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AeroPress

AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap

€29,80 incl. VAT, plus shipping

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Warum es sich lohnt

Pressure-Actuated Valve

The valve stays fully closed during immersion — not a drop of coffee leaves the chamber without your pressure. You start the brew deliberately and control extraction time to the second.

Espresso-Style Crema

Pressure build-up in the closed system creates crema — the classic brown-tinted foam layer of espresso, now achievable with your regular AeroPress.

Experimentation Freedom

Grind coarser, longer immersion without drip loss, test new brew profiles — the Flow Control Cap opens recipe spaces that aren't possible with the standard cap.

Auf einen Blick

Paper + Metal CompatibleWorks with standard AeroPress paper microfilters and stainless reusable filters. Use both at once for maximum clarity without losing body.
Drop-In SwapSwaps your AeroPress standard cap 1:1 — same threading, no extra tools needed. Quickly switch between standard and flow-control modes.
Always Use a FilterThe cap is designed for filter use — running without a filter against the valve can let grounds into the valve mechanism and impair function.
AeroPress CompatibilityFits AeroPress Original, Go, Clear and Premium. NOT compatible with AeroPress XL (different chamber size).
Dishwasher-SafePolypropylene body and silicone valve are dishwasher-safe. Make sure the valve rinses clean — residue can affect pressure function.
Made in USABuilt in the USA — same material quality and manufacturing standards as the AeroPress brewers themselves.

Description

The AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap is the pressure-actuated valve cap — eliminates drip-through during immersion and gives you full control over brew pressure.

The pressure-actuated valve stays closed during the brew phase and only opens when you press — no unwanted filtration through the chamber, you control the brew 100%. Result: espresso-like crema, finer flavor control and the option to experiment with coarser grinds.

Compatible with AeroPress Original, Go, Clear and Premium. Not compatible with AeroPress XL (different size). Works with paper microfilters and stainless reusable filters — even both at once for maximum clarity. Made in USA.

Specifications

Brand	AeroPress
Model	Flow Control Filter Cap (81C48)
Color	Black
Valve type	Pressure-actuated
Material	Polypropylene body, silicone valve
Compatibility	AeroPress Original, Go, Clear, Premium
NOT compatible	AeroPress XL (different chamber size)
Filters	Standard AeroPress 60 mm (paper or stainless mesh)
Care	Dishwasher-safe, rinse valve thoroughly
Note	Always use with a filter (no filterless brewing)
Made in	USA

Shipping & returns

Deutschland: 5,00 €, ab 100 € kostenlos. Schweiz: 35,00 €, alle Abgaben enthalten. Rücksendung aus Deutschland kostenlos, aus der Schweiz trägst du die Kosten.

Ships in 2 business days. Schweiz: plus ca. 1–2 Werktage.

Tipps für die erste Tasse

Espresso-style recipe: 15 g coffee finely ground, 60 g water at 92 °C, 30-second steep, then press firmly — yields a 60-90 g espresso-style cup with crema.

Longer immersion: grind coarser, steep 2-3 minutes without drip loss — yields a full-bodied brew similar to French press but cleaner.

Cleaning: rinse the valve with warm water after brewing — coffee grounds in the valve can otherwise affect pressure function long-term.

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How is the Flow Control Cap different from the standard cap?

The standard cap lets coffee drip through slowly during immersion (drip-through). The Flow Control Cap has a pressure valve that seals the chamber completely — no drip-through until you actively press. This enables longer brew times without extraction loss and lets you grind coarser.

What does the pressure valve do for flavor?

Full control over extraction time. You can grind finer without channeling risk, steep longer without losing body, and vary press pressure for crema build-up. This pushes the AeroPress brewing profile toward espresso territory.

Does the cap fit all AeroPress models?

Yes for all standard-size models: Original, Go, Clear and Premium. NOT for the AeroPress XL — it has a larger chamber opening and needs its own XL cap.

Do I need to use a filter?

Yes — the cap is not designed for filterless brewing. Without a filter, grounds can get into the valve mechanism and permanently damage the valve. Standard paper or stainless mesh filters both work.