№ 120 AeroPress 3:25 1:18.2 James Hoffmann
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Hoffmann's definitive AeroPress technique: standard position, long steep, gentle press. No need to rinse filter or preheat.

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Roast level

Light Medium Dark

Parameters

Coffee
11 g
Water
200 g
Ratio
1:18.2
Temp
100 °C
Grind
4 medium fine
Total
3:25
Servings
1
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:25 total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour 200g of water, aiming to wet all the grounds.

    +200g 10s slow
  2. 0:10
    Wait

    Insert plunger ~1cm to create vacuum seal. Wait 2 minutes.

  3. 2:00
    Swirl

    Hold brewer and plunger, gently swirl to knock grounds off the top.

  4. 2:30
    Wait

    Wait 30 seconds for grounds to settle.

  5. 2:30
    Press

    Press gently all the way down. Stop at the hiss. ~30 seconds pressing.

  6. 3:25
    Done

    Brew complete (~3:25 total).

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Notes

Use boiling water for light roasts, 90-95°C for medium, 85-90°C for dark. Do NOT rinse the filter or preheat. Swirl, don't stir. Place plunger ~1cm in immediately after pouring to create a vacuum seal. Stop pressing at the hiss.

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