@KotetsuHg
@KotetsuHg 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see James do some experiments with metal filters, including the one for the aeropress. It would also be interesting (or stupid but funny) to see what using multiple filters would do.
@Stevesbe
@Stevesbe 3 жыл бұрын
I use a metal before my paper filter
@robinsmith9158
@robinsmith9158 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stevesbe assuming you mean metal closest to the coffee and paper in first (closest to the cap), that makes sense. The amount of fines between the two filters is interesting.
@Stevesbe
@Stevesbe 3 жыл бұрын
@@robinsmith9158 yeah
@stephencoles5991
@stephencoles5991 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to request the same. My theory is that the metal filter allows more oils through to the cup.
@blurion
@blurion 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Would love to see a comparison between metal and paper filters.
@NathDriver
@NathDriver 3 жыл бұрын
Aeropress memes aside, this is brilliant. *The* definitive Aeropress video on KZbin.
@krszm
@krszm 3 жыл бұрын
29 minutes and 12 seconds of pure bliss
@jimmunster57
@jimmunster57 3 жыл бұрын
Pure Hiss
@jeweliedee4299
@jeweliedee4299 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think I could take this degree of forensics about coffee from anyone but James. At the top of every profession, there is a James. Our palates thank him.
@michellelei7103
@michellelei7103 3 жыл бұрын
As for inversion brewing, a shout out to people who just enjoy the flip🤣
@samh9642
@samh9642 3 жыл бұрын
The high risk helps me wake up in the morning
@Vo-Daddy
@Vo-Daddy 3 жыл бұрын
It's my excuse for a "swirl" xD
@sokilgob4967
@sokilgob4967 3 жыл бұрын
I left the cult after the hot mess happened
@gabrielcolombelli993
@gabrielcolombelli993 3 жыл бұрын
It gives some excitement to the brew, making it taste better
@movoyemickele
@movoyemickele 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that he tested it without stirring process. I believe it would be so much water leaked down if he did stir the coffee thus changing the taste. Remember, you can't vacuum it while doing the stirring process.
@sigmaeagle2551
@sigmaeagle2551 Жыл бұрын
Coming back to this video now that I finally got my Aeropress for my birthday. I love it! It's so much easier than pour overs and much faster and cleaner than a french press. Gonna have my third cup of sugarcane decaf today. Thanks for the great video James!
@DavidMeggers
@DavidMeggers 3 жыл бұрын
This is epic KZbin! Thank you so much for bringing this to us
@miss_bec
@miss_bec 2 жыл бұрын
This guy's speech is surprisingly well paced for someone who drinks so much coffee. But for real, genuinely very helpful video. I have an aeropress, I love it, and now I get to love it even more.
@gxlorp
@gxlorp 2 жыл бұрын
[BUT FOR REAL] GOD DAMM THAT JOKE WAS SO FUNNY. IT WAS SO FUNNY I KNEW IT WAS A JOKE
@brianb-p6586
@brianb-p6586 9 ай бұрын
I find that it works well at 1.5 X playback speed.
@HermanG83
@HermanG83 3 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine how long it took him to make this video until I saw his signature Gatsby hair is gone at around 21 minutes mark
@jameshoffmann
@jameshoffmann 3 жыл бұрын
It was a two day shoot, with somewhere between 60 and 80 brews done for tasting and testing. I did not sleep well.
@WarfareJournal
@WarfareJournal 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshoffmann And we're grateful 🙏
@craiggulley2958
@craiggulley2958 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshoffmann - Thank you !
@dodaexploda
@dodaexploda 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshoffmann you took 80 for the team. Thank you!
@mexicanhalloween
@mexicanhalloween 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshoffmann ffs James, you didn't have to drink the entirety of those brews
@Mooza1
@Mooza1 3 жыл бұрын
Can we please get the temperature test at different grind sizes and roast levels? I think this would be so interesting.
@PetrusBaas
@PetrusBaas 3 жыл бұрын
Mooza! First try swirling in the non-reversed method and let it brew for 4 minutes. Then you know he’s only joking. Very funny video.
@dr.angerous
@dr.angerous 3 жыл бұрын
@@PetrusBaas wtf ur talking about
@kevinmarinus4752
@kevinmarinus4752 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Some more tests with more modern aeropress recipes, such as wendelien van Bunnink winning world aeropress recipe would be great. I can imagine that for instance preheating makes more of a difference as added volume of water is lower. Also the effect of tds (or specific minerals) might yield some interesting results
@chaitanyagupta7786
@chaitanyagupta7786 3 жыл бұрын
As much as I didn't mind the slurping sounds in the previous videos. Something about the editing of James going through the motions of spooning and then a clear cut clean sound was extremely pleasant. Beautifully produced video. And obviously the content is packed with amazing advice. I think I'll begin my test of 50 brews to confirm or deny what I have witnessed James so eloquently exclaim.
@teklife
@teklife 2 жыл бұрын
so glad u finally made these vids. i was a french press and moka pot gal for a long time, and then i was gifted a fancy imported from italy, brass, all manual, hand drawn espresso machine, but too much labor and technique required, failed shots aplenty, but for me the aeropress has been amazing. i travel with it and impresses ppl all over the world how smooth and strong a brew i can make with it. very close to a nice smooth espresso i think. you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference; and my extraction is FAST, under 30 seconds, 20-30 usually
@Willstonez
@Willstonez 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a comparison between the diluted styles and un-diluted. I'd be curious if all of your experiments serve the same results using that method.
