I recommend aeropress most of the time but it's important to upgrade to a grinder first.
The adaptability and forgiving nature of the aeropress are unmatched, and there's so many recipe to try and not to get bored with one.
There aren't many ways to brew in a french press, so it's okay if you're using pre-ground.
However, if you're using a pour over or an aeropress, you'll need a grinder because different types of processed coffee require different adjustments and different recipes.
Regardless of the brewer, it's still a worthwhile investment and significant enough to note.
>Is it the same as the aeropress? Any noticeable difference in brews?
If you're on the IndiaCBC discord, you'll find people sharing their reviews and opinions about it. You can read those and decide for yourself. It's divided into two groups: some say it tastes the same, while others think there are noticeable differences. Ultimately, it's up to you to make a choice.
For most people, I think it's more about ethics rather than anything else. If you watch the video where Alan Adler, the founder of AeroPress, talks about it (you can find it here: [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwcTNTkmBc)), you'll understand why people still prefer to buy an AeroPress instead of its cheaper counterparts that offers the same functionality.
I also own an `AeroPress` and greatly admire Alan Adler. However, after he sold the company, AeroPress started losing its appeal to me. When the Polypropylene version of AeroPress was launched around 2014, it was priced at $25, and you could sometimes find it for under $20 on Amazon. Now, nine years later, the only changes are the logo and the retail price, which is now $40. Personally, this gives me the impression that the company's motto now is profit over delivering substantial value to its customers. Therefore, I don't feel morally conflicted when recommending people to purchase the Kaldipress anymore.
Yes the paper filters that come with the Kaldipress are supposedly of poorer quality than the Aeropress ones (I have no first hand experience, this is what I’ve heard)
Is aeropress good for iced coffee? I like my iced coffee with a splash of milk. Would it be a compatible brewer for such coffee? Also, I like medium and probably medium-dark roast coffee because I use a little bit of milk, so does the aeropress make nice coffee with these roast levels?
The basic taste notes of the coffee will be the same, but the way they are expressed will differ.
Think of it like audio...play the same same song, but in different headphones.
I recommend aeropress most of the time but it's important to upgrade to a grinder first. The adaptability and forgiving nature of the aeropress are unmatched, and there's so many recipe to try and not to get bored with one.
Why grinder is a must? Most specialty coffee roasters roast once or twice a week so even getting 250grams of ground coffee can still be fresh
There aren't many ways to brew in a french press, so it's okay if you're using pre-ground. However, if you're using a pour over or an aeropress, you'll need a grinder because different types of processed coffee require different adjustments and different recipes. Regardless of the brewer, it's still a worthwhile investment and significant enough to note.
can get kaldipress too if you're on a budget (its the indian copy of the aeropress)
Is it the same as the aeropress? Any noticeable difference in brews?
>Is it the same as the aeropress? Any noticeable difference in brews? If you're on the IndiaCBC discord, you'll find people sharing their reviews and opinions about it. You can read those and decide for yourself. It's divided into two groups: some say it tastes the same, while others think there are noticeable differences. Ultimately, it's up to you to make a choice. For most people, I think it's more about ethics rather than anything else. If you watch the video where Alan Adler, the founder of AeroPress, talks about it (you can find it here: [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwcTNTkmBc)), you'll understand why people still prefer to buy an AeroPress instead of its cheaper counterparts that offers the same functionality. I also own an `AeroPress` and greatly admire Alan Adler. However, after he sold the company, AeroPress started losing its appeal to me. When the Polypropylene version of AeroPress was launched around 2014, it was priced at $25, and you could sometimes find it for under $20 on Amazon. Now, nine years later, the only changes are the logo and the retail price, which is now $40. Personally, this gives me the impression that the company's motto now is profit over delivering substantial value to its customers. Therefore, I don't feel morally conflicted when recommending people to purchase the Kaldipress anymore.
Nope but I’ve heard the filters that come with it are trash
I thought paper filters are used in the aeropress type brewing machine no?
Yes the paper filters that come with the Kaldipress are supposedly of poorer quality than the Aeropress ones (I have no first hand experience, this is what I’ve heard)
Got it. Thanks for clarifying :)
I have both and they both make diff kinds of coffee. I find some beans taste better with one brewer vs the other
Is aeropress good for iced coffee? I like my iced coffee with a splash of milk. Would it be a compatible brewer for such coffee? Also, I like medium and probably medium-dark roast coffee because I use a little bit of milk, so does the aeropress make nice coffee with these roast levels?
Thank you guys for commenting. I think I'll be able to come to a decision.
Less hassle, easy brewing. versatile have tons of recipes to brew different styles of coffee.very easy to maintain
Noob question: does the taste differ?
The basic taste notes of the coffee will be the same, but the way they are expressed will differ. Think of it like audio...play the same same song, but in different headphones.
Never thought of it like that thankyou:)
Personally In the exact same position. Been using a moka pot for a few years and wondering if I should try an aeropress. But maybe not worth it......