AeroPress Coffee Maker:
The AeroPress Coffee Maker is a carefully designed brewing tool that uses immersion, aeration, and pressure to create full-bodied, espresso-like cups of coffee. We’ve covered the standard way to use this brewer, so now it’s time to show you our preferred way to use the AeroPress — the inverted method. We prefer this method, as it gives you more control during the extraction process.
What You'll Need:
- AeroPress Coffee Maker
- Kettle
- Grinder
- Scale/Timer
- 1:12
- 18 grams of coffee
- 220 grams of water
Grind:
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Medium-fine (consistency between granulated sugar and cane sugar)
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Place the paper filter disc in the filter basket and rinse it with hot water. *If you are using a metal filter or the Fellow Prismo, make sure the reusable disc is clean.
Let's Get Started!
Step 1
Fix the plunger into the brewing chamber and ensure there is a seal, then place the Aeropress plunger side down on the scale.
Step 2
Using the included funnel, add your freshly ground coffee to the brewing chamber. Pour hot water over the grounds until you reach your target weight, and set a timer for one minute.
Step 3
Give the coffee a quick stir using the provided stirring paddle to ensure all the grounds are saturated, then carefully lock the filter basket into the brewing chamber.
Step 4
After a minute, place your favorite cup over the filter basket. With a firm hold of both cup and Aeropress, flip the whole unit over and set it on your counter.
Step 5
Slowly begin to press down on the plunger until all the brew has been expressed into the cup.
Step 6
Pull the plunger back up about an inch to create a vacuum and prevent any drips when you move the Aeropress away from your cup.
Step 7
And last, but certainly not least, sip and enjoy!
Cleaning Tip:
To dispose of the spent coffee puck, remove the filter base and press the plunger all the way down to dispense. Rinse the AeroPress and set it aside to dry.