@@TheFrenchReview You already have the recipe in the comment of your Dual boiler machine but here it is :) I use an inverted method with V60 style grind setting. The coffee I use is a Brazillian yellow-bourbon from Roasti Coffee CO. I also use the Aesir Premium Paper filter for a cleaner cup.
I use 212F water and 20g of coffee. Bloom for 20-30 sec then covers up for 1min30-2min. Plunge. You can dilute the result with the same amount of water for a fruity cup.
I highly recommend the Fellow attachment. Rather than the mess that ocxurs when the inverted Aeropress method goes horribly wrong, this is simple. The attachment goes on super easily, just the rubber seal means you need to apply a bit more force. And I am buying a second one for the office. :)
I agree. For making non expresso coffee it's less messy and easier than the inverted method (no need to push the plunger in quickly, no spills or leaks). It's not hard to put on, but it does take a tiny bit more effort. It's not hard to clean (10 seconds more than the standard aeropress attachment) Yes, it adds a bit more cost but the whole aeropress system + fellow prismo is still a really cheap coffee maker. No, you shouldn't expect to get expresso because it can't duplicate the expresso process. The physics/chemistry of expresso requires high pressure so don't expect this duplicate that. Is it better than regular aeropress coffee methods? I think the end result is about the same so if like the inverted method or the method that where you put the plunger in quickly after the pour then don't get it. If you don't want to worry about those methods then get the fellow prismo.
@@Mikey-ym6ok I just ordered the aeropress version of this. I've had the aeropress for 3 days. I want it just so I don't have to worry about inverting the aeropress and hurting myself. I also tend to forget to push the air out before I flip it over. And I also tend to spill coffee at some point during the inverted method. because I forget to push the air out.
on the Fellow website it clearly says that it's not compatible with aeropress go, that's why you can't put the filter properly, you have to read a little more before buying hahah
I really enjoy making coffee with Prismo, I never found it hard to put on though, it's pretty easy for me, I think you should have tried the recipe suggested by the Fellow team first, 10 seconds of steep time after 10 seconds of stirring is of course very less when using just 60 gm of water, it of course was under-extracted and thus acidic. I would instead try to make changes to the recipe if I get new equipment than use the same recipe with an attachment that brews completely different coffee. I use it all the time, it works great for both regular and espresso-like recipes. I also felt like you should have stood up when pressing, you were pressing it at an angle because you were sitting and that's why you had to push harder.
Filter was attached wrong side up.. you should put the filter logo facing up, so you can see the logo when filter is in its basket or when you look though Aeropress cylinder.
@@TheFrenchReview Yeah, the way you've done it here is wrong. You're supposed to slam it through and you should get some crema-ish thing. I'm not sure how much I like my Prismo yet, but you should probably take this video down and do a different one so at least you are demonstrating the product correctly. It's not really fair to Fellow.
There are a few things I don't get on your video. You are obviously changing a brewing parameter on your Aeropress and yet you don't adjust your recipe. It's like someone using a pressurized basket for their espresso but doesn't adjust the grind size. Second point, what coffee did you used ? I get that you are trying to get people to watch your other video, but a simple reminder would have been nice. What about a side by side comparison of each shot pulled with and without the Prismo ?
I personally do not agree with any of the opinions in this video except the cleaning part and maybe the price. The preference on taste of the coffee made with Prismo is very subjective and is always tunable with different recipes. The fit just need a week of breaking in to be as perfect as the original cap. I even put in a paper filter to get a cleaner cup. Cleaning is definitely worse compared to the original cap. But it also frees you from the hassle and potential danger of the inverted method. I still find the review very informative. Just want to share my thought so that hopefully people don’t get drifted away from this nice product without trying it first.
Thanks for the review. I think the Prismo leaves a lot to be desired, but with that said I actually use it quite a lot. Not so much at home, but when at work or travelling. I'm very aware that it's not espresso, and it is actually very hard to get at good result with this attachment. For example the grind size I use is a bit courser than espresso grind, to avoid acidity and sediment in my coffee. I use 20 grams of coffee to 50 grams of boiling water, stir for 10 seconds, wait 10 seconds and push very hard on the plunger. This is the only recipe I know works with the Prismo. I don't find other AeroPress recipes as enjoyable with the Prismo, so here I would prefer to use the standard equipment and paper filters.
