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AeroPress official quick cold brew method. Uses room temperature water and constant stirring to extract without heat. Produces a concentrate in just 2 minutes that's then diluted with cold water.

1:5 Ratio
2:25 Total
20g Dose
20°C Temp
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Parameters

20 g
Coffee
100 g
Water
1:5
Ratio
20 °C
Temp
5 medium-fine
Grind
2:25
Total
~100 ml
Yield
Grind · 5/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:25 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 5
    0:00

    Add 100g of cold/room temperature water.

    +100g→ 100g Fill gently
  2. Stir 2 / 5
    0:05

    Stir constantly for 30 seconds.

    30s
  3. Wait 3 / 5
    0:35

    Rest for 90 seconds.

    90s
  4. Press 4 / 5
    2:05

    Press slowly into an ice-filled glass.

    20s
  5. Done 5 / 5
    2:25

    Add cold water to taste. Serve over ice.

Notes

This quick cold brew method bypasses the 12-24 hour steep of traditional cold brew. The constant stirring for 30 seconds drives extraction at room temperature. The result is a smooth, low-acid concentrate. Dilute with cold water and serve over ice.

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Recipe by AeroPress, published at aeropress.com.

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