AeroPress
A small kit, travel, or you want a short brew with a lot of control.
Equipment: AeroPress, paper or metal filter, kettle.
Technique Overview
- 1
Set the filter and rinse.
- 2
Add a medium-fine grind.
- 3
Add water, stir, wait about one to two minutes.
- 4
Press into the mug.
A starting point
Coffee in grams, then hot water at that ratio. Start at 1:16 and taste.
Brew Ratio
240g hot water
Step-by-Step Brew Guide
Add Water & Stir (1 of 3)
30s stepAdd 240g hot water and stir 5 times to mix thoroughly.
Grind Size Target
Medium-fine, like table salt. A short brew wants a little more surface.
Sea salt
Sand
Table salt
Flour
If the cup tastes off
Change only the grind next time: finer if the cup is sour and thin, coarser if it is bitter and dry.
Select the closest description below. Change only one variable on your next brew.
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