Aeropress Premium Review: Must Have or Cash Grab?

[@EarthbendR]

Fresh cut, fresh stache, fresh vid! Top shelf Lance content baby!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you!

[@Grogeous_Maximus]

Lance is an absolute unit of a hunk!

[@w00t66]

And those guns! Has Lance been lifting more than portafilters? 😮

[@hallomonoz]

Lmao didnt notice before reading this comment

[@knumph]

Fortunately my vices are so bad that plastic coming into contact with hot water simply doesn’t even register as a potential issue

[@sympathetic_crustacean]

By contrast, I never bought an Aeropress because of the plastic. Espresso and moka pots. I might go out and get one, $150 for something quality is not crazy in my eyes.

[@Doge512-b32]

Same, it’s probably fine right?

[@alecsparks2486]

That's what people used to say about asbestos..... And cigarettes .... And mercury ..... No dog in the fight but intentionally being ignorant about something maybe isn't the wisest approach .

[@knumph]

@@alecsparks2486 they are vices, by definition unwise

[@matthewwatt2295]

All but the earliest Aeropresses are BPA-free, so the main plastic + heat problem was already solved years ago.

[@JohnnyBrook]

Introducing the Aeropress Premium: Bada Bling, Bada Bloom.

[@LanceHedrick]

Incredible

[@b0nes95]

top-tier comment tbh

[@adamfreedman5704]

@@LanceHedrick Pin it!

[@thekiwisage]

@@b0nes95top comment tbh

[@mistafishman]

I’ve been using my Aeropress since 2018. I think I’m gonna have to pick one of these up for my next place. I love how beautiful it is, kinda like how the Chemex got popular as a show piece in a kitchen. I also thought I’d comment something funny my roommate said as I’m watching this, “that’s a weird looking bong”

[@kingmidas430]

Any particular reason you chose this over something like a v60?

[@FranTheMann]

@@kingmidas430 Steps for this are generally easier. Pour, stop, wait. Flavor profile will be different too

[@kevadu]

@@kingmidas430 I have both an Aeropress and a V60 (and more...). The Aeropress is my standard go-to coffee maker. It's very simple to use, I feel like you basically can't screw it up unless you're trying. And I like the coffee it makes...

[@mistafishman]

@@kingmidas430 Yeah, so when I first got into coffee I just bought a temperature-controlled kettle but it wasn't a gooseneck so pour-overs were difficult. I recently just acquired a V60 & gooseneck and am enjoying them, much more clarity in my cup. But like @kevadu said, the Aeropress is really hard to screw up; I love how unfussy it is to use. So lately my go-to is the V60 but I will always appreciate (and frequently use) the Aeropress.

[@Caffeine.And.Carvings]

​@@mistafishman why not a switch? Recently got it, and my aeropress is bascially just for taveling (even before, with using a v60). Swtich is more verstatile, better taste, also glass, amd eaisier to brew bigger batches. Might gift the aeropress to someone else now and just use my switch for traveling as well. 150$ for everything seems like the complete opposite of what the aeropress wanted to fill as a travelneed

[@MattM-24]

"I always have calipers which are an extension of my hands" -Lance Caliperhands

Lance is the best American guy ever because he uses metric for everything. Thank you Lance!

[@Danielsworlds]

I almost always Brew inverted and I have never burned myself. Now is that me tempting fate potentially. But I think people's fears over inverted are largely unfounded

[@daniel.lopresti]

I did, once. Not quite burned but did spill coffee on my hands. I got the habit of squeezing out the air gap while using the inverted method (hard to explain, draw yourself a mental picture :) ), and there's almost no resistance if you haven't yet put on the filter cap thing. So one tiny push and your hand slips all the way down and suddenly your coffee is airborne! Only happened once.

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@daniel.loprestiI stopped using inverted method because I don’t like that rubber or silicone part gets heated under water.

