AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap

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 meant a good slow AeroPress again! AND no more paper filters. My AeroPress required back pressure and still leaked water before it had a minute to become coffee. This solved the problem. Works well, easy to use & clean, tastes great.

Works well for my Aeropress. Finally I can stir the grounds and water and let it steep for a bit and it won’t leak out like the original Aeropress filter. In my opinion, this is a “must have” if you use an Aeropress.

This solved all of the issues with my Aero Press Original. No more leaking and much easier to press down. Game changer for me.

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.

Using this is much faster than doing the upside down brewing method. I like to soak the coffee and leave it in the vacuum for a little. with the normal top as soon as you pour the water in it starts dripping into the cup if you brew the normal way. My only complains it sounds like someone is taking a crap when you press down

I broke the carafe of my French press so I went looking for a new carafe or a new French press. I was also trying to find something that would allow me to press the grind mass at the end of the brew. My French press plunger would stop about an inch above the mass so I couldn't press it. After reviewing numerous French presses, I was stuck with too small or too large. So, I landed on the AeroPress and I also ordered this flow control lid with the platinum plated metal filter so I could do the standard vertical brew/soak without granules or residue in the bottom of my cup. l do ground chocolate beans, not coffee, so my brewing time is ten to 15 minutes and I needed the lid that wouldn't leak in a normal vertical soak/brew. Working great! 10/25/2025 Update My cap started to have some issues and the little pieces that keep the tiny opening closed started to have issues closing correctly - and would start leaking on the counter. I contacted them about it as I was still under warranty. The quickly sent another - shockingly good customer service.

This worked great and provided all the expected benefits - no leakage, no need to invert, stronger brew. Until it didn't. I really expected an accessory that cost almost as much as the entire device would last longer than one year. Now there is a clear opening thru the nozzle, which sometimes I can blow it back closed and still work correctly, but it's now unreliable, and getting worse. Disappointed in the quality for the price. I see there is a competing product that might last longer for the same price.

Pricey, but it stops the pre-press drip, which I feel does improve the flavour of our coffee even more. It's well made, too, so I expect that it will last many years. Happy that I bought it.

Great addition to my standard aeropress. Totally no drips, holds well and releases with steady pressure (albeit a tad squirty). Able to maintain a nice extraction all the way.

Hands up, I've been a fan of the AeroPress for the last decade. IMHO its always been one of the best ways to cheaply make great tasting coffee without too much faff! I'm not the biggest fan of the "Pod" machines, they make good (not great) coffee but compared to using ground coffee which tastes better, the price per cup is high. Yeah of course I could always get a big coffee machine, but emphasis on the big (and expensive). So depending on my mood, for the last decade its been my Mokka pot or the AeroPress. So what does the Flow Control Filter Cap being to the party? Well, if you use the AeroPress in the prescribed manner, it stops the coffee dripping through while you wait, and when you do press you can force your coffee though at higher pressure. This makes for a strong coffee, without it being too bitter/acidic. This is where I have to hold my hands up for the second time. The current batch of beans I'm running through are medium roasted, so I still have to see how this addition works with darker roasts, and can it infact produce any crema. So my journey isn't over it's just beginning, but it's a great beginning!

そんな細かく聞かれても‼️(._.)

Verhindert (bisher) zuverlässig, dass direkt ein (kleiner) Teil des Wassers durchläuft. Kaffee schmeckt tatsächlich anders als mit der originalenn Kappe. In Summe eine sinnvolle Ergänzung.