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AeroPress XL

XL Dark Roast

AeroPress XL Aeropress by AeroPress

A gentle recipe for dark roasts on the AeroPress XL: a lower brew temperature and a slow, unhurried press keep bitterness down and pull a smooth, full-bodied, chocolate-caramel cup for two.

1:15 Ratio
2:40 Total
28g Dose
87°C Temp
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Parameters

28 g
Coffee
420 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
87 °C
Temp
6 medium-coarse
Grind
2:40
Total
~420 ml
Yield
Grind · 6/10 · medium
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Method

2:40 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 6
    0:00
    25s

    Pour 420g gently.

    +420g→ 420g Fill gently 87°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 6
    0:25
    20s

    Stir 3 times.

  3. Steep 3 / 6
    0:45
    1m10s

    Let it steep.

    1m 10s
  4. Prepare 4 / 6
    1:55
    5s

    Insert the plunger to create a vacuum seal.

  5. Press 5 / 6
    2:00
    40s

    Press down slowly and evenly.

    40s
  6. Done 6 / 6
    2:40

    Press complete.

Notes

The XL's large chamber handles 28g easily. Lower temperature prevents over-extraction. Gentle press for a clean, full-bodied cup.

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