[@LuyolaAdams]

Agree - Just be careful and hold all parts when u flip. (I place the mug on upside-down then flip )

[@cr4shmycar118]

I've always done the "put the mug above the filter cap and flip" maneuver and it's served me well. However, there has been more than one time where I was still half asleep and accidentally made my coffee upside down...

[@highnrising]

I wouldn't say unfounded. Everybody's different. If you do it properly, it's not dangerous. Some people get flummoxed or are careless. Or they didn't quite understand how to do it. Obviously, the manufacturer will advise people not to use the inverted method because if even 1 out of 20 customers are bad at it or are careless, that's a lot of hot coffee being spilled and a lot of people getting splashed and burned. I wouldn't tell anyone to use the inverted method without demonstrating it first and even walking them through it.

[@QuickQuips]

This makes more sense than a 200 dollar basket. But it'll be a hard buy for anyone not in the espresso buying mindset.

[@Kiaulen]

The aeropress is cool and all, but holy crap that restoration looks absolutely amazing. Great job Dr. Beer. Can't wait for the next video.

[@SnowComplex]

The blue+brass espresso machine behind you looks incredible

[@432jb]

Go watch the Not Terrible Restoration of it, awesome video

[@1967davidfitness]

@@432jb I bet it has zero temperature instability issues.

[@VernonJohnsontheiii]

The tiny snippet of "Deep and wide" Sunday school song was amazing. So good.

[@Entroper]

Just doing some quick math... a 6 cm diameter circle has 44% more area than a 5 cm diameter circle. That means the smaller cylinder would have 44% more bed depth.

[@Jason-ir5ig]

Can confirm. The volume of a cylinder is pi*r^2*h. The same volume of coffee used in both would mean that the height of the cylinder with a 5cm radius would be 36/25 times the height of the 6cm cylinder, or 1.44 times taller.

[@La_sagne]

as a math tutor, this is a solid example for everyday math! 3^2 is 44% more than 2.5^2 (i left the pi out of the equation since its a constant)

[@highnrising]

@@La_sagne Exactly! π is irrelevant. And it doesn't matter that it's a circle. If it were a square or an irregular shape the relative sizes woul be the same.

[@colinspong9831]

@@La_sagneas a kid who looked out of the window in math lessons you sound like spock out of Star Trek 😅

[@La_sagne]

@@colinspong9831 well, i do indeed hope that you live long and prosper!

[@galacticminx]

If you attach the cap before pouring hot water through to preheat it and rinse the filter, you'll avoid burning your fingers.

[@Drayzha]

Can’t do that with the inverted method tho 👀🧐

[@galacticminx]

@@Drayzha True. Another good reason not to use the inverted method. The main one for me is I don't like my coffee smelling like rubber.

[@Drayzha]

@@galacticminx I was not aware of this phenomenon you speak of - Ive brewed my coffee inverted many times and have never experienced it - I wonder if this is just a matter of age/wear or if I just have a poor sense of smell lol🤷‍♂️

[@galacticminx]

@@Drayzha I have the Aeropress Clear. It's fairly new and the plunger seal has a strong smell to me. It definitely taints the coffee with the inverted method. Maybe it's something I'm particularly sensitive to because I don't like the smell of balloons either.

[@nicholasumfreville5318]

First time viewer... didn't know what I was in for... Singing, BAM, got yourself a like and a new sub. Happy birthday

[@LanceHedrick]

Actually my birthday is in less than 2 weeks so v timely ha!

[@spex7503]

I wouldn't pay $150 for this but I would recommend the Clear as a good starting point or upgrade. Being able to see into the brew chamber is surprisingly useful for judging and adjusting how and how much you agitate.

[@wheelchairboy88]

Great review. I'm definitely going get myself one of these for christmas

[@Kureiji-Desu]

Change the battery on your Vernier.

[@MrDireness]

I see you got your restored machine delivered. Congrats!

