We love the aeropress GO. The red cap has two good functions. We use it to weigh out our beans into and then it folds to does your coffee into your aeropress. The 2nd thing it is good for is to fit under the travel cup to give it more friction to place on uneven surfaces when camping. ⛺️
For me, it wasn’t the release of different APs. It was the fact that they decided to not include the original accessories. Along with the price increase it just didn’t gel. It felt anti-customer focused. Increase the price, fine, but don’t skimp as well. I still love my aeropress 😉❤️
Yeah one thing I have learned is there is a widely varied attachment to the accessories they got rid of. I never used my funnel and I found the filter holder… bad 🤣. IMO, they made the overall initial experience of the aeropress overall more confusing and I was actually fine to see them go. BUT some people (including local friends of mine), use those accessories all the time. So I get both sides of this, but I also applaud Aeropress on finally delivering on other things people had been asking for for years
Totally agree. The aeropress used to include 350 filters, enough to last you a long time. but they cut it down to 100......come on! those are dirt cheap. Also charging $9.95 for filter holder and $9.95 for funnel on the aeropress website! that is ridiculous.
I hauled my 2010 model around the world (military) for over a decade. Used a Crown Royal bag to keep the parts together. Carried a cheap plastic coffee cup with a travel lid because it looked indestructible. It was. The Aeropress was often my only source of coffee for months at a time and it’s still going strong. This new version would improve some on my current method, but it’s hard to just ditch my old friend.
On the contrary, I find the cap to be extremely useful as a bean measuring tray/funnel for handgrinders. It weighs almost exactly 50g, so if you forget to tare your scale, you can just do easy maths to get to your desired amount of coffee. Also, since the cap is pliable I can very easily shape it into a funnel so that beans flow into my handgrinder without creating a giant mess in the process.
Over several years of regular travel I tried to hone my kit into something like that. I appreciate these being released, so there's now a readymade option for gifting friends/family. In my travel kit, I put the plunger in backwards and put the whole thing in a 12 oz stainless "Elemental Artisan Insulated Tumbler"(Amazon) with ceramic lid . My grinder fits in the plunger with a prismo on top and the lid gets wrapped in a towel, all in a canteen bag with the stirrer, and a scale. It used to be quite compact until I started bringing the collapsible kettle too
The original aero press go still fits amazing in Soto’s thermal stack cup. The thermal stack is an insulated cup that come apart into two cups and allow you to boil water and make your coffee and stack back into a thermal cup after. Best cup for backpacking with an AP or any pour over. The go plus is probably better suited for making coffee at work where you have a kettle. I also wish the stir stick wansnt plastic. I’ll probably replace it with a cop stick
So you boil your water in the middle sized mug, then use the smaller inner “thermal” cup to press your coffee into? When not in use you nest everything inside the inner and middle sized pots from the Soto kit? Pretty cool idea, it’s a shame there’d be no room for the stove tho.
Usually I'm not a fan of x iterations of the same product, bc in most cases it's just marketing. But I see that Aeropress is also making products that the community was asking for. Bigger Aeropress? Got it! Colorful body? On it! A fancier and higher end Aeropress Go? There you go! If I hadn't bought the og Go just a couple months ago, I'd probably pay more bucks for this. I love hove compact and easy to store and travel with the original is, but I can't get my coffee to go. This solves the problem :D
Honestly, if you work in an office that relies on stewed coffee or (gulp) instant, then the Aeropress is the perfect solution. I was not aware of this version. It looks ideal.
I didn't like that magnetic thing on the lid. Apparently, it was made for Americans who mostly move around by car. I live in Europe, and in my use case, I put the mug in my bag and went on foot around the city. I made sure that the mug was always upright, but still, the coffee spilled all over my bag. It would be great if they made something more airtight than that magnetic thing. Now I'm looking for something to replace the standard lid, but there's nothing like that. This makes me regret paying the extra $40 for the thermal mug instead of buying a regular Aeropress and a good airtight thermal mug separately.
I am a fan of the original inventor. I like that he loves his invention so much. I also like the new products. Waiting on a glass and stainless home version…
I just learned about AP several months ago. I ordered the Go plus, i think it will fit in with my travel plans. Thank you for your knowledge & opinions.
I primarily use my aeropress at the office, and this aeropress go seems ideally suited to that use case. I imagine a lot of other aeropress drinkers use it this way as well.
I paid 32 Australian Dollars for my Go. I love it and i love the filter holder. 80 US bucks for a new Go with less accessories and filters feels pretty sly to be honest.
My aeropress “go” that I take on tour is an original AP, a rhinowares grinder that fits inside and maybe a scale. I Can Press on a paper cup or most mugs and with coffee chroniclers epic recipe I Can make 400 mls no problem. Love it. Dont need this, but I see the benefit
Thanks for the great review! I am fully aware that it is nitpicking but until they release a Go plus with ceramic lining and a more clear finish on the aeropress, I will be sticking with my Go. Cheers!
We had a lot of years of aeropress not releasing anything that may have pleased the hardcore fans. But releasing new products makes the whole thing more fun and keeps the company going, have at it I say.
I have the original and love it. Bought the Go, and love it. There are uses for both. But an $80 version, just dumb. It makes coffee and does so really well. Get the original and be done. Then enjoy.
Was just on their site watching the video because Ipicked up the Stainless Steel filter yesterday. Hop on UA-cam and saw this 😅👍 Love your videos! Keep up the amazing and honest reviews!
My first and only aeropress is still the original aeropress go and I love it. Once I saw this one though my first thought was "that needs a ceramic liner" lol
I don't fuss about the coffee as much when I am traveling, but the small Go and pre-ground speciality beans let you get a good cup without too much fuss. I have a small scale, but I think with the aeropress if you just get close enough to the ratio with the scoop to where you fill it up you are close enough that its hard to screw up.
Unfortunately not! I did give them this feedback when I first saw the unit. Would love to see this in the future or even a modified version of the cap for this config. (Current one is about 1/8-1/4 inch too tall)
@@DaddyGotCoffee Yeah, my coffee kit is a repurposed craftsman tool bag, mostly because I include a collapsible silicone kettle (for US hotel-based road trips it's worth the trouble) and *also* a corresponding collection of tea and tea-brewing gear (for variety, and because one of my occasional travel companions prefers tea.) So I don't think I'd ever scale it quite that far down - and yeah, I definitely prefer a metal filter + flow valve - but a thermal mug that actually fits the whole thing is tempting, since most of the other stainless-steel vacuum-wall travel mugs are *just* small enough that the sides of the aeropress can't vent when you're pressing it down...
