I bought my first Aeropress more than 8 years ago, and used it like crazy. Then….I switched to tea (I hear gasps of horror). After a trip to Greece last September, I got hooked (again) on coffee. I tried (and tried and tried) the V60, but ultimately found it too difficult to make a reliable brew. I pulled out my old Aeropress and after a few attempts with the Fellow Prismo (a device that restricts the flow to make an “espresso-like brew), I discovered the rubber plunger cap was worn and no longer plunged properly. That was the green light I needed to give myself permission to buy a new one - the Clear had just been released, so I happily bought one. I also bought a new plunger cap for the old one - I use it at work. I love love love my Aeropress Clear - such a forgiving brewer - consistently makes clean, sweet cups. Goodbye V60! If you don’t already have an Aeropress, consider getting one. The Clear is worth the little extra money. And for a while, they offered clear colors (just checked their website and it appears they are out of stock).
I love this so much, thank you for sharing! I feel like I’m so late to this party and have missed out on it for so long… But as they say “better late than never”! I’m so happy to hear you’re back at it. Wishing you many delicious cups! ☕️💛
You made this Clear look so good that I'm tempted to get one even though I already have the Aeropress Go! Great review and I love the new look kitchen!
Exactly the same for me. I'm taking a break from the V60 for a while to use the aeropress. I didn't think it would make good coffee all these years until i bought it at a thrift store recently. Makes such great coffee!
I picked up the Aeropress Clear about a year ago based on the James Hoffman review, and I've used at at least once daily. It still performs fine, but it's developed some vertical cracks around the base (where the cylinder connects to the flange), along with some fogginess and internal vertical scratches towards the top of the cylinder. Still works fine - it's just not entirely invulnerable to wear.
The aeropress was my first non-pod brewer. I still use it from time to time, and I always pack it on trips. It is also what I suggest for people that wanna get away from pod coffee and explore local roasters and small batch coffee. It is SUCH a solid brewer
@@lizhappybeans that’s it the experimentation you describe is what let me wrap my head around how different pour overs and espresso machines and grind size can radically effect the end cup
1. There are 100 filters now and 350 filters before, so clearly (pun intended) not "like before"!!! 2. it was 29-35 USD before and now it is 50 USD, so it is a clear (pun intended) price increase for less value. 3. with mechanical scratching of the clear material in that case you will experience partial discoloration and lesser longevity of usage. 4. you are telling that the "extra accessories are not needed" and still use the original scoop (no longer included) in your video...... Next time you will do any sort of payed promotion like this one please be honest and not so obviously illogical. Good luck
I’m really sorry you’re disappointed with AeroPress. I tried to be as honest as possible based on my experience with it and after watching other reviews and looking at the concerns. This is my first Aeropress, and as I say in the video, it became my go to daily brewer. I’m aware of the filter reduction. It’s a common complaint! I just don’t make a lot of sense out of it. This is my personal opinion. I understand those who don’t like it! It’s fair! I can’t emit an opinion on price increase, as this is my first one and, for the current price and how much I’ve enjoyed it, it’s more than fair (to me!) - I do understand where you come from tho. I haven’t had this brewer for too long, but I have other things made of the same material and they’re still around! I don’t foresee this breaking anytime soon. And lastly, I stand by what I say about the accessories. I’ve never had them, and I didn’t miss them. I tried the device before learning that it used to come with those. Oh, and it DOES come with the spoon and stirrer, you can confirm on the website. Again, I’m sorry that my review upset you. Regardless of this being a disclosed collab with AeroPress, I do my best to be unbiased and my opinion on this device as a new user was as unbiased as possible. My experience has been pleasant, exciting I might say! I think that at least for someone who doesn’t already own one, this is a MUST. But hey, that’s me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to leave this comment. I appreciate the feedback and I look forward to having these conversations with the RUclips community. Hope next time I can produce a video that you can enjoy and get more value from, as I can clearly (pun intended) do better! Have a wonderful day! 🙏🫶
@@lizhappybeansthank for your reply. I am not disappointed with Aeropress itself, I am using one for over 5 years and completely happy with it. I am just not very happy with its development after Mr.Adler sold the company. Increasing the price with decreasing filters quantity and accessories is a shitty move that goes against the “philosophy” of this coffee maker in the first place (as clearly specified by its inventor and creator).
I bought my first Aeropress more than 8 years ago, and used it like crazy. Then….I switched to tea (I hear gasps of horror). After a trip to Greece last September, I got hooked (again) on coffee. I tried (and tried and tried) the V60, but ultimately found it too difficult to make a reliable brew. I pulled out my old Aeropress and after a few attempts with the Fellow Prismo (a device that restricts the flow to make an “espresso-like brew), I discovered the rubber plunger cap was worn and no longer plunged properly. That was the green light I needed to give myself permission to buy a new one - the Clear had just been released, so I happily bought one. I also bought a new plunger cap for the old one - I use it at work. I love love love my Aeropress Clear - such a forgiving brewer - consistently makes clean, sweet cups. Goodbye V60! If you don’t already have an Aeropress, consider getting one. The Clear is worth the little extra money. And for a while, they offered clear colors (just checked their website and it appears they are out of stock).
