The AeroPress is a one-cup brewer that is simple, portable and lightweight. It is a straightforward and convenient way to make freshly brewed coffee whether at home, work or travelling. This oversized syringe is also inexpensive, compact and very easy to clean.
This brewing method has grown in popularity amongst coffee enthusiasts as the go-to manual extraction brewing method. It is so popular that converts from around the globe come together annually to compete in the World AeroPress Championships!
Whilst it is simple to use, there are a number of ways you can brew with the AeroPress including cold brew! But we are going to stick to the basics and provide you with a simple recipe from which you can then play around with and tweak to your liking.
YOU’LL NEED
– AeroPress
– AeroPress paper filter
– Freshly ground coffee (medium grind & 15g per coffee cup to be prepared)
– Water
– Scales
– Timer (you can use your phone timer)
– Kettle
– Coffee cup
METHOD:
Step 1: Boil fresh water in kettle. If you have a temperature controlled kettle set temp at 96°C.
Step 2: Set your AeroPress to the inverted position on the scales, and have the plunger rubber sitting at #4 in the chamber.
Step 3: Add 15g of freshly ground coffee into the AeroPress chamber, and start the timer.
Step 4: Pour hot water up to #3 in the chamber, and then stir 3 times.
Step 5: Let the coffee brew for 30 seconds.
Step 6: Place the paper filter inside the black filter cap and carefully rinse with hot water.
Step 7: Pour the hot water into the top of the chamber up to #1 and screw the filter paper and cap on.
Step 8: Place the cup over the filter cap and flip the AeroPress with a steady movement.
Step 9: When the timer hits the 1:30 min mark, very slowly start to press down. You should be finished pressing down by the 2:30/3 min mark.
ENJOY!
EXTRA TIPS
- To clean, simply take off the filter cap and shoot the coffee puck and paper filter into the compost. Then rinse the AeroPress with hot water.
- Use fresh coffee, as the AeroPress method highlights flavour clarity, so fresh beans shine best. We recommend using our Plunger Blends and Single Origin coffee for this brew method.
- If you like your coffee strong, try brewing it for a bit longer or grinding it a bit finer.
- Control the pressure; pressing gently for a smooth extraction, as pressing too hard can add bitterness.