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Cafflano Kompresso
serif
251
Apr 30, 2018
I got mine off the kickstarter campaign. I find it a challenge to get reliable, repeatable results. My success rate when it comes to getting a cup I'm happy with, is like 50-50. Probably user error but when I have an Aeropress and a Hario V60 within reach, I'm honestly not that inclined to work that hard with this when I know how to get what I want with the other two. The washing up is also a bit more involved as there are more parts that need washing. If you're happy with your Aeropress, you're seriously not missing anything. Seems like a more fussy/finicky system overall. I still try it from time to time in the hopes that it 'clicks' for me, but I don't see it ever becoming a go-to.
Flashman
90
Apr 30, 2018
serifThanks for sharing your experience with the press. Very helpful to people looking at this and thinking about getting it.
serif
251
May 1, 2018
FlashmanWelcome! Just to add, there are a couple of reviewers who seem to have found success with the right grind size, so for those who are itching for a challenge with a new 'system', this might be it. I have the hario skerton and mini porlex, but haven't gotten around to working out the right grind. Again, I'll state that my experience is probably indicative of user error and laziness :p (Actually bought a nespresso recently for those mornings where I'm in a rush!)
RogierFvV
43
Dec 29, 2018
serifVery interesting observation. I decided to give it a whirl and find out for myself. I have metal filters in the Aeropress, though I use them with paper as well. The biggest problem with Aeropress to me is that it starts leaking within a year, so I end up buying a new one once a year. Their customer support tells me that if I empty out the grinds immediately and store the parts separately, the plunger will retain its resiliency longer, but that only goes sofar, for if you allow it to dry out a bit after each run, the coffee becomes a nice hockey puck and easy to discard, versus washing off the messy grinds every time. I guess soon I will experience the difference first hand. Plus, the cafflano seems better for a travel solution.
At the end of the day, you can buy a replacement seal for the end of the plunger on your Aeropress, so at $3.50 per year, that is pretty minimal maintenance.
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