Hey Ruben, thanks a lot for taking the time to explain it. That's very helpful. I am going to try this recipe out this week. Do you use it with dark beans? Do you use filter paper with the Prismo or just the metal filter? Do you use the Areopress stand alone more often than with the Prismo?
@@TheFrenchReview Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have only tried it with dark espresso roast. I only use the metal filter as I feel the paper filter takes away some of the taste and body of the coffee produced. Most of the time I use the aeropress with paper filters and brew both inverted and "normal" depending on recipe.
Try adding a paper filter in addition to the metal filter. It increases the pressure a small amount, and also enables you to use a finer grind. I also think agitating close to a minute helps with the acidity
After buying Prismo I use it exclusive. It can do whatever "regular" Aeropress can do (but no leak when trying the inverse method - actually you don't need to do it inverse), and if I want - I can make small shot (I use manufacturer recipe). Best results with fresh coffee (roasted 1-2weeks before usage)
I am the same. Fellow attachment seems superior to me. Add a paper filter to increase pressure, and do a longer agitation and you will get a better "shot" of espresso. Go with 19 grams of coffee to 50 mil of water instead of the 60. This will produce a better result.
Love my prismo, I’ve dialed it in perfectly to recreate the closest taste to a espresso. Is it espresso? No, definitely not, but it makes a pretty damn good americano or milk drink.
Agreed JKuda, for the price, you can get a decent coffee. I have been using to make flat whites and really enjoyed it. Which coffee drink do you usually go for?
@@TheFrenchReview I love drinking iced americanos. Sometimes if I’m craving a creamy coffee drink, I’ll make myself a flat white with oat milk and a small drizzle of honey!
@@TheFrenchReview Hey there! Sometimes I heat the milk over the stove top, but most of the time I heat it in a microwave and check the temperature in increments of 15 seconds. Then I use a hand held frothing tool. It’s surprisingly gets the job done. Hope this helps.
I love mine. Had it over a year now and use it everyday. My recipe: 22g fine ground coffee (Con Vivo espresso blend from Wogan Coffee here in the UK) 60g water just off the boil Brew for 2 minutes, stir for the first 10 seconds. When you plunge, push as hard and quick as possible. I use a paper filter with the Prismo for a cleaner cup. This gives me a great rich, smooth shot to make a flat white.
So glad I came across this video. I have a prismo & I can’t “lock it” properly. It’s still usable, but it’s a little nerve wracking during pressing because I’m afraid the seal won’t hold (I’ve actually had it happen once, don’t think I tightened the prismo enough. I’ve dialed in the recipe over time & I do like the results I get from the prismo enough to use for lattes, but it’s not even close to real espresso. A couple years ago I bought a cheap espresso machine (~$150) curious to see what I could do with it. VERY hit or miss, usually a miss. Sometimes I got decent espresso with crema. More often it was acidic. I figured unless I spent at least $600 on an espresso machine I wasn’t going to get what I consider good espresso. I stick with the aeropress because it’s so versatile & I feel like I’m doing a science experiment every time I brew a cup. It’ll definitely force you to learn the fundamentals of brewing coffee & how each variable can impact the outcome.
@ French Review, did you try the Prismo more than once? I would never trust a reviewer who only tried it once & dismissed the product. Also, have you seen if other Prismos have a poor fit? Thank you.
I have an Aeropress and use it during the week,it’s only one of a few machines I use. I also have a Nespresso machine and a Dolce Gusto machine alongside my trusty kettle. I have different coffee throughout the day, the Dolce Gusto I have at breakfast time with my porridge to help set me up for the day. My Nespresso I use for a mid morning coffee and my Aeropress for Elevenses. I have a manual coffee grinder and like the freedom to choose what coffee I buy and grind. The capsules are ok and to a degree serve a purpose but the availability of ones I like is a nuisance and sometimes I just want something that is simple. The Aeropress gives you a basic design that works well as it were. For me grinding some beans and having freshly ground coffee is a great experience. You can buy ground coffee but it can be stored for ages before you use it. I accept that the capsules are not so great for the environment and think it’s time they were designed to be biodegradable. Ground coffee is hard to resist and like chocolate or leather it awakens the senses. A cup of good coffee is never wasted and should be treated as refreshment for the soul.