I do like that it comes in a black travel cup. I've never had a cup of coffee from an Aero Press. I do a pour over directly into my travel cup with winged filters. I like to make a 16oz coffee and add cream in a 20 oz cup. The reason I have never purchased an Aero Press is I need a bigger cup of coffee.
I got the Original ie Mk2 then a later verson, I picked up a Go 5 minutes and the filter holder fell apart, never used the holder after that. I got the XL for Xmas 23 from Mrs for iced brews. My all time favourite is the Standard AP. All 3 of my Original AP came with Tote bags I understood the APGoPlus has extra tabs as you mentioned, and the actual top of the AP. This all tells me it is a different AP with the gasket and the prongs.
You can buy a silicon boot for the base of the tumbler for more protection. But then again, it's something they should have included since it's very cheap.
I would LOVE a video talking through your travel coffee setup, as well as exploring other travel accessories and possible demands for coffee making (espresso, no kettle available at location, pour over instead of aeropress, etc.) I’ve been trying to build out a travel kit similar to the one you showed in the video for when I travel, but I’ve found most videos already on UA-cam to miss the mark when it comes to assembling a kit capable of doing good beans justice, while still being a reasonable size and weight. I’ll also say, I vastly prefer the old Go’s design to the Go Plus. I would much rather drink out of a plastic cup than a metal tumbler, and the new design isn’t realistic for the demands of backpacking - polypropylene is much lighter and more impact resistant than stainless steel. But I’m happy that both exist concurrently.
This is a GREAT idea and I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before. I have several travel setups for different reasons. And, I agree. The OG go is a better fit for backpacking
@@DaddyGotCoffee Really looking forward to seeing the video, then! Particularly on the subject of heating water when on the road, I feel like we don’t have many options. The Pakt was awesome until it was discontinued. I have a jetboil for camping and backpacking, but you can’t fly with isobutane, nor should you use it indoors. My last hotel didn’t even have a microwave, so I had to use hot water from their pod coffee maker. I’m curious if you have any solutions I’m unaware of, or if the market really is just lacking a good portable kettle aimed at coffee usage.
@@TeddyVanWinkle I have done the pod coffee machine for hot water lots of times. I re-run the same water through it several times to try and preheat it as much as possible and then will often brew with an aeropress that way
@@DaddyGotCoffee Interesting! I have tried running the water through twice, and the machine wouldn’t actually function a second time - either due to the water already being too hot, or the machine not being able to run the heating element again so quickly. I wonder if it’s simply to do with the quality or design of machine.
This was a fantastic review and I think you're 💯spot-on wrt the OG negativity. Excited for my Go Plus to arrive 🙂 That photo looks like The Grotto (lived near there in the 90s) - beautiful spot!
The problem I have with companies like Stanley and now Aeropress constantly releasing new versions or new colors is the excess waste it creates. I really like the look of the Go Plus, but I already own the original Aeropress. I can’t justify buying the Go Plus when I know the Aeropress I own would probably never get touched again. What would make me buy the new product is a trade in system (sorta like Apple has with the iPhone) where I can trade in my current Aeropress for the company to recycle and in return I get a discount on my purchase of the Go Plus. I know there is a 99.999% chance that never happens, but that just means there’s only a 0.001% chance I buy another product from Aeropress.
I'm really torn. I was always a fan of the idea of the original Aeropress as a way to make coffee while backpacking. But, the original was a little large and heavy and didn't travel well. Then the Go came out and I got one almost immediately. It works great for camping EXCEPT the cup really isn't useful. I take my time when drinking coffee, and typically I camp in the winter, which means my coffee would either get cold or I would need an additional cup with a lid. Now comes the Go Plus. It checks a lot of boxes, but it's heavy. With the current 20% off promotion it's definitely appealing, but I don't know how much use I would get out of it. Does the extra weight make up for the need to no have a second ultralight cup? Time to do some weight tests.
Honestly, the first AP I ever bought was for $7 new in the box at a thrift store. I was like what is this? Then whenever I find them for a good price I buy it. This full price business is craaazyyyy!
Nice video. I agree about a ceremic cup... that would be great, but more expensive. I love my Sttoke! One other issue... i love the flow control, but that won't fit with the cup i assume 😢
I am a fan off aeropress and would love to have the plus go, but i live in the Netherlands and i have to wait a few months to be it available in our country
I like the concept of the added tumbler but also agree that the plastic bottom base is a major issue for me. I have both a Yeti and a Kleen Kanteen tumbler that get dropped frequently but are built solid and hold up well to the road rash and dings from frequent falls. I know that it would only be a matter of time before that plastic base gets damaged and the tumbler becomes useless to me. If they update the base cap later with a metal one I’d be more prone to purchase it.
I travel with my OG AP. I bring a travel mug that fits most of my extra gear. The one missing item is a good filter storage, the flip unit with the Go doesn’t look robust enough for travel, so I’m still looking.
What bag/case are you using for your travel setup? I’ve been looking to put together something similar but am having a hard time finding one that I really liked and the one you have seems to be what I’m looking for. If anyone else has recommendations, open to those as well.
Are you meaning the carafe that comes with the XL? Yes it’s too tall to totally fit inside, and also the gasket would not “hold” it in there like it does in the new tumblr. If I’m misunderstanding lmk!
The great thing about aero press is that they are eternal. Every aero press that has ever been made still exists - just in bits in dumps, or floating in the ocean, or in your bloodstream.
Likely along with whatever you typed this comment on! Concerns about plastics are totally reasonable - if that’s a concern for you I’d (obv) recommend a different brewer. Check out the Varia Flo review I posted! Zero plastic 🤙 Also, at some point aeropress will release the glass version they teased last year
Man I’m a huge fan of the Aeropress, and I’ll admit I was one of those who’ve been asking aeropress to release new and different products, but your conclusion to this video helped me realize that was always the enthusiastic nerd in me because the practical side of me still hangs on to my OG aeropress. I haven’t bought an XL, I haven’t bought a clear, nor have I purchased the flow control cap. Not because I never wanted those thing; I just know that the Og aeropress is too good for me to justify adding more clutter into the home. I sit conflicted because the Go Plus looks great. If I didn’t own an Aeropress it’d probably be what I’d jump in with, but it’s a hard sell for me. Thanks for the video.
