What it is and why we love it
The Aeropress is the ultimate in go-anywhere, no-fuss filter coffee.
A timeless addition to the brewing scene, the Aeropress was invented in 2005 by Alan Adler (the engineer who invented the Aerobie frisbee)! It consists of two lightweight cylinders and a filter.
This brewer produces a clean and full-bodied cup of coffee. It’s affordable, quick and convenient to use and clean. It is lightweight and compact so it’s perfect for travelling, work or camping.
Recipe
Ratio 1:16 = 15g coffee : 240g water
Brew time 1:30
What you need
- Aeropress brewer (comes with filter papers and a stirrer).
- Fresh filter coffee (medium to fine grind – think a bit coarser than espresso).
- 92°C water (you can do this by letting a freshly boiled kettle sit for about 1 minute).
- Your favourite cup.
- Scales.
- Kettle.
Method
- Place the filter paper into the filter cap, rinse and leave aside.
- Place the plunger just inside the brew chamber then turn the Aeropress upside down.
- Add 15g of ground coffee to the Aeropress.
- Pour 240g of water into the Aeropress over 30 seconds.
- Gently stir twice and allow to brew for another 30 seconds.
- Place filter and cap onto the Aeropress, flip over onto a mug and plunge for 30 seconds.
- Sip and enjoy.
Tips
- If you’re pressing down with a lot of force and nothing is happening, you’ve probably ground the coffee too fine. Next time coarsen it up a little. If you find there’s no resistance at all, you’ve gone a little too coarse. With some repetition and time, you’ll find the grind size sweet spot.
- Use filtered water if you can, it is cleaner and tastes better.
- When you buy an Aeropress, it comes with a pack of 350 paper filters which last for a long time. When you run out however, you can buy a reusable stainless-steel filter.