You should give it a second chance by adding an extra paper filter to the prismo filter. Espresso-style is not espresso but it is better than no-espresso. With the official receipe (almost boiling water, lot of agitation, quick and hard press), you should have better results. Thanks to the paper filter you will have a cleaner cup. Also, for this kind of drink you have to grind thiner. But the best receipe with prismo is Apaxos one. It’s filter coffee with aeropress. Prismo will help to preheat the device before brewing and I love how bright and clear my coffee tastes. At first I was disappointed by Prismo but after playing around, I now never aeropress without it.
Hey Marc-Antoine, That's very helpful! Based on what you said, I am definitely going to give it another try. I'll check out the Apaxos recipe. . is the Aeropress your main brewing method? I really like it, it's so convenient.
@@TheFrenchReview I brew V60 every morning and use Aeropress sometimes after lunch, for smaller dose. When I do, I always use Prismo for a better pre-heating of the aeropress and a paper filter for a cleaner cup. I hope you will like it. I know Prismo is almost the price of the aeropress itself... but if you compare with most of other coffee equipement, it is still pretty cheap.
Hey Marc-Antoine, how are you doing? i am trying out the recipe this week. That's a fair point, Aeropress and Prismo together is still cheaper than a coffee machine. I started using more the V60 and loving it. I found out that I like red Honey processed coffees. Which one do you prefer?
Love the brutal honesty in this vid. Not had any issues with spill/mess when using the Inverted method myself. I've thought about the Prismo as a more convenient option but with the stiffness / extra parts needed to clean I think i'll stick with the Inverted method 👍 (also: i've had metal filtered coffee before and I prefer paper filters anyway, so Fellow filter wouldn't be a benefit for me!)
I mean honestly, if you find the Prismo filter and attachment 'hard' to put on, you're either trying to sabotage the product in your review or you've got motor issues. With that, I think the default paper filter makes better coffee than the Prismo, but no problems with the Prismo attachment.
I am glad I am not the only one. Too much money for what it is compared to the price of the Aeropress itself. I also think I might be a paper filter guy. What's your favourite recipe? I have few more videos with recipes coming up soon
@@TheFrenchReview Hard to beat the Stumptown folks' recipe. Simple. Works. Great flavor. Since one of the AeroPress' selling points is how easy it is to clean up (the paper filter just goes in trash) I really try to resist things like a metal filter that complicate my life. If I'm going to make a mess I'll just French press, right? Because a French Press makes great coffee it's just the slurry in the bottom that is a pain to deal with. AeroPress is simple, quick, easy to clean up after, and it just works.
I need to try the Stumptown folks' recipe out :) I completely agree with you. I get what you mean about metal filters especially from an environmental standpoint but can't deny that coffee with metal filter and paper have different tastes. I do enjoy coffee on a French Press. It tastes really good. Do you use any other coffee makers?
@@MarkRobertsBlog Just fill the glass container with some water then empty In a strainer - if you don't want the slurry in your sink- then in the trash bin.
Might have been better coffee if you had used it properly - filter was upside down - instructions say "Fellow" legend should be at the top, not sure what difference it makes but I assume they mentioned it for a reason? Of course the Prismo is going to require some more torque to fit to the Aeropress as you have to slightly compress the silicon ring to get the pressure seal - the standard holder does not need a pressure seal or at least only a very minimal one just to trap the paper filter. The Prismo does get easier to fit after a few uses anyway. Not quite sure how you expect to fully extract 90gm of coffee with only 60ml of water so I would expect your result to be sour/acidic as you found. Yes, the Prismo IS expensive for what you get, in fact it cost me slightly more than the Aeropresst, it is also just a teeny bit more involved to clean BUT in my limited experience so far it produces superior coffee than the standard "paper taste" setup AND it is a lot cleaner in use as you get no drips from the base of the unit until you start pushing the plunger and when you have finished your shot a slight withdrawal of the plunger stops any drips when removing the Aeropress from your cup/beaker. I don't intend ever using the standard version again at all!
My experience is apparently much better than yours. Maybe your coffee is inferior I don’t know but not using paper products is worth it to me. Coffee tastes better to me. Not that expensive really sheesh. Oh and it fits perfectly and I don’t fumble around with it like you did. This felt like a very French review…with plenty of whine.
I'm surprised the Prismo would be the fault of the poor flavor? Maybe the typical cast of characters like grind size, water temp, extraction time, etc..
I don't feel this is a fair review because the directions that come in the box weren't followed. First try for us wasn't that bad, and I am sure it will get better with more tinkering.