@JamesShow
@JamesShow 3 жыл бұрын
Also was my hope
@mart62730
@mart62730 3 жыл бұрын
Would that fall within the 10:55 ratio experiment? Making a strong coffee diluted would be worse because of an higher coffee/water ratio.
@bibliophilecb
@bibliophilecb 3 жыл бұрын
Seconded! Would love this to be explored.
@ojaimark
@ojaimark 3 жыл бұрын
You did rinsed vs unrinsed paper but I'd definitely be interested to know your opinion on the metal mesh filters that are out there.
@frederickateng3779
@frederickateng3779 3 жыл бұрын
He already state at prev videos Its not delicious Even allan stated that metal mesh not taste better, and remove aeropress signature ability: remove the ldl increasing cafestol
@Music2010Fanatic
@Music2010Fanatic 3 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a metal mesh for an aeropress (really interesting), but commonly my problem with metal filters in general, is that they don't produce a clean cup (for me). correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe it's the difference of the fiber of the paper , vs the metal mesh. I can't really taste other notes with metal, but texture is different
@DarkFaken
@DarkFaken 3 жыл бұрын
I use a mesh filter at work and the paper ones at home. I honestly don't mind either, I guess it's up to you if the sediment bothers you. On top of that maybe I'm just happy to have coffee at work so the sediment means nothing to me haha.
@maxw4259
@maxw4259 3 жыл бұрын
After the pandemic this guy needs to do a wee tour across the country and just do talks on coffee, would sell out everywhere!
@Stevesbe
@Stevesbe 3 жыл бұрын
After the scare of a flu
@Madshadowgolem
@Madshadowgolem 2 жыл бұрын
I learned one of the winning recipes from the world championships though I could not tell you which year. Inverted method press pushed in to the 4.. Pour boiling water over 1 scoop of espresso grind to just under top. Stir for 30 seconds. Place top on (filter just wet enough to stay properly in place). Invert and gently swirl once then place on cup and press with weight of arms but not pushing with muscles. Press should take about 10 seconds. I've always enjoyed it and seems to tolerate a decent range of beans well. Thank you very much for sharing this! Extremely enjoyable to watch!
@spolti1322
@spolti1322 3 жыл бұрын
19:45 the way James says 'No' is amazing.
@HitsugayaToushiro01
@HitsugayaToushiro01 3 жыл бұрын
Regarding wetting the Aeropress paper disc, I personally prefer to wet the paper as it helps stick the paper to the plastic cap during the inverted method. Sometimes the dry paper can awkwardly fall into the aeropress when placing the cap on an inverted press :)
@nickpugh8879
@nickpugh8879 3 жыл бұрын
100% agree, but then there’s no difference in inverting anyway according to this video so I’m scrapping that idea and just going regular style with a, *gasp* dry filter paper! OMG I could have watched a 3 hour video on this subject !
@groundcontrolto
@groundcontrolto 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickpugh8879 I like to believe there's a "Slurper Cut" for Patreon subs :D
@andrewb7104
@andrewb7104 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickpugh8879 stop being annoying some of us like the inverted method because it works for us. No reason to GASP. My guy was just pointing out, in the manner of inverted brewing, wetting the paper matters. If that doesn’t apply to you there’s no reason to comment enjoy your method and well enjoy ours. There may not be a difference in extraction but there MAY be a difference in enjoyment.
@nickpugh8879
@nickpugh8879 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewb7104 you mis understood my comment, I have been inverting since hearing about this method too. I’m just happy to hear that going back to normal with a dry filter paper wont effect my quality of cup going forward. Chill dude, have a coffee or something
@carlsnellgrove1746
@carlsnellgrove1746 3 жыл бұрын
@@nickpugh8879 tried a brew this afternoon with dry paper and right way up. So much less fuss, great cup.
@MegaBoomshanka
@MegaBoomshanka 2 жыл бұрын
The 4 stages of Aeropress ownership: 1) Make the coffee like it says on the box. 2) Start getting fancy use better coffee and better technique. 3) Go to extremes, grind size, papers, brew times, water temps, upside-down press, swirling the whole kaboodle. 4) Realize that actually one scoop, fill it with water, wait 60 seconds, press makes is the best repeatable cup.
@aVeganMia
@aVeganMia Жыл бұрын
1 scoop, fill to which number?
@MegaBoomshanka
@MegaBoomshanka Жыл бұрын
@@aVeganMia I fill to the top - one big cup of coffee, I found that adding water after made it a bit weak. I am using a large coffee cup...
@reallivebluescat
@reallivebluescat Жыл бұрын
How much is a scoop??
@MegaBoomshanka
@MegaBoomshanka Жыл бұрын
I just use the scoop that comes with the Aero press@@reallivebluescat
@MegaBoomshanka
@MegaBoomshanka Жыл бұрын
I know its not a great measurement of 'weight' as the grind will affect the amount of coffee....but TBH 17g versus 19.5g of coffee doesn't make a huge difference to my tastebuds
@matsbjur2535
@matsbjur2535 2 жыл бұрын
Systematic, no fuzz, brilliantly produced and just a feast of rationality and pure knowledge delivered. I don't have many fans, but you're one of them James! :)
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