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XL Dark Roast

Gentle extraction for dark roasts on the AeroPress XL. Lower temp, smooth results.

  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Nutty
  • Medium-bodied
  • Dark roast
  • Standard
  • Beginner
Total
2:40
Ratio
1:15
Coffee
28 g
Temp
87 °C

The XL Dark Roast recipe by AeroPress for the AeroPress XL uses 28 g of coffee and 420 g of water (1:15 ratio), at 87°C, with a target brew time of 2:40.

Parameters

28 g
Coffee
420 g
Water
1:15
Ratio
87 °C
Temp
6 medium coarse
Grind
2:40
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:40 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour all 420g.

    +420g 20s Slow
  2. 0:25
    Stir

    Stir 3 times gently.

  3. 2:00
    Press

    Press slowly over 40 seconds.

    40s
  4. 2:40
    Done

    Press complete.

Notes

The XL's large chamber handles 28g easily. Lower temperature prevents over-extraction. Gentle press for a clean, full-bodied cup.

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Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at reddit.com.

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