Flow Control Filter Cap, Stops Drip for Full Control Over Grind Size & Time, Brew Classics, Espresso Style, Lattes, Cold Brew & More, Fits Standard Size AeroPress Manual Coffee Maker

This meant a good slow AeroPress again! AND no more paper filters. My AeroPress required back pressure and still leaked water before it had a minute to become coffee. This solved the problem. Works well, easy to use & clean, tastes great.

I am a new Aeropress fan and loving this little gadget to keep the brew drip-free, a much safer approach than the inversion method with the original cap. With the flow control cap, the brews made were more flavorful and professional for sure .. So far I only tested the flow control with original Aeropress paper filter. Nice and easy pressurized push to get the finished coffee. No leak around the flow through cap during the push process. Filter paper fitted perfectly into cap and easy snug twist into the bottom. Easy cleanup to rinse and dry. I will try the Aeropress stainless steel filter soon for Expresso style brews. Expecting the reusable s/s filter will be letting more flavors and oil through which is something to look forward to :-) This flow through cap is a must for serious Aeropress brewers. I got a bundle deal with the flow through cap and s/s filter for $35 which is ok for genuine brand that are made in USA.

This cap is tiers better than the original. It allows longer coffee immersion times, almost no leakage, and better plunger control. The cap should come with the Aeropress or be part of a premium package. It’s an immediate upgrade and recommended purchase for frequent Aeropress users. Pros: * Little to no leakage; producing fuller and less astringent results. * The ability to immerse the grinds for longer without the use of the inverted method. * Plunger presses are easier and more controlled. Cons: * Requires slightly more cleaning time compared to the original cap. * Slight leaking can happen at the walls if the plunger is pressed too firmly. This can be avoided by using less force. There will not be a lot of leaking regardless. * Note: The competing Fellow Prismo cap will produce similar results with less leakage. However, it requires a special metal filter. Pro tip: This cap + 2 paper filters will produce an amazing cup of coffee!

This review is specifically for the Aeropress flow control Filter cap. The biggest caveat is that this does not come with a metal filter like the Fellow Prismo does. Had I known that, I might have considered the third party product instead, given how competitive the prices are for what you get. However, I have heard of third party metal filters warping the aeropress in order to use it properly. I assume you get the peace of mind that this will not warp your product, by itself of when used with Aerobie's own metal filter. Build quality feels reasonable, although it can flex if you squeeze it right. It has a nice grippy texture along the edge that makes it easy to unscrew, and plenty of surface area to grip it for installing and removing it. Compared to the filter cap that comes with the Aeropress, it's much easier to install and remove. I don't have any trouble gripping it even when the cap is wet, although it is much taller and wont fit inside the Aeropress Go's case. I tested it with an off-the-shelf dark roast coffee, finely ground in my cheapo 40 dollar cuisinart grinder, and just enough 200 degree water to make the grounds stir-able, steeped for one minute and pressed with reasonable effort. It produced a nice concentrated espresso-like drink with a significantly larger layer of foam compared to similar efforts with the stock cap. The flavor seemed different too, and in a way that I liked. I understand the aeropress and similar manuals cannot produce a true espresso, but it can make a nice substitute in my opinion. Ive been brewing with this cap regularly in my Aeropress go, sometimes for espresso-like concentrates, but often larger servings as well. I typically prefer the "inverted method" (even though it doesn't affect the coffee, its just the process I like), but this cap generally stops water from leaking out early. I can use the Aeropress as intended (reducing spills, water burns, or wasted coffee), and squeeze more water into the chamber since I'm not worrying about keeping the plunger well-seated for a flip. UPDATE: Had some leaking issues with the cap and figured it was just user error or something. I recently found out Aerobie revised the design with a rubber gasket over this issue, and they sent me the revised model at no charge when I told them I was having leaking issues. It's still not perfect, though the revised version works MUCH better. Having used the flow control cap for a year and Aeropress coffeemakers for much longer, this is easily the best accessory for the product. I just wish the price was competitive with the Fellow Prismo kit.

Worked well for me. I do have to push a bit harder on the plunger but nice to be able to let coffee soak a bit without any leakage. Be sure of the size of your Aeropress. I had an older model which had a larger diameter. As I couldn’t find a similar cap for larger diameter I bought a new Aeropress as really wanted to give this a try.

This makes such a big difference in using my Aeropress. Before, I would flip my Aeropress upside down so the coffee wouldn't start dripping right away and then I'd flip it over when I was ready. Plus, anyone who has used that method also knows that the expanding air in the chamber due to the hot water can sometimes push the plunger out before you've started pressing. This cap fixes that issue. It's such a small change that makes a big difference in convenience.

Great product! No more having to put the plunger in so quickly to keep the coffee in. Works like a charm. I can now steep without a cup underneath.

I've been an Aeropress fan well over 7 years and love the product. I take it traveling and very happy with it's performance and durability. I've met Alan Adler at tradeshows and he's a superstar along with his team. The good news is, the Flow Control Cap performs the same or better than the standard cap with many brew holes. Yes, it's great that the new cap prevents initial drops getting into the brew early. It's easy to operate, and unless I actually knew I was using the 'new' cap...I wouldn't have known the difference during brewing. So, very happy with the final coffee product it makes. The not so good new is, I think Aeropress fell short on this new brewing cap. As others have mentioned, during the last 1/3 of the press, I also experience 'gurgling' or bubbling / leaking around the edges where the cap fits the body. The press I use is probably 4 years old so maybe it's not a perfect fit, but I did put it on tightly. The second, and most 'pressing' issue is, the darn filter stays inside the cap when you remove it. Alan's videos always showed him ejecting the coffee grinds and paper filter in one shot, right into the garbage or recycle bin. Now I have to fish out the filter (with hot grinds on it) and bring it to the bin. Basically it's a mess and for that reason alone I'll switch back to the old cap. I'll keep the new one just for fun, but I can't wrap my head around having to work harder for my coffee that's really only marginally 'better'. And, for those who know about this trick, on the Prismo video, they suggest pulling the cylinder back to get the filter off the cap...but it didn't work for me. Again, I love the Aeropress in an of itself and will continue to use it, but with the old cap. I hope the R&D folks can figure out how to stop the leaking and make the filter release from the cap for ejection.