[@jpk.mp3]

the energy in this video 😂🔥

[@KBgrip4x4]

Love the pace of your videos and no bs approach to advice

[@WilliamRozear]

The review I've been waiting for! Thanks!

[@ChemistryLemur]

Dude the new hair is ballin'! I couldn't care less about the aeropress.

[@MegaEscalope]

Great Video as always. One small detail.. The thermal stability is higher for bigger diameters (ignoring the material), because the surface grows with 2*pi*r and the volume by r^2 (which grows faster). You said it the other way around. That's why Polar bears are bigger than Brown bears..

[@LanceHedrick]

good catch! Definitely said the wrong way lol

[@varunprasadathi1161]

curious with that logic - if that's the case, why does a bigger pot of water cool down much faster than a narrower cup of water (given the same amount of liquid in both)?

[@timonsku]

you can't ignore the material, if the double walled glas insulates better than the plastic then the spot where you have the most heat exchange is where you have contact with the free air, that contact surface is smaller. Thermals are complex, you can't break it down with just volume comparison without considering the environment.

[@Phil_OG]

@@varunprasadathi1161 The same amount of water will cool down faster in a vessel with a larger diameter because of evaporation

[@danielcohn6884]

​@@LanceHedrickbased on my understanding of physics, you were actually right. In this particular context, since the body of the aeropress is an insulator, we can neglect losses to the plastic/glass and focus on the surface. With volume being equal for both aeropresses, the main difference in thermal stability is determined by the diameter. Since the plastic AeroPress has a larger exposed surface area, more heat will be loaded via evaporation than in the narrower premium.

[@stuartizon]

It's cool that they're increasing the range here, and that they sell the aeropress in lots of colors too. But I definitely think there is a market for them to sell more of a personalization service

[@IanLandesman]

I couldn't help but laugh when you tried to break it. Thank you!

[@artichaug1719]

Loving your positive vibe!

[@cristib.2373]

I just love this Lance, you do you man!😂

[@ronson-natsarim]

Was that "deep and wide" you were singing from the old hymn? Love it!

[@yeknomlana]

That was such a vibe video, quite enjoyed. and I sort of want the aero premium...just love glassware...

[@bearchow1723]

Lance, I subbed about six weeks back and since then, your new vids (alongside my discovering helpful older ones) have really rewarded my decision to follow your channel. Less than a minute into this new vid, I enjoyed the brief well-explained history of the Aeropress as the vid transitions into your share of the new release.

[@Frostbiker]

6:00 in a cylinder the lowest surface to volume ratio is achieved when the height is equal to the diameter. Thus, with the new narrower aero press the column of water will have higher surface area than before for a typical cup.

[@NonsenseTreasure]

Maybe he meant that there is less surface area exposed to the air outside because the circle is smaller.

[@afshars5791]

The sides of the column, although taller, are insulated. A smaller area (top of the column) is exposed to air.

[@NonsenseTreasure]

@@afshars5791 Yeah, that's what I'm saying ;)

[@gtslade22]

You’re the best Lance! Thanks again!

[@mindybaum9310]

Love the hair cut 💣

[@IronChefBoyardee]

This is the "gold plated HDMI cables" of coffee accessories.

[@Airtayjay]

I disagree. The difference is that those fancy schmancy cables usually imply or straight up claim to have better performance, which they don't. The premium Aeropress doesn't make any wild claims. Hell, it doesn't even say on the webpage that it's any better than the standard model. It just exists to look and feel like a premium product.

[@vgamedude9811]

Uh no you don't get plastic so this has actual purpose

[@adambroussard8192]

The shade of yellow in the thumbnail 🤌🏻

[@derekulrich3830]

thanks for using units of 10 for all of the measurements!

[@InternetWesley]

Haircut king! Thanks for the review. It's so over-the-top lmao love it

[@tinkeringpoko]

Lance pulling out a caliper and reading "about 5cm" 😂😂😂

[@andresquintero7968]

I'm pretty sure these guys will release a titanium aeropress for a more premium feeling. Nice video as always!!

