AeroPressFlow Control Filter Cap, No Drip Filter Cap for AeroPress Portable Espresso-Style Coffee Maker, Specialty Method Coffee Maker

This cap is tiers better than the original. It allows longer coffee immersion times, almost no leakage, and better plunger control. The cap should come with the Aeropress or be part of a premium package. It’s an immediate upgrade and recommended purchase for frequent Aeropress users.Pros:* Little to no leakage; producing fuller and less astringent results.* The ability to immerse the grinds for longer without the use of the inverted method.* Plunger presses are easier and more controlled.Cons:* Requires slightly more cleaning time compared to the original cap.* Slight leaking can happen at the walls if the plunger is pressed too firmly. This can be avoided by using less force. There will not be a lot of leaking regardless.* Note: The competing Fellow Prismo cap will produce similar results with less leakage. However, it requires a special metal filter.Pro tip: This cap + 2 paper filters will produce an amazing cup of coffee!

While it is a little pricy, it works as intended. The seal is great and there will be no leakage while you are stirring your grounds like with the original one that comes with the AeroPress system. It fits as intended but this one is NOT for the XL. The build quality is satisfactory and I'm certain this could be 3D printed. It is easy to use but you will have to apply a little more pressure when pressing, but be sure not to apply too much pressure. At the end of your press, it will make this pop and suction type noise if it is directly over your coffee mug. I use the AeroPress Carafe with this and that noise goes away.

I am a new Aeropress fan and loving this little gadget to keep the brew drip-free, a much safer approach than the inversion method with the original cap. With the flow control cap, the brews made were more flavorful and professional for sure ..So far I only tested the flow control with original Aeropress paper filter. Nice and easy pressurized push to get the finished coffee. No leak around the flow through cap during the push process. Filter paper fitted perfectly into cap and easy snug twist into the bottom. Easy cleanup to rinse and dry.I will try the Aeropress stainless steel filter soon for Expresso style brews. Expecting the reusable s/s filter will be letting more flavors and oil through which is something to look forward to :-)This flow through cap is a must for serious Aeropress brewers. I got a bundle deal with the flow through cap and s/s filter for $35 which is ok for genuine brand that are made in USA.

This review is specifically for the Aeropress flow control Filter cap.The biggest caveat is that this does not come with a metal filter like the Fellow Prismo does. Had I known that, I might have considered the third party product instead, given how competitive the prices are for what you get. However, I have heard of third party metal filters warping the aeropress in order to use it properly. I assume you get the peace of mind that this will not warp your product, by itself of when used with Aerobie's own metal filter.Build quality feels reasonable, although it can flex if you squeeze it right. It has a nice grippy texture along the edge that makes it easy to unscrew, and plenty of surface area to grip it for installing and removing it. Compared to the filter cap that comes with the Aeropress, it's much easier to install and remove. I don't have any trouble gripping it even when the cap is wet, although it is much taller and wont fit inside the Aeropress Go's case.I tested it with an off-the-shelf dark roast coffee, finely ground in my cheapo 40 dollar cuisinart grinder, and just enough 200 degree water to make the grounds stir-able, steeped for one minute and pressed with reasonable effort. It produced a nice concentrated espresso-like drink with a significantly larger layer of foam compared to similar efforts with the stock cap. The flavor seemed different too, and in a way that I liked. I understand the aeropress and similar manuals cannot produce a true espresso, but it can make a nice substitute in my opinion.Ive been brewing with this cap regularly in my Aeropress go, sometimes for espresso-like concentrates, but often larger servings as well. I typically prefer the "inverted method" (even though it doesn't affect the coffee, its just the process I like), but this cap generally stops water from leaking out early. I can use the Aeropress as intended (reducing spills, water burns, or wasted coffee), and squeeze more water into the chamber since I'm not worrying about keeping the plunger well-seated for a flip.UPDATE: Had some leaking issues with the cap and figured it was just user error or something. I recently found out Aerobie revised the design with a rubber gasket over this issue, and they sent me the revised model at no charge when I told them I was having leaking issues. It's still not perfect, though the revised version works MUCH better. Having used the flow control cap for a year and Aeropress coffeemakers for much longer, this is easily the best accessory for the product. I just wish the price was competitive with the Fellow Prismo kit.

It is a rather expensive small piece of plastic, but it works much better than the original part. Contains the brew nicely, eliminates stray drips during pressing.

This absolutely changed my opinion on the areopress. Since this is a product made by the company themselves it fits just right and let's me actually steep the coffee.It accepts paper and metal filters. Requires little to no cleaning. Holds water in the maker, allowing me to steep the coffee and improve the flavor.Before I received this, half my coffee would already be in my cup before I went to press. This could not only leave a mess, but it would only really flavor half my water.All that said, it is kind of expensive for something that probably should have come with the areopress in the first place. The fact they they tell you to not invert the product while steeping tells you that this new lid designed to prevent leak-through is a failing on the original lids design IMO. One other smaller issue is that the new lid seals very tightly. When you put the plunger in after pouring in the water, you can press out coffee if you're too heavy handed because of how tight the seal is.