Aeropress

SUPPLIES

  • Your Aeropress
  • Aeropress filter & funnel
  • 20 grams (3 tbsp) coffee
  • 200 grams (7 ounces) filtered water
  • Digital Scale
  • Tiny mug


PREPARE

  • Insert the plunger of the Aeropress about 2 cm into the brewing chamber, and then turn the device upside down and place it on a scale. To warm up the Aeropress before brewing, pour some hot water into the chamber and let it sit for a few moments.
  • Place the circular paper filter into the filter holder, rinse with hot water, and set aside
  • Grind your coffee beans to a medium setting, similar to how you would grind them for a pour-over coffee. Then, using the funnel provided with the Aeropress, carefully pour the grounds into the brewing chamber.


BREW

0:00 – Bring your water to a boil and remove from heat, set aside let cool for 30 seconds

0:00 – Start the timer and pour 30 grams of water to bloom the grinds and wait another 30 seconds

0:30 – After the bloom, slowly pour more water until there are 200 grams total

1:00 – Lock filter holder onto Aeropress and let steep for an additional minute and a half

2:20 – To set up the Aeropress for brewing, first, place a mug upside down over the Aeropress. Then, using both hands, hold the mug and the Aeropress tightly and invert them carefully, so that the brewer sits on top of the mug.

2:30 – Slowly push down the plunger until all liquid is expelled; approximately 30 seconds

3:00 – Congratulations, your coffee is ready! You can now discard the used coffee grounds, wash your Aeropress, and enjoy your delicious and satisfying cup of coffee. For a creamy latte, many people enjoy adding a cup of iced milk to their coffee.

How Does this Differ from the Instructions Provided with my Aeropress?

In each trial, we have consistently obtained delicious coffee with this recipe. We have achieved a more uniform extraction by slightly coarser grinding, increasing the brewing time, and inverting the device during the process. The Aeropress offers many different brewing methods, so if your coffee does not taste just right, you can make small changes one at a time, such as adjusting the grind size, ratio, or water temperature, until you find the perfect cup for your taste.