French Press vs AeroPress vs Pour-over and More: Coffee Methods Compared
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- French press, AeroPress, Moka Pot, pour-over...there are so many coffee brewing methods out there. How do you know which is best for you? Some are great for speed and convenience, while others favor quality and involve methodic rituals. There's no one best way to do it! Knowing the pros and cons of each brewing method will put you on your way to the cup of coffee that fits your life perfectly. So let's compare them.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Pour-over
2:15 - French press
3:40 - Espresso
5:02 - Drip machine
6:03 - AeroPress
7:26 - Moka pot
8:37 - Clever Dripper
9:30 - Pod machines
10:06 - Siphon brewer or vacuum pot 
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Do you have a question on a brewing method we covered? Do you have a favorite method we didn't cover? Let us know below!
Cold brew!
V60 always!
Thanks so much for the great video. I would love to see you cover percolators in more detail. Love that you touched upon environmentally friendly. Although I want the convenience of an electric auto drip machine, their lifespans do not seem to be that long, and they all seem to have a significant amount of plastic--both where the water is heated for the coffee and the brew basket, and then ultimately going into the landfill when the coffee maker dies. The stovetop percolator has the advantage of being all stainless steel and glass, but of course, requires in-person tending due to the open flame. Thanks!
Wonderful video. You should surely do one on Turkish (if you haven't already)
I will say I can't imagine taking my moka pot camping. Though I have taken an Aeropress ;)
Eva solo?
Who knew, Steve Job's younger brother is a coffee expert‽
Nahh, adam levine elder brother 😏
He should do a coffee keynote.
Lol
+1 interrobang usage
Who the hell is Steve Jobs?
1. Chew beans up in mouth.
2. Pour boiling water directly in mouth.
3. Steep for 4-5 minutes.
4. Drink up!
No clean up and no grinder required!
You may have just solved coffee!
you want a scholarship?
You could also use the cold brew version of the same technique. Just use cold water, and keep in your mouth for 12 hours. Less immediate pain, but very tedious.
but how do you filter the grinds then?
someone else said to just put the Aeropress over your mouth
I have every brewing equipment that is reviewed here. Honestly the biggest bang for buck is moving to fresh roasted whole beans and pairing it with a good coffee grinder. The brewing method will not get you good coffee if you are not using good coffee and the right grind size.
Great point. We agree!
@Ninzaa Absolutely. With a burr grinder and quality beans, I've brewed very tasty joe in a crappy $20 Mr. Coffee auto drip machine.
What’s your favorite way to brew coffee taste wise
YOU HAVE AN EXPRESSO MACHINE?!?!?!!! BRUH IM COMING
Same! Including the hario siphon 😂 And a baratza grinder.
I've a few thoughts after spending a lot of time (2 years) in this pandemic experimenting with coffee styles, which boils down to this:
1. Best for single-cup: Aeropress ($40 one time cost + $15 annual for filters)
2. Best for single-cup if you're a nerd: Pourover (greater control than aeropress; $50 one-time cost +$15-20 annual for filters)
3. Best for multiple-cups: Drip brewer ($200 one time cost + $20-30 annual for filters)
4. Best for ultra-nerds that want to spend 1/3rd of their life and 2/3rd of their retirement savings on coffee: Espresso + grinder combo (expect to spend $1000 easily up-front, and $50 annual on cleaning and maintenance supplies along w/ upgrades).
My suggested upgrades:
1. Water filter: Good coffee needs best water ($30 annual for Brita filters, filter-machine/system costs may vary)
2. (Optional) Electric kettle: Beats heating water on stove 10/10. Needed for manual coffee systems like aeropress or pourover ($50 for gooseneck, $20 for regular kettles)
2. Coffee grinder: In case you want whole beans (this is more of a personal preference; $100-$150 one-time cost)
Spot on. I have been using an aeropress for years combined with freshly ground beans using filtered water and I don't think I will ever change.
Aeropress better than French press?
