"Pre-order ships in May"
An eye watering $169, but hey it's finally here.
Slightly cheaper than the $199 stupidly breakable glass Premium.
Slightly larger 12oz capacity vs 10oz Aeropress original, but smaller than the 20oz XL
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Thats silly money.
The charm of the AP is that it's cheap and you can just lob it in your camping bag.
Speaking of packing for camping, the website doesn't say how much this new stainless steel version weighs, although I can't imagine it's too much heavier than the original plastic.
I think it will be substantially heavier!
~~No thermal insulation also a big minus in my eyes.~~ Missed the vacuum insulation part…
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I've never used one, is the breakable nature of the glass version a result of heat cycles or just because it'll crack if you knock it by accident?
it's breakable compared to the $20 plastic original, which is basically nuke proof.
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One of the big selling features of the original AP was its portability, i.e. you could throw it in your luggage, and durability.
The glass Premium cancelled those features and was panned for it.
I can imagine people using the inversion method, which would put the glass part teetering on top while full of hot water while brewing. That would easily tip over, shatter, and cause unhappy customers.
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Just the glass
When I was more likely to have hangovers, my French presses had the habit of choosing that time to leap off the counter and shatter. The plastic Aeropress could survive a drop in just about any kitchen scenario and well beyond.
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$170 (assuming USD). And their cookie prompt is broken, forcing you to accept their trackerware.
Well now we won't have microplastics to add body to our brews.
man, the preheating you'll have to do with this...
I was thinking about that too, but I have a stainless steel vacuum insulated french press, and I never preheat it.
the vacuum probably does a lot there.
The APSS says it's vacuum insulated too, but we'll have to see how well it works.
oh yeah so it does.
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No. That doesn't change the fact that the metal has a higher specific heat capacity than plastic. The vacuum only makes it so that, once it's hot, it stays hot longer. That's not really useful here as it shouldn't be staying in the aeropress for that long, where it matters. It may actually make it worse, because you'll need thicker walls, and two of them, increasing the mass that you have to heat.
However, I think the "perfect" heat to brew with is slightly below boiling, so if you just use boiling water then the heat loss is probably fine. Still though, you're paying a premium for what is functionally a downgrade.
you’re paying a premium for what is functionally a downgrade.
This is business. Cash in on simps who believe in myths.
There are better options available for under $170 USD.
I am open to suggestions!
This makes so much more sense than that ridiculous glass version.
I'm guessing that Aeropress has lost a ton of market share to the Oxo Rapid Brewer (which appears to be superior to the Aeropress in everyway). Aeropress is now scrambling with any and all ideas to try to recall market share.
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Big aeropress, glass aeropress, now metal aeropress! What’s next? Gotta diversify that product line for maximum profits!
(Disclaimer: long time plastic aeropress user here. 😊)
As much as I would like to set it on the floor and step on it for “ghettospresso,” that price is ridiculous.
Aeropress was never anything like expresso. it just makes a fast cup easily, and the best part is the way the puck pops out into the trash and there is minimal clean up and no pod waste.
How do I use the numbers on the outside?
They address this in the FAQ:
The number markings are a recognizable part of the AeroPress design and, by including them on Steel, we're protecting our trademark. To help with fill guidance, the inside of the chamber includes a laser-etched mark at the 5 level that can be seen from above.
"Protecting trademark"
Wow that’s the stupidest thing I’ve read in a while. Also very American (no offense intended)
I'm open to change my mind, but at a glance the plastic one seems better in many ways.
Ok this is really funny. 😂
I don't use the numbers at all. I do inverted, and pull the plunger until it's barely in the cylinder, and fill it from there.
That makes just enough coffee for a standard 10oz mug.
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Clicked the link, it said "you've got 10% off!" and asked for my email, sure that's fine, then asked for my phone number with this:
By providing your number and clicking the button, you agree to receive recurring auto-dialed marketing SMS (including cart reminders; AI content; artificial or prerecorded voices) and our Terms of Service (including arbitration).
Nope, fuck you.
Keep scrolling, you didn't even get to the anal probing part yet.
I'd love to have one of these, but I can't do it at that price. I'll just keep getting microplastics in me, I suppose..
Mocha pot
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Do people think that the Aeropress is the ultimate coffee maker? Because if not, why pay the premium? I have one as well and I love it for the 20€ it costs me. For 170€ you could get a decent filter machine. Do people not Google for alternatives?
It's all just personal preference, but yes, many people do think it's the best way to brew coffee. Some people think it gives you microplastics, but it can't be substantial. If it were substantial you'd see your aeropress wearing away. Washing after your done should keep the amount low, if it were measurable at all.
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Some people prefer Aeropress, but would like to drink it without microplastics.
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An aeropress is quite a bit more portable than anything bulky and electric.
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Where's my V60 gang? We take the aeropress camping, but I like the simplicity of the V60 at home
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AH man it's a shame I gave up coffee two years ago cuz of shitty acid reflux!
Now you can aeropress that acid back where it belongs!
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I exclusively use the plastic aeropress (3 years or so) and although upgrading to something stainless seems like a nice upgrade I'd want to revisit best brewing methods and make that decision again before spending $150+. I don't drink coffee every week let alone every month, typically doing week long streaks before taking a break, so this is cool to see but nothing that makes me rush out and upgrade.
There seems to be some haters in the comments for the aeropress, I guess I'd like to know better alternatives for quickly brewing black coffee for one person.
French press? Or a freestanding thingy that you put a coffee filter in with a cup underneath for a one cup drip coffee.
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