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Competition Style

by AeroPress AeroPress XL

Multi-stage competition-style AeroPress XL recipe with high agitation for maximum extraction.

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Total
3:30
Ratio
1:16
Coffee
25 g
Temp
95 °C

The Competition Style recipe by AeroPress for the AeroPress XL uses 25 g of coffee and 400 g of water (1:16 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 3:30.

Parameters

25 g
Coffee
400 g
Water
1:16
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
3:30
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour 400g of water in circles.

    +400g 15s Circular
  2. 0:20
    Stir

    Stir vigorously for 10 seconds.

  3. 0:30
    Wait

    Insert plunger to create seal. Wait.

  4. 2:00
    Stir

    Remove plunger, stir 5 times gently.

  5. 2:30
    Press

    Press slowly and evenly. Stop at the hiss.

  6. 3:30
    Done

    Brew complete.

Notes

Competition-style recipe for the XL. Higher agitation and longer steep than standard. The large capacity allows for a generous 1:16 ratio while still using the AeroPress plunger pressure for full extraction.

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Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at youtube.com.

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