No option for the French press?
😂 no thanks, I will use my $3 pour over coffee set and $4 coffee grinder that I thrifted and spend more money on the coffee beans - you don’t need excessive amounts of fancy equipments, it’s about the coffee beans and the technique.
@@kyle0091000You've got a point about spending your money on the actual coffee, but you gotta admit, without a good grinder you're missing a lot from that coffee. And I have no idea what kind of grinder you got for $4. The rest of us mortals will have to save up at least 50-100$ for a good hand grinder.
It's probably worth mentioning that a french press can make a really nice cold brew.
Thank you so much for that detail!
I just got a classic Stelton french press to use in my boat, What kind of cold brews do you have tips on?
Cheers/Sweden
I found french press doesn't filter enough for me.
True. Though the Aeropress and pourover methods can make a great iced coffee too (Japanese-style iced coffee): use half the normal water and brew directly into cup of ice.
Wait, that is used for non-cold-brews too?? That is why its great.
i use a french press and when i am done i add water to the coffee grains then pour it over my plants or my vegetables, worms also love it, very good when you have a garden
forgot to mention, you need to use good quality coffee and bio if possible
basically plants love coffee too :)
You can grow mushrooms on it like the Scandinavian always do😊
This is a great run through, probably the best “quick guide” I’ve seen for so many different brews at once. One thing I’ll add though - it is possible to make coffee for two, even three people, if you brew a concentrate with your dose of coffee in the new chamber like normal, but then dilute the concentrate up to the final amount of beverage you’re making.
The fact that I don't drink coffee and I'm watching this.... I have no idea why this entertains me
@Spac3y --- It shows you're an interesting, interested person who likes to learn about things other than just things in your personal sphere.
wth this needs more views asap!! most concise, complete, informative video ever.
Well done Sir! A fast moving and concise overview of the various brewing methods.
Great overview of a lot of brew styles, nice to have a video I can pass along to people who ask me for brew method comparisons!
This was the best coffee video I’ve seen on RUclips! Thanks for making
And sharing!
I love my parents' (or maybe grandparents') early-mid century electrically heated vacuum brewer. Great coffee, and fun to watch, especially for after dinner coffee around the table with a few quests.
For anyone still confused, I would say that you can actually make coffee really easily with aeropress. You basically 1. screw on the filter cap (with the paper filter), 2. place the hollow thing on top of your cup, 3. put a scoop of coffee with some hot water (easy to measure, the cylinder is translucent and has markings), 5. place the piston in and 6. wait for 1.5 minutes.
The cleanup is also extremely simple (just push the puck into the bin and quick-rinse the piston).
The whole thing literally takes 2 minutes, start to finish (assuming you have pre-ground espresso-style coffee). Unfortunately, the nerds (or snubs) have elevated this simple system (this system was designed by a Stanford prof who loved coffee but was quite lazy to make it) into somewhat of of a "coffee brewing art". Unfortunately, its not an art, but an algorithm.
Pros of aeropress:
1. Fastest (imo)
2. 8/10 coffee taste
3. consistently good results (since its a simple, reliable mechanism).
For 99% of coffee drinkers looking to make a single cup, this is ideal.
I agree entirely and now you can get a stainless steel mesh filter with a lifetime warranty on amazon..no more buying filters.
I was a barista a while ago, and only bought a few coffee equipments and this was so refreshing to watch! Love it!
What’s your favorite way to brew coffee
This is a very useful video for one who struggles to understand coffee recipes. Thanks a lot!
A very thorough and much appreciated presentation. Thank you
Simple but best coffe vid for practical advice on youtube ! Thanks man ✌
As a beginner, this was a life saver.
Really comprehensive video! Thanks for demystifying the wild world of coffee making!
This was REALLY helpful! Thank you so much. I want to get rid of my Keurig because there can be mold in the plastic tubing. That’s something to look into.
I have to say this is a great video! I watched the Hoffmann OG V60 video and was immediately hooked.