I love this so much, thank you for sharing! I feel like I’m so late to this party and have missed out on it for so long… But as they say “better late than never”!
I’m so happy to hear you’re back at it. Wishing you many delicious cups! ☕️💛
Love brewing with my V60, couldn't imagine ever abandoning it.. but I just got the Aeropress Clear, needless to say I'm scared to try it.
I’m super curious to try this!
Welcome back! I loveeed seeing Baby Bean, and her lil’ toesies🥰
Thank you! So happy to be back! Baby Bean will definitely be around for more ☺️
You made this Clear look so good that I'm tempted to get one even though I already have the Aeropress Go! Great review and I love the new look kitchen!
Switch out the paper filter for a reusable metal filter for a “French AeroPress”!
I like how you think! 🧐
Exactly the same for me. I'm taking a break from the V60 for a while to use the aeropress. I didn't think it would make good coffee all these years until i bought it at a thrift store recently. Makes such great coffee!
Exactly! Glad to know I wasn't the only one! I'm so very happy with it and still experiencing everyday!
I picked up the Aeropress Clear about a year ago based on the James Hoffman review, and I've used at at least once daily. It still performs fine, but it's developed some vertical cracks around the base (where the cylinder connects to the flange), along with some fogginess and internal vertical scratches towards the top of the cylinder. Still works fine - it's just not entirely invulnerable to wear.
Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience! I still haven’t noticed any signs of wear on mine, but I’ll see if anything comes up after a while.
I love my Aeropress! The clear was my first as well and I am in love with it!!! I have used it on the road so much!!
Absolutely! So happy to have found it!
I didn't know the aeropress existed. Thanks for the review!
Definitely worth trying! Thanks for the support! ☕️
I am always here for Aeropress praise 😁☕
The aeropress was my first non-pod brewer. I still use it from time to time, and I always pack it on trips. It is also what I suggest for people that wanna get away from pod coffee and explore local roasters and small batch coffee. It is SUCH a solid brewer
That’s so amazing! Thanks for sharing. I believe it’s a great pathway to specialty as well!
@@lizhappybeans that’s it the experimentation you describe is what let me wrap my head around how different pour overs and espresso machines and grind size can radically effect the end cup
Well damn, guess imma have to get me one of those, looks very interesting and talk about time saving! Also little baby Bean spotted at 2:04 🥺🥺🥺
Cutest happy bean! ❤️
Coffee is life. Couldn’t agree more. The AeroPress became my favorite brewer when I tried the first time, and I can’t have enough of it.
It's so worth it!
Transition at 2:22 🔥🔥🔥
Where did you get that clear mug?
It is the Pure Over mug! Check it out in this affiliate link here: amzn.to/42Rtnbi 😀
1. There are 100 filters now and 350 filters before, so clearly (pun intended) not "like before"!!!
2. it was 29-35 USD before and now it is 50 USD, so it is a clear (pun intended) price increase for less value.
3. with mechanical scratching of the clear material in that case you will experience partial discoloration and lesser longevity of usage.
4. you are telling that the "extra accessories are not needed" and still use the original scoop (no longer included) in your video......
Next time you will do any sort of payed promotion like this one please be honest and not so obviously illogical.
Good luck
I’m really sorry you’re disappointed with AeroPress. I tried to be as honest as possible based on my experience with it and after watching other reviews and looking at the concerns.
This is my first Aeropress, and as I say in the video, it became my go to daily brewer.
I’m aware of the filter reduction. It’s a common complaint! I just don’t make a lot of sense out of it. This is my personal opinion. I understand those who don’t like it! It’s fair!
I can’t emit an opinion on price increase, as this is my first one and, for the current price and how much I’ve enjoyed it, it’s more than fair (to me!) - I do understand where you come from tho.
I haven’t had this brewer for too long, but I have other things made of the same material and they’re still around! I don’t foresee this breaking anytime soon.
And lastly, I stand by what I say about the accessories. I’ve never had them, and I didn’t miss them. I tried the device before learning that it used to come with those. Oh, and it DOES come with the spoon and stirrer, you can confirm on the website.
Again, I’m sorry that my review upset you. Regardless of this being a disclosed collab with AeroPress, I do my best to be unbiased and my opinion on this device as a new user was as unbiased as possible. My experience has been pleasant, exciting I might say! I think that at least for someone who doesn’t already own one, this is a MUST. But hey, that’s me!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to leave this comment. I appreciate the feedback and I look forward to having these conversations with the RUclips community. Hope next time I can produce a video that you can enjoy and get more value from, as I can clearly (pun intended) do better!
Have a wonderful day! 🙏🫶
@@lizhappybeansthank for your reply.
I am not disappointed with Aeropress itself, I am using one for over 5 years and completely happy with it. I am just not very happy with its development after Mr.Adler sold the company. Increasing the price with decreasing filters quantity and accessories is a shitty move that goes against the “philosophy” of this coffee maker in the first place (as clearly specified by its inventor and creator).