Flow control or the Fellow Prismo is absolutely worth it. Being able to do "inverted style" brews when I'm too tired to be trusted flipping hot liquids, that's a benefit I'd recommend to any enthusiast
@@NightFate and I would get the flow control, but I also already own the Hario Switch, so I get my fill of immersion meets filter brew there lol. I’ll probably pick up the flow control to have it for travel but I do love me an inverted method too.
Im finding it hard (as far as these things go). I don't have one yet. Been compelled to get the clear. Ive been waiting a while to see if AP improved on the GO. The go solved a use case at the expense of another. Really, this isn't much better. Just different duplication. and plethora of kit I already have :D . When I think of this fully, the cup, especially the lid and spout, isn't good enough. If I add that if I take this on the road, what do I do with the kit whilst I have my coffee in the cup on the go (that would be any different with the regular AP). The stash is of partial benefit. If I'm using this at work or at home, that cup wouldn't even be second option. So, would I be better off just getting the clear. Maybe pairing it with an existing travel cup or even with the soto thermostack (which I already have and someone mentioned it fits!).
I’m an OG and Aeropress is my daily driver. I do think the prices are a little high now for what it is, but I’m thrilled they’re trying new ideas. Some will be hits and some will be misses, but it’s a whole lot better than nothing. Alan had a great idea inventing this thing, but that doesn’t mean I agree with all his decisions as far as brewing or the extremely minimalist approach to product releases.
Does the flow control cap (and/or fellow prismo) fit inside the lid? The prismo fits just well enough inside the original go lid (red cap) that I just leave it on there, which is nice. I feel like it won't work with this one though.
I definitely love all the new colors and the portable go plus. But with the new high prices (over $120Canadian) I can't justify replacing my OG almost 20 year old bleh brown aeropress. If they haven't changed the mechanisim in how it brews, no need to change it. My OG one makes perfect coffee. I am only an espresso drinker and love a strong iced espresso from Starbucks. The fact that my aeropress does a better job in strength and flavor than my cheaper espresso machine is crazy. So I will just keep it and ask for a new fun colored one for my old age birthday one day. My daughter is now starting to work and I hope to get a present for Mother's Day or my birthday one day soon 😊
Absolutely no reason to ditch your faithful ap:) but also, when the time comes, wait for a sale. Ap does way more sales then they used to. No reason to pay full price anymore!
@DaddyGotCoffee thanks I will keep the sales in mind. 😊 Definitely, like that the aeropress was so well made that I am not forced to upgrade unless I want to.
I got a 2nd original AP, then a first Dark one, both used 1 while away serving the other at home as I got so used to useing it. Since then I got a further dark AP and this year my mrs got me the XL last year the Go but I got my set up diced in with a original AP I hardly use it. I have a fellow prizzmo I hardly use it but ok if ever needed. I like the new 'extra's' they are offering brings a wider market, unfortunately the price point is rising in UK its £50 for the new go + a AP is £35. The import tax is not making selling easy plus buying from USA we still pay the import.
4:54 I would have agreed back when I went from the regular size to the shorter AP Go. But now I have been using the XL for more coffee in the morning. How about an XL Go? Also, I would rather a tumbler that would do all of that with the Aeropress versions that already existed.
What? the cap is one of the best features of the Aeropress Go. It acts as a dosing tray if you squeeze two opposing corners. the cap itself is a great tray for weighing and the dispensing the coffee beans into a coffee grinder. My only gripe with the aeropress go is that it does not fit the Fellow Prismo particularly well. Well, it does when it hot, but even then it is snug and it is a nightmare to remove when it cools down.
I bought a original AP back in '22 (when the price was ~35€), i think. Used it for about a 1.5 years. Brewed every single WAC recipe i could find. Then some other brewing device came along. Since then my original AP is collecting dust in the cupboard. I never understood the weird hype about the colors and why these are more expensive.
For me the AP is one I always come back to. Did I buy an orea? Yup. Next Level Pulsar? You bet. Do I also still use my AP? Absolutely. In my house it has staying power. But, some people also move on from it
I have the Go and I like it, but the bigger size and cup included would be nicer to travel with other than a bit more weight. My one concern is, will the coffee be too hot to drink immediately after brewing into the stainless steel tumbler? Of course you could wait a few minutes with the top off to let it cool down, but who wants to wait to drink their coffee in the morning LOL! Still, looks pretty good and sometimes the tumbler would be handy and you don't always find a good cup in many hotels.
I really like that they are releasing new products. people should stop repeating Alan Adler wouldn't want this!! Having more options is a good thing. Like Aeropress XL, Aeropress Clear, etc. If you don't like it, don't buy it. But I like having the options available
I'm not personally a fan of sticking my Aeropress into my coffee cup, one of them is going to be grosser than the other. That said it looks pretty great, if I didn't already have so many cups and coffee brewers I would probably pick it up and find a way to make it work. On that note does an Aergrind or any other good compact grinders fit inside?
@@DaddyGotCoffeethe aergrind/aerspeed sticks out top of the plunger's hollow by about 3.5cm/1.5in so I think everybody asking mean "is there ~3.5cm of space in the bottom of the tumbler with aeropress seated in it?"
Love the clear. Can’t justify buying clear until my original breaks which at this rate is never. My thoughts of the ceramic suggestion. Nice idea except it would add bulk and weight to cup. Not to mention the issue that it tell crack eventually (I too love ceramic linings. The travel kit is nice but for me I don’t really see a point of travel mug. Just travel with your Aeropress. Stick grounded coffee in the hollow part along with filter paper and eyeball it. Most places I stay has cups to use so why bother traveling either the travel mug which would add weight and complexity to what otherwise would be a simple easy to go item. Just like my aeropress recipe I like to keep it as simple as possible such that I won’t have to worry about forgetting something. I admit that the twenty % improvement that comes at the cost of additional complexity isn’t worth it for me since it more about the quality of your coffee than adding more steps/items.
Would have been good to see a container for beans inside the centre of the press, or a compact grinder in that same space maybe🤷🏽♂️ Just feel that space is wasted by Aeropress, but will still likely buy one haha!
