The Aeropress is a fantastic coffee brewing device, perfect for making a single cup whether you're at home, on the road, or out in nature. The beauty of the Aeropress lies in its compact size, simplicity, and unique cup profile that’s somewhere between full immersion brewing and filter coffee. It's quick, efficient, easy to clean, and ultra-portable!
☕ Who's it for?
Anyone interested in manual brewing methods at home or brewing coffee in locations like hotels, camping spots, or offices will love the Aeropress. The resulting coffee is clean and highlights light to medium roasts beautifully. We think every coffee lover should have an Aeropress in their kit!
📋 What You'll Need
- Freshly Roasted FreeForm Coffee
- Aeropress Go Coffeemaker
- Burr Grinder
- Gram Scale (the included scoop for measuring works in a pinch)
- Timer
- Filtered Water
- Aeropress stirring tool or spoon
- Aeropress Paper Coffee Filters
📖 Step-by-Step Recipe
- Heat Water: Heat about 0.5L of filtered water to 200-203°F.
- Prep the Aeropress: Remove the plunger and place a paper filter into the black Aeropress cap, screwing the cap back onto the brewing tube.
- Pre-wet the Filter: Place the Aeropress (with the filter) on top of your serving vessel. Pour hot water through the filter to rinse it and preheat your cup. Discard the rinse water.
- Grind Coffee: Grind 14g of coffee on a fine-medium setting. If you don’t have a scale, a full Aeropress scoop should weigh about 14g.
- Add Coffee: Place the coffee into the Aeropress, put the whole setup (Aeropress and vessel) on the scale, and tare to zero.
- Bloom: Start the timer and slowly pour 200g of hot water, evenly saturating the coffee grounds. Stir the slurry with the stirring tool 3-5 times to ensure all grounds are wet.
- Seal with the Plunger: Insert the plunger just enough to create a vacuum, but don’t press down yet. This will keep the coffee from draining with gravity.
- Press: After 1 minute, remove the Aeropress from the scale, stir once more, then press down gently until all the coffee is extracted. The press should take about 15 seconds.
- Clean Up: Remove the Aeropress from the cup, unscrew the black cap, and press the plunger to eject the used coffee and filter. Give the Aeropress a quick rinse and you’re ready to enjoy your brew!
🔑 Key Notes
- Adjust for Larger Cups: This recipe brews a single cup that may not fill a large mug. To brew a larger cup, adjust the recipe to use 20g of coffee and add 100g of hot water after brewing to dilute.
- Careful with the Press: Be gentle when pressing to avoid spills. Ensure your serving vessel is sturdy and avoid using paper cups. Always remove the Aeropress from your scale before pressing to avoid damaging the scale.
- Grind Fresh: Grinding fresh is key for great flavor. A burr grinder is a great investment for consistent results.
- Use a Scale: For the most consistent results, use a gram scale to measure both coffee and water by weight.
👍 Happy Brewing!
With its versatility, the Aeropress is perfect for brewing just about anywhere. Enjoy experimenting with different recipes, grind sizes, and techniques to find your favorite way to brew.