More Aeropress: Reusing Filters? Competition Brews? Coffee For 2? Your Q's Answered (Episode #5)

[@IPostSwords]

Series Finale? I am sure many viewers will be aerodepressed to hear that.

[@giannecarlob3937]

It's better than being aerosupressed

[@cockersplodie]

🤣 Not all of us.

[@karanhammett]

😂😂😂😂 james HAS to see this

[@tangerinetangerine4400]

We want more!!

[@stirfryjedi]

I can hear the hissing already

[@DJ-nn6vg]

The coffee channel where people ask about reusing paper filters while watching videos about $5,000 grinders.

[@cichlisuite2]

There's a very wide gap between the number of people watching videos about $5000 grinders and the number actually using $5000 grinders and that might go some way to explaining the questions over re-using paper filters along with issues like waste reduction (albeit what I would consider a relatively minor waste in the scheme of our wasteful lives but don't underestimate the psychological aspect of people wanting to feel like they're doing something, esp if it's an easy thing to do).

[@hihello-kf2nf]

500,000$ now.

[@neerajnongmaithem392]

@@cichlisuite2 most people asking these questions are just worried about money

[@lugombear2269]

Alan inventor of Aeropress is using one paper filter 80 times. He probably know what is he doing.

[@rigdigwus]

@@cichlisuite2 so not very viewer bought a 5000$ grinder? no shit sherlock

[@air9music]

James' aeropress series is the best thing to happen in this dreadful year.

[@mechros4460]

I agree 100%

[@gregfitch8937]

I agree, but all of his videos are so very interesting, even if I don't have many of the products that he is doing the videos on. He has made me so much more interested in them that my very empty wallet hates me. So very interesting.

[@bluemystic7501]

Dreadful year?

[@air9music]

@@bluemystic7501 context - I'm from India, check the news. People are dying on the streets.

[@oz8853]

@@air9music its so sad what happened to your country. i hope you are doing well :(

[@davidnunezpty]

The world deserves a coffee documentary narrated by James Hoffmann

[@bw1532]

Yes 1000000% yes. This should really happen

[@jonathanpelletier4910]

World Atlas of Coffee: the series

[@leventejuhasz2525]

Yes please Santa!

[@PianoKwanMan]

He was in the process of making one last year

[@spamcan9208]

He's the Attenborough of coffee. I see that mentioned all the time in the comments section lol

[@natetrib]

What do we want? THE TIRAMISU VIDEO! When do we want it? 2 TO 3 YEARS FROM NOW SO WE CAN BECOME OVERLY OBSESSED ABOUT IT!

[@TheFinalMB]

As a member of the Siphon Brew Method Video gang , I respectfully only agree with the latter 50% of this comment. #SBMV4Lyf

[@ignaciobosco8136]

An Argentinian channel made a video about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKXJkqmeZbuYeLc

[@nathfloyd]

😂😂

[@Zraknul]

The flavours must really blend over 2 to 3 years.

[@MichalRichman]

Prediction!

[@wesmac3349]

My take after finishing James Hoffman's AeroPress series: James knows more about coffee than I know about myself.

[@castroarthur1789]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@rishijassal]

Bravo

[@JanWeinhold001]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@DeresSlimethed]

This is like a summer camp that is over... Your parents are there to pick you up, but you'd rather stay with your new best friends and make it last forever.

[@elck3]

and then there's that girl / crush you never spoke with.. their name rhymed with aeropress (and they wore a floral dress..)

[@jacobprince6602]

@@elck3 arabesque 😔

[@ddmendes]

The most amazing thing in this aeropress series is watch him missing the blind tests. It is awesome to see him in doubt between two cups of the same extraction. And there is no harm in this. This is the point he wants to show us. Thank you, James! This series was awesome!

[@amuslim3706]

It definitely demonstrates his humility even as an expert. Very respectable is his professionalism.

[@ruisearts]

Two days in a row, what a blessing.

[@77Brainfreeze]

James perfectly explained almost all competition food. BBQ and Chili being arguably the biggest competition foods in the US are jam packed with seasoning and every trick imaginable is used to make 1 perfect bite that stands out from all others. But you wouldn't want to eat a full serving of it.

