Preparation guides

How to prepare AeroPress?

Preparation guides

The AeroPress coffee maker has a relatively recent but fascinating history. It was created in 2005 by Alan Adler, engineer and inventor, with the goal of reducing the bitterness and brewing time of his daily coffee. It was quickly adopted by the specialty coffee community, and its success is demonstrated by the World AeroPress Championship.

What do you need to prepare it correctly?

Equipment:

AeroPress, filter, scale, timer, grinder, cup, stirrer, and kettle.

Recipe:

Amount of coffee

16 grams (ratio 1:15)

Water

240g of water (50% Lanjarón and 50% Bezoya)

Temperature

96º

Grinding

24 clicks of Comandante (medium grind)

Time

3:00 minutes

Preparation:

Place the AeroPress right side up, do not preheat the AeroPress.
Place the paper filter in the AeroPress lid. Pour hot water over it to remove the papery taste (this is done separately from the base).
Grind the coffee to a medium level (24 clicks of Comandante).
Place the AeroPress on the scale, add the coffee, tare the scale, and start the timer.
Pour in the 240g of water for 30 seconds and stir gently a couple of times in a cross shape.
At minute 1:30 stir again in a cross pattern.
Insert the filter, and after 2:30 minutes, turn the AeroPress upside down and place it in the cup/decanter.
Gently lower the AeroPress for 30 seconds, for the full 3:00 minute time, until you hear a hissing sound. Pour into your favorite mug and it's ready to drink.