I hear you - but I also think they would have been accused of needlessly doing things to increase the price had they done this 🤣 I’ll often throw a couple doses in a ziploc bag and throw it in the middle. I’ve also heard the “knock” grinder fits in the middle and I believe also the timemore slim
I love the fact that they come up with newer models and gadgets to try and optimize the Aeropress concept. But personally I would never brew my coffee into a steel mug.
@@ForeverLearningAnaes Almost all research points to there being zero impact on flavor when it comes to stainless steel. However, lots of people will tell you there is, regardless of evidence. Personally, I just prefer the overall experience of a ceramic lined cup.
Yup the cap fits all and is roughly equivalent to the prismo less a few differences (the ap cap doesn’t come with a metal filter). More than enough filters fit in the bottom, I haven’t tried to max it out but I think you could easily fit 30-50 in there, if not more?
I have two of the Aeropress Go's. One lives in my truck, and one lives in my backpack gear. The perfect Aeropress would be the Go with a double wall titanium mug and usable lid. That plastic mug is worthless at keeping coffee warm. This new Plus looks promising but too heavy for backpacking on the lite. My $0.02 Whats the perfect mug that nests with the GO?
Awesome video.... Could you please let me know what is the make of the bag you use, it looks super handy and a perfect size for me, thankyou in advance
@@DaddyGotCoffee if there's a matching flow control valve + metal filter... I'd totally buy that. Maybe they can partner with yeti... or with the Hydraulic Press Channel 🙂
I'm a french press user who has never used an aeropress. One of the things I like about the french press is that there's very little plastic coming into contact with the hot water (just a part of the press, and that's only during the pressing part, not the steeping part). Do you know if aeropress makes or will make a borosilicate version of their product? Or if there's something very like that on the market? I've heard great things about the quality of a cup of aeropress coffee, but I'm wary of all that plastic. Thanks!
We love the aeropress GO. The red cap has two good functions. We use it to weigh out our beans into and then it folds to does your coffee into your aeropress. The 2nd thing it is good for is to fit under the travel cup to give it more friction to place on uneven surfaces when camping. ⛺️
I have used my Go cap as a coaster on rocks and stuff. I forgot about that! Thanks for dropping this!
For me, it wasn’t the release of different APs. It was the fact that they decided to not include the original accessories. Along with the price increase it just didn’t gel. It felt anti-customer focused. Increase the price, fine, but don’t skimp as well. I still love my aeropress 😉❤️
Yeah one thing I have learned is there is a widely varied attachment to the accessories they got rid of. I never used my funnel and I found the filter holder… bad 🤣. IMO, they made the overall initial experience of the aeropress overall more confusing and I was actually fine to see them go. BUT some people (including local friends of mine), use those accessories all the time. So I get both sides of this, but I also applaud Aeropress on finally delivering on other things people had been asking for for years
@@DaddyGotCoffee give credit where credit is due. I agree. We do tend to focus on the negative unfortunately
Totally agree. The aeropress used to include 350 filters, enough to last you a long time. but they cut it down to 100......come on! those are dirt cheap.
Also charging $9.95 for filter holder and $9.95 for funnel on the aeropress website! that is ridiculous.
I loved the funnel. I didn’t use it as a funnel. Instead I used it as a base to press on for small-mouthed thermoses and mugs (eg contigo)
The plastic bottom is actually great cheap replacement, and for minor drops won’t dent.
I hauled my 2010 model around the world (military) for over a decade. Used a Crown Royal bag to keep the parts together. Carried a cheap plastic coffee cup with a travel lid because it looked indestructible. It was. The Aeropress was often my only source of coffee for months at a time and it’s still going strong. This new version would improve some on my current method, but it’s hard to just ditch my old friend.
On the contrary, I find the cap to be extremely useful as a bean measuring tray/funnel for handgrinders. It weighs almost exactly 50g, so if you forget to tare your scale, you can just do easy maths to get to your desired amount of coffee. Also, since the cap is pliable I can very easily shape it into a funnel so that beans flow into my handgrinder without creating a giant mess in the process.
You guys are teaching me all these niche use cases for the go cap I never thought of and I’m here for it 😂☕️
Can you share more on how to get the desired amount of coffee with that?
Over several years of regular travel I tried to hone my kit into something like that. I appreciate these being released, so there's now a readymade option for gifting friends/family.
In my travel kit, I put the plunger in backwards and put the whole thing in a 12 oz stainless "Elemental Artisan Insulated Tumbler"(Amazon) with ceramic lid . My grinder fits in the plunger with a prismo on top and the lid gets wrapped in a towel, all in a canteen bag with the stirrer, and a scale. It used to be quite compact until I started bringing the collapsible kettle too
I would like to see this setup. I'm trying to find a compact way to carry everything together.
I think I will stick to my AeroPress Go as the squarish shape makes it easier to find room inside my bag.
Go is still the most compact!
@@DaddyGotCoffee Yeah!! Anyway, thanks for the AeroPress Go Plus review. The review was so well rounded 👍
@@shorina_fm186 really appreciate that - thank you 🥰💪☕️
The original aero press go still fits amazing in Soto’s thermal stack cup. The thermal stack is an insulated cup that come apart into two cups and allow you to boil water and make your coffee and stack back into a thermal cup after. Best cup for backpacking with an AP or any pour over.
The go plus is probably better suited for making coffee at work where you have a kettle.
I also wish the stir stick wansnt plastic. I’ll probably replace it with a cop stick
I’ll have to check out that stack cup!
So you boil your water in the middle sized mug, then use the smaller inner “thermal” cup to press your coffee into?
When not in use you nest everything inside the inner and middle sized pots from the Soto kit?
Pretty cool idea, it’s a shame there’d be no room for the stove tho.
@@kerry1383 yup then the little one go in the middle size keep it insolated
When you say fits amazingly, are you talking about combining it like how the aeropress go combines with its cup?
@@sunrainsky5617 as if the cup from soto was made for the aero press go.
We appreciate your transparency 💪
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Thank you! I’m considering purchasing my first AeroPress for a camping trip and your video was incredibly informative and helpful.
Usually I'm not a fan of x iterations of the same product, bc in most cases it's just marketing. But I see that Aeropress is also making products that the community was asking for. Bigger Aeropress? Got it! Colorful body? On it! A fancier and higher end Aeropress Go? There you go!