[@jonpatchmodular]

This topic was explored in Shokugeki no Soma, when the theme of an upcoming culinary battle was a stew, the protagonist's specialty. For some reason, he was told by pretentious golden pallate gourmet that he didn't really get how the competition worked. While practicing, with his experience from an affordable restaurant, he kept making stews that incited you to eat until you burst, which at first sight seems like a good thing. But then, he realised that he had to make the opposite, a stew that would one-shot the jury. Sorry for the weeb comment, that anime is very fun and you actually learn useful stuff. I'm not even a big anime guy.

[@tyranneous]

A wise beekeeper once said to me, of opinions on methods... "If you find there's lots of differing opinions from people with lots of experience about doing something one way or another, it's probably not that important and don't worry about it, just pick whatever seems best for you."

[@Cynyr]

that is a good way of explaining that idea/feeling i didn't know i could put words too. I'll try and remember that one.

[@ximono]

Wise words. Funny how it applies to almost everything in beekeeping. We have a saying, "ask 10 beekeepers and you'll get 15 answers".

[@tyranneous]

@@ximono We have exactly the same saying... Almost! The numbers are 3 beekeepers, 4 opinions, but the point is the same :)

[@joseph_p]

There’s no wrong way, just multiple right ways.

[@starwf07]

He nailed the "I hope you have a great day" at the end. Spot on - that look and tone that says he know he just finished giving us the biggest gift we could have (and have) asked for.

[@fruitshuit]

I'd personally really love to see a video about Turkish coffee!

[@LucasAmericano]

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[@elif6908]

+++ but no on sand fire Turkish coffee please I would love an accessible recipe for Turkish coffee

[@EntelSidious_gamzeylmz]

He said he is planning on making one

[@danims7329]

This!

[@pistachiopony4899]

Yes!

[@joeywalker7015]

"I want to finish a cup of coffee a little bit sad." This is the most British man in the world.

[@Krekkertje]

No no no, a British man would finish by making himself a cup of tea

[@tenor9216]

@@Krekkertje Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if that's what he does!

[@lizzieb7373]

I knew exactly what he meant too.

[@chowderhead1337]

14:54 love Jame's expression when he says "calmer", like he is so pleased his brain came up with the perfect adjective to describe the second brew.

[@amuslim3706]

Yes, not exactly a word that one would associate with coffee.

[@bathrobelife5177]

Not unlike that perfect cup of coffee that leaves you sad when it's done (because it's so good), Hoffmann concludes the Aeropress series in his inimitably elegant fashion.

[@umamah5296]

James, I don't even know how to express my gratitude for this series. All 5 episodes had me gasping, laughing, of course learning loads, and overall increased my appreciation for the aeropress by a HUGE amount. It has always been my go-to brew method, and having a mentor like you to teach me about the ins and outs + inspire me to experiment with aeropress techniques and recipes... damn, I am seriously thankful♥️ Also all the EFFORT you put into these videos, from all the taste tests to those amazingly edited intros 😂Few care so much about coffee and our community to give us such an in-depth experience! Your passion and love for what you do shines through all your videos, but this series definitely highlighted that; it truly was something else and I can't wait to see what you tackle next! Thank you James 🥺🥰

[@jimreppinb14]

I love how James addressed the fact that he was harassed by us for the aeropress video. He really is a fancy man.

[@jasonreinhold9280]

The end of this series also makes me “a little sad.”

[@gottowonder7168]

I'm not a huge fan of the aeropress but I'm sad too

[@nachogonzalez01]

We love Guy Who Moves The Cupping Bowls, he always wears a mask correctly.

[@doctornick666]

And his awesome octopus top! 😄

[@HickLif3]

Not really. It's not crimped around his nose properly as a dust mask should be. Which is all they're good for anyways.

[@zzz-gw2xb]

@@HickLif3 lol?

[@m1st3rr33d]

My aeropress game has been elevated to a near perfect cup of coffee for me. Still the best brewer in my opinion. Thanks for all of the tips

[@Chiewrt]

Same, and so easy

[@AndresArizmendi]

We just wanted an aeropress technique video, but instead we got a whole series. Bless you James!

