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Brew guideHow to Brew Coffee with an AeroPress
In shortFor an everyday cup, steep 15g of finely ground coffee in 225g of water just off the boil for 2 minutes, then press slowly. For an espresso-style shot, use 25g of coffee and 90–100g of water, and press after 90 seconds.
By The Killer Coffee team
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GrindFine (our Ground Espresso works for both methods)
Everyday cup15g coffee, 225g water, 2 minutes
Espresso-style25g coffee, 90–100g water, 90 seconds
WaterJust off the boil (about 94–96°C)
What you'll need
Method
- Two filters. Put two paper filters in the cap and rinse them with hot water. The extra filter gives a cleaner cup.
- Coffee. Add 15g of coffee to the chamber.
- Water. Pour in 225g of water just off the boil and stir gently until all the grounds are wet.
- Seal. Push the plunger in 1–2cm to stop it dripping through.
- Steep. Wait 2 minutes.
- Press. Press slowly and steadily until you hear a hiss, then stop. Forcing the last of the air through adds bitterness.
Method 2: Espresso-style shot
For milk drinks or a stronger hit.
- Two filters. Put two rinsed filters in the cap.
- Coffee. Add 25g of coffee.
- Water. Pour in 90–100g of water just off the boil and stir firmly.
- Seal. Push the plunger in 1–2cm.
- Steep. Wait 90 seconds.
- Press. Press firmly and steadily.
Drink it short, top it up with hot water for an Americano-style cup, or add steamed milk for a latte or flat white.
Dial it in
- Bitter: press more gently, and stop at the hiss.
- Weak: use more coffee, or steep 30 seconds longer.
- Flat or sour: the water was too cool. Use water just off the boil.
- Leaking through early: seal the plunger straight after stirring.
Which Killer coffee
Brew it with
FAQ
What's the best AeroPress ratio?
1:15 for an everyday cup (15g coffee to 225g water). About 1:4 for an espresso-style shot.
How long should an AeroPress brew?
90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the method.
One filter or two?
Two give a cleaner cup.
Is AeroPress coffee strong?
It can be. Strength depends on how much coffee you use and how much you dilute it.
AeroPress or French press?
The AeroPress gives a cleaner cup with less sediment. A French press gives more body.
