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We’ve had the AeroPress Go for years.
It’s been a loyal servant that we use daily for our morning dose of caffeine.
It’s such an excellent piece of equipment because of the coffee it produces and its portability, meaning it’s perfectly at home in the kitchen, in the camper or even on the hills.
AeroPress Go Review
The Go came after the original AeroPress, which was never an option for us.
The original’s lack of appeal came from the inability to pack it up and take it anywhere, which is one of the great things about the Go.
The Go’s sole purpose is to make coffee, but it’s also a genius piece of engineering that needs to be appreciated because it packs into itself, which is a great selling point.
The real beauty of the Go is that it can make great coffee almost anywhere.
If you drink your coffee black, all you need is some hot water and ground coffee, and you’re good to go.
It’s small enough to pack in your bag with a stove, and you can make a coffee almost anywhere.
You’ll notice some numbers on the side of the chamber.
They are supposed to indicate how many espressos you get out of one press if you fill it up with that much water.
However, they don’t serve much of a purpose in reality.
We tend to put one scoop of coffee in and fill it to the top with water, which makes a nice, strong coffee for one person.
Another selling point of the AeroPress Go is that it’s super easy to clean.
You can press the coffee grounds out straight after making your coffee and either give the Go a quick swill, wipe it over, or let the coffee grounds dry out a little.
When dry, the grounds come out like a hockey puck, leaving even less residue on the press and filter, making them even easier to clean.
What’s in the Box?
- Chamber
- Plunger
- Filter Cap
- MugLid
- Stirrer
- Scoop
- Filter Holder
- 100 Paper Filters
The AeroPress Go comes with a little circular case that contains paper filters.
Buying more paper filters was marginally inconvenient, so we replaced them with metal ones from Amazon.
This means we no longer need to take them with us because when we pack the Go, we put the metal filter back under the filter cap and pack it.
Is there a difference in taste if you use metal or paper filters?
Apparently so.
Read on.
Paper Filters Vs Metal Filters
We were never too keen on the paper filters.
We didn’t like the thought of replacing them when they ran out—and they run out quickly when you use the AeroPress Go every day.
After a quick search, we came across the metal filters.
They looked like the solution we were looking for—a reusable filter that would never need to be replaced unless it was damaged.
The metal filter is better in a couple of ways.
Firstly, you only need to buy one, which will last a while.
Once you’ve run out of the 100 paper filters that come with the Go, you’ll need to replace them.
Financially, it didn’t make sense to keep replacing the paper filters.
We use it so much and have had it for so long that the cost of paper filters would have outstripped the price of the metal filter.
You might pay £10 for a box of 350, including delivery.
Secondly, we aren’t keen on throwing the paper filters away.
We’re unsure which is more environmentally friendly, but the metal, reusable one seems more environmentally friendly.
Finally, the metal filters are a better fit.
They are perfectly machined to fit the filter holder.
We’ve noticed the paper ones have small gaps around the edges.
This isn’t a problem if we brew upside-down, but we’ll explain more under the “upside-down Brew” heading.
However, the metal filters have one potential drawback, which we’ll discuss next in our AeroPress Go review.
Do the Filters Produce Different Tastes?
Yes, they do, but it’s subtle.
AeroPress says about the filters: “The reusable metal filter allows oils to pass through for a somewhat fuller-bodied cup of coffee, whereas the paper micro-filter keeps out those oils for a cleaner flavour profile.”
We taste-tested the filters and can taste the difference AeroPress talk about.
It’s subtle, but it’s there.
In terms of which tastes better, it’s hard to say.
We don’t mind the bitter hint because the coffee is nice.
The filter choice is down to your preference for convenience and taste.
The Upside Down Brew
If you take one thing from this AeroPress Go review, it’s the upside-down brewing method.
If you brew the usual way, you will find the filter lets brew drip through before you’ve assembled the Go properly to press the coffee.
If you flip the Go upside down, pop the coffee in, add the water, filter, and filter holder, flip it over, place it on the cup, and then press it, you won’t lose the drips at the start.
If we are having tea, we usually take our SoleCup. We have also tried out the FinalPress, but it’s not a great competitor to the AeroPress Go.
If you’d like to know more about the AroPress Go, head to the official website below.
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