The AeroPress is a plastic tube you steep coffee in, then press through a paper filter. The paper keeps the cup clean, the short steep keeps it sweet, and it takes seconds to clean.
Use this as a starting point, then adjust to taste. There are hundreds of AeroPress recipes out there. This is a simple one to start with.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 15 g |
| Water | 220 g |
| Ratio | About 1:15 |
| Grind | Medium Fine |
| Water temperature | 85–95°C |
| Total brew time | 2:00, then a 30-second press |
Put a paper filter in the cap, rinse it with hot water and twist the cap onto the chamber. Stand it on a sturdy mug.
Add the coffee, put the mug on the scales and pour in 220 g of water. Give it a few quick stirs so all the grounds are wet.
Push the plunger in just far enough to seal the top. This stops the coffee dripping through while it steeps.
Leave it to steep until the timer reaches two minutes.
Lift the AeroPress and mug together and give them a gentle swirl. Then press down slowly and steadily, taking about 30 seconds. Stop when you hear a hiss: that's air, and pressing on just pushes bitter bits through.
Twist off the cap and push the puck of grounds straight into the bin or compost. A quick rinse and it's ready for next time.
| If it tastes… | It probably means… | Try this next time |
|---|---|---|
| Sour or thin | It hasn't brewed for long enough | Steep a little longer, or grind a little finer |
| Bitter or dry | It's brewed too much | Steep a little less, or grind a little coarser |
| Hard to press down | The grind is too fine | Grind a little coarser |
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