Aeropress Coffee Brewing Guide
A relatively newcomer to the coffee scene, the AeroPress, invented by Aerobie (yes! the record-breaking long-distance flying disc from the 80s), literally defy's gravity in the way it works using clever aerodynamics and air pressure to fuse water and coffee, to create a smooth, flavourful coffee in record-breaking time.
Simple. Quick. Coffee.
AEROPRESS
(inverted method)
SERVES 1
Brew Time: 1-1:30 MinuitesYou will need:
- AeroPress
- AeroPress filter
- 17 grams speciality coffee beans
- 240ml water (plus extra to rinse the filter)
- Pouring kettle
- Grinder
- Scales
- Timer
- Paddle
Step 1
Bring your water to the boil and let it cool down to 90 degrees
Step 2
Grind your coffee beans to a fine ground
Step 3
Place a filter inside the AeroPress cap and wet with hot water. Rinsing the filter helps seal it inside the cap and also gets rid of any papery taste
Step 4
Turn your AeroPress upside down and insert the plunger
Step 5
Pour your finely ground coffee into the AeroPress chamber and gently shake it until the coffee grounds are levelStep 6
Start your timer. Pour 45ml of hot water evenly over the coffee grounds and shake gently or stir with your paddle for 30 secondsStep 7
Pour the rest of the water over the coffee in a circular motion and stir six times with your paddle
Step 8
Close the AeroPress with the cap and filter, and carefully turn the whole AeroPress over, placing it on top of your coffee cupStep 9
Press down gently on the plunger until you hear a hissing sound
Step 10
Serve!