Basic AeroPress Recipe

Time
1m 48s
Serves
1
Method
AeroPress (Standard)
Coffee to water ratio
3:50

This is the recipe that comes with the Original AeroPress. It doesn't require scales, but we recommend you use them if you own one.

To measure out the coffee you can use the scoop that comes with the AeroPress, or around 15g of coffee if you have scales.

Check out our basic recipe for the inverted method for AeroPress here.

Recipe Preparation

Coffee
  • 15g
  • Medium Fine grind
  • Medium roast
Water
  • 250g
  • 85°C / 185°F
Equipment
  • AeroPress
  • AeroPress Micro-Filters
  • AeroPress Coffee Stirrer
  • Kettle
  • Mug
  • Disassemble your AeroPress.
  • Place a paper filter into the cap and lock it back on to the chamber.
  • Stand the brewer onto a cup/mug.
  • Place 1 scoop (15g) of medium fine coffee into chamber.
  • Once the water is ready, start the timer.

Timer for Basic AeroPress

Time
00:00
Remaining
01:48
01:00
Pour 00:10

Pour up to the 4 mark on the chamber.

Stir 00:03

Stir the coffee gently with the stirrer.

Steps

  1. 1. Pour

    Pour up to the 4 mark on the chamber.

  2. 2. Stir

    Stir the coffee gently with the stirrer.

  3. 3. Place Plunger

    Place the plunger 1cm into the chamber.

  4. 4. Wait

    Wait for 60 seconds.

  5. 5. Press Plunger

    Push down gently on the plunger using the natural weight of your hands and arms without force, until you hear the hissing sound. This should last around 30 seconds.