Coffee Recipes - AeroPress | The Poop Coffee


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Quick Guide

Ratio: 1 : 16

Coffee 15g

Water 240g

Temperature 94°C | 201°F

Brew Time: 3mins

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
Overview of all equipment needed for AeroPress brewing arranged on a kitchen bench: front row features AeroPress plunger, main AeroPress body, detached filter cap, scoop with unused filter papers, stirring paddle, and funnel; middle row includes empty glass cup, two The Poop Coffee pouches, and glass vessel on weighing scales; back row shows The Poop Coffee brewing guide resting on kettle and upright coffee grinder.
Complete AeroPress brewing setup with all essential equipment arranged on kitchen bench.

Ingredients

  • Coffee: 15g, medium-fine grind
  • Water: 240ml, around 90–95°C (194–203°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

Step 0: Prepare the Grind

Use a medium-fine grind for 15g of coffee with a size similar to sugar granules.

Close-up of ground kopi luwak coffee on a digital kitchen scale next to raw sugar granules, with an opened The Poop Coffee pouch and logo prominently displayed in the background.
Medium-fine coffee grind comparison with sugar granules for optimal AeroPress extraction.

  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.

    Inverted AeroPress resting below a hovering coffee grinder with its grind chamber open, inviting the rich aroma of freshly ground kopi luwak, while a kettle softly blurs in the background—showcasing essential tools that set the stage for the perfect brew.
    AeroPress set up in inverted position, ready for brewing.

  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.

    A fragile paper filter settles like morning mist over the AeroPress cap, resting quietly on the kitchen bench—awaiting the rich, velvet flow of kopi luwak, ready to weave its smooth magic into the brew.
    Paper filter placed in AeroPress cap, ready for pre-wetting.

  3. Add coffee

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

    Inverted AeroPress holding rich, dark kopi luwak coffee grounds at the bottom, resting quietly on a wooden kitchen table, with softly blurred brewing instructions atop a digital scale glowing gently in the background, evoking the calm focus before brewing.
    15g of ground coffee added to the inverted AeroPress chamber.

  4. Start timer and pour water

    Start the timer and pour 240ml of water (90–95°C | 194-203°F) over the coffee grounds. Pour slowly and evenly to saturate all the coffee.

    AeroPress filled with hot water placed on a digital kitchen scale, with an out-of-focus brewing guide, kettle, and The Poop Coffee pouch in the background on a kitchen table.
    Hot water being poured into AeroPress, saturating the coffee grounds.

  5. Stir

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

    Hand gently stirring rich kopi luwak coffee grounds inside the inverted AeroPress, releasing the initial warm, earthy aroma that fills the air; the device sits atop a softly blurred digital scale, with a kettle and The Poop Coffee pouch faintly visible in the background—capturing the crucial second step of the brewing ritual.
    Gently stirring coffee in AeroPress for 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.

    Rich kopi luwak coffee steeping inside the inverted AeroPress atop a softly blurred digital scale, the deep aroma filling the air as the brew nears completion, with the faint outline of the brewing guide just visible—capturing the anticipation of the final extraction and the first taste.
    Coffee steeping in inverted AeroPress for optimal extraction.

  7. Attach the filter cap

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

    The filter cap hovers delicately above the inverted AeroPress, filled with freshly brewed kopi luwak, resting on a kitchen table where the soft blur of a kettle and open coffee pouches whisper the quiet anticipation of the final brewing step.
    Attaching filter cap before flipping AeroPress onto mug.

  8. Press

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

    A hand steadily pressing down the AeroPress plunger, slowly forcing rich, aromatic kopi luwak coffee to flow into a clear glass vessel, with soft-focus filter papers, brewing guide, and kettle in the warm kitchen background—capturing the moment just before the perfect brew is complete.
    Pressing AeroPress plunger to extract the coffee.

  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.

    AeroPress suspended gracefully above a glass vessel, cradling freshly brewed kopi luwak whose dark, fragrant liquid swirls gently within, while a kettle's soft silhouette fades into the kitchen's quiet morning light—an intimate pause before the first sip awakens the senses.
    Freshly brewed AeroPress coffee ready to enjoy.

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.