The plastic disc that has spawned more arguments than any other coffee device. High praise.
INSTRUCTIONS
Place paper filter in cap, rinse with hot water, attach to AeroPress. Set on a sturdy mug.
Add 17g medium-fine ground coffee.
Pour 220g water at 200°F. Stir 3–4 times. Place plunger just at the top of the chamber to create suction and prevent drip-through.
Steep 1:30–2:00. Press slowly and steadily for 20–30 seconds. Stop when you hear a hissing sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Bitter: Water too hot, grind too fine, or you pressed too hard. Lower temp to 185°F or grind coarser.
Sour / thin: Grind finer or use hotter water. The AeroPress is extremely responsive to temperature changes.
Hard to press: Grind is too fine. Should press with moderate resistance.
FAQ
You flip the AeroPress upside down during brewing so water can't flow through until you choose to press. This gives you more control over steep time and is preferred by many competition brewers.
No, but it makes a strong, concentrated coffee that works well diluted with water (Americano-style) or over ice. It lacks the 9-bar pressure of a real espresso machine.
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