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[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Questions: what are the perks to using this vs a pour over system (which is what I currently use when I'm out of cold brew)? Is this easy to use if you have limited hand dexterity and strength?

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The effect on extraction by the slight pressurization (and ability to change the pressure by how hard you press) and speed of use would be two advantages over pour over.

It doesn't require hand dexterity or, really, hand strength. Arguably a proper, well-made pour-over with a goose neck kettle takes more hand dexterity than an Aeropress. Basically you put the hot water in, wait, and then press the plunger. Body weight or mild strength is all it takes. I usually just put my hands on top and then lean with my body; that functionally makes it require no hand strength at all.

They're very affordable, so perhaps worth trying. Unless you are concerned about microplastics. The entire thing is plastic.

Edit: they have a newer, more expensive version made of Tritan crystal. I know nothing about the composition of Tritan crystal and whether there is anything that can leech or whatever from it, but I would assume it gets rid of the microplastic concern. Though I'm not sure what the "rubber" stopper is made from.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Triton is a trade named plastic. All the microplastic concerns would still be there, but because it's based frre, food safe, and can be made clear, it allows "funner" colored food safe plastics to be used.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Ah, thanks for the info.

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