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Standard Two Cup

by AeroPress AeroPress XL

Standard AeroPress XL brew for two cups. Quick steep with vigorous stirring.

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Total
2:00
Ratio
1:16.7
Coffee
30 g
Temp
85 °C

The Standard Two Cup recipe by AeroPress for the AeroPress XL uses 30 g of coffee and 500 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 85°C, with a target brew time of 2:00.

Parameters

30 g
Coffee
500 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
85 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
2:00
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour 60g of water initially.

    +60g 5s Slow
  2. 0:05
    Pour

    Stir the slurry quickly, then pour the remaining 440g of water. Stir 10 times.

    +500g 20s Slow
  3. 1:00
    Wait

    Insert plunger. Wait 20 seconds.

  4. 1:20
    Wait

    Press slowly for 30-45 seconds.

  5. 2:00
    Done

    Press complete. Pour into two cups.

Notes

The AeroPress XL can brew 2-4 cups at once. Pour water quickly and stir 10 times for even saturation. Lower temperature prevents bitterness with the larger dose. Plunge slowly for 30-45 seconds.

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Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at aeropress.com.

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