[@highnrising]

Probably depends on how this one sells and if they can find a manufacturer who can make it economically.

[@Mike-ul1xn]

titanium sheds heat terribly

[@highnrising]

@@Mike-ul1xn I actually have a Stanley 12-ounce cup made out of double-wall insulated titanium that works very well for holding hot coffee. But it was very expensive for a 12-ounce cup. It has no handle but doesn't need one. But that aside, the container for the water and coffee in this Aeropress is made out of double-wall glass.The metal plunger is there to push the rubber puck down the shaft and does not even get wet. It could probably be made out of annondized aluminum.

[@marcinf6324]

I was waiting for this review thanks!

[@toddpower4674]

Nice review. I want one for sure.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

That little sing was pretty good.

[@pastabilitieswithbenji5505]

This man just used the pietro without the stand like a boss 🤣💯 that was a low key flex 😂📈

[@highnrising]

@ Lance--Great vid. Since I got the stainless steel Aerorpress mesh filter, after I place the paper filter inside the lock cap, I always put the mesh filter on top of it. I consider the mesh filter to be a standard part of the Aeropress. I never use the Aeropress without both a paper and the metal filter. Makes a lot more sense than using TWO paper filters, as at least one You-tuber suggests. I hope you try it.

[@IanLandesman]

Congrats on the haircut! 😊

[@lfish21.]

I’m intrigued by the new aeropress go. It looks like an incredibly well designed product

[@PerfectlyNormalHumanBeing]

Love the new look, although I’ll miss the old one! Yet another banger from my favorite singing coffee person :)

[@Technicellie]

I really got into loving the aeropress for the same reason I also am eyeing the Hario Switch: Submersion. The fact that this allows for coarser grounds which in turn reduces fines and astringency a lot (also compensates cheap grinders very well, like in my experience with the KinGrinder P2), really made it my #1 brewer for filter coffee now! ^^ But no. I don't wanna spend 150 CHF for a thing that will break in 3 months if I judge myself correctly. 😅 Thank you for the video Lance, very interesting and fun watch! 😊

[@kitcraft9516]

That is neat for those who want it. I already don't use my regular aeropress very often as I am a 99% espresso drinker and more often than not if I do brew filter it is with my V60 so I'll not be forking out the cash, lol. Regardless, I enjoyed the video as always, so thank you!

[@carlosbell1132]

Your new haircut catched me off-guard. Took me 5 minutes to get used to it, but looks really good. Good for you!

[@CowWithACape]

Was so looking forward to this and your thorough review did not disappoint! I was super interested in the weight of the brewer. I have an OG and a (pink) clear Aeropress. The pink one weighs much, much more than the original and the holes in the cap are in a circular arrangement rather than in rows. Does it make a difference in brewing? Not really, but I was surprised by the heft when I got the pink one!

[@jakelannetti3128]

Aeropress is one of my favorite ways to brew, I have the standard and the aeropress go for camping, I think this would be an amazing addition to my kitchen.

[@mejasiu]

Thanks for the video Lance! Looks great and I do think it seems more durable than what I expected. Either way, as you mentioned not for everyone and I keep mine for when I'm on the go.

[@yfryt69]

Replacing this glass tube every month, when broken/cracked - priceless 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@TRDFanatic]

I’ve been watching this lever machine behind you for like 3 months. Any chance we’re getting a video on that gorgeous machine? And I’m glad we’ve moved past hipster Lance, nice haircut brother! Looking good! Are you working out with those Pesado portafilters? Those guns are looking real defined!

[@LanceHedrick]

I was never hipster. A haircut does not a hipster make.

[@TRDFanatic]

@@LanceHedrick yes your highness, you’re correct. My apologies.

