The Aeropress has quickly become a household staple for many home coffee brewers since its introduction 15 years ago. Not only at home, but also in a few bars, coffee brewed with this small device is now available.
Many coffee experts recommend it as a viable alternative to the traditional french press, Moka pot, and pour overs.
It’s cheap, small, and convenient, and it makes great coffee.
Few people are aware that the Aeropress has a younger brother, the Aeropress Go. What is it exactly, and how does it differ from the older, more common model?
The Design
The Aeropress Go appears to be more black and red than gray and gold. It is nearly spherical in shape, as opposed to the hexagonal design of the original model.
Overall, the Aeropress Go appears to be more stylish and sleek. It’s not a big deal, and most coffee drinkers will probably ignore it, but it’s worth noting.
The Aeropress Go is mostly made of plastic and is about the same size as the original model. Some, on the other hand, are of a different shape and size.
The main body of the new model is made of a plunger with a chamber. The filter cap and holder are included with both Aeropress models.
The Accessories
In the Go version, the holder is much smaller. It can hold up to 20 filters, as opposed to 350 in the larger model.
The Aeropress Go includes a stirrer, a scoop, 350 filters, and a lid to protect the plastic mug. In the first version, you don’t have a plastic cup to pour your coffee into. The Aeropress Go, on the other hand, includes one that can also be used as a drinking cup.
How to Use
The Aeropress Go, like its predecessor, is a quick and easy way to make coffee. It is used in the same way that a larger Aeropress is used. The following is the primary method for brewing with it:
- Insert a filter into the filter cap.
- Twist the filter cap tightly into the chamber.
- Place the chamber on the mug and fill it with about one scoop of fine ground coffee.
- Shake the coffee a little to level it.
- Fill the chamber to Level 1 with water. The recommended temperature is 175 °F (80 °C).
- If you want to make a cold brew, use room temperature water instead.
- 10 seconds of stirring (more for a cold brew)
- Insert the plunger and press gently, pausing each time you feel resistance, until it reaches the grounds.
- Remove the filter cap and push the plunger out to get rid of the used coffee.
- Rinse the ingredients.
There are numerous other techniques that can be used, but this is the most basic one to get you started with your Aeropress Go.
AeroPress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press
The Size
The smaller size of the new device limits the techniques that can be used. The Aeropress Go is meant to be a portable version of the main one, which is already fairly portable.
Because it is smaller and lighter, the Aeropress Go is even easier to use. The main practical difference, with a volume about 20% smaller than the original model, is a capacity limitation. Some brewing techniques that were successful with the Aeropress are more difficult or impossible to replicate with the Aeropress Go.
There is less space inside for water and coffee because it is smaller. This makes it difficult to accurately invert the device, which is required by some brewing techniques.
Simply put, the Aeropress Go is too small to be turned upside down without affecting the final flavor of the coffee.
Aeropress Go Cup
This change will have no effect on the majority of non-experts. More importantly, as previously stated, the Aeropress Go comes with an integrated cup in which you can both brew and drink your coffee. This differs from the previous model, which required you to brew in your own cup.
As a result, it’s an excellent coffee brewing device for on-the-go. It is resistant to the knocks that it will inevitably take while sitting in your travel bag because it is mostly made of plastic.
Another disadvantage of the smaller size of the Aeropress Go is that it will not fit as easily on wide cups as the original. Some of the larger cups will be difficult to brew with, but using the embedded cup solves this issue.
You can always pour from the included cup into your favorite mug after brewing. If you prefer to drink your coffee in a particular vessel.
Aeropress Go vs Aeropress Original
These are the main differences between the two Aeropress models. From a practical standpoint, not much has changed in the Aeropress Go to make it worthwhile for those who already own a full-sized Aeropress to purchase it.
It is arguably more visually appealing. It is more compact and lighter, but other than that, there hasn’t been much change. If you travel frequently and find that the Aeropress’s already small size bothers you, the Aeropress Go could be the answer.
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Even if you already have the original Aeropress, the Aeropress Go is a great addition to your coffee brewing equipment for those who are frequently away from home.
The embedded coffee cup, in particular, can be useful when traveling because it eliminates the need to bring a separate, and often fragile, ceramic or glass cup.
That is, ultimately, the primary advantage of the Aeropress Go over its predecessor. There are no other significant differences between the Go and the Aeropress that would justify purchasing the Go if you already own the Aeropress. The first model excels at many tasks, and the Go does not improve on them.
Who Is It For?
The smaller size of the Aeropress Go may be a significant disadvantage for some coffee enthusiasts. It’s less adaptable in terms of how you can brew your coffee, which limits the tinkering with the right technique that geeks typically enjoy.
If you’re constantly trying to improve your brewing skills and find the “perfect” cup of coffee, the Aeropress allows you to experiment more freely. The Aeropress Go is simply a smaller and more portable version of it.
If you travel frequently, especially on the road and not in the comfort of a hotel room, the Aeropress Go has an advantage over the Aeropress.
Because it is smaller, lighter, and sleeker, has an embedded cup, and performs just as well as the larger model, the Aeropress Go is ideal for travel and may be a good model to purchase for those new to the Aeropress brewing system.
If you primarily brew at home and only travel on occasion, the original Aeropress will keep you happy and satisfied with its coffee brewing capabilities for a long time.
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