[@happyotakumanmike]

Also, siphon brewing is an interest I would enjoy seeing

[@LucasAmericano]

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[@TamarLitvot]

Thank you so much for reintroducing me to my AeroPress (which I had planned to sell)! I always love my morning coffee but using a variation of your technique, I crave it as soon as I wake up. 17 g somewhat fine medium-dark roast, AeroPress paper filter, 200 g water at about 180 degrees F, let sit for 1:30, swirl, wait 10-15 secs, press - into preheated milk! Delicious and as you describe in this video, leaves me wanting more. This set of videos deserves to be in the KZbin hall of fame.

[@framedman]

Think I'm going to watch every single one again. Probably five times. All my questions, concerns, queries, disagreements. All well and truly covered in this series. Thanks for taking the effort in putting it all together.

[@macehead]

If there was ever a situation for a super emotional slow clap it's James Hoffman's Areopress series finale.

[@kjdude8765]

This series has left me just like you described a good cup of coffee: pleased, but a little sad that it's finished. Thanks for the effort and enjoyable series.

[@lmedgell]

The aeropress is popular in the backpacking community. That may be where some of the filter reuse questions come from.

[@christianmarth9989]

James' Aeropress videos, A gift that just keeps giving

[@rayrfernandes2074]

I've watched "The AeroPress Series" when it was released a couple of months ago. Now, with my own AeroPress (a lovely gift from my girlfriend, who heard me talk a lot about the videos at that time), i've watched it again and i'm loving to play with this incredible versatile coffe brewer. Thank you, James Hoffmann!

[@TheIggyTech]

I appreciate that James provides his insight and advice for coffee techniques, but understands that his techniques aren't the "be all" of coffee making either. People enjoy coffee with different strengths and extractions, with different methods of getting there. Some coffee forums (namely r/coffee) can get a little pretentious about it, but James doesn't. Something I always appreciate about your videos. Awesome series!

[@craigbryant9925]

Now we just need to see James brew a cup of tea in the Aeropress.

[@darrenmeachem8290]

It is actually great to do this.

[@wirrbel]

@@darrenmeachem8290 seems like a genious idea. will try this

[@rjstewart]

This is how I want to finish a series. I want to finish it a little bit sad, because it was so good.

[@lizzieb7373]

James, I discovered you 2 weeks ago. I found you while I was looking to up my game with pour over. I now own an AeroPress, and a Hario Slim+ grinder. About to get a scale. Even without weighing, my coffee has never been better. I knew the AeroPress was big with campers, but had no idea the cult following. Anyway, I am having a blast with coffee, enjoying your videos immensely and I just wanted to thank you. All of this is lifting me out of a difficult time and I am grateful. ✌🏼

[@KennethPaul]

Did you enjoy making the aeropress series more or less than expected. It comes across that you actually enjoyed it more than you maybe thought 🤔

[@jameshoffmann]

I think it was one of those things that had been built up in my head and seemed a mountain too big to climb. Until you just start and then it's tough but not as bad as you feared and rewarding to have finished.

[@amuslim3706]

@@jameshoffmann You're inspiring mate. Really, you are.

[@skyboyrsd]

@@jameshoffmann I've just purchased an aeropress because of your videos. I'm from brazil and starting to get deeper in the coffee world, since it can be a very expensive hobby.I've bought a Timemore Chestnut C3 grinder, a aeropress and a few bags of coffee to start tasting. One that i've purchased is the #1 Caffee of The Year Brazil 2021, 100% Arabica. A national championship from my land.

[@JanMoren]

Siphon, absolutely. My favourite way to waste fifteen minutes on a weekend - and I get a good cup of coffee at the end!

[@AuthenTech]

Waiting for the in-depth Chemex series..

[@anonimushbosh]

Moccamaster says join the queue

[@JonathanHoltOnGoogle]

you're gonna be waiting a while I'd guess. I don't think he's a huge fan and prefers other types of pour-over.

[@mathieulanglois8790]

@@JonathanHoltOnGoogle I think James would do a video about how to brew in a Chemex with any other filters available than Chemex filters. "The beauty of Chemex without the waste of the Chemex filter"

[@clashofphish]

I want this too. Chemex is my regular pour over because it makes more than a single cup at a time. At least, it's the easiest, best tasting pour over method *I know of* that makes more than a single cup at a time.

[@klegdixal3529]

@@clashofphish it works with hario v60-3 filters as long as you put something in the spout to prevent air lock.

[@MrGermanele]

¡Gracias! I am starting a brand new coffee phase thanks to James!

