We try out the new Flow Control Filter Cap from AeroPress, including testing it out to brew espresso. BY TANYA NANETTI Controlled Brewing - Simply attach the cap to any Aeropress coffee maker to stop drip through, no need to use the inverted method! Above all, this also allows you use a coarser-ground coffee and longer brew times before pressing

According to the company, the Flow Control Filter Cap is designed to elevate your coffee brewing game by using a pressure-actuated valve to eliminate drip-through and maximize control over the brewing process. COMPLETE BREW CONTROL - Attach the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap to your AeroPress Original, AeroPress Go or AeroPress Clear coffee maker to stop drip through which allows you to extend brew time and use coarser-ground coffee like pre-ground medium. ESPRESSO-STYLE CREMA – When used with a paper filter and dark roast coffee, the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap uses a build up of pressure to create an espresso like crema. To keep your coffee consistently delicious, try a burr grinder instead of a whirly-blade spice style grinder. I’ve been a big fan of the AeroPress since the beginning of my career in the coffee world. I still remember the moment I finally bought one, almost 10 years ago, during a trip to the United States.Simply attach the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap to any AeroPress coffee makers to stop drip through. For instance, this allows you to have a longer brew time and use coarser-ground coffee like all of our pre-ground medium grind coffee. When it comes to pour over drippers, it’s well-known that the different paper filters significantly impact the final flavor of the brew. Whichever filter you choose, pair it with the AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap for the best and easiest results. Unfortunately, in reality, it didn’t succeed. The valve in the Prismo is just too easy to activate, so you don’t produce a high amount of bars before liquid starts flowing. There will also be some variations in how fine the mesh is. Smaller holes will naturally do a better job of filtering the brew.

Elevate your coffee brewing game with the new Flow Control Filter Cap. This innovative accessory uses a pressure-actuated valve to eliminate drip through and maximize control over the brew process. Unlike others, this cap fits perfectly on all AeroPress coffee makers and can be used with metal and paper filters

Aesir filters are made from a new type of paper, which comes from a more dense and consistent pulp than what you’d find in most coffee filters. I was a bit skeptical when I first tried Aesir filters, but I was sold after that first brew. The coffee’s clarity and taste were seriously impressive. This means the filters have tiny pore sizes, keeping those pesky sediments and itty-bitty particles from sneaking into your final cup. The author tries out the Flow Control Filter Cap with her normal coffee recipe to see how the new product measures up to the original cap. Trying Out Our Traditional Recipe with the Flow Control Filter Cap The patent-pending Flow Control Filter Cap is an innovative new accessory that uses a pressure-actuated valve to eliminate drip through and maximize control over the brewing process. By attaching the cap to any AeroPress coffee maker, users can now create an espresso-like crema and experiment with a coarser grind of coffee, including pre-ground medium. Best of all, due to the innovative design of the small valve on the cap, the same pressing motion AeroPress users are accustomed to now creates significantly greater air pressure, further enhancing the already rich, full-bodied, and delicious flavor of an AeroPress-brewed cup of coffee. The AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap is compatible with both AeroPress Original and AeroPress Go coffee makers; and it can be used with metal and paper filters, together or separately, for maximum brew versatility. The barista-worthy coffee that consumers have long praised AeroPress for, can now be made with even more precision and consistency at home and anywhere its travel-friendly design takes them.