Brew guide

Aeropress

A firm favourite among baristas. This piston-style brewer makes a smooth cup in under two minutes by forcing water through a thin paper filter straight into your cup.

A Coffee Brigade barista at the grinder on the cart
GrindMedium
Coffee12g
Water200g
Brew time60 seconds, plus 30 to press

You’ll need: Aeropress, paper filter (or a reusable metal one), kettle, scales, timer and a mug.

Method

Our preference is the inverted method. That means setting up the Aeropress upside down with the filter cap off.

  1. Put a filter paper in the filter cap and flush it with hot water to remove the papery taste. Reusable metal filters work too.
  2. Turn the Aeropress upside down and push the rubber seal in until it lines up with the number four mark on the outside.
  3. Weigh your coffee into the cylinder and shake it flat.
  4. Start your timer and pour in the water slowly, making sure all the grounds are saturated.
  5. Steep for 60 seconds.
  6. Screw on the prepared filter cap.
  7. Carefully flip the Aeropress over onto your cup.
  8. Press the plunger down slowly over 30 seconds. When you hear a hiss, stop.
  9. Remove the Aeropress from your cup and enjoy.

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