[@willblake72]

It's incredibly endearing to me for some reason that James will check 2 of 3 cups, find both of them are not the one he was looking for, and then he still checks the 3rd cup to verify it's the one. Can't say why I find that to be so charming, I just do...

[@weatheranddarkness]

i feel the same

[@cichlisuite2]

There is the highly unlikely and very small (but not zero) possibility (I'm making certain assumptions of the professionalism and ethics of the people he produces these videos with) that he was given 3 of the same coffee, just to mess with him, and checking the third does exclude that very minor possibility and so is not totally superfluous.

[@Bubreherro]

Schrödinger cup? It both is and isn’t the expected number until he’s checked it?

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

@@Bubreherro😄 love this answer.

[@jonathanlim4585]

Highlights of this series: 1. James guessing blind tastings multiple times wrongly 2. James making a mess with the Prismo for the 2nd time on video 3. James stepping on an Aeropress

[@pistachoo.]

bwahaha, agreed, on all counts!

[@jasonpetch1449]

I would love a video on - sacrilege - making great coffee with decaffeinated beans. Or at least sweet, complex, well balanced decaf coffee. I am a coffee lover who has to be careful about my caffeine consumption, and I currently make a decent shot with quality beans made using the Swiss method. But I wonder how much difference it makes - do beans made this way extract more quickly? Would a lower boiler temperature work better? Is the difference between decaf and normal coffee greater with filter coffee than with espresso?

[@MikkoUtevsky]

This! I would love a video on decaf coffee in general.

[@andreakhaid]

Not sacrilege at all! I think James really likes decaf and intends to make a video about it. He's mentioned that one of the best cups of coffee that he's tried was decaf.

[@liilaclalilac]

I also love decaf! My body can’t handle much caffeine and I like to be able to drink a full glass of coffee without palpitating, also headaches are a pain in the butt.

[@michaelchou8527]

I second this! Time to talk about serious decaf coffee!

[@tonysims2529]

Brilliant as ever James! ...and one of the best things about all your videos is reading the comments afterwards (I have to tell the truth, sometimes during!); they always make me chuckle and give me a warm glow inside. What a wonderful community! Thank you James and thank you to everyone below... ♥️♥️♥️

[@areasontowritehome]

Came for the coffee, stayed for the sweater game 💪

[@AndyGait]

This series of 5 episodes was far more than I imagine any of us were expecting. Thank you, James.

[@peterallport1387]

Absolutely superb series James! Comprehensive, entertaining and incredibly informative. I haven't had an AeroPress around for a few years but I went out and bought a new one along with a big batch of some of my favourite coffee and have been thoroughly enjoying experimenting again. Thank you!

[@meltingtomato]

Thank you James for taking the time and effort to make this series. We would have been content with an ultimate guide; instead, you blew our collective socks off and in doing so, also dispelled a lot of Aeropress myths. Thank you so much for your work!

[@willfox3333]

9:23 The slurps are back! Hooray!

[@toneeviera8336]

Do we get a bripe series next? 🤪😂

[@xllvr]

A Kalita Wave video would be great. I've tried two recipes so far and a Hoffmann original would be spectacular

[@chrisrebert9271]

Yeah, there's a Japanese video from the manufacturer which appears to not rinse the filter. But most other instructions advise rinsing it. I'd love to hear James' expert opinion!

[@xllvr]

@@chrisrebert9271 Kurasu right? I use their recipe nowadays

[@navyencinias7831]

Yes, Kalita Wave (both 155 and 185, would love your thoughts on the differences)

[@astrovlog]

Thanks for the series, it was incredible 👏👏👏 if it’s possible I would love a future video about home coffee roasting, I own a Kaffelogic and I’ve been experimenting a lot. A few tips on how to start, what to change and some recommendations would be highly appreciated.

[@gdoria74]

Very interesting subject. Insider tips for home coffee roasting!

[@inviktus1983]

Start with heat. Oh and coffee beans.

[@AP-gp9ru]

This is like a good cup of coffee.... I am sad that this series is over because I want more. 😥

[@Jacob-2796]

There's always more coffee

[@fraz79]

All I can say is thank u... the aeropress series were the best series of videos ever.. extremely satisfying and enjoyable.. sad it’s over...thank u James 🙏🏻

[@MangoTheRetriever]

James, I hope you too have a great day! The series of the Aeropress has been quite a pleasant journey and I am really looking forward to the Tiramisu series, Kalita Wave or whatever it may be. Thank you!

