How To Brew With An Aeropress

One of the most distinct manual brewer in the market, Aeropress remains an industry favourite for it’s versatility and portability. If you’d like to brew a delicious cup of coffee wherever you are, here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

15g Coffee Beans

About 220 gm of 92°C Hot Water 

Equipment

Aeropress

Aeropress Paper Filter

Grinder

Gooseneck Kettle

Carafe or Cup

Weighing Scale 

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 

Unscrew the cap and place a piece of paper filter over it. Rinse it with hot water and make sure there’s no air pockets. 

Step 2: Grind 

Grind your coffee on the medium setting of your grinder. 

Step 3: Set-up

Screw the filter cap back to the brewing chamber of the Aeropress. Place the brewing chamber on your carafe or cup. Make sure they fit, and that the brewing chamber is stable on the carafe. Place this set-up on your weighing scale and hit tare. Dose the coffee into the brewing chamber and hit tare again. 

Step 4: Brew

Hit the timer and pour 220g of hot water into the chamber. Stir the slurry 3 times and steep for 2 minute. Place the plunger gently on the brew chamber to prevent the water from draining through the filter. 

Step 5: Plunge

When the timer hits 2 minute, remove the plunger and stir the slurry gently for 3 times. Place the plunger into the brew chamber and use your body weight to push the plunger through to filter the coffee out. 

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!