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AeroPress XL

Competition Style

AeroPress XL Aeropress by AeroPress

AeroPress's competition-style method for the XL: a lean 1:16 dose, heavy agitation and two steeps push extraction high, then a slow press to the hiss keeps a sweet, balanced cup for two.

1:16 Ratio
3:35 Total
25g Dose
95°C Temp
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Parameters

25 g
Coffee
400 g
Water
1:16
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
4 medium-fine
Grind
3:35
Total
~400 ml
Yield
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
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Method

3:35 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 8
    0:00
    20s

    Fill the chamber gently.

    +400g→ 400g Fill gently 95°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 8
    0:20
    15s

    Stir vigorously.

    10s
  3. Prepare 3 / 8
    0:35
    10s

    Insert the plunger to create a vacuum seal.

  4. Steep 4 / 8
    0:45
    1m15s

    Let it steep.

    1m 15s
  5. Prepare 5 / 8
    2:00
    5s

    Remove the plunger.

  6. Swirl 6 / 8
    2:05
    30s

    Stir 5 times. Let it steep.

  7. Press 7 / 8
    2:35
    1m

    Press until you hear the hiss.

    1m
  8. Done 8 / 8
    3:35

    Press complete.

Notes

More agitation and a longer steep than the standard method — that is what lifts extraction at this lean ratio. Press only to the hiss, so you stop before the bitter tail.

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