AeroPress
Bold, versatile, quick
Brew Time
1–2 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Serves
1 cup
Grind Size
Fine to medium
The AeroPress is the Swiss army knife of coffee brewing. Lightweight, nearly indestructible, and endlessly versatile — it produces a concentrated, bold brew in under two minutes.
Equipment Needed
- AeroPress (original or Go)
- AeroPress paper or metal filter
- Kettle
- Scale with timer
- Coffee grinder
- Sturdy mug
Step-by-Step Instructions
Set up inverted
Insert the plunger into the chamber about 1 cm and flip upside down (inverted method). This prevents premature dripping.
Add coffee
Add 15 g of fine-to-medium ground coffee into the inverted chamber.
Add water
Pour 200 g of water at 85–90 °C. The slightly lower temperature suits the immersion and pressure method.
Stir and steep
Give the slurry a gentle stir for 10 seconds. Let it steep for 60 seconds total.
Cap and flip
Place a rinsed filter in the cap, screw it on, and carefully flip the AeroPress onto your mug.
Press
Press the plunger down slowly and steadily for about 20–30 seconds. Stop when you hear a hiss.
Pro Tips
- Experiment with water temperature — cooler water (80 °C) produces a sweeter, less bitter cup.
- The inverted method gives you full control over steep time.
- Try a metal filter for a fuller body with more oils in the cup.
- The AeroPress is perfect for travel — it's lightweight and virtually unbreakable.
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