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Inverted Classic

AeroPress

The classic inverted AeroPress method. Flip the AeroPress upside down for full immersion brewing, giving you complete control over steep time. Three-stage water addition for even extraction.

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Total
3:00
Ratio
1:15
Coffee
15 g
Temp
93 °C

The Inverted Classic recipe for the AeroPress uses 15 g of coffee and 225 g of water (1:15 ratio), at 93°C, with a target brew time of 3:00.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
225 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
93 °C
Temp
5 medium fine
Grind
3:00
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    AeroPress inverted. Pour 50g and stir to wet all grounds.

    +50g 10s Slow
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Add water to 125g. Stir once.

    +125g 10s Slow
  3. 1:30
    Pour

    Add water to 225g. Attach filter cap.

    +225g 10s Slow
  4. 2:30
    Press

    Flip onto mug and press slowly for ~30 seconds.

    30s
  5. 3:00
    Done

    Press complete. Stop when you hear the hiss.

Notes

The inverted method prevents any coffee from dripping through before you're ready. This gives full control over steep time. Add water in stages to ensure even saturation. When flipping, hold firmly and flip in one confident motion onto your mug.

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Original source

Published at methodicalcoffee.com.

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