Thanks for the info. Just a heads up the AeroPress can do up to four servings at a time and is very easy to clean.
great overview - would love to see you do another including the methods mentioned at the end vietnamese, turkish, etc.
Thank you for this video! Definitely helped me understand all these methods! I had no idea there were so many
I'm a coffee nerd too and thoroughly enjoyed this video!
Wish I had seen this video before buying an espresso machine, thank you for being honest about espresso...it is expensive and complicated and I like that he was honest and straight to the point about it.
This was very cool! Thank you. I worked at a coffee shop for a while and hadn't even heard of some of these methods, like that siphon thingy. So fancy.
THANK YOU for this simple straightforward video! you’re awesome!
@Roxana Mendoza --- And *_you_* are also awesome, as one of the 36 people left in the Western world who still know how to spell "you're" and use it to mean "you are".
(sighs)
I love coffee very much! I got here when I was watching a coffee video. Thank you! With love from Japan :)
Im I ever grateful for the videos on the Wirecutter! this is great. I always love the concise way of explaining things
I have a beautiful 1970s Sunbeam percolator that still works like a charm. The coffee from it is lovely no matter what kind of coffee I use. It’s the perfect friends over in the afternoon type coffee!
Great video and very informative!
very well made video, the information I was looking for. thank you
You know what else a French press is good for? Making a good brew with loose leaf tea 😊
great little film , thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge
Adding in who these methods are good for was very helpful. For example, I am a beginner (have only used an auto drip) and was deciding between pour over or french press and this video helped me decide to try the pour over method since I prefer a slightly lighter coffee and hate particles in my coffee. I also will be going camping a lot next summer so will be trying out the moka pot. Thanks!
the moka pot will give you a stronger coffee, just bear that in mind
Thank you for the video. Gives me better idea on what brewing method i should use
Thanks. Just the type of video I was looking for
Very exhaustive and thorough video - thanks!
I’ve been using the pour over method for almost 10 years. My old co worker taught me how to use it. But I use a regular kettle and use a spoon to mix the coffee while pouring water over the coffee
Great communicator. Very informative, thank you!
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank for the overview. Great information for me ♥️♥️♥️
I use my AeroPress to make 2 tall cups in one shot most mornings. Wonderful device.
Do you have any recipes to share? I have AeroPress but mine taste so bitter! 🥲
@@widy3934 I strongly suggest Tim Wendelboe recipe (there is tutorial on youtube). Extremely easy yet very tasty.
If your coffee is very bitter it means you probably over-extracted by brewing to long or your coffee was to fine-grained for given recipe. Brew coarser and try again. But please, try to Tim recipe.
@@Melgaer thanks dude! Would check it out
Moka pot is indeed the best if you like the rich and creaminess taste of a coffee. I’m obsessed brewing with my moka pot 💕
I recently got a Moka pot but I always get coffe grounds in my cup, and it also doesn't taste too good, can you maybe point me to a good video or tell me some tricks?
@@user-ej5wx6zu3f Try watching James Hoffman :) This video might help ruclips.net/video/ZgIVfU0xBjA/видео.html
@@user-ej5wx6zu3f Also you’re probably grinding the beans too fine, make sure to grind your beans a little bit coarser than espresso grind and make sure to tighten the moka pot as possible, like really tight. And ensure the basket is full and your water below the valve or better use some weighing scale for a much consistent result. Hope this helps!
I actually regret buying my French press i should've bought a moka pot since I like putting milk into my coffee
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The bad taste might be because a lot of moka pots are made out of aluminum, which can leave a terrible taste, if you’re still interested look at stainless steel ones.
Great video, Michael and team!
I really appreciate how you pronounced every single Italian word correctly. Macchiato in particular is pretty tough! Other than that, great overview!
I received a siphon brewer as a gift. It takes more time and effort, but it's kinda fun and the coffee tastes great.
