Introduction

The AeroPress is a versatile and innovative coffee brewing device known for its smooth, clean, and rich coffee. Using a combination of immersion and gentle pressure, it extracts coffee quickly while reducing bitterness and acidity. Compact, lightweight, and easy to use, the AeroPress allows coffee lovers to experiment with grind size, water temperature, and brew time, making it ideal for customizable, high-quality coffee at home or on the go.

Variables

1. Dosage – How much coffee you use (grams), which affects strength.
   
   

2. Grind size – Fine to medium; finer grinds extract faster but can increase bitterness.
   
   

3. Water temperature – Typically 80–96 °C; hotter water extracts faster and more fully.
   
   

4. Water volume – Determines coffee-to-water ratio and final strength.
   
   

5. Brew time / immersion time – How long the coffee sits in water before pressing; longer steep increases extraction.
   
   

6. Pressure / pressing speed – Slower pressing extracts more evenly; faster pressing can under-extract.
   
   

7. Inverted vs standard method – Affects immersion time and clarity of the cup.
   
   

8. Stirring / agitation – Enhances extraction and can influence strength and clarity.
   
   

Our Guide

Dosage: 15–18 g coffee (medium-fine grind)

Water: 200 ml hot water (80–96 °C)

Grind: Medium Fine

Ratio: 1:12 - 13

Work Flow

1. Place a paper filter in the cap and rinse with hot water to remove any paper taste.
   
   

2. Attach the filter cap to the chamber and place it over your cup.
   
   

3. Put the ground coffee into the chamber.
   
   

4. Pour hot water over the grounds up to the desired level (typically 200 ml).
   
   

5. Gently stir for 10 - 15 seconds to ensure even saturation.
   
   

6. Let the coffee steep for 1 - 2 minutes (adjust for desired strength).
   
   

7. Insert the plunger and press down slowly, taking 20 - 30 seconds, until all liquid is extracted.
   
   

8. Remove the AeroPress, discard grounds, and enjoy your smooth, clean cup of coffee.
   
   

Adjust the coffee dose, water volume, and steep time to control strength and flavor. Pressing slowly produces a fuller-bodied, more extracted cup, while faster pressing results in a lighter brew. For even more control over steep time and immersion, try the inverted method.

Recommendations

The AeroPress works best with light to medium roasts, highlighting bright, clean flavors or rich, chocolatey notes, making it ideal for single-origin or balanced blends. Its brewing variables allow for easy customization of strength, flavor, and body, and its compact, lightweight design makes it highly portable for coffee on the go.