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AeroPress

Official Recipe

The standard recipe included with every AeroPress uses one heaping scoop (17g) of medium-ground coffee, a short stir, and a gentle press. Use 80°C for dark roasts or 85°C for medium and light roasts.

1:11.8 Ratio
1:52 Total
17g Dose
85°C Temp
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Parameters

17 g
Coffee
200 g
Water
1:11.8
Ratio
85 °C
Temp
4 medium
Grind
1:52
Total
~200 ml
Yield
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
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Method

1:52 · total
  1. Pour 1 / 6
    0:00
    10s

    Pour 200g gently over the centre of the bed.

    +200g→ 200g Fill gently 85°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 6
    0:10
    7s

    Stir gently.

    3s
  3. Prepare 3 / 6
    0:17
    5s

    Insert the plunger to create a vacuum seal.

  4. Steep 4 / 6
    0:22
    1m

    Let it steep.

    1m
  5. Press 5 / 6
    1:22
    30s

    Press until you hear the hiss.

    30s
  6. Done 6 / 6
    1:52

    Press complete.

Notes

AeroPress Inc. recommends 80°C for dark roasts, 85°C for medium and light roasts. Pour water to the 4 mark (200g). Stir for about 3 seconds. Insert plunger about 1cm to create vacuum seal. Wait 60 seconds. Press with gentle constant pressure until you hear the hiss.

Original source

Recipe by AeroPress, published at aeropress.com.

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