[@amuslim3706]

I second that.

[@GoPieman]

So, because my grinder is cheap, I've been researching the importance of grind uniformity. With some support here that James can leave his Aeropress to brew eternally, I understand grind uniformity to be more important for methods that are also more vulnerable to over-extraction, something less likely to be a problem for immersion brews. Over-extraction, depending on who you talk to, mostly concerns the release of tannins, which occur with more 'dynamic' methods of brewing like pour over and espresso. The 'grind consistency importance spectrum' should therefore go french press - aeropress - pour over - espresso. My conclusion is also that I can keep rocking my aeropress with a cheap, inconsistent grinder (I find the coffee tasty but I haven't compared with more consistent grinds).

[@Bean15_]

James doing a Kalita Wave series with all the different variants would be great!

[@christopherberry8519]

By accident i used 2 filters in my first brew AND HAVE RE-USED THEM FOR 2 WEEKS rinsing them in cold water. I am not an expert and have been looking for a gentle weaker morning coffee from a simple Lavazza espresso store grind. 3/4 measure, 50-60g water, 70s, then watered down. My definition of an over-extracted brew is not the same as yours! We probably have different ideal coffees What I love about the aeropress just a few weeks in is that you control every variable right in front of you - it makes everything very personal and is just about worth it with the clean-up for a single cup. Really worth it when you nail your recipe.

[@mikepanton]

This series has been great! Your recipe has really helped me. I've always felt like I was missing out on the best of the AeroPress because quite frankly, those competition recipes are expensive. I'm not trying to spend that much money on coffee. Your technique is on point

[@hanzohcafe.]

Thank you for the Aeropress series! Much appreciated! I am new to the Aeropress world but so far my favorite aero brew is your ultimate technique due to its simplicity and such a calm brew! ☕

[@ericosswald5126]

Really enjoyed this series! I’ve had my aeropress for about 5 years now and have tried many of the recipes out there, and while being by no means an expert I tend to prefer methods that are easily repeatable and always produce a consistently good cup. Your technique definitely fits the bill on that!

[@DR-zj4od]

I cold rinse & reuse filter paper many times when I camp or backpack to save weight and space. When you carry EVERYTHING you have on your back, grams turn into ounces and turn into KILOGRAMS of pounds on your back. I NEVER could tell a difference in taste, flavor, richness, etc. no the people I hike with.

[@Lu_Woods]

When you run out of filters, you find out just how many times a paper filter can be reused. (More than you would think)

[@Djoser122]

I've traveled a lot with the aeropress and a couple times I've been down to one filter which gets multiple uses -- gloriously, with no discernable difference, as James demonstrated.

[@mikkisdiyobsessions3742]

haha, yes, so true! At some point they tend to tear though, and that is the sad end...

[@MichaelSAugust]

I've used the same one for over a month before, didn't even blink, what am I missing? What will happen to taste, safety, etc., what is supposed to happen? The only thing I noticed was a harder press...

[@lamps110]

@@MichaelSAugust well if it made you stop blinking then I think we know the effect.

[@MichaelSAugust]

@@lamps110 hah, I don't remember now what I was trying to say there maybe "didn't even think about it". Can anyone tell me what negatives would come taste-wise from using the same filter for a month?

[@ChristianPeper]

Dear james, I hope you realize just how much you have a) reinvigorated the Aeropress community b) shaken everyone's beliefs and rocked our foundation c) made a lasting impression with 100,000s of people who didn't know you before and now turn to you for guidance and advice. Marvelous! Very well done series! Kudos to you!

[@TomRAFC]

The ill-prepared but endearing ragamuffins of the Tiramilitia are pleased with the reference to the tiramisu video. Our people's voice is being heard.

[@KabirDhupelia]

The end of the series! It’s been so educational. James, please do something like this for Turkish/Greek coffee? I have a briki but I almost never make a decent cup, and it’s so unique because there’s no filtration!

[@weeksweeks9552]

Siphon brews and bizzare looking brewers which involves sciency looking things will be interesting. Since i will probably never buy or even dare to order one in a cafe

[@weatheranddarkness]

we have a cafe around here that only does siphon. Maybe there's one near you?

