How To Brew With An Aeropress:

Brewing with an AeroPress is a straightforward process that allows for a lot of experimentation and customization. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started

What you'll need

  • AeroPress
  • AeroPress filters (usually included with the AeroPress)
  • Freshly roasted coffee beans
  • Coffee grinder (preferably burr grinder)
  • Kettle or pot for heating water
  • Stirring utensil (included with AeroPress)
  • Timer
  • Mug or carafe

Steps To Brew With An AeroPress

Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment

  • Boil Water: Heat water to about 200°F (93°C). This is slightly below boiling.
  • Grind Coffee: Grind your coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency, similar to table salt. You'll need about 15-17 grams of coffee (about 2-3 tablespoons) for a single cup.

Step 2: Prepare the AeroPress

  • Assemble: Assemble the AeroPress by placing a paper filter inside the detachable cap and screwing it onto the chamber.
  • Preheat: Rinse the paper filter with hot water to remove any papery taste and preheat the AeroPress and mug.

Step 3: Add Coffee and Water

  • Add Coffee: Place the AeroPress on a sturdy mug or carafe. Add the ground coffee into the chamber.
  • Add Water: Start your timer and pour hot water slowly over the grounds, saturating them. For a single cup, pour up to the top of the AeroPress (about 220-240 grams of water). Stir gently for a few seconds to ensure all grounds are saturated.

Step 4: Steep

  • Steep: Attach the plunger and pull up slightly to create a seal. Let the coffee steep for about 1-1.5 minutes (adjust based on taste preference).

Step 5: Plunge

  • Press: Press down the plunger slowly and steadily for about 20-30 seconds until you hear a hissing sound (indicating that all the brewed coffee has been extracted).

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve: Remove the AeroPress from your mug or carafe and carefully detach the cap with the spent coffee grounds and filter. Rinse the AeroPress components for easy cleaning later.
  • Enjoy: Dilute your brewed coffee with hot water or milk to taste, if desired. AeroPress coffee is typically concentrated, so you may want to add more hot water for a milder brew.

Tips for AeroPress Brewing:

  • Experiment: Adjust the grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and steeping time to suit your taste preferences.
  • Inverted Method: Some prefer the inverted method where you assemble the AeroPress upside down, add coffee and water, steep, then attach the filter and press. This method gives you more control over steeping time.
  • Cleaning: Clean your AeroPress promptly after use by removing the used coffee grounds and rinsing the parts with water.

Brewing with an AeroPress is versatile and allows you to create a range of coffee strengths and flavors. Feel free to tweak the variables to find your perfect cup!