About the AeroPress: You forgot to mention that it's really easy to clean, by contrast with a French press, for example, and any other paper filter method. I much appreciate the lack of mess.
Pourover is even easier, lift and throw out out filter, rinse dripper. Done. One piece, No loose grounds stuck to the brewer or anything.
There’s a ton they missed. Aeropress is easily the most versatile method. There are fine metal filters and cloth filters (my favorite now) that mean there’s no waste. There are pressure valves so you can make much higher pressure coffee approaching espresso. And with the ability to determine how much coffee and water and time and pressure go into every cup, you can absolutely make any coffee taste amazing with the cheapest and most portable coffee maker ever.
@@additionalpylons Aeropress is still easier. Take the cap off and then push the plunger through to shoot the puck of coffee out straight into the trash. Nothing left on the plunger except the same amount of coffee you’d have in any pour over, but on the plunger face only. Wipe or rinse and it’s instantly done for storage or another batch.
@@thunderofgr Is the aeropress able to produce coffee close to espresso standard though? Asking because I am deciding between the two (aeropress vs bean to cup espresso machine) for milky coffees, already own an electric milk frother.
@@deborahlam9819 1. For my own preferences, yes. I am a huge fan of the smoothness of Aeropress and lack of bitterness. 2. You’re not going to find a decent whole espresso machine for less than $300. At a price of $30, see if the Aeropress fits your needs first and then if it doesn’t, you’re only out $30. From there, you can have something that gives great coffee no matter what, and is the most portable maker for when you have to leave the espresso machines behind. The AeroPress works for me well enough that I’d have to spend $500 to get substantially better machines to make specialty coffee levels of consistent espresso. So it’s a matter of diminishing returns. I took the AeroPress to war for several years, so it’s battle tested and Marine Approved.
great brewing method comparison...love this video
Thank you for all this knowledge!
Great video! Thanks for uploading 😊
This video is incredible, . I really enjoy your video thanks for making it
Holy beans! I have, as an antique, a (I know now, thanks to your video) siphon brewer! It is like a chemistry set...and It is so old that, as a flame producing device, It has an alcohol burner!!! Right: It brews the most incredible cups of coffe You can taste elsewhere! (assuming You have a high quality coffee, medium/coarse grinding). Thanks a lot for this video!
Amazing video Mr. Michael Hession.
Thanks for the great overview.
Thank you
Straight forward and clear explanation
This was super helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! Really informative and helpful.
Very informative, thanks for posting.
We use a Kinto Slow Coffee pour over coffee maker. Steel filter, no paper. It took some practice but now make great coffee, much better than we ever made with our Bodum French press.
Thanks for some of the good info, but I beg to differ on your aeropress comments.
1.) I have used all of what you've showcased, and the aeropress is by far the easiest to use (in my experience)... from storage, preparations to brewing and cleaning. Pour overs are easy too, but takes more time...
2.) You can DEFINITELY MAKE coffee for multiple people, just add more grinds to increase intensity. Press on a large container, then just add water to match your taste preference. Watch Mr. Adler's videos for tips on that.
3.) You can actually adjust intensity by playing around with the amount of coffee you put... For a fuller bodied brew, use a metal filter instead of the paper one. What it cannot make is an authentic espresso.
Appreciate your video. Kudos to your channel. ✌️
I just added It's American Press to my coffee shelf. Makes a great cup of coffee. Aeropress is my preferred device.
AeroPress is the best gadget I've ever received as a present. It opened up a whole world of how different coffee flavours there are, never boil the water just around 80 degrees, stir for 10 seconds and press gently. No bitterness or burned flavour just really tasty coffee..
Nice to see the Clever get a mention - it's really dead simple. Draw down issues can be avoided by adding the water FIRST to the vessel then add the coffee - this lets the coffee swell before it contacts the paper - preventing clogs - I have every device (except espresso) you showed in this video the ones I go to most are Clever and Aeropress - I was HUGE fan of vacuum pot brewing but somehow got away from that - basically all immersion brewing is great (exclusive of french press for reasons you mentioned). Percolation 2nd. Clever/Aeropress combine best of both worlds (in different ways).