If I hadn't bought the og Go just a couple months ago, I'd probably pay more bucks for this. I love hove compact and easy to store and travel with the original is, but I can't get my coffee to go. This solves the problem :D
Exactly!
Honestly, if you work in an office that relies on stewed coffee or (gulp) instant, then the Aeropress is the perfect solution. I was not aware of this version. It looks ideal.
I didn't like that magnetic thing on the lid. Apparently, it was made for Americans who mostly move around by car. I live in Europe, and in my use case, I put the mug in my bag and went on foot around the city. I made sure that the mug was always upright, but still, the coffee spilled all over my bag. It would be great if they made something more airtight than that magnetic thing. Now I'm looking for something to replace the standard lid, but there's nothing like that. This makes me regret paying the extra $40 for the thermal mug instead of buying a regular Aeropress and a good airtight thermal mug separately.
Does the 1zipresso q2 still fits into the aeropress go+?
I am a fan of the original inventor. I like that he loves his invention so much. I also like the new products. Waiting on a glass and stainless home version…
I just learned about AP several months ago. I ordered the Go plus, i think it will fit in with my travel plans. Thank you for your knowledge & opinions.
I primarily use my aeropress at the office, and this aeropress go seems ideally suited to that use case. I imagine a lot of other aeropress drinkers use it this way as well.
sometimes you just want a small cup of coffee and then the Aeropress go is perfect!
I paid 32 Australian Dollars for my Go. I love it and i love the filter holder. 80 US bucks for a new Go with less accessories and filters feels pretty sly to be honest.
My aeropress “go” that I take on tour is an original AP, a rhinowares grinder that fits inside and maybe a scale. I Can Press on a paper cup or most mugs and with coffee chroniclers epic recipe I Can make 400 mls no problem. Love it. Dont need this, but I see the benefit
Man rock that bad boy as long as you can get away with it! Love stories like this
Thanks for the great review! I am fully aware that it is nitpicking but until they release a Go plus with ceramic lining and a more clear finish on the aeropress, I will be sticking with my Go. Cheers!
We had a lot of years of aeropress not releasing anything that may have pleased the hardcore fans. But releasing new products makes the whole thing more fun and keeps the company going, have at it I say.
I have the original and love it. Bought the Go, and love it. There are uses for both. But an $80 version, just dumb. It makes coffee and does so really well. Get the original and be done. Then enjoy.
Yup, absolutely nothing wrong with this!
Was just on their site watching the video because Ipicked up the Stainless Steel filter yesterday. Hop on UA-cam and saw this 😅👍 Love your videos! Keep up the amazing and honest reviews!
Thank you!!
My first and only aeropress is still the original aeropress go and I love it. Once I saw this one though my first thought was "that needs a ceramic liner" lol
I don't fuss about the coffee as much when I am traveling, but the small Go and pre-ground speciality beans let you get a good cup without too much fuss. I have a small scale, but I think with the aeropress if you just get close enough to the ratio with the scoop to where you fill it up you are close enough that its hard to screw up.
If you put in the flow control cap, does it still pack in neatly? Thank you.
Unfortunately not! I did give them this feedback when I first saw the unit. Would love to see this in the future or even a modified version of the cap for this config. (Current one is about 1/8-1/4 inch too tall)
@@DaddyGotCoffee got it. Sort of a deal-breaker for some then. Thank you!
@@DaddyGotCoffee Yeah, my coffee kit is a repurposed craftsman tool bag, mostly because I include a collapsible silicone kettle (for US hotel-based road trips it's worth the trouble) and *also* a corresponding collection of tea and tea-brewing gear (for variety, and because one of my occasional travel companions prefers tea.) So I don't think I'd ever scale it quite that far down - and yeah, I definitely prefer a metal filter + flow valve - but a thermal mug that actually fits the whole thing is tempting, since most of the other stainless-steel vacuum-wall travel mugs are *just* small enough that the sides of the aeropress can't vent when you're pressing it down...
I do like that it comes in a black travel cup. I've never had a cup of coffee from an Aero Press. I do a pour over directly into my travel cup with winged filters. I like to make a 16oz coffee and add cream in a 20 oz cup. The reason I have never purchased an Aero Press is I need a bigger cup of coffee.
I got the Original ie Mk2 then a later verson, I picked up a Go 5 minutes and the filter holder fell apart, never used the holder after that.
I got the XL for Xmas 23 from Mrs for iced brews.
My all time favourite is the Standard AP.
All 3 of my Original AP came with Tote bags
I understood the APGoPlus has extra tabs as you mentioned, and the actual top of the AP.
This all tells me it is a different AP with the gasket and the prongs.
You can buy a silicon boot for the base of the tumbler for more protection. But then again, it's something they should have included since it's very cheap.
I would LOVE a video talking through your travel coffee setup, as well as exploring other travel accessories and possible demands for coffee making (espresso, no kettle available at location, pour over instead of aeropress, etc.) I’ve been trying to build out a travel kit similar to the one you showed in the video for when I travel, but I’ve found most videos already on UA-cam to miss the mark when it comes to assembling a kit capable of doing good beans justice, while still being a reasonable size and weight.
I’ll also say, I vastly prefer the old Go’s design to the Go Plus. I would much rather drink out of a plastic cup than a metal tumbler, and the new design isn’t realistic for the demands of backpacking - polypropylene is much lighter and more impact resistant than stainless steel. But I’m happy that both exist concurrently.
This is a GREAT idea and I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before. I have several travel setups for different reasons. And, I agree. The OG go is a better fit for backpacking
@@DaddyGotCoffee Really looking forward to seeing the video, then!
Particularly on the subject of heating water when on the road, I feel like we don’t have many options. The Pakt was awesome until it was discontinued. I have a jetboil for camping and backpacking, but you can’t fly with isobutane, nor should you use it indoors. My last hotel didn’t even have a microwave, so I had to use hot water from their pod coffee maker. I’m curious if you have any solutions I’m unaware of, or if the market really is just lacking a good portable kettle aimed at coffee usage.
@@TeddyVanWinkle I have done the pod coffee machine for hot water lots of times. I re-run the same water through it several times to try and preheat it as much as possible and then will often brew with an aeropress that way
@@DaddyGotCoffee Interesting! I have tried running the water through twice, and the machine wouldn’t actually function a second time - either due to the water already being too hot, or the machine not being able to run the heating element again so quickly. I wonder if it’s simply to do with the quality or design of machine.
