AeroPress: Inverted vs Standard

I was skeptical of the inverted AeroPress thing until I wanted a long steep without leaks. Standard rests upright; inverted just holds the liquid above the filter so it steeps longer. Here's when I reach for each.

Which to use

Standard is simpler and plenty good. Inverted helps very long steeps stay sealed. Either way, a 1:14 starting ratio works.

My take

I use the standard setup most days because it's dead simple and tastes great. Inverted is just a trick to hold a long steep without leaking. Neither is "right" — pick the one your hands remember at 7 a.m.