I regularly use my Bonavita immersion dripper(similar to Cleverdripper) to make larger batches of coffee. Just use it like a pour-over brewer after the steeping time. Put in a calculated amount of grounds in the filter. When the time comes to let the coffee drip through, add a calculated amount of water to meet your desired ratio. This method works well up to about 750 - 800 grams of water. Beyond that you might have trouble with the filter clogging. Experiment, that the fun part of an immersion dripper and the aeropress.
This is what I want to know. Appreciate!!
Thanks for this!
very good and to the point video - well done. Guess my parent's percolator is really in the past.
Wild, right? I've used a percolator forever...
Great video. Very informative.
I got an Aeropress for use in my office at work. I already have a kettle, and the press is easy to use, so it was kind of a no brainer aside from French Press. At home I used to have a coffee maker, but living alone, finding a good 5-cup coffee maker just wasn't working out. I ended up with a Keurig, but with a K-Cup where I can use my own grinds.
I use Aeropress and French Press. French press on days where I hebe more time. Also started using Fellow Prismo on Aeropress for an espresso like experience. It's not too bad.
I don't use my coffee siphon very much but I like to leave it out on my counter... it's a chromed steel art deco like thing from the 50s that I got for $20 at a second hand store. The thermostat that's supposed to flip it from boil over to keep warm doesn't do that automatically anymore, but you can flip it over manually so I can still make a pot if I want to show off.
I had the idea to put coffee in a tea bag for my backpack hunts. Just add hot water and a tea bag to my Nalgene bottle. Worked great, will be my go to method.
perfect explanation, thank you
Great video thanks
Awesome review. Thanks
Very helpful. Thank you very much!
I've just discovered a Neapolitan Coffee maker in a box of stuff that I inherited from an old Italian relative.
The design is truly unique and the brewing method has a surprising quirk. It's a synthesis of the Moka Pot design and the Method of a Pour-Over...with a twist. The result can best be described as just above a full-bodied brew coffee and just a notch below the espresso-like richness produced by a Moka Pot. The process is contemplative and the effort gratifying. It's a Moka Pot with Sprezzatura.
In Cuba my grandma used to do pour over with coffee from the farm , the best
This is my second Keurig Coffee Brewer. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first one lasted 6 years. It worked beautifully until the day it didn't. It was hard to go back to the drip coffee for a couple of days while I waited on my Keurig to get here. There is a huge difference in the taste. Keurig makes a really good cup of coffee. This new one is a little different from my old one. I find putting the water filter in was easier than on the old one. Attaching the water reservoir was also a little different but once I figured it out, it too was easier. This new one has the auto off feature but is not programmable like the old one. Only three cup sizes instead of four. The odd thing for me was how much lighter in weight this one is compared to my old one. More plastic and much less metal in the construction of this one. The price is so much less than the original Keurig that I bought and the coffee tastes the same so all in all I am satisfied.
Awesome video. On point
I love the pour over it so simple and there’s no waste one you get the ratio right It’s super easy I’m probably not doing it perfectly correctly but I end up with a consistently taste a cuppa coffee in the morning of course it all depends on what coffee I’m using to know matter what method you use you have to start with good coffee otherwise you’re never gonna have a good cup
Great video. Although I was not under the impression that a moka pot required an open flame--although it may require some tinkering with method, you can achieve plenty fine results with one on an electric stove as well.
He said you need "a stove or open flame" not exclusively an open flame. You need an additional heat source and can't use just boiling water to brew with it. So basically, if you only have an electric kettle and no way to heat the moka pot, you're out of luck.
Coffee lover here. I'm ready to learn 😍
I have used a Keurig machine for years. I ordered some coffee online, but instead of sending the k cups I ordered, they sent me a bag of whole beans. I love coffee, and have wanted to try a French press, so I invested in a French press, a kettle, and a manual grinder. I enjoy the whole process of making coffee and don't think I will ever use the Keurig again.
