AeroPress

The AeroPress is a popular manual coffee maker that uses air pressure to brew a delicious cup of coffee. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use the Aeropress:

Equipment

  • AeroPress with plunger, chamber, and filter cap
  • Paper filter (or a reusable metal filter if preferred)
  • Coffee scale (optional)
  • Grinder (for fresh beans)
  • Kettle
  • Timer

Ingredients

  • Fresh coffee beans (14-18g for one cup, depending on your taste preference)
  • Filtered water (about 200g for a 1:14 coffee-to-water ratio)

Steps

1. Boil Your Water and Prepare Coffee Grounds

  • Heat water to about 200°F (93°C). Let it sit for 30 seconds after boiling if you don’t have a thermometer.
  • Grind your coffee beans to a fine consistency, slightly finer than sea salt. Our grind level works well with Aeropress but it's best to grind your own. 

2. Insert the Filter

  • Place a paper filter in the filter cap and rinse it with hot water to remove any papery taste and to preheat the cap.
  • Screw the filter cap onto the AeroPress chamber.

3. Choose Your Method: Standard or Inverted

  • Standard Method: Place the AeroPress directly on your mug with the filter cap facing down.
  • Inverted Method (for a stronger, longer extraction): Insert the plunger into the top of the chamber and turn the AeroPress upside down so that the filter cap faces up.

4. Add Coffee Grounds

  • Place the chamber on a scale (if using), and add the coffee grounds.

5. Add Water and Stir (Start Bloom)

  • Pour hot water over the coffee grounds, enough to fully saturate them (about twice the coffee weight), and let it bloom for 10-15 seconds.
  • Add the remaining water up to the desired amount (usually up to the 2 or 3 mark on the AeroPress).

6. Stir and Attach the Filter Cap

  • Stir the mixture gently for about 10 seconds to ensure even extraction.
  • If using the inverted method, screw on the filter cap while the AeroPress is still upside down.

7. Press the Coffee

  • For the Standard Method: Place the AeroPress on your mug and start pressing gently until you hear a hissing sound, which indicates all the water has been pushed through. This should take about 20-30 seconds.
  • For the Inverted Method: Carefully flip the AeroPress onto your mug, then press gently until you hear the hissing sound. We generally use the inverted method. 

8. Serve and Enjoy

  • Remove the AeroPress and stir your coffee in the mug.
  • Add hot water if you prefer a milder cup (similar to an Americano) or enjoy as is for a more concentrated flavor.

Tips

  • Experiment with grind size, water temperature, and coffee-to-water ratio to find your preferred flavor.
  • If you want a stronger brew, use less water, and for a milder cup, increase the water.

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