At home, every few months, I cycle through different brew methods. I often have one of our coffees at home and want to brew it differently to see what flavor notes are accentuated with each brew method. I have various pourover methods, a moka pot, French Press, a Bellman CX25 espresso and steamer, a manual espresso press, and last but not least, the Aeropress.
Recently, I sample-roasted seven different coffees from four countries. I decided to test-drive them by brewing with my regular v60 pourover setup. Then, I decided to switch to Aeropress. I was shocked at how good the Aeropress made those same coffees taste. When it comes to taste, the Aeropress does such a fantastic job. With the pourover, for example, it does as well, but there are also numerous variables to control, from grind size to pour rate, time, and more. Aeropress is simple and easy. You get a consistent cup.
Obviously, it’s no surprise the Aeropress is the go-to for many bikepackers. Since you’re already packing a way to heat water (e.g., Jetboil) and the Aeropress doesn’t require a gooseneck kettle, it just makes sense. Especially if you get the Go Tavel kit, everything you need is in a self-contained until complete with a drinking cup. That means it is lightweight and takes up very little room. Beyond that, you only need to pack coffee and a hand grinder.
The Aeropress is a must for your cycling and coffee adventures, whether at home, at the trailhead, or deep in the backcountry on a gravel road.
