James Hoffmann Ultimate

by James Hoffmann AeroPress

Hoffmann's definitive AeroPress technique: standard position, long steep, gentle press. No need to rinse filter or preheat.

Total
3:25
Ratio
1:18.2
Coffee
11 g
Temp
100 °C

The James Hoffmann Ultimate recipe by James Hoffmann for the AeroPress uses 11 g of coffee and 200 g of water (1:18.2 ratio), at 100°C, with a target brew time of 3:25.

Roast level

Light Medium Dark

Parameters

11 g
Coffee
200 g
Water
1:18.2
Ratio
100 °C
Temp
4 medium fine
Grind
3:25
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

3:25 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Pour 200g of water, aiming to wet all the grounds.

    +200g 10s Slow
  2. 0:10
    Wait

    Insert plunger ~1cm to create vacuum seal. Wait 2 minutes.

  3. 2:00
    Swirl

    Hold brewer and plunger, gently swirl to knock grounds off the top.

  4. 2:30
    Wait

    Wait 30 seconds for grounds to settle.

  5. 2:30
    Press

    Press gently all the way down. Stop at the hiss. ~30 seconds pressing.

  6. 3:25
    Done

    Brew complete (~3:25 total).

Notes

Use boiling water for light roasts, 90-95°C for medium, 85-90°C for dark. Do NOT rinse the filter or preheat. Swirl, don't stir. Place plunger ~1cm in immediately after pouring to create a vacuum seal. Stop pressing at the hiss.

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Recipe by James Hoffmann, published at youtube.com.

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