Graphic of an Aeropress.

Aeropress

Experimental, full-bodied, fun. The Aeropress is a unique device that allows for endless experimentation with brewing. It is durable, unique and great for when you just want to make one cup of coffee. It delivers a full-bodied, sweet, and delicious cup. 

Image of coffee beans on coffee scale.

Step

1

  • Boil your water while you get everything else set-up. 
  • Weigh out 19g of coffee, about 3 level tablespoons.
  • Grind it fairly fine, finer than drip but not as fine as espresso. If it is too hard to press then your grind is too fine.
Image of Aeropress filter

Step

2

Apply the filter and cap onto the chamber with the plunger removed. Place chamber on top of mug or carafe. Rinse out with hot water to get rid of any papery taste from filter. 

Image of coffee grounds going into Aeropress.

Step

3

Place the set-up on top of a scale, add the ground coffee, and tare the scale so it reads “0”.

Image of kettle pouring water into Aeropress.

Step

4

Start a timer and add your water that has been resting off the boil, fill halfway and stir 5 times.

Image of water pouring into Aeropress.

Step

5

After stirring fill water to 270g and apply plunger. 

Image of Aeropress plunging.

Step

6

  • At 1:30 remove plunger
  • Stir 5x
  • Apply plunger and press 
Image of Aeropress when done.

Step

7

The press should take 20-30 seconds and you should feel moderate resistance as you press down.