Inverted setup
Place the AeroPress upside-down with the plunger depressed to the '4' mark. This prevents premature dripping.
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The AeroPress is the most flexible brewer in a coffee enthusiast's arsenal. Its pressure-assisted extraction produces a smooth, concentrated cup with low acidity. This guide uses the inverted method for maximum brew time control.
- Brew Time
- 2:00–2:30 min
- Coffee : Water
- 1:12 (coffee:water)
- Water Temperature
- 85–93°C (185–200°F)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Add coffee & water
Add 17g of ground coffee. Pour all 200g of hot water in one pour, starting at 0:00.
0:00–0:15
200g water
Stir
Stir 3 times gently. Wet all the grounds. Place the cap with a pre-rinsed filter on top.
0:15–0:30
Steep
Let the coffee steep. For light roasts, steep until 1:30. For medium/dark, until 1:00.
0:30–1:30
Invert & press
At 1:30, carefully flip the AeroPress onto your mug. Begin pressing slowly and steadily — about 30 seconds to push through.
1:30–2:00
Taste & adjust
Stop pressing when you hear a hiss — that's air, not coffee. Dilute with hot water to taste if desired.
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A Little More
From Your Brew
- Lower water temperature (85–88°C) works beautifully with dark roasts to reduce bitterness.
- Metal filters produce a fuller body with more oils; paper filters produce more clarity.
- The AeroPress is extremely forgiving — vary steep time and grind to dial in your preference.
- Great for travel — it's indestructible and lightweight.