@@TeddyVanWinkle yes I think this would depend on machine. Surprisingly I have never had that issue!
Me, "wait a minute, is that Tobermory?"
2 seconds later, "it is!!"
Ha! IYKYK!
Paper filter vs reusable filter on the aeropress. What's your take?
so to be clear, if i can fit a grinder into the original aeropress's plunger, i can also fit it into this new one?
Correct!
I would also rather drink from an open cup. I find you get a better flavour, maybe because you can smell the coffee better as well as taste it.
Yup! Most of the time I have used this with the lid off!
I have to say this is so cool because I suggested this along time ago and then they finally made it.
I am so glad a version of this finally exists! It’s not perfect but it’s here!
This was a fantastic review and I think you're 💯spot-on wrt the OG negativity. Excited for my Go Plus to arrive 🙂
That photo looks like The Grotto (lived near there in the 90s) - beautiful spot!
Now I want a bottle that just holds my ordinal aeropress with filter storage on the bottom
Yup!
A tumbler with the Aeropress logo. I want one! 😅
Hahahahaha I didn’t consider that as a potential “pro” but…. 🤔☕️🤣
What about a sticker?!
The problem I have with companies like Stanley and now Aeropress constantly releasing new versions or new colors is the excess waste it creates.
I really like the look of the Go Plus, but I already own the original Aeropress. I can’t justify buying the Go Plus when I know the Aeropress I own would probably never get touched again. What would make me buy the new product is a trade in system (sorta like Apple has with the iPhone) where I can trade in my current Aeropress for the company to recycle and in return I get a discount on my purchase of the Go Plus.
I know there is a 99.999% chance that never happens, but that just means there’s only a 0.001% chance I buy another product from Aeropress.
I'm really torn. I was always a fan of the idea of the original Aeropress as a way to make coffee while backpacking. But, the original was a little large and heavy and didn't travel well. Then the Go came out and I got one almost immediately. It works great for camping EXCEPT the cup really isn't useful. I take my time when drinking coffee, and typically I camp in the winter, which means my coffee would either get cold or I would need an additional cup with a lid.
Now comes the Go Plus. It checks a lot of boxes, but it's heavy. With the current 20% off promotion it's definitely appealing, but I don't know how much use I would get out of it. Does the extra weight make up for the need to no have a second ultralight cup?
Time to do some weight tests.
Heya daddy, Going to make a camping set up. I was hesitant to purchase pretty much anything out there but i'm here for this review
The squarish cup allows for easier pouring. And the smaller size of the brewer is a preference thing. But for everything else, the Go+ looks superior.
What hand grinder would you recommend for the Go Plus? Thanks.
Wish I could buy this case for my AeroPress clear. Just need that easy way to get it around
Does the 1Zpresso Q2 fit in the AP with the cup?
I'm massively sceptic about Aeropress because of the microplastic fantastic. The new Premium non-plastic so I may finally give Aeropress a try.
Does this AP work with the Fellow Prismo?
og aeropress used to be 20 something dollars! and had tons of accessories and filters!
Honestly, the first AP I ever bought was for $7 new in the box at a thrift store. I was like what is this? Then whenever I find them for a good price I buy it. This full price business is craaazyyyy!
Nice video. I agree about a ceremic cup... that would be great, but more expensive. I love my Sttoke! One other issue... i love the flow control, but that won't fit with the cup i assume 😢
Correct - it doesn’t fit when stowed 😭
The red cap is great for weighing beans in. Its nice and wide so beans stay in, also can bend so easy to shoot the beans into my smallish 1zpresso Q2.
You’re not the first person to mention the squeeze thing in the comments - no idea how I never thought of that!
@@DaddyGotCoffee i sometimes just use my left hand around the x-pro top to funnel beans in. Works well.
I am a fan off aeropress and would love to have the plus go, but i live in the Netherlands and i have to wait a few months to be it available in our country
I love this channel.
Thank you so much!!
I like the concept of the added tumbler but also agree that the plastic bottom base is a major issue for me. I have both a Yeti and a Kleen Kanteen tumbler that get dropped frequently but are built solid and hold up well to the road rash and dings from frequent falls. I know that it would only be a matter of time before that plastic base gets damaged and the tumbler becomes useless to me. If they update the base cap later with a metal one I’d be more prone to purchase it.
Time and use will tell the tale on this one!
I travel with my OG AP. I bring a travel mug that fits most of my extra gear. The one missing item is a good filter storage, the flip unit with the Go doesn’t look robust enough for travel, so I’m still looking.
Flow control would fit I assume? I prefer that
I'd hate a ceramic lining.. I've never had one that was sturdy enough to not develop small cracks over time of being in a checked baggage.
Unfortunately not! 😮💨 Would love to see this
What bag/case are you using for your travel setup? I’ve been looking to put together something similar but am having a hard time finding one that I really liked and the one you have seems to be what I’m looking for. If anyone else has recommendations, open to those as well.
It’s this one and I love it! sttoke.com/products/sidekick
What’s the bag you are using for your travel?
It’s this one! sttoke.com/products/sidekick
Does the Flow Control Filter Cap fit underneath the tumbler lid?
Unfortunately not. I wish it did
Would it fit the same way in an Aeropress carafe? Now that it has smaller plunger, as current Clear get stuck half way.
Are you meaning the carafe that comes with the XL? Yes it’s too tall to totally fit inside, and also the gasket would not “hold” it in there like it does in the new tumblr. If I’m misunderstanding lmk!
The great thing about aero press is that they are eternal. Every aero press that has ever been made still exists - just in bits in dumps, or floating in the ocean, or in your bloodstream.