I got this Prismo with aeropress combo in quite inexpensive price from coffee gear group. I try a few recipe and I quite enjoy it form as an extension from aeropress but not espresso making. 1. It creates pressure so it block the flow so it easier to do normal method as long as you don’t apply pressure (I can brew recipe on mini 500g espresso scale) 2. But for inverted method, it a bit tricky so when you flip it creates the pressure you have to put a cup on first then flip to prevent the first leak. I think it would great for travel / office / or on the go cause you dont have to bring paper filter.
First, use the product the proper way, (filter was wrong), before you find fault. Secondly, the Fellow fits tightly because there's more pressure because of the valve. "It doesn't fit perfectly? It has more to clean?" What about any of the "mess" from any otjer method of making coffee? You lost your credibility with me.
This was not a good review. You didn't even make it with a proper recipe. You should know that when variables change with espresso, your recipe needs to be adjusted as well.
Beacause of the filter not being paper, isn't expected to be more acidic? paper usually filters better the oils and you can taste the difference, I understand you don't like it but that's subjective. As for the price, well, reusable filters are about $10 so makes sense if there is a vavle, also I'd like to see a review pressing it faster (and see if it makes foam) but I think you had hard time because you put the filter first and not at last, as I usually would, so you can start closer and put more pressure right away
Hey Tomas, hope you are well. I wouldn't say more acidic as it depends of the coffee beans and extraction vs strength but with the metal the taste more rich and bold as the oil carries a ton of flavor and coffee with paper would be cleaner and brighter. That being said, I totally understand where you're coming from and on this video I didn't press hard enough and will do another video. Do you use it mostly with the prismo?
I have never used it, was actually looking at reviews to decide if getting one, but I do have experience with reusable metal filters for V60, I also like brewing strong acidic/sweet coffees with different methods, you said too much acidity 6:21 and I really felt that maybe you were comparing the same beans with paper vs metal filters and therefore, it would be expected
Honestly worthless review. Why would you think that a metal filter is similar to a paper filter? Did you try different grinds? It is possible that the paper filter removes some volatile organics. A little more work please? For me, I will use my espresso machine. When traveling, I will figure the grind needed to make a proper extraction and take this with me. Not messing with paper means I will never be without coffee, even in difficult situations. There are environmental issues as well, more paper waste, etc. But as usual, to each his own!
Thanks for the great review François I think I will stay with my stock Areopress inverted :).
Hey Jean-Philippe, Thank you. I just prefer the Aeropress as it is. What's your favourite recipe? Hope you are well!
@@TheFrenchReview You already have the recipe in the comment of your Dual boiler machine but here it is :)
I use an inverted method with V60 style grind setting.
The coffee I use is a Brazillian yellow-bourbon from Roasti Coffee CO.
I also use the Aesir Premium Paper filter for a cleaner cup.
I use 212F water and 20g of coffee.
Bloom for 20-30 sec then covers up for 1min30-2min.
Plunge.
You can dilute the result with the same amount of water for a fruity cup.
Noted jean-Philippe. Merci de la partager. I am gonna try it out this weekend
@@TheFrenchReview Parfait !
@@JPC326 I've been drinking Brazilian Yellow Bourbon this month from Blue Macaw Roaster, glad to hear someone else is enjoying it!
I think you're doing it wrong. The metal filter is flipped. When you put it in, the text "Fellow" should be on top, facing you. 😅
I highly recommend the Fellow attachment. Rather than the mess that ocxurs when the inverted Aeropress method goes horribly wrong, this is simple. The attachment goes on super easily, just the rubber seal means you need to apply a bit more force. And I am buying a second one for the office. :)
Every time I use the inverted I worry it’ll pop off and have boiling water all over me.
I agree. For making non expresso coffee it's less messy and easier than the inverted method (no need to push the plunger in quickly, no spills or leaks). It's not hard to put on, but it does take a tiny bit more effort. It's not hard to clean (10 seconds more than the standard aeropress attachment) Yes, it adds a bit more cost but the whole aeropress system + fellow prismo is still a really cheap coffee maker. No, you shouldn't expect to get expresso because it can't duplicate the expresso process. The physics/chemistry of expresso requires high pressure so don't expect this duplicate that. Is it better than regular aeropress coffee methods? I think the end result is about the same so if like the inverted method or the method that where you put the plunger in quickly after the pour then don't get it. If you don't want to worry about those methods then get the fellow prismo.
