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AeroPress XL

Cold Brew

AeroPress XL Aeropress by AeroPress

Adapted from AeroPress's quick cold-brew guide for the larger AeroPress XL, this room-temperature method uses vigorous agitation to accelerate extraction. It yields two refreshing servings with a smooth profile in only a short brew.

1:11.4 Ratio
2:40 Total
35g Dose
20°C Temp
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Parameters

35 g
Coffee
400 g
Water
1:11.4
Ratio
20 °C
Temp
8 coarse
Grind
2:40
Total
~400 ml
Yield
Grind · 8/10 · coarse
FINE COARSE

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Method

2:40 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 6
    0:00
    10s

    Pour 400g gently.

    +400g→ 400g Fill gently 20°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 6
    0:10
    35s

    Stir continuously.

    30s
  3. Steep 3 / 6
    0:45
    1m20s

    Let it steep.

    1m 20s
  4. Prepare 4 / 6
    2:05
    5s

    Insert the plunger to create a vacuum seal.

  5. Press 5 / 6
    2:10
    30s

    Press down slowly and evenly.

    30s
  6. Done 6 / 6
    2:40

    Concentrate ready. Dilute to taste, or serve over ice.

Notes

Choose a coarse, uniform grind to tolerate sustained agitation without turning harsh. Stir continuously for 30s so room-temperature water reaches the whole bed, then press steadily. Dilute with cold water and ice to taste; grind finer next time if the result remains hollow after dilution.

Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at aeropress.com.

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