[@sanjosemike3137]

I purchased my first Aeropress 5 years ago. I thought I would have to spend a lot of money to get a great Espresso (no, I don't care about the Crema). I figured: "Well, I would try it, and if I didn't like it or it didn't work out, I would just write it off." I still have it and use it every day I don't go out for coffee. It is utterly adaptable. You can use what you eventually decide on and keep it uniform. I still have not spent thousands of dollars on an expensive espresso machine, because I have NEVER been dissatisfied with my Aeropress. Not once. As far as James, he is entertaining and knows SO much. But I know what I like and it's unlikely I would change it. And I'm sure James approves of that. Cheers James!!! Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@hertimaloku8163]

I would love it if you can make the same series like this for moka pot.....its also very common and easy to use and i would like to know more from you about it

[@roadchewerpe5759]

He did a collaboration with the channel Chef Steps for that one.

[@j.d.philipps288]

I've been using an AeroPress for donkey's and cut my own unbleached filter papers with a 2" diameter craft punch from bulk-buy filter cone papers. I also re-use filters at least six times before discarding. After use, I wash off any grounds from the filter with a brief trickle of tap water then leave it to dry either on a the sunny windowsill of my kitchen or in a small tin tray sitting on top of the radiator. Before re-use, I use a small, stiff brush to remove any residual grounds dried into the paper so the filter is good as new. Easy peasy, coffee squeezy! 😊

[@TheHudhornet]

I've been using a concentrated brew of areopress to make espresso martinis instead of espresso, and I think it works really well

[@jameshoffmann]

This sounds like a great idea!

[@timvdalen]

I can second this! I'm personally using this recipe for espresso martinis: www.javapresse.com/blogs/aeropress/aeropress-espresso-recipe

[@dianeneigebauer1036]

Great idea, but was hoping that link was your espresso martini recipe!

[@timvdalen]

@@dianeneigebauer1036 Fill a shaker with ice, add 45ml vodka, 15ml Kahlua, 45ml coffee, 15ml rich syrup. Shake for 45 and (single) strain into a chilled martini glass.

[@mandlamhlutwa8058]

Of all the Aeropress videos you have ever done - this one is the best - You will never better this one - if you think you can - for once you will be wrong - Thanks Champ

[@MissMeganBeckett]

Should we throw out the aero press after it starts to get those white channels in the plastic? Like what happens if you microwave reheat a tomato based dish in a Tupperware dish, the acidity of the coffee mixed with boiled water and plastic gives almost the same effect.

[@jstanovic]

I have owned and used aeropress since when it first came out in 2005 early 2006. I ran a one atty office and my secretary and law clerk didn't drink coffee. I was tired of throwing away most of a pot of weak tasting Mr. Coffee style coffee. The aeropress was the answer to my dreams! I have even traveled with it. Over the years I have tried other systems but returned to my aeropress.

[@shreditgreg6525]

This Aeropress series was incredible! Please do a myth busting series on other brewers!

[@benkelsey891]

Finding your channel has opened me up to the world of coffee in a way that I didn't even know was possible. Thank you James for all the work you do and education that you provide. This series has been so fun to watch and has sold me on getting myself and some of my family an aeropress.

[@HomeDistiller]

Oh yes please a siphon brew next!

[@chriswasta7765]

James you're the Mr Rogers of coffee. Informative, entertaining and calming. Because of the aeropress arriving 3 days ago I now know what you mean by a sweet brew. Thank you and best regards.

[@devenpatel3044]

New video series idea!! Make your book like an interactive video series by region, what you can expect from that regional bean, some bean history, how you prefer to drink it and the "kind of" coffee you'd expect from there (brewing style, culture). Or a science series where you are dressed up like bill nye talking about making water. And lastly as per request, a reading of Winnie the Pooh.

[@bgovetas]

This is a great idea!

[@brentroman]

I second this idea!

[@Showmetheevidence-]

So imho the aeropress is a brilliant brewer, with such a great way to get good coffee for little money in equipment! …and with mine on the way what I’m most interested in is actually messing around with a bunch of these techniques to find the one I prefer the most. 😊

[@emmanuelmacedo1095]

So we can turn the internet off now. Everything we ever needed has been shown in this series. Haha

[@TheFinalMB]

Close buttttt…. Internet lets you order coffee to put in your aeropress. Therefore, you may wish to keep it plugged in just in case your local roasters is out of stock

Thank you James! Your work is not only incredibly informative for us coffee lovers, it is also a vector of satisfaction in every way. It is not a exaggeration to say that my days are better with this.

