Brewing guide
How to Make AeroPress Coffee
Fast, forgiving and almost impossible to ruin.
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- Difficulty
- Easy
- Brew time
- 2 minutes
- Coffee-to-water ratio
- 1:14
- Grind size
- Medium-fine
- Water temperature
- 185–198 °F
Overview
The AeroPress is a short immersion brew finished with gentle pressure. It is small, nearly unbreakable, and cleans up in seconds.
Lower water temperatures work well here, which makes it unusually kind to dark roasts.
What You Need
- AeroPress
- Paper filters
- Scale
- Kettle
- Mug
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Set up
Rinse a filter in the cap, screw it on, and stand the AeroPress on your mug.
- 2
Dose
Add 0.53 oz of medium-fine coffee for 7.4 oz of water by weight.
- 3
Pour and stir
Fill with water, stir ten times, and insert the plunger to seal.
- 4
Steep
Wait 1 minute 30 seconds.
- 5
Press
Press slowly for 30 seconds and stop as soon as you hear air.
Common Mistakes
- Pressing hard and fast
- Using boiling water on dark roasts
- Forgetting to rinse the paper filter
How to Improve the Flavour
- Try the inverted method if you want longer steeps without drips.
- Brew concentrated, then dilute with hot water for an americano-style cup.
Equipment Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AeroPress coffee espresso?+
No. It is concentrated coffee made with light pressure; real espresso uses around nine bars.
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