@@Mikey-ym6ok I just ordered the aeropress version of this. I've had the aeropress for 3 days. I want it just so I don't have to worry about inverting the aeropress and hurting myself. I also tend to forget to push the air out before I flip it over. And I also tend to spill coffee at some point during the inverted method. because I forget to push the air out.
on the Fellow website it clearly says that it's not compatible with aeropress go, that's why you can't put the filter properly, you have to read a little more before buying hahah
I really enjoy making coffee with Prismo, I never found it hard to put on though, it's pretty easy for me, I think you should have tried the recipe suggested by the Fellow team first, 10 seconds of steep time after 10 seconds of stirring is of course very less when using just 60 gm of water, it of course was under-extracted and thus acidic. I would instead try to make changes to the recipe if I get new equipment than use the same recipe with an attachment that brews completely different coffee. I use it all the time, it works great for both regular and espresso-like recipes. I also felt like you should have stood up when pressing, you were pressing it at an angle because you were sitting and that's why you had to push harder.
Filter was attached wrong side up.. you should put the filter logo facing up, so you can see the logo when filter is in its basket or when you look though Aeropress cylinder.
The manufacturers video shows them to press the plunger with greater force to create more pressure faster.
Thanks MrVendarGaming, I will give it another try with more pressure and faster. How are you finding the prismo?
@@TheFrenchReview Yeah, the way you've done it here is wrong. You're supposed to slam it through and you should get some crema-ish thing. I'm not sure how much I like my Prismo yet, but you should probably take this video down and do a different one so at least you are demonstrating the product correctly. It's not really fair to Fellow.
There are a few things I don't get on your video. You are obviously changing a brewing parameter on your Aeropress and yet you don't adjust your recipe. It's like someone using a pressurized basket for their espresso but doesn't adjust the grind size.
Second point, what coffee did you used ? I get that you are trying to get people to watch your other video, but a simple reminder would have been nice.
What about a side by side comparison of each shot pulled with and without the Prismo ?
I personally do not agree with any of the opinions in this video except the cleaning part and maybe the price.
The preference on taste of the coffee made with Prismo is very subjective and is always tunable with different recipes.
The fit just need a week of breaking in to be as perfect as the original cap. I even put in a paper filter to get a cleaner cup.
Cleaning is definitely worse compared to the original cap. But it also frees you from the hassle and potential danger of the inverted method.
I still find the review very informative. Just want to share my thought so that hopefully people don’t get drifted away from this nice product without trying it first.
Thanks for the review. I think the Prismo leaves a lot to be desired, but with that said I actually use it quite a lot. Not so much at home, but when at work or travelling. I'm very aware that it's not espresso, and it is actually very hard to get at good result with this attachment. For example the grind size I use is a bit courser than espresso grind, to avoid acidity and sediment in my coffee. I use 20 grams of coffee to 50 grams of boiling water, stir for 10 seconds, wait 10 seconds and push very hard on the plunger. This is the only recipe I know works with the Prismo. I don't find other AeroPress recipes as enjoyable with the Prismo, so here I would prefer to use the standard equipment and paper filters.
Hey Ruben, thanks a lot for taking the time to explain it. That's very helpful. I am going to try this recipe out this week. Do you use it with dark beans? Do you use filter paper with the Prismo or just the metal filter? Do you use the Areopress stand alone more often than with the Prismo?
@@TheFrenchReview Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have only tried it with dark espresso roast. I only use the metal filter as I feel the paper filter takes away some of the taste and body of the coffee produced. Most of the time I use the aeropress with paper filters and brew both inverted and "normal" depending on recipe.
Try adding a paper filter in addition to the metal filter. It increases the pressure a small amount, and also enables you to use a finer grind. I also think agitating close to a minute helps with the acidity
I brew in an insulated mug and pour it into the Aeropress and press it out, 2-minute brew time, works great
After buying Prismo I use it exclusive. It can do whatever "regular" Aeropress can do (but no leak when trying the inverse method - actually you don't need to do it inverse), and if I want - I can make small shot (I use manufacturer recipe). Best results with fresh coffee (roasted 1-2weeks before usage)
I am the same. Fellow attachment seems superior to me. Add a paper filter to increase pressure, and do a longer agitation and you will get a better "shot" of espresso. Go with 19 grams of coffee to 50 mil of water instead of the 60. This will produce a better result.
