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Stainless Steel Aeropress: It finally exists! (aeropress.com)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/coffee@lemmy.world
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[–] 8 points 8 months ago (19 children)

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?

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago (5 children)

    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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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    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.

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    An aeropress is quite a bit more portable than anything bulky and electric.

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (5 children)

    Some people prefer Aeropress, but would like to drink it without microplastics.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (3 children)

    Isn't the rubber lid under the highest mechanical stress? What material did they choose there to avoid plastics?

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

    Not a specialist, but I guess that friction would rub off microplastics both from the lid and the main part, and of the main part is metal, it eliminates that part at least.

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  • [–] 0 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    And, the mystery plastic would some how get past the paper filter (micro cellulose!).

    Aero presses don't wear out.

    This thread is giving me microplastics.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    Those plastics don't only get inside you, but also into water sources. We can't estimate the impact exactly, and most probably your Aeropress contributes insignificantly.

    Still, if you have money, there are worse ways to spend it than upgrading your plastic appliances. If you don't want to, no shame in continuing using things you got used to. But I invite you to keep in mind that consumers' habits might contribute to global issues.

    As for me, I use a $1 cheap Cezve from Caucasus, and it just works. No need for filters, too.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

    The filter machine at that price got plastic?

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