Standard AeroPress Brew Guide
A simple way to brew coffee with an AeroPress
You will need:
• An Aeropress
• Filter papers
• Digital Scales & timer
• Large mug or carafe
• Kettle & 200g water
• 12g ground coffee at a medium setting (freshly ground is best!)
The Aeropress was invented by Alan Adler in his garage back in 2005. It quickly took off and became a staple addition to any home coffee enthusiasts arsenal. A super versatile brewer: you can play around with an infinite number of variables like water temperature, dose & time to get a surprising array of delicious results.
It combines immersion and filter style brewing, giving you body and clarity in the cup.
Here is a solid method to get a quality and consistent brew. Keep an eye on our brew guides section as we add in some more variations, from beginner to expert level!
Method
Place a filter in the cap, and screw on to the AeroPress chamber.
Place the chamber with the filter cap facing down over a large mug or carafe.
Put the AeroPress and mug on your scales, and add 12g of freshly ground coffee, ground at a medium setting. Set the scales to zero.
Settle the grounds by wiggling the AeroPress from side to side, so the grounds are level. One level scoop of ground coffee should get you roughly 11-12g, if you don’t have a scales.
Once your kettle has boiled, start a timer and pour 200g water over the grounds.
You can give the brew a little stir to make sure the grounds are saturated with water.
Once all your water is in, carefully slide the rubber seal of the piston into the top of the chamber.
This will create a seal and stop any more drops of coffee from dripping into your mug - letting the coffee immerse properly in the water and helping extraction. Aim to do this without plunging the piston down.
At 2 minutes 30 seconds, slowly plunge the piston down. Aim to finish plunging within 20-30 seconds.
You can stop plunging once you hear a hissing sound - no need to plunge down all the way to the grounds.
If you feel you are struggling to push the piston down within this timeframe, that’s a good indicator you should grind a little coarser the next time. Likewise if you feel the piston is pushing down too easily, you can grind a touch finer for your next brew.
Tips
• We recommend using a digital scales with an accuracy of 0.1g for weighing your coffee and water. Some coffee scales come with a timer built in - or you can use the timer on your phone.
• If your brew is tasting too thin or unbalanced, you can grind a little finer with a longer brew time. Likewise, if your brew leaves a lingering bitter aftertaste, try grinding a little coarser.
• This is just one of many ways to brew with an AeroPress. Once you are comfortable with this method, part of the fun will be experimenting with different brew ratios, water temperatures and brewing times.
• This is a version of the standard method, i.e. with the filter facing downwards. Some recipes use the “inverted method” which involves brewing with the AeroPress upside down and flipping it around mid-brew, to stop any brewed coffee leaking out while allowing you to make a larger brew.