Love my prismo, I’ve dialed it in perfectly to recreate the closest taste to a espresso. Is it espresso? No, definitely not, but it makes a pretty damn good americano or milk drink.
Agreed JKuda, for the price, you can get a decent coffee. I have been using to make flat whites and really enjoyed it. Which coffee drink do you usually go for?
@@TheFrenchReview I love drinking iced americanos. Sometimes if I’m craving a creamy coffee drink, I’ll make myself a flat white with oat milk and a small drizzle of honey!
Hey JKuda, How are you doing? I was going to ask you for your flat whites. How do you heat and froth the milk?
@@TheFrenchReview Hey there! Sometimes I heat the milk over the stove top, but most of the time I heat it in a microwave and check the temperature in increments of 15 seconds. Then I use a hand held frothing tool. It’s surprisingly gets the job done. Hope this helps.
I bought the prismo right before I found out the new aeropress models have a similar valve. I prefer the paper filters over the metal prismo filter
I love mine. Had it over a year now and use it everyday.
My recipe:
22g fine ground coffee (Con Vivo espresso blend from Wogan Coffee here in the UK)
60g water just off the boil
Brew for 2 minutes, stir for the first 10 seconds.
When you plunge, push as hard and quick as possible.
I use a paper filter with the Prismo for a cleaner cup.
This gives me a great rich, smooth shot to make a flat white.
Thanks for sharing your recipe Andy. I am definitely going to give it a go. Do you always use it with the prismo?
@@TheFrenchReview Yes, always. I haven't used the standard Aeropress filter cap since getting the Prismo.
Hi, just to be clear you're using the filter cap of the prismo plus normal paper filters, leaving the metal filter out altogether?
@@bsmn1111 No, I use both. If you take out the metal filter, the paper one on its own doesn't sit right in the cap.
@@AndyGait cool! Thanks man! Getting my prismo tomorrow!
You put the filter in wrong side up. The filter goes in with "FELLOW" up.
So glad I came across this video. I have a prismo & I can’t “lock it” properly. It’s still usable, but it’s a little nerve wracking during pressing because I’m afraid the seal won’t hold (I’ve actually had it happen once, don’t think I tightened the prismo enough.
I’ve dialed in the recipe over time & I do like the results I get from the prismo enough to use for lattes, but it’s not even close to real espresso. A couple years ago I bought a cheap espresso machine (~$150) curious to see what I could do with it. VERY hit or miss, usually a miss. Sometimes I got decent espresso with crema. More often it was acidic. I figured unless I spent at least $600 on an espresso machine I wasn’t going to get what I consider good espresso.
I stick with the aeropress because it’s so versatile & I feel like I’m doing a science experiment every time I brew a cup. It’ll definitely force you to learn the fundamentals of brewing coffee & how each variable can impact the outcome.
@ French Review, did you try the Prismo more than once? I would never trust a reviewer who only tried it once & dismissed the product. Also, have you seen if other Prismos have a poor fit? Thank you.
why would you make a review after one try??? that s not very smart and says nothing about the product
I have an Aeropress and use it during the week,it’s only one of a few machines I use. I also have a Nespresso machine and a Dolce Gusto machine alongside my trusty kettle. I have different coffee throughout the day, the Dolce Gusto I have at breakfast time with my porridge to help set me up for the day. My Nespresso I use for a mid morning coffee and my Aeropress for Elevenses. I have a manual coffee grinder and like the freedom to choose what coffee I buy and grind. The capsules are ok and to a degree serve a purpose but the availability of ones I like is a nuisance and sometimes I just want something that is simple. The Aeropress gives you a basic design that works well as it were. For me grinding some beans and having freshly ground coffee is a great experience. You can buy ground coffee but it can be stored for ages before you use it. I accept that the capsules are not so great for the environment and think it’s time they were designed to be biodegradable. Ground coffee is hard to resist and like chocolate or leather it awakens the senses. A cup of good coffee is never wasted and should be treated as refreshment for the soul.
You should give it a second chance by adding an extra paper filter to the prismo filter.
Espresso-style is not espresso but it is better than no-espresso.
With the official receipe (almost boiling water, lot of agitation, quick and hard press), you should have better results.
Thanks to the paper filter you will have a cleaner cup.
Also, for this kind of drink you have to grind thiner.
But the best receipe with prismo is Apaxos one.
It’s filter coffee with aeropress.
