Should I rinse an AeroPress filter?
Rinse the paper filter. This will ensure no papery taste resides in the brew, and it will also heat the brewer. According to a Harvard Health Publishing, the healthiest way to drink coffee is by brewing it with a paper filter. This method retains coffee’s beneficial compounds while removing certain oils, known as cafestol and kahweol, that are naturally present in unfiltered coffee.
Is the AeroPress metal filter worth it?
The AeroPress Stainless Steel 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 smoother, grit-free flavor profile. Whichever filter you use, you’re sure to make a delicious cup! Adding two filters during your brew is one of the easiest hacks with the AeroPress. Using a double filter has two main benefits: 1) It can create a cleaner final cup of coffee, and 2) can slightly prevent unwanted dripping during brewing because of the thicker paper.
Is the plastic in an AeroPress bad for you?
All materials used in aeropress coffee makers are fda and eu approved for use in contact with food, and are free of bpa and phthalates. Yes, the manufacturer states that aeropress black plastic materials are bpa-free. However, many consumers remain concerned about replacement chemicals like bps or bpf, which can be present in many bpa-free plastics and may leach when exposed to the high heat used in coffee brewing.