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Standard Method

AeroPress XL standard upright method. Simple and reliable for everyday brewing.

  • Caramel
  • Chocolate
  • Medium-bodied
  • Medium roast
  • Quick
  • Beginner
Total
2:00
Ratio
1:16.8
Coffee
22 g
Temp
93 °C

The Standard Method recipe by AeroPress for the AeroPress XL uses 22 g of coffee and 370 g of water (1:16.8 ratio), at 93°C, with a target brew time of 2:00.

Parameters

22 g
Coffee
370 g
Water
1:16.8
Ratio
93 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
2:00
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

2:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour all 370g. Start timer.

    +370g 15s Slow
  2. 0:15
    Stir

    Stir gently 3 times back and forth.

  3. 1:30
    Press

    Press slowly for 30 seconds.

  4. 2:00
    Done

    Brew complete.

Notes

The standard method uses the XL in its upright position. Quick brew time and forgiving technique make this ideal for daily use. Adjust steep time to taste: shorter for brighter, longer for fuller body.

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Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at aeropress.com.

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