Prismo will help to preheat the device before brewing and I love how bright and clear my coffee tastes.
At first I was disappointed by Prismo but after playing around, I now never aeropress without it.
Hey Marc-Antoine, That's very helpful! Based on what you said, I am definitely going to give it another try. I'll check out the Apaxos recipe. . is the Aeropress your main brewing method? I really like it, it's so convenient.
Can you share me the link to apaxos recipe ? I couldnt manage to find it. Thank you very much
@@just.nomaguy here it is :
instagram.com/p/BnZLGZYj_iW/?igshid=y534jv9d3zfo
@@TheFrenchReview I brew V60 every morning and use Aeropress sometimes after lunch, for smaller dose.
When I do, I always use Prismo for a better pre-heating of the aeropress and a paper filter for a cleaner cup.
I hope you will like it.
I know Prismo is almost the price of the aeropress itself... but if you compare with most of other coffee equipement, it is still pretty cheap.
Hey Marc-Antoine, how are you doing? i am trying out the recipe this week. That's a fair point, Aeropress and Prismo together is still cheaper than a coffee machine. I started using more the V60 and loving it. I found out that I like red Honey processed coffees. Which one do you prefer?
Love the brutal honesty in this vid. Not had any issues with spill/mess when using the Inverted method myself. I've thought about the Prismo as a more convenient option but with the stiffness / extra parts needed to clean I think i'll stick with the Inverted method 👍
(also: i've had metal filtered coffee before and I prefer paper filters anyway, so Fellow filter wouldn't be a benefit for me!)
Thank you. I do enjoy and prefer the brewing method with paper as well.
I mean honestly, if you find the Prismo filter and attachment 'hard' to put on, you're either trying to sabotage the product in your review or you've got motor issues. With that, I think the default paper filter makes better coffee than the Prismo, but no problems with the Prismo attachment.
I have a Prismo and I have the same regrets too - too much money, it's a mess to clean and I could've just inverted. Sigh.
I am glad I am not the only one. Too much money for what it is compared to the price of the Aeropress itself. I also think I might be a paper filter guy. What's your favourite recipe? I have few more videos with recipes coming up soon
@@TheFrenchReview Hard to beat the Stumptown folks' recipe. Simple. Works. Great flavor. Since one of the AeroPress' selling points is how easy it is to clean up (the paper filter just goes in trash) I really try to resist things like a metal filter that complicate my life. If I'm going to make a mess I'll just French press, right? Because a French Press makes great coffee it's just the slurry in the bottom that is a pain to deal with. AeroPress is simple, quick, easy to clean up after, and it just works.
I need to try the Stumptown folks' recipe out :) I completely agree with you. I get what you mean about metal filters especially from an environmental standpoint but can't deny that coffee with metal filter and paper have different tastes. I do enjoy coffee on a French Press. It tastes really good. Do you use any other coffee makers?
@@MarkRobertsBlog Just fill the glass container with some water then empty In a strainer - if you don't want the slurry in your sink- then in the trash bin.
@@georgeharisson1880 and now I have a strainer full of coffee and one more thing to wash ... (goes back to simple AeroPress)
Serving everyday for 3 years. I can't imagine buying papers... I am happy. My preparation is different tho
Might have been better coffee if you had used it properly - filter was upside down - instructions say "Fellow" legend should be at the top, not sure what difference it makes but I assume they mentioned it for a reason? Of course the Prismo is going to require some more torque to fit to the Aeropress as you have to slightly compress the silicon ring to get the pressure seal - the standard holder does not need a pressure seal or at least only a very minimal one just to trap the paper filter. The Prismo does get easier to fit after a few uses anyway. Not quite sure how you expect to fully extract 90gm of coffee with only 60ml of water so I would expect your result to be sour/acidic as you found. Yes, the Prismo IS expensive for what you get, in fact it cost me slightly more than the Aeropresst, it is also just a teeny bit more involved to clean BUT in my limited experience so far it produces superior coffee than the standard "paper taste" setup AND it is a lot cleaner in use as you get no drips from the base of the unit until you start pushing the plunger and when you have finished your shot a slight withdrawal of the plunger stops any drips when removing the Aeropress from your cup/beaker. I don't intend ever using the standard version again at all!
Idk, with this you can do safer immersion brewing. I like paper better but this does just fine.
Try the Joepresso attachment, it makes a much better espresso.
