We check out the brand new AeroPress improve, which features a useful tumbler for having fun with a brew whereas touring.

BY TANYA NANETTI
SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT

Images by Tanya Nanetti

I’ve been in love with my AeroPress for over a decade, once I purchased it as my first residence espresso maker throughout a visit to the USA. Over time, I’ve had the chance to strive lots of its upgrades (official and unofficial, such because the stream management filter cap or the chilly dripper PuckPuck). It has turn out to be my espresso maker of alternative for my travels world wide.

The one improve I by no means bought was the basic AeroPress Go, and I did so for a selected purpose: I brew full-size AeroPress (18 g of espresso for 280 ml of water) and didn’t wish to downsize it with the smaller AeroPress included with the unique Go. So for years I traveled with my authentic brewer and a tenting mug.

A Full-Measurement Improve

A few months in the past, the AeroPress Go Plus business got here out and I fell in love at first sight: It had an attractive tumbler, regarded sensible to hold round, and most significantly, included a regular-sized AeroPress.

I wasn’t the one one who was excited. After watching a video evaluate of the product from Justin Piercy of Daddy Received Espresso, I contacted him to get his perception on whether or not to get an AeroPress Go Plus.

“For me, the Go Plus is a compelling possibility,“ Jason mentioned. “The total-size AeroPress type issue I really like, with a travel-ready full-size tumbler that doubles as a carrying case. It’s the AeroPress journey pack I hoped (for) from the start.“

That was all I wanted to resolve to get one and begin taking part in with it.

Unboxing the Go Plus

When the Go Plus lastly arrived, I wasted no time and began unpacking the field, which, like all different AeroPresses, is available in a hexagonal bundle, this time darkish inexperienced.

Inside, the tumbler (mine is ivory, however a extra basic black can also be obtainable) accommodates all the things in a compact answer that appears sensible and chic on the identical time. Simply open the lid to seek out the AeroPress, a measuring spoon and collapsible stirrer (each saved within the empty plunger), and a set of paper filters saved within the “secret compartment“ on the backside of the tumbler.

First Brew

As soon as unpacked and shortly rinsed, the AeroPress was prepared to make use of. Due to its customary dimension, I might simply proceed with my typical recipe with out the necessity to scale or regulate it.

I rinsed the filter, inserted it into the filter holder, and screwed it onto the AeroPress.

I positioned the tumbler on the size, the Go Plus on prime, and tared.

I floor the espresso, poured it into the AeroPress chamber, poured sizzling water over it, and closed with the plunger, creating the vacuum.

Two minutes later, I used to be prepared to softly press the plunger till it created the acquainted hissing sound, then I shortly rinsed the AeroPress and loved my espresso, sipping it straight from the tumbler lid.

Then, stress-free with my scrumptious brew, I spent a couple of minutes reviewing my expertise.

The espresso brewing was as clean as typical and the ensuing cup as scrumptious as typical. The tumbler was simple to carry, completely insulated, and saved the espresso on the proper temperature till I used to be finished ingesting it: a decidedly nice expertise.

Journey-Readiness

The subsequent morning I made a decision to make use of the Go Plus once more, this time taking full benefit of its potential: I made my morning brew, however this time—as soon as I closed the lid—I grabbed my tumbler and left the home prepared for the every day journey to the seaside. Right here in Southern Europe we’re nonetheless not so used to sipping brew whereas touring, and proudly owning a cool tumbler for the primary time was positively an improve to my journey espresso expertise.

To additional take a look at the usefulness of the Go Plus, just a few days later I adopted one other of Justin’s suggestions from his video: On my first weekend away from residence I packed my espresso instruments for the brief journey, stowing a small bag of espresso straight into the AeroPress plunger, I reinserted the brewer into the tumbler, closed the lid, and I used to be able to go.

As soon as I stowed the closed tumbler in my backpack, I couldn’t assist however be amazed at how a lot much less area my espresso instruments required, now that the AeroPress and mug (and a small quantity of espresso) shared the identical quantity. 

Again residence, after an exquisite weekend spent sipping scrumptious espresso because of my new AeroPress Go Plus, I acquired affirmation of how purposeful it’s. The Go Plus is an effective alternative for these shopping for their first AeroPress. It’s additionally an ideal improve for espresso lovers who normally journey with their brewing software, particularly in the event that they care about saving area in a cramped suitcase.

The Takeaway

If I actually needed to discover fault with this new Go Plus, I might level out that the included AeroPress, in an effort to match completely within the tumbler, has a barely completely different form from the unique AeroPress. The highest of the plunger is smaller and has fairly a unique really feel from the basic brewer.

It could really feel rather less steady, however after all that’s simply an impression from a few years of utilizing the classically formed AeroPress. It solely took me just a few brews on my subsequent brief journey for my hand to really feel completely snug with this up to date form, and to begin contemplating the Go Plus as my “go-to“ AeroPress.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tanya Nanetti (she/her) is a specialty-coffee barista, a traveler, and a dreamer. When she’s not behind the espresso machine (or visiting some hidden nook of the world), she’s busy writing for Espresso Riot, a web site about specialty espresso that she’s creating alongside along with her boyfriend.

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