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

As someone who's about to get into coffee, the video I want to see as a follow up to this is AeroPress vs French Press vs V60, which you'd go with and why. It seems, to me, like the Aeropress just does a really great job with not a huge amount of effort, but can just do so many things if you start playing with variables.

[@mcgibs]

I like my french press, but I'm really tempted to get an aeropress just for the simpler cleanup.

[@joseph_p]

@@mcgibs I just got an aeropress, and the cleanup is sooooo easy. You literally just push the grounds and filter out, super quick rinse, and you are done.

[@MrDarrylR]

Speaking only on AeroPress vs. pourover (I hesitate to call it V60, Melitta and Cafec were doing pourover cone brewers well before Hario). Cleanup on either is almost instant. No advantage, though the filter cap on the AeroPress is one more lose part to keep track of. Active labor during brewing is similar: more attention to pours (and possibly, agitation) with pourover, but gravity/osmosis does most of the work drawing extract through the filter. Slowly pushing for 30-45 sec on the AeroPress is only engaging the first few times. Filter paper consumption is greater with pourover, but this is compensated by the amounts one can brew. AeroPress is good for up to about 220 mL, I regularly manage up to about 600 mL on 02 cones. While both permit a range of flavor profiles on the spectrum between pure percolation (moka, drip) and pure percolation (cupping, cafetière) flavor profiles, its easier for pourover to approach pure percolation, while one can get essentially cafetière extractions with the AeroPress with aftermarket metal filters. I'd say the main difference is brewed amounts (pourover is better for Thermos users), and how forgiving they are. I'll often try new beans via inverted immersion brew on the AeroPress, as immersion is is just more tolerant of slight under or overextraction. I'll choose pourover if I'm trying to draw out faint aromatics, but that's an iterative process of adjusting grind and dialing in wet contact with technique and filter choice. There's more a sense of mastery and pleasant surprise if one gets everything right on pourover, with AeroPress one just gets consistently good if not superior brews so long as one times the immersion phase.

[@christopherberry8519]

I've used a ton of different coffee devices and the fastest by far to a great cup was the aeropress - fastest for a number of reasons - you can literally make 20 different cups of coffee in an hour to get your recipe right without wasting a huge amount of coffee.

[@dackattac]

French press is also pretty versatile. You can steep tea in it as well. I've not tried this but James mentioned somewhere it'll foam hot milk in a pinch. And it's still a nice, functional carafe. I hope you enjoy your coffee journey, but if your taste buds don't quite take to it, a French press will still be handy in the kitchen. But given the Aeropress' small footprint, experiment-ability and reasonable price point, I'd say it makes a great companion to whichever of the other two options you go with.

[@lasoloz6972]

Lot's of people said it, so I will probably not add much, but anyways, thank you for this fantastic series! You've tested and shown all the stuff I would have never tested, because I don't have the time or knowledge. My aeropress brews now are better than ever!

[@georginarichardson6570]

James: ....hopefully these 5 videos cover everything you need to know. [Translation] We good, internet? Internet: Yes thank you. We're good, James.

[@RealBonk]

On bypass brewing (4:38), I found that upping the light roast ratio to 60g/1L (30g/200mL then adding 300mL ice/hot water) helped put back some of that clarity in the cup ☕

[@scottbritton3332]

I would love to see an ultimate Kalita Wave technique.

[@afsocit]

same!!

[@MrAnhedonic]

Any one else dream of James coming to your house and serving him coffee? You're always welcome James.

[@Becachece]

Syphon series now!! I really want to know if all the fuss involved with the syphon is worth something

[@mommachupacabra]

Last comment - after I had a paper filter shift which left more of a "french press" effect, I decided I liked that better. I cut out a double-layered fiberglas window screen, sewed them together with clear fishing line, and I really like the results. Have to brew inverted, which I did on and off but I have cats so it's always a danger. Full dose of grind once it expands slows the flow once I invert it, so it's not all the way. Process: Get up, Water on timer is already hot. Dose, pour, cap, do my first thing in the morning stuff, invert, let the cats out, press, drink. It's a lot more to my taste that way. (I skillet-roast and grind my own Sumatra, every 2 to 3 days.)