Thank God, what the hell is the point of shitty keurigs
Night and day: )
Got into using a Chemex during Covid, love it ☕️
Great video. What can you say about ibrik method?
Thank you for this video. I recently moved out for the first time into an apartment. When I opened my mr.coffee yesterday morning there was a bug and I threw it away instantly. Now I'm researching coffee methods that don't create dark moist environments. I'm thinking a pour over or maybe a mocha pot (because my boyfriend really likes a dark cup). Something clear and clean is what I'm aiming for and you gave the most thorough comparison guide so far.
I just returned a new $350 Moccamaster drip coffee machine for my good old French Press. I spent a whole day buying sample coffees and grinding and making coffee and tasting (LOL, I couldn’t sleep last night I was so “wired”).
The French press done with the right coffee, freshly ground, right ratios, right temp and right time was fuller, tastier every time.
I wanted it to work but I gave it enough chance. Drip coffee is only great if that’s what you’re used to.
This is great!! Thank you!
FYI: my “clever drippers “ work great after 15 years of almost daily use. Both styles have removable, mesh filters (not paper). Initially, experimentation for consistency & preferences was needed. Also these all-plastic units are durable and can be nuked by “Chef Mike” if available! Easy-peasey! Nice video btw!
This video was helpful. How about the sock method used in Spanish tradition. And, how about percolators? Thank you!
After working with a Chemex (broke several of them), and an Aeropress (after 7 years, the insides crazed), I'm back the the grandma of pour overs, the Melitta. The cone is low cost, the filters are cheap and available everywhere, and if you use modern pour over technique (and a scale), it makes excellent light roast.
In the summer heat, I'm using ti to make Japanese style ice coffee.
Very true! It’s east to overlook the humble Melitta (clearly I did in this video)
I have two red Melittas! They're indestructible and WAY easy to clean. A quick swish under the tap and they're good to go again; or toss in the dishwasher. I use #4 filters (vs the #2) so less chance of the filter edge sagging and getting grounds in the mug.
I just bought a Melitta too! I wanted a simple pour over, but I couldn't be bothered with something like the Hario V60 which requires special filters (I'd have to order online).
Exactly!! Screw the V60 and its stupid filters you have to order online. V60 filters are especially expensive in Europe. The Melitta is better in every flippin' way, but coffee dorks obviously worship the V60 because "japanese filters". Idiots! I'm pretty sure they only wipe their butts with "premium japanese bum wipe" as well.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q
I'm late to the party, but anyway: You're wrong.
There is a big difference between the V60 and the Melitta.
The V60 is only restricted by the paper, while the Melitta has a flat bed and two holes for draining.
I.e. that on the Melitta the amount of control is limited because, within certain boundaries, you can't control flow by grind size/technique.
So a lot of Melitta techniques are more of a V60 cargo cult without much effect.
Great if you are not in the mood or shape to perform a fully fledged coffee 'ritual'.
Great job bud!
I do enjoy syphon coffee. I also have machine version of it. But my favorite is pourover. It is like a morning ritual.
At home I use chemex, aero press, french press and Nespresso latisima plus. For coffee, the aeropress makes the smoothest, most flavorful cup. The Nespresso is great for cappuccino and latte.
Great information you definitely had me at coffee.
I’ve been wanting to get into the siphon method. Especially since I’m currently taking chemistry and will be getting similar glassware.
As a 20 year science teacher, never use glassware for food that has been used for chemicals. Although it may look clean, the chemicals etch the inside of the glass and remnants can remain, and do remain. So go ahead and get an extra set for home coffee and food, but you can not, absolutely no, don't use for both chem and coffee.
@@yesiownfrodo --- Who knew? I always assumed glass was the ultimate _'nothing-left-behind-able-to-completely-clean'_ type of material.
I really do learn something new every day :D