[@RobCly]

Great video as always ! Not sure about the dangerousness of the original Aeropress, tho … It’s made out of PP which can handle temperatures up to 130ish Cº. I think people need to take care of all the extra plastic coming from junk/processed food packaging before crying about a coffee maker 🙄

[@Gengh13]

A lot of us already avoid processed foods and plastics as much as possible.

[@adelai12]

Yeah, not all plastic is created equal. Saying that the original aeropress is potentially dangerous just because it's made of *a kind* of plastic is basically spreading misinformation. The very first aeropress models were made of a different plastic that could indeed sometimes leach into hot water but for a very long time now they've been using PP which is exceptionally stable and safe at high temps.

[@doctormoobbc]

It's still releasing microplastic though. And being rated to a certain temp isn't the same as having zero risk up to said temp. Boiling water and plastic are bound to cause issues. Same as hot food in plastic takeaway containers etc.

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@doctormoobbcIf Aeropress sell on their website replacement parts for this new Premium model I would buy just glass chamber and a metal cap. That’s it. I will wait and see if they do.

[@toninipk]

@@proudbacteria1373 I think the plungers have different diameters though :/

[@ayakostudio5311]

Hi Lance,beautiful video as always! What is that lever machine behind you? have you done a video I've missed ?

[@Bazz_l0]

awsome video! thanks a lot! have you think of doing a video con showing us how you use your aeropress? would love to know your recipe!

[@hrhgalaxy]

I have been asking for this exact thing and will be buying an Aeropress!

[@Ksen-pg7se]

Love the new elaborate hair style! And I also love my old plastic AeroPress. Why not make it all glass btw?

[@bonnies7507]

Very informative video..thank you ! I haven't used my "classic" aeropress in a while because of plastic concerns,but the price tag of this one is concerning. I'd like one but think I will wait til perhaps they one day have a discount available, and if not, I'll pass.

[@FaithAndCoffeeBean]

I love my aeropress but not upgrading but so cool!

[@jo.comics]

As sad as it is you're no longer part of the long hair club, you do be rocking that new style 🤟🏼 Hope you brew something statistically significant

[@CuriousMind_LVG]

Happy haircut and thanks for the video.

[@Randomperson1234]

Hi there. Thanks for the video. What was the grinder you were using in this video please? The hand crack one. Thank you.

[@eVerProductions1]

I’m glad they did glass for the brew tube and not stainless steel cause I do taste a difference when putting my coffee in those cheap stainless steel tumblrs vs a glass or ceramic cup

[@hskrwr9495]

Have you bugged my house or something? I was just talking about this with my wife yesterday then boom video drops!

[@johannesr8709]

Your fake laugh is on point hahahah so good!

[@curtcroel1816]

Should have done a drop test Lance let's be real all of us coffee nerds love this thing but drop potential is real one of the biggest selling points if not the biggest of the Aeropress is its durability and portability which you lose here

[@PeterGtze]

You are funny, handsome and great creator. I forgot strong, you are also looking strong Lance👍 Keep up the great work!

[@diganta2329]

Rocking the cup - you know - the cup - finally :) looking much forward to mine

[@gogogadgetearl]

Are you talking about that wooden cup? I'm curious what that is and where to possibly get it.

[@Jevongen]

Where’s the luscious locks Lance!?!? You’re lookin buff though. Good to see a new vid and I’ve been wondering about the glass aeropress. I use my “plastic” one twice a day, everyday but I’m not sure I could cough up that much for what is basically a big syringe.

[@dedibima]

Flair Pro 3 just launched. Can't wait for jack black's review

[@WarLock0722]

Hey Lance! Mind sharing what that ceramic piece is that you weighed the beans in? I'm loving the geometric form there. Nice work as always on the video!

[@Ruth_Rosa]

It looks like a coffee dosing cup from loveramics/james hoffman

[@pimacanyon6208]

great review! and as always good for a few laughs! thermal stability! you've got a great singing voice. Did you grow up singing, like in a church choir, or maybe were a singer in a rock band in a previous incarnation?

