If you own an AeroPress coffee maker, you’re in for a treat. This nifty and highly portable coffee maker brews small cups of delicious espresso-like coffee. However, to brew the best coffee, you must perfect how you brew AeroPress coffee. This post provides a step-by-step guide to brewing an excellent cup of coffee with your AeroPress. We’ll even provide a few tips on how to master other brewing methods. Continue reading if you’re eager to start brewing the best coffee with your AeroPress coffee maker!
What You’ll Need
- Fresh coffee beans
- Filtered water
- AeroPress w/ filters
- Timer
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Coffee cup
- Stirring utensil
- Digital scale (optional)
How to Brew AeroPress Coffee
Prepare Your Coffee & Water
First, you need to bring seven ounces of water to a boil. If your kettle has a temperature gauge, you should aim for around 200°F. If it doesn’t have a temperature gauge, you’ll want to let the water sit for roughly ninety seconds off the heat source to reach the ideal temperature for AeroPress brewing.
Next, measure 15-16 grams of ground coffee for every seven-ounce cup you plan to brew. Make sure that your coffee is ground to a medium-fine consistency.
Rinse Your Filter
Place the filter in the AeroPress cap and slowly pour hot water, so it flows through the filter. You can then dispose of the rinse water and attach the filter cap (with the filter in place) to the AeroPress brewing chamber.
Prepare the Brewing Chamber and Add the Coffee Grounds
Place the AeroPress brewing chamber on your cup and add the coffee grounds. Make sure you don’t spill any coffee grounds on the AeroPress seal!
Start the Timer and Add Some Water
Start your timer and pour an ounce or so of water over the grounds using a circular pour pattern. You’ll want to ensure that you cover the coffee grounds evenly. Once the grounds are soaked, let the coffee bloom for about 30 seconds.
Pour In the Remaining Water
Pour the rest of your hot water until you reach the fourth line. Then stir the mixture about ten times and let the grounds soak and brew for two minutes.
Attach the Plunger and Push Down
Slowly push the plunger down. Remember that there will be 30 pounds of pressure, so your downward push should require some effort. Continue pushing until you hear the hissing sound. When you hear the hissing sound, all the water has gone through the filter and is now in your cup.
Enjoy
You’re all set if you’re bold enough to drink black coffee. If that isn’t your style, add hot water to make an Americano or hot milk for a latte. If you’re in the mood for iced coffee, you can do that too!
