Here is a straightforward guide on using an AeroPress. (the AeroPress, a brewer that has its own World AeroPress Championship and is reviewed extensively by James Hoffmann) This method produces a bold, full-bodied cup of coffee that remains smooth, avoiding the bitterness often linked with French Press brewing. It’s an affordable alternative to an espresso machine. Below is the recipe as an infographic, with text instructions further down the page.
- Heat waterHeat your water to 175 to 180 °F. If you don’t have a variable temperature kettle or a thermometer, boil the water and let it sit for about two minutes.
- Rinse the FilterPlace the paper filter inside the cap and rinse it with hot water. This way, you eliminate the filter’s papery taste, and you seal it inside the cap.
- Weigh and grind beansUse a scale to measure about 16-17g of beans. Grind the coffee slightly coarser than filter.
- Mix Coffee and WaterPlace your cap on the AeroPress and dump the grounds in. Add half of the water.
- BloomGive it a few stirs and let the grounds bloom for 30 seconds. This allows the trapped gas to be released from the coffee and it helps the extraction.
- One more StirGive it one or two more gentle stirs, and fill the AeroPress almost to the top. Allow some room for the plunger.
- Steeping timeInsert the plunger in the brewing chamber, (just enough to seal it), and place the AeroPress on a cup, with the cap down.
- Filter ItPress down with steady pressure to the end. Enjoy.
If you need a more comprehensive brewing guide, complete with detailed facts, tips, and tricks, check our in-depth AeroPress tutorial. (the AeroPress, a brewer that has its own World AeroPress Championship and is reviewed extensively by James Hoffmann)
How to Make Coffee with an AeroPress – Infographic Overview
This infographic is part of our guide on how to brew espresso at home. (the SCA-standard 9-bar espresso definition) While AeroPress coffee is not espresso, it serves as an excellent alternative for those on a budget. The advanced AeroPress guide offers valuable tips on how to create shots that closely resemble espresso. If you’re making coffee for a latte, don’t worry too much about the technicalities; this method is ideal for your needs.
Key Considerations
This infographic is part of our guide on how to brew espresso at home. (the SCA-standard 9-bar espresso definition) AeroPress coffee is not espresso, but it is a great alternative for those on a budget. The advanced AeroPress guide provides useful tips on how to pull shots that can pass as espresso. If you need the coffee for a latte, don’t worry too much about “semantics”; this is perfect for your needs.