Likely along with whatever you typed this comment on! Concerns about plastics are totally reasonable - if that’s a concern for you I’d (obv) recommend a different brewer. Check out the Varia Flo review I posted! Zero plastic 🤙 Also, at some point aeropress will release the glass version they teased last year
Man I’m a huge fan of the Aeropress, and I’ll admit I was one of those who’ve been asking aeropress to release new and different products, but your conclusion to this video helped me realize that was always the enthusiastic nerd in me because the practical side of me still hangs on to my OG aeropress. I haven’t bought an XL, I haven’t bought a clear, nor have I purchased the flow control cap. Not because I never wanted those thing; I just know that the Og aeropress is too good for me to justify adding more clutter into the home. I sit conflicted because the Go Plus looks great. If I didn’t own an Aeropress it’d probably be what I’d jump in with, but it’s a hard sell for me. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely! And there is ZERO wrong with rocking your current AP! 💯💯
Flow control or the Fellow Prismo is absolutely worth it. Being able to do "inverted style" brews when I'm too tired to be trusted flipping hot liquids, that's a benefit I'd recommend to any enthusiast
@@NightFate and I would get the flow control, but I also already own the Hario Switch, so I get my fill of immersion meets filter brew there lol. I’ll probably pick up the flow control to have it for travel but I do love me an inverted method too.
Im finding it hard (as far as these things go). I don't have one yet. Been compelled to get the clear. Ive been waiting a while to see if AP improved on the GO. The go solved a use case at the expense of another. Really, this isn't much better. Just different duplication. and plethora of kit I already have :D .
When I think of this fully, the cup, especially the lid and spout, isn't good enough. If I add that if I take this on the road, what do I do with the kit whilst I have my coffee in the cup on the go (that would be any different with the regular AP). The stash is of partial benefit. If I'm using this at work or at home, that cup wouldn't even be second option.
So, would I be better off just getting the clear.
Maybe pairing it with an existing travel cup or even with the soto thermostack (which I already have and someone mentioned it fits!).
As a random note. I wish that they'd offera ll the colours for this model. So when you order one you choose what colour.
That would be rad if they did. But they’d probably also get slammed for being too capitalist 😂☕️
I’m an OG and Aeropress is my daily driver. I do think the prices are a little high now for what it is, but I’m thrilled they’re trying new ideas. Some will be hits and some will be misses, but it’s a whole lot better than nothing. Alan had a great idea inventing this thing, but that doesn’t mean I agree with all his decisions as far as brewing or the extremely minimalist approach to product releases.
I'd be keen to be able to get the cup to be able to utilise an already owned OG aeropress
It doesn’t snap together quite as cleanly but if you put the plunger in backwards it technically fits
Does the flow control cap (and/or fellow prismo) fit inside the lid? The prismo fits just well enough inside the original go lid (red cap) that I just leave it on there, which is nice. I feel like it won't work with this one though.
Unfortunately it doesn’t. I wish it did!
@@DaddyGotCoffee dang, here's hoping for the next iteration!
I definitely love all the new colors and the portable go plus. But with the new high prices (over $120Canadian) I can't justify replacing my OG almost 20 year old bleh brown aeropress. If they haven't changed the mechanisim in how it brews, no need to change it. My OG one makes perfect coffee. I am only an espresso drinker and love a strong iced espresso from Starbucks. The fact that my aeropress does a better job in strength and flavor than my cheaper espresso machine is crazy. So I will just keep it and ask for a new fun colored one for my old age birthday one day. My daughter is now starting to work and I hope to get a present for Mother's Day or my birthday one day soon 😊
Absolutely no reason to ditch your faithful ap:) but also, when the time comes, wait for a sale. Ap does way more sales then they used to. No reason to pay full price anymore!
@DaddyGotCoffee thanks I will keep the sales in mind. 😊 Definitely, like that the aeropress was so well made that I am not forced to upgrade unless I want to.
What's the name of that hand grinder? Thanks.
This Aeropress is compatible with the flow control cap?
It works but doesn’t stow inside the mug with the lid secured
I got a 2nd original AP, then a first Dark one, both used 1 while away serving the other at home as I got so used to useing it. Since then I got a further dark AP and this year my mrs got me the XL last year the Go but I got my set up diced in with a original AP I hardly use it.
I have a fellow prizzmo I hardly use it but ok if ever needed.
I like the new 'extra's' they are offering brings a wider market, unfortunately the price point is rising in UK its £50 for the new go + a AP is £35.
The import tax is not making selling easy plus buying from USA we still pay the import.
In the original Go, I could heat water with the cup in the hotel microwave. Ceramic lining would fix that. Another L for the stainless steel
I have never done that with the Go and it’s a great idea and use-case example!
With a new launch from aeropress. Did they release a flow control filter cap for the XL?
They have not released this and I have no idea when it is coming, although I would guess it is in the pipeline somewhere!
4:54 I would have agreed back when I went from the regular size to the shorter AP Go. But now I have been using the XL for more coffee in the morning. How about an XL Go? Also, I would rather a tumbler that would do all of that with the Aeropress versions that already existed.
What? the cap is one of the best features of the Aeropress Go. It acts as a dosing tray if you squeeze two opposing corners. the cap itself is a great tray for weighing and the dispensing the coffee beans into a coffee grinder.
My only gripe with the aeropress go is that it does not fit the Fellow Prismo particularly well. Well, it does when it hot, but even then it is snug and it is a nightmare to remove when it cools down.
Clearly I am missing the boat on the go cap 🤣☕️
I bought a original AP back in '22 (when the price was ~35€), i think. Used it for about a 1.5 years. Brewed every single WAC recipe i could find. Then some other brewing device came along. Since then my original AP is collecting dust in the cupboard.
I never understood the weird hype about the colors and why these are more expensive.
For me the AP is one I always come back to. Did I buy an orea? Yup. Next Level Pulsar? You bet. Do I also still use my AP? Absolutely. In my house it has staying power. But, some people also move on from it
Out of curiosiiy, what did you get? haha
I have the Go and I like it, but the bigger size and cup included would be nicer to travel with other than a bit more weight. My one concern is, will the coffee be too hot to drink immediately after brewing into the stainless steel tumbler? Of course you could wait a few minutes with the top off to let it cool down, but who wants to wait to drink their coffee in the morning LOL! Still, looks pretty good and sometimes the tumbler would be handy and you don't always find a good cup in many hotels.
I usually enjoy with the lid off and this is one reason why. If you want to get a sense of it, just try brewing your go into a stainless mug 💪☕️
@@DaddyGotCoffee I'm going to give it a try, just used your discount code to buy one. Thanks for all the great videos that you do.