[@areckards]

I'd die if you did a Chemex series similar to this 😭❤

[@DANIELMABUSE]

I have been trying an aeropress and watching some of these videos. I have tried numerous "recipes". The videos are awesome. Mesmerising. Magical. Whatever is the KZbin equivalent of the academy awards -- give them all to James Hoffman. He is the salesperson par excellence. But I think the aeropress is simply the rorschach of coffee makers. It does no more than apply hot water to coffee in the same way as a french press and a drip coffee maker. It produces liquid which tastes identical to those other methods. It is a completely fine liquid. I could be wrong, but I doubt it because there is no physics underlying the aeropress's purported advantage, and people are very good at persuading themselves that X is better than Y regardless of how arbitrary (or even nonexistent) the actual differences are. The aeropress is fun and different but no more.

[@3Dant]

"I want to finish it a little bit sad" - James Hoffmann

[@parapluie000]

sexual innuendo is strong with this one

[@javierchamorro8988]

How incredibly british of him

[@ghostrider_452]

Just wanted to share a little hack for brewing aeropress coffee without scales which goes with your recent video on scoops, when at work and I don't want people to judge the effort/work required for a good cup. I use a level aeropress scoop of beans, running a level finger to displace any beans sticking out, which comes to around 14g. Then I fill the piston, the section people use to store beans or filter papers, which holds 215g/ml of water and proceed. This comes out to about 65g/L using ZipTap water, which is never really boiling, so I try go med/dark roast. Thanks for the videos and look forward to more.

[@Spractral]

James, your new style of editing, where you splice in some of the audio from the upcoming frame, was a very good idea; flows well, more succinct, and somehow more.... compelling? Well done as always with this series; your thoughts are a huge boon to the community.

[@j.e.s.4121]

Thanks!

[@lilbatz]

Could you do a vid on Vietnamese filter (Phin) coffee?

[@dylanbeschoner]

I'm so here for this! I can never get my grind size right for it

[@lilbatz]

@@dylanbeschoner with my Encore grinder, I shoot for #14 for grind. Still not optimal.

[@dylanbeschoner]

@@lilbatz oh, that's great info! I have the encore as well

[@yuforsakeme]

brought an aeropress camping one summer and forgot the paper filters. makeshifted some out of paper towel and got my caffine fix. Tasted just fine. Love the aeropress, I swear by it.

[@Some1ne]

Would love to hear about Siphon bewing

[@masdimdimsky3548]

Sir James, your aeropress contents are wonderful to me. They answer some of my doubt when I am playing with aeropress. As a homebrewer, for me aeropress is a versatile tools to make coffee according to one's desire. Be it bold or soft, flavourable, and fun to play with (invert or non invert with a lot of variable to play) As for amount of coffee, for blend or espresso based coffee and making espresso like coffee, my lowest amount is always 16 gr and dilute with 150 gr of water (invert method). Normaly 18-20 gr and dilute with 170-190 gr. Sometime I use 11-12 gr for another singgle origin and still get the amount like v60 does and the flavour too. Fun fact: sometime you do not need fancy gooseneck kettle, I sometime use traditional kettle (used for boiling water on top of stove). No fancy spiral or anything and stil work wonder. For us homebrewer, a tool that is somewhat easy to use (on certain case) and quick to make a coffee. In Indonesia, for people that do not have big house electricity capability, this one is one of the answer to make an americano the easy way XD Cheers and warm regards from Indonesia :)

[@giovannih.6027]

I'd love to see a video about a Syphon/ Vacuum pot and about Turkish cofffee

[@phillipcifone8974]

Great series. New fan here. Thank you for ending it on that note. I've been an avid aeropress user since before I realized I was into coffee, only in the last few years have I really started dialing in my recipe, and then you come out with this series that changed so much about what I was doing, but also reaffirmed some techniques, which was cool. My coffee is better than ever now. The funnest part now is seeing how different certain roasts react to the recipe and fine tuning from there to get the most out of it. I'm finding the differences between fruitier coffees and earthier more robust coffees is incredibly more pronounced with your ultimate recipe. It's great. Again, thank you.