The Aeropress Flow Control Cap: The Best Way to do the Inverted Method

[@jrmcdowe]

I picked up one of these recently and I love it. Perfect for me. Your mileage may vary. Cheers

[@javierneri81]

Interesting to see this used for a regular brew instead of the epsresso-like style brews from other caps like this one. Curious to know if you've tried the Fellow Prismo cap and how it compares with this one.

[@wideawakeph3662]

We have a Fellow Prismo and can definitely do a comparison video in the future!

[@Adam-vx6to]

The Primo is exactly the same but a better value because it includes a metal screen.

[@ggivensjr]

Plus the Prismo attachment's metal screen has a gasket which prevents fines from getting past the cap. However, if you want you 😅can use paper on top of or instead of the metal filter. I prefer using either the AeroPress Flow Control Cap or Prismo instead of inverted method because it avoids accidents when flipping. I am curious, though, about the taste difference between using AFCC and the original AeroPress cap?

[@Ride_XP]

Thanks for this video man! Surprisingly few videos on this cap, it's a bit frustrating. I'm curious if you've how this tastes compared to the Hoffman Aeropress method. Will wait for your comparison with the Prismo as well :)

[@msquared84]

"How did you do it?" "Luck." *nails it*

[@AdamKummrow5436]

Can you use a paper filter with a metal filter together with this aeropress flow control?

[@AllGroundsCoffee]

hi i saw the cap leaking when you push down the plunger. is that a common issue?

[@wideawakeph3662]

That wasn't leaking. That was some of the coffee exiting towards the sides!

[@jwwebnaut7045]

Yess, and beforehand, as well.

[@silverfeathered1]

It's designed to allow it to do that for safety if you press hard enough. The coffee is still passing through the filter at the correct pressure.

[@khcstewie]

Very cool. Would be interesting to see it compared to a prismo

[@wideawakeph3662]

Sure! We can do a comparison between the two in a future episode :)

[@BayuHernanto]

​@@wideawakeph3662 ❤can't wait the video❤

[@Adam-vx6to]

It is the exact same.

[@tomhester3770]

What is the grind size you used on this video? Also, well done on the video-you make it easy and I appreciate it. Thanks

[@wideawakeph3662]

We usually grind at 40-42 on the ZP6! That would be a medium-fine setting for your grinder :)

[@BoneOrchard]

What was your grind size? What range do you like for aeropress on the K-series?

[@wideawakeph3662]

I use a ZP6 and I'm usually at 40-43 for this method

[@BoneOrchard]

@@wideawakeph3662 yeah, I realized that was the ZP6 after I asked. I don’t know if they will ever be back in stock so I settled for a K-Max that was on sale. Very happy with it though.

[@pimacanyon6208]

Thanks for this video! I'm wondering whether you've tried longer steep times, for example a 3 minute steep or even 4 or 5 or 6 minute steep? I use a similar method with a long steep time, but I steep in the grinds and water in the pan which I've used to bring the water to a boil. After steeping for 7 minutes, I pour grinds and water into the aeropress to filter. It's essentially French Press without the sludge.

[@wideawakeph3662]

Yes, I've tried these very long steeping times! From what I understand, you have a rather low risk of "over" extracting the coffee with immersion. Without getting too detailed, the coffee tends to become more and more concentrated the longer the immersion but only to a certain point. So generally, you'd most likely be hitting your target strength at the 3-5 minute mark, and any longer would not be time efficient

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@wideawakeph3662 thanks! I believe I got that steep time from a Hoffman video about French Press. I'll have to check that again, but I seem to remember him steeping for something like 7 or 8 minutes. However, you're probably right that you don't get much more out of the brew by steeping any longer than 5.

[@9METOO]

It's good if you dont like invert method

[@robertpapps3618]

You can also brew your coffee in an insulated mug for about two minutes and then pour it into the Aeropress if leakage past the filter is your only concern. Works great. Like a French press without the mess.

[@ericmed]

I've been unable to get crema as they mentioned - how about you?

[@calliisto]

Hello, sorry for the off top question, but it is compatible with Aeropress Go?

[@wideawakeph3662]

Yes it is!

[@chefsavour]

Its easy to do this to the same effect without the inverted method by simply pouring the water over the coffee in the aeropress after placing it on your coffee mug and pushing the plunger in just enough to start to make pressure. I then just let it steep for some time before pressing down. A little coffee does come out but very little.

[@winexprt]

I think you forgot to mention grind size?

[@StrawNonHuman]

Where do i get this in the Philippines??

[@wideawakeph3662]

I imported it HAHA so I'm not sure when it will be locally available

[@notemanoel]

Interesting, that is the exact same recipe I use, except I do make it inverted. Just out of curiosity, what setting are you using on the ZP6?

[@wideawakeph3662]

40 - 42!

[@notemanoel]

@@wideawakeph3662 Oh wow, me too!

[@jwwebnaut7045]

It's OK because one isn't forced to use a metal filter. However, it's *leaky*. Try as I may, there's always some coffee dripping out while brewing 😢

[@grabble7605]

One isn't forced to use a metal filter either way.

[@zwordsman]

generally (excludign manufcaturing errors) that seems to occur when one is applying too much pressure now

[@jwwebnaut7045]

@@zwordsman Sorry, but no. It starts leaking as soon as the water is poured in.

[@tomhester3770]

I have a Baratza Encore grinder. If possible, do you have a grind number for it?

[@williamwilson6499]

Why music when you’re talking? Got to 1:35 and bailed.

[@xpusostomos]

How is this better than just brewing upside down and flipping when you're ready? And cleaning looks harder, longevity of the valve a question mark.

[@wideawakeph3662]

brewing upside down (inverted method) has a higher chance of getting yourself hurt or injured!

[@nse08]

Price of the cap is too high !

[@markmywords3817]

It's cheaper than the prismo though.

[@ked4864]

"...the inverted method has a high risk of injury...." OMG, are you kidding me? HIGH RISK OF INJURY???!!!! It's coffee!!!!

[@wideawakeph3662]

if you use high water temperatures and that water spills all over your skin, then you will burn your skin. Happened to me

[@Jassings1011]

seriously you call it an injury !! thats harsh, could've called it a hassle XD