@@larrygucciardo3801I love making them! 🥰
I really like that they are releasing new products. people should stop repeating Alan Adler wouldn't want this!! Having more options is a good thing. Like Aeropress XL, Aeropress Clear, etc. If you don't like it, don't buy it. But I like having the options available
I'm not personally a fan of sticking my Aeropress into my coffee cup, one of them is going to be grosser than the other. That said it looks pretty great, if I didn't already have so many cups and coffee brewers I would probably pick it up and find a way to make it work. On that note does an Aergrind or any other good compact grinders fit inside?
Fair point! Others do fit width wise but are slightly too long
Does it work with flow control cap?
It works but doesn’t stow inside the mug with the lid secured
Can we get more info on that coffee go bag? Thats awesome, I am trying to set up something similar for on the go!
Is the tumbler leak proof? Can I throw it in my bag with coffee in it?
Not recommended. It’s a yeti-style magnetized lid opening cover and is not leak proof.
Would a Knock Aergrind be able to store in the plunger of the go plus if I remove the scoop and stirrer?
I don’t have one to test, but I have heard this fits in the OG and the inner diameter of the plunger is the same on this one.
@@DaddyGotCoffeethe aergrind/aerspeed sticks out top of the plunger's hollow by about 3.5cm/1.5in so I think everybody asking mean "is there ~3.5cm of space in the bottom of the tumbler with aeropress seated in it?"
@@NightFate In this case the answer would be no. It’s pretty tight under there. A flow control cap won’t even fit.
Love the clear. Can’t justify buying clear until my original breaks which at this rate is never. My thoughts of the ceramic suggestion. Nice idea except it would add bulk and weight to cup. Not to mention the issue that it tell crack eventually (I too love ceramic linings. The travel kit is nice but for me I don’t really see a point of travel mug. Just travel with your Aeropress. Stick grounded coffee in the hollow part along with filter paper and eyeball it. Most places I stay has cups to use so why bother traveling either the travel mug which would add weight and complexity to what otherwise would be a simple easy to go item. Just like my aeropress recipe I like to keep it as simple as possible such that I won’t have to worry about forgetting something. I admit that the twenty % improvement that comes at the cost of additional complexity isn’t worth it for me since it more about the quality of your coffee than adding more steps/items.
which is best for Aeropress the 1ZPRESSO K/J/ or X Ultra from flavor tense perspective?
Would have been good to see a container for beans inside the centre of the press, or a compact grinder in that same space maybe🤷🏽♂️ Just feel that space is wasted by Aeropress, but will still likely buy one haha!
I hear you - but I also think they would have been accused of needlessly doing things to increase the price had they done this 🤣 I’ll often throw a couple doses in a ziploc bag and throw it in the middle. I’ve also heard the “knock” grinder fits in the middle and I believe also the timemore slim
My 1zpresso q2 heptagonal fits perfectly just the handle hangs out which can be folded😊
@@BloxTube101 this is great info, thank you for dropping it!
I love the fact that they come up with newer models and gadgets to try and optimize the Aeropress concept. But personally I would never brew my coffee into a steel mug.
Ceramic lined would be near endgame aeropress product for me
Apologies for my ignorance, but are there negatives brewing coffee in a steel mug?
@@ForeverLearningAnaes Almost all research points to there being zero impact on flavor when it comes to stainless steel. However, lots of people will tell you there is, regardless of evidence. Personally, I just prefer the overall experience of a ceramic lined cup.
@@ForeverLearningAnaestoo hot to handle?
@@ForeverLearningAnaesI don't like the sensation of drinking out of a steel cup
Already grabbed the Corvo, I see!
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Will the flow control cap integrate to into the new go plus without any loose parts, etc?
It fits on the press itself but unfortunately the lid doesn’t snap on securely when you try to stow
Ah bummer. Lost opportunity for more sales 🤷
Why would they not just design it around their reusable metal filter?! Seems like the obvious solution to a lot of these smaller problems
Does the cap compatible with the original aeropress? I have the fellow one. And how many filters fit in that bottom lid?
Yup the cap fits all and is roughly equivalent to the prismo less a few differences (the ap cap doesn’t come with a metal filter). More than enough filters fit in the bottom, I haven’t tried to max it out but I think you could easily fit 30-50 in there, if not more?
@@DaddyGotCoffee I prefer paper + prismo. Had popped off incident when doing inverted, once is too many.
@@SoemarkoRidwanI agree, having a flow control cap (AP or fellow) is my go to as well.
I have two of the Aeropress Go's. One lives in my truck, and one lives in my backpack gear. The perfect Aeropress would be the Go with a double wall titanium mug and usable lid. That plastic mug is worthless at keeping coffee warm. This new Plus looks promising but too heavy for backpacking on the lite.
My $0.02
Whats the perfect mug that nests with the GO?
Someone mentioned the soto thermostack cups fit! I rate them for the flexibility, they are light and already own the set.
Can anyone tell me how many ounces the tumbler holds? Thanks.
Awesome video.... Could you please let me know what is the make of the bag you use, it looks super handy and a perfect size for me, thankyou in advance
Does the filter control cap fit on the go plus?
It does! But not while stowed. These are pre-production presses so if that changes I will let you know!
I like it so much I just ordered it.
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Can you still use the FLOW CONTROL CAP with this new AP PLUS model? Will it fit inside the tumbler mug?
It fits but unfortunately doesn’t stow assembled in the mug. That’s a miss imo
I want my Aeropress travel mug to be 1 gallon with a big ass handle so I can look just as stoopid drinking my coffee as I do my water.
Introducing AeroPress Go MAX - coming fall 2024 🤣☕️
@@DaddyGotCoffee if there's a matching flow control valve + metal filter... I'd totally buy that. Maybe they can partner with yeti... or with the Hydraulic Press Channel 🙂
How deep is the metal cup? I'm asking to know if there is any space in height for small grinder like porlex mini II.
So just the added cup?
I'm a french press user who has never used an aeropress. One of the things I like about the french press is that there's very little plastic coming into contact with the hot water (just a part of the press, and that's only during the pressing part, not the steeping part). Do you know if aeropress makes or will make a borosilicate version of their product? Or if there's something very like that on the market? I've heard great things about the quality of a cup of aeropress coffee, but I'm wary of all that plastic. Thanks!
The Aeropress Premium is supposedly in the pipeline and is made of glass and stainless steel.
@@nelsonglover3963 that would be perfect! Thanks for the heads up!
Does anyone know what the max brewed coffee ounces are for each one of these aeropress models?