- Coffee and Water Ratio:
- Measure 17 grams of your favorite coffee beans.
- Prepare 240 grams of hot water.
- Setup:
- Set up the Aeropress in the inverted position with the plunger on the bottom and the filter cap facing up.
- Grinding:
- Grind the coffee beans to a fine drip coarseness.
- Filter Preparation:
- Place a paper filter inside the Aeropress cap.
- Rinse the filter with hot water to eliminate any potential papery flavor.
- Loading the Chamber:
- Load the Aeropress chamber with the finely ground coffee.
- Give the Aeropress a gentle shake to create a level surface of coffee grounds.
- Brewing Process:
- Pour roughly half of the hot water (120 grams) into the Aeropress.
- Gently stir to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated.
- Add the remaining water (120 grams).
- Extraction Time:
- Allow the coffee grounds to extract for about a minute.
- Assembling:
- Twist the cap with the filter onto the Aeropress chamber.
- Flipping and Pressing:
- Flip the Aeropress over onto your favorite coffee mug.
- Apply steady, slow pressure to the plunger until you hear a hissing sound.
- Enjoy:
- Remove the Aeropress, and your freshly brewed coffee is ready to enjoy!
