AEROPRESS

Why Use an Aeropress?

Invented in 2005, this peculiar brewing device has become wildly popular over the last decade due to its ease of use, versatility, and short brew time. The compact, yet sturdy construction has also made it the perfect brewing device for travel. Endless Aeropress recipes have been developed and showcased at the World Aeropress Circuit (you can check some of them out here) Of all the brewing methods, the Aeropress offers the most room for creativity and experimentation. The end result should yield a clean cup with high acidity and plenty of nuance.

You Will Need:

Aeropress
1-3 Aeropress paper filters
burr grinder
electric gooseneck kettle
digital gram scale
timer
filtered water
whole bean Patriot coffee

LET’S GET BREWING!

Weigh & Grind

Weigh out 17g of your favorite whole bean coffee. Grind it on a medium-fine setting, somewhere between drip and espresso on your grinder. It should be about as fine as table salt.

Set it Up

Place between 1 and 3 filters in the filter basket (depending on how clean you want your final cup) and rinse with hot water.

Using the inverted brew method, pull the plunger out to the 4 line, and flip upside down. Add the freshly ground coffee to the Aeropress.

Place the Aeropress on your scale and tare the scale.

Pour the Water

Ensure your water is between 185 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit (brewing at this lower temperature increases levels of Phosphoric acid which is said to increase your perception of fruity notes.)

Start your timer. Pouring in concentric circles, add water until your scale reaches 200g.

Stir Well

At the 30 second mark, use the Aeropress paddle to stir the grounds and break the crust of coffee that has formed the top layer. Stir well, about 15 to 20 times over the course of 5 seconds.

Stirring this vigorously will provide enough turbulence to make up for the lower brew temperature.