[@JCleggy]

Diggin the new look.

[@rohanlg790]

I feel like it’s also important to mention that Borosilicate glass whilst fantastic for resisting temperature change and not shattering is not particularly durable compared to soda lime glass and if you bump it or knock it too hard it will crack!

[@BobKimball]

It'll never happen but I'd really love to see Alan's unfiltered views on all these new releases

[@lufeacbo8]

Great. I will keep waiting for the premium XL.

[@mikepaul136]

Love me some over caffeinated Lance 😄

[@Usualeclectic]

Longtime Aeropress user… it’s economical and with reusable metal filters its low foot print compared to buying a Mr. Coffee but the Premium model should come with the “espresso style” head that why you don’t need to invert-that is one accessory that we love.

[@6minus3minus2]

If it were closer to $70, I'd consider it. $150 is tough when I've got several non-plastic brewers.

[@yannic7516]

First up: Lance you look amazing! Also, nice armflex! 😁 I think the new Aeropress looks beautifully, but i take my Aeropress camping and hiking, so glas and heavy weight are deal-breaker for me, and i can not justify the price.

[@highnrising]

This one is not for hiking. You'd still have the plastic one for that.

[@yannic7516]

@@highnrising your absolutely right. Still the price is too steep for me to justify the purchase, especially because my girlfriend wouldn't understand why I need another coffee brewer. 😅 But it's always N+1 with Coffee gear isn't it? 😄

[@stuartizon]

Lance generating some real vsauce energy here!

[@croissantman5510]

You’re so funny I love this vid

[@fourteenfour1]

Pardon my ignorance, what hand grinder was he using?

[@josealberto8764]

Maybe it is the perspective but it really does looks like the regular Aeropress inner diameter is 55mm not 60mm. Great review Lance! I cannot believe they took that long to make a glass version.

[@jamesblack2654]

What is that beautiful navy/brass colored espresso machine 😍

[@cr0ss0ut]

That new look got me! i had to double take! what happened of Lance's lovely locks

[@darylfortney8081]

Stirrer should have just been a bamboo chopstick also to reduce the thermal loss during the stir as well as reducing the price considerably.

[@JoelRavier]

That big heavy stainless steel stir stick will really suck up more temperature if you're trying to brew hot with lighter roasted coffees!

[@defeqel6537]

just use a long spoon

[@carlsagan2561]

I use a wooden chopstick but that's me

[@paulness750]

I got an Aeropress XL for Christmas. The coffee tastes SOOO much better than what comes out my formerly favorite French press. HUGE improvement. The Aeropress Premium? Only if you, Lance Hendrick, tell me that the coffee tastes better. Otherwise, no, not even if it arrives under the Christmas tree.

[@themodularmodular]

Goddammit, I was ready to hate now I NEED it. Thanks a lot, LANCE! 😞

[@huntergibson9359]

About the thermal mass and surface area. Larger diameter will have a larger volume to SA ratio, whereas a smaller diameter will have a larger surface area per given volume.

[@michaelrossmaessler200]

I like the idea of the glass and metal and no plastic. Maybe it will make companies that make other devices see if plastic can be reduced/eliminated where it touches water and coffee.

[@mcanix]

I think it could make a good companion to a normal aeropress, I use mine for travel so this doesn't seem practical for that, but for use at home I quite like how it looks. What's the blue and brass espresso machine behind you? Looks absolutely amazing

[@GoodBaleadaMusic]

I'm a pipefitter and I can't stop googling different science stores and hardware stores to try to build one of these things

[@ff05t81t]

Lance really is the Vsauce of coffee. It’s also a shame they didn’t release a metal flow control cap *thats included* .

[@fgmenth]

Every time I hear your intro as "Lance up, everyone!"

[@sheldonjanuary4058]

I hope you don't mind me saying, super well done on the weight loss 👏 [Lance, not the aeropress] I know it takes a lot of discipline