zabadohStainless Steel Aeropress: It finally exists!
“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
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?
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.
Way, wayyy too much for what it is. Just use a mocha pot
vext01Thats silly money.
The charm of the AP is that it’s cheap and you can just lob it in your camping bag.
lime!I was thinking about that too, but I have a stainless steel vacuum insulated french press, and I never preheat it.
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.
snailstoneHow do I use the numbers on the outside?
FreeBeardDo 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.
You don’t need to see wear marks. Microwaving food in plastic containers is enough to cause contamination. Likely the same when filling with hot water; although, haven’t seen studies specifically focused on that, I don’t think the thicker walls will do much to limit contamination. This is also not considering the plunger.
Yeah, I’m aware. It’s just not going to be a substantial source. Microwaving in cheap plastic containers is much higher heat for a longer time, and it’s usually flimsy plastic designed to be thrown away. Those containers always warp as they’re degrading. I’ve never seen an aeropress warp. The condition of the plastic does not seem to be effected in any noticeable way. I’m sure you do get a non-zero amount of microplastics, but our water has a non-zero amount of microplastics. We’re well beyond the point of worrying about tiny amounts.
Yes, it looks like I underestimated how much people want to avoid having their food touch plastics. I would get a really nice ceramic poor over for half that price though.
CorrectAliasI’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..
Oh, everyone is now scared of micro plastics that have been around for 70 years and no lab has yet to find a mechanism for toxicity. Meanwhile, we have been implanting plastic prosthetics, shunts, pacers, etc. for 70 years and there were no issues.
Americans love to be scared. BPA doesn’t give you tits either.
lowspeedchase“We’ve been using lead in everything for ages, and everyone is fine!” – You
Science takes time, that’s how consensus works, but there have been eye-opening studies if you have been paying attention.
Identification and analysis of microplastics in peritumoral and tumor tissues of colorectal cancer - Scientific Reports
The widespread occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the environment has raised significant concerns regarding their potential health impacts, particularly in relation to carcinogenesis. This study aimed to identify and analyze microplastics present in peritumoral and tumor tissues of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC). Utilizing advanced scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and laser direct infrared (LDIR) imaging systems, we systematically examined tissue samples to detect and characterize the microplastics. Our findings revealed a diverse array of microplastic types, notably polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE), within both peritumoral and tumor regions. Compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues, tumor tissues exhibited a greater variety and distribution of microplastics. Furthermore, Clathrin—a key protein involved in endocytosis—was found to be highly expressed in colorectal cancer specimens, facilitating the substantial uptake of microplastics. These results suggest a potential association between exposure to microplastics and the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer. This study highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and regulatory measures aimed at mitigating microplastic pollution along with its associated health risks.
Mocha pot
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.
If you have a source of brew-temperature water handy, such as a water boiler, there’s the quick cuccumella method, which is pretty much drip coffee: Fill the coffee filter of the cuccumella with grounds, fill the water container with hot water, invert the cuccumella, and it drips through in a couple of minutes.
It makes a nice tasting brew: More flavor than an aeropress, but not quite as strong as a moka pot.
For a mug of coffee:
- French press for steel filtered coffee
- Aeropress for slightly faster steel filtered coffee
- Pour over for paper filtered coffee
- Drip for paper filtered coffee
For a shot
- Espresso machine
For something between
- Mocha pot
Steel filters give more mud in the bottom of the mug, paper filters less. I think the v60 pour over makes the best single or two mugs of coffee
I use a lever espresso machine at home, the v60 is for travelling, French press in the office
Scotty_TreesAH man it’s a shame I gave up coffee two years ago cuz of shitty acid reflux!
AnUnusualRelicNow you can aeropress that acid back where it belongs!
Since Lemmy is into junk science fear…Here’s a peer-reviewed study showing stainless steel leeches nickel and chromium toxic metals into food.
The tenth cooking cycle (after 20 hours), resulted in an average of 88 μg of (nickel) Ni and 86 μg of (chromium) Cr leached per 126 g serving of tomato sauce.
#1 If you’re cooking tomato sauce for 20 hours, you’re doing it wrong.
Adults in the U.S. are estimated to ingest an average of 69 to 162 μg of Ni per day
The average daily intake of chromium in the US population has been estimated at 76 μg while the US FDA recommended daily intake is 120 μg Cr
#2 Even after cooking tomato sauce for 20 hours, the leached amounts were within the daily average intake or recommended daily intake for both nickel and chromium.