Aeropress Brew Guide: Ratios & Instructions
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Aeropress Brew Guide: Ratios & Instructions
What to Expect
Clean, syrupy body with citrus brightness and a cocoa finish. This recipe gives you clarity without losing sweetness.
Recipe
- Coffee 16 g
- Water 170 ml
- Temp 185 °F / 85 °C
- Grind medium-fine (table salt)
- Total time 2:00 + 20–30 s press
Equipment
- AeroPress (inverted)
- Paper filter
- Gooseneck kettle
- Scale + timer
- Stir stick or long spoon
Steps
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Prep Rinse filter, assemble inverted
Rinse paper with hot water. Warm your server/mug.
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0:00 Dose & grind
Grind 16 g medium-fine. Add coffee, level the bed.
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0:00–0:20 Pour to 170 g
Steady, even pour; start centered then small circles to wet evenly.
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0:20 Stir 3× (5 s)
Three gentle passes just to even the bed.
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0:25–1:55 Wait / steep
Let it ride. No agitation.
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1:55 Stir 3× again (5 s)
Final quick stir before pressing.
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2:00 Cap, flip, press
Cap on, flip onto server, press 20–30 s with body weight — stop at the hiss.
Troubleshooting
- Bitter / dry: Coarsen 1 notch or lower temp 2–3 °F.
- Sour / thin: Finer 1 notch or +5 °F; ensure full 170 ml water is used.
- Press stalls: Grind coarser; keep stirs to 3× only.
Taste tuning
- More clarity: Slightly coarser, lighter press.
- More body: Slightly finer, push closer to hiss.
Water & grind notes
Target TDS 90–120 ppm as CaCO₃; if using very soft water, a pinch of buffer improves sweetness. Use a medium-fine grind that yields a 20–30 s press with steady resistance.
By Jimmy Thomas