Coffee Recipes - AeroPress

Preparation

Before you start, ensure all equipment is ready and preheated. The Aeropress is known for its versatility, allowing you to experiment with various techniques, but here’s a simple recipe to get you started.

Equipment

  • Aeropress (with filter cap and paper or metal filter)
  • Stirring paddle (or spoon)
  • Scale (optional, for precise measurements)
  • Timer
  • Mug

Ingredients

  • Coffee: 15g, medium-fine grind
  • Water: 240ml, around 85–90°C (185–194°F)

Suggested Brew: Beginner Method (Inverted)

This method uses the inverted (upside-down) Aeropress setup, which gives you more control over extraction time and reduces the risk of dripping before you’re ready to press.
With a 1:16 ratio, this recipe is designed to create a balanced cup with minimal bitterness.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Set up the Aeropress: Start by placing the Aeropress upside down (plunger at the bottom) and insert the plunger to create a seal.
    This prevents coffee from dripping out prematurely.

  2. Pre-wet the filter: Place your filter in the filter cap and rinse it with hot water.
    This removes any papery taste and helps the cap seal tightly later. Set the cap aside for now.

  3. Add coffee: Place 15g of medium-fine ground coffee into the Aeropress chamber.

  4. Start the timer and pour 240ml of water (85–90°C) over the coffee grounds.
    Pour slowly and evenly to saturate all the coffee.

  5. Stir: After pouring, stir the coffee gently for about 10 seconds to ensure an even extraction.

  6. Steep: Let the coffee steep for about 1 minute.
    This extended contact time will allow the coffee to extract more fully, creating a rich flavour.

  7. Attach the filter cap: Secure the filter cap onto the Aeropress, then carefully flip the Aeropress over onto your mug.

  8. Press: Press the plunger down slowly and steadily until you hear a hissing sound.
    This should take around 30 seconds.

  9. Enjoy: Your Aeropress coffee is ready!
    Add water if you'd like a milder cup, or drink it as is for a stronger, full-bodied brew.

Troubleshooting

  • Too Bitter: If your coffee tastes bitter, try using slightly cooler water or reducing the steep time.
  • Too Weak: For a stronger flavour, increase the coffee dose slightly, or use a finer grind.
  • Too Gritty: If you notice sediment, consider using a paper filter instead of a metal one, or grind the coffee slightly coarser.