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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?
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.
Exactly. People want to be afraid. That's what the internet is good at.
Now I wonder in what kind of packaging these people buy their coffee. And how they filter their water...
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.
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.
If aero press gave anyone microplastics, which no one even knows what that is, then they would wear out. I've had one in daily use for 15 years.
Microplastics are Reddit fear.
An aeropress is quite a bit more portable than anything bulky and electric.
But the water filter and kettle aren't. I get that it is a niche thing but someone who affords a 170 stainless tube probably doesn't have an issue like this.
But what about nickel poisoning from the steel alloy! Run!
Some people prefer Aeropress, but would like to drink it without microplastics.
Isn't the rubber lid under the highest mechanical stress? What material did they choose there to avoid plastics?
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.
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.
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.
Don't type on your keyboard! Microplastics! Ahhhh!
You can't google for alternatives, but you can aliexpress or temu for them.
The filter machine at that price got plastic?
Yes, it looks like I underestimated how much people want to avoid having their food touch plastics. I would get a really nice ceramic poor over for half that price though.
True, I've got a nice ceramic hario but I do have to say aeropress is a bit different and more versatile.