Hey Roman, I did hear about it. I'll be keen to give it a go and do a review about it. where did you get yours from?
@@TheFrenchReview Indiegogo!
I'll check it out. Why do you think it's better?
@@TheFrenchReview it makes best espresso on AeroPress. What other reason is there to get an espresso attachment :)
@@123romanr that's a terrible explaination which just explains your bias rather than try to explain why you think that
My experience is apparently much better than yours. Maybe your coffee is inferior I don’t know but not using paper products is worth it to me. Coffee tastes better to me. Not that expensive really sheesh. Oh and it fits perfectly and I don’t fumble around with it like you did. This felt like a very French review…with plenty of whine.
I'm surprised the Prismo would be the fault of the poor flavor? Maybe the typical cast of characters like grind size, water temp, extraction time, etc..
I don't feel this is a fair review because the directions that come in the box weren't followed. First try for us wasn't that bad, and I am sure it will get better with more tinkering.
I got this Prismo with aeropress combo in quite inexpensive price from coffee gear group.
I try a few recipe and I quite enjoy it form as an extension from aeropress but not espresso making.
1. It creates pressure so it block the flow so it easier to do normal method as long as you don’t apply pressure (I can brew recipe on mini 500g espresso scale)
2. But for inverted method, it a bit tricky so when you flip it creates the pressure you have to put a cup on first then flip to prevent the first leak.
I think it would great for travel / office / or on the go cause you dont have to bring paper filter.
This guy speaks with an accent inspired by at least a dozen different versions of English.
Yes indeed. As well as both ‘cosmopolitan and a touch of cockney English from ‘down south’ I’m sure I detect a South African twang as well.
thanks for saving my money, crema is really overrated in terms of what a great drink can be...staying with the inverted aeropress
Thank you. Love the inverted aeropress
You failed to try the Prismo using a paper filter. The paper filter will remove the acidity that you don't like.
Thanks for honest opinions 👍
The Prismo can't make an espresso. I have one and I have tried but it can't. I keep it with my espresso to go.
First, use the product the proper way, (filter was wrong), before you find fault. Secondly, the Fellow fits tightly because there's more pressure because of the valve. "It doesn't fit perfectly? It has more to clean?" What about any of the "mess" from any otjer method of making coffee? You lost your credibility with me.
This was not a good review. You didn't even make it with a proper recipe. You should know that when variables change with espresso, your recipe needs to be adjusted as well.
great video thank you :D :D :D
Glad you liked it!
Beacause of the filter not being paper, isn't expected to be more acidic? paper usually filters better the oils and you can taste the difference, I understand you don't like it but that's subjective. As for the price, well, reusable filters are about $10 so makes sense if there is a vavle, also I'd like to see a review pressing it faster (and see if it makes foam) but I think you had hard time because you put the filter first and not at last, as I usually would, so you can start closer and put more pressure right away
Hey Tomas, hope you are well. I wouldn't say more acidic as it depends of the coffee beans and extraction vs strength but with the metal the taste more rich and bold as the oil carries a ton of flavor and coffee with paper would be cleaner and brighter. That being said, I totally understand where you're coming from and on this video I didn't press hard enough and will do another video. Do you use it mostly with the prismo?
I have never used it, was actually looking at reviews to decide if getting one, but I do have experience with reusable metal filters for V60, I also like brewing strong acidic/sweet coffees with different methods, you said too much acidity 6:21 and I really felt that maybe you were comparing the same beans with paper vs metal filters and therefore, it would be expected
Doing things by half measures typical french
Press too slow
Thanks Stephen, I'll try it again and press quicker. How are you finding the Prismo?
When you hear the hissing Sound you are supposed to stop pressing. You Just added more acidity to the coffe and make it taste more bitter...
James Hoffman did a test with and without hissing and found no difference. I’ve found the hissing can start when only halfway down!
good video. BUT YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!!!!!! that thing is amazing
Hey Gabriel, what would be the best way to do it based on your experience?Thanks
Honestly worthless review. Why would you think that a metal filter is similar to a paper filter? Did you try different grinds? It is possible that the paper filter removes some volatile organics. A little more work please? For me, I will use my espresso machine. When traveling, I will figure the grind needed to make a proper extraction and take this with me. Not messing with paper means I will never be without coffee, even in difficult situations. There are environmental issues as well, more paper waste, etc. But as usual, to each his own!
Hey it's okay to be french. Not like being quebecois 😂