Making coffee with a Aeropress may be different then the traditional method, but the end result is the same if not better. It is such a simple design that is lightweight and durable and makes a great cup of coffee whether you are traveling, camping or at home.
This list of my 5 favorite Aeropress recipes will give you sample of the many different ways to brew coffee with a Aeropress and a chance for you to decide which one brews the best cup.
There are lot of great Aeropress recipes so make sure you experiment with your own brewing ideas and ask others out there how they make there coffee. You will be surprised at how many ways there are out there!
My 5 Favorite Aeropress Recipes
1.Sweet MariasAeropress Recipe
Basic Setup:
- Grind – Medium Fine
- Coffee Amount 120 grams
- Water Temp 185
- Amount of Water: 120 grams
- Time 60 Seconds
Step by Step Brewing Process:
- Start by rinsing the Aeropress paper filter and insert it into the filter holder. Attach filter holder to the Aeropress. Get your grinder out and grind 120 grams using a medium fine setting
- Pour the 120 grams into the Aeropress and then slowly pour the 120 grams over the coffee grounds for 10 seconds
- Stir the coffee grounds with the stick or spoon slowly for 20 seconds.
- Let the Coffee steep for 15 Seconds
- Slowly Plunge the Aeropress over your coffee mug or container for the Final 15 seconds
2. World AeroPress Champion Shuichi SasakiRecipe
Basic Setup:
- Grind – Medium Coarse
- Coffee Amount: 17 grams
- Water Temp 200
- Amount of Water: 250 grams
- Time 120 Seconds
Step by Step Brewing Process:
- Start by rinsing the Aeropress paper filter and insert it into the filter holder. Attach filter holder to the Aeropress. Get your grinder out and grind 17 grams using a medium coarse setting
- Pour the 17 grams of coffee into the Aeropress and then slowly pour 40 grams of water over the coffee grounds for 20 seconds
- Stir the coffee grounds with the stick or spoon slowly for 5 seconds.
- Pour the remaining 210 grams of water over the coffee grounds for 20 seconds
- Slowly Plunge the Aeropress over your coffee mug or container for the Final 75 seconds
3. Heart Coffee RoastersAeropress Recipe
Basic Setup:
- Grind – Medium Fine
- Coffee Amount: 17 grams
- Water Temp 200
- Amount of Water: 250 grams
- Time 120 Seconds
Step by Step Brewing Process:
- Start by rinsing the Aeropress paper filter and insert it into the filter holder. Attach filter holder to the Aeropress. Get your grinder out and grind 17 grams using a medium coarse setting
- Pour the 17 grams of coffee into the Aeropress and then slowly pour 250 grams of water over the coffee grounds for 10 seconds
- Stir the coffee grounds with the stick or spoon slowly for 10 seconds.
- Let the coffee brew for 70 seconds
- Stir the coffee grounds with the stick or spoon slowly for 10 seconds.
- Slowly Plunge the Aeropress over your coffee mug or container for the Final 20 seconds
4. World Aeropress Champion Charlene de BuysereRecipe
Basic Setup:
- Grind – Coarse
- Coffee Amount: 18 grams
- Water Temp 200
- Amount of Water: 250 grams
- Time 60 Seconds
Step by Step Brewing Process:
- Start by rinsing the Aeropress paper filter and insert it into the filter holder. Attach filter holder to the Aeropress. Get your grinder out and grind 18 grams using a coarse setting
- Pour the 18 grams of coffee into the Aeropress and then slowly pour 40 grams of water over the coffee grounds for 10 seconds
- Let the coffee brew for 20 seconds
- Pour the remaining 210 grams of water slowly over the coffee for 15 seconds
- Slowly Plunge the Aeropress over your coffee mug or container for the Final 15 seconds
5. United States Aeropress Runner Up Brendon GliddenRecipe
Basic Setup:
- Grind – Medium Fine
- Coffee Amount: 15 grams
- Water Temp 205
- Amount of Water: 250 grams
- Time 135 Seconds
Step by Step Brewing Process:
- Start by rinsing the Aeropress paper filter and insert it into the filter holder. Attach filter holder to the Aeropress. Get your grinder out and grind 15 grams using a medium fine setting
- Pour the 18 grams of coffee into the Aeropress and then slowly pour 60 grams of water over the coffee grounds for 10 seconds
- Let the coffee brew for 20 seconds
- Pour the remaining 190 grams of water slowly over the coffee for 10 seconds
- Let the coffee brew for 65 seconds
- Slowly Plunge the Aeropress over your coffee mug or container for the Final 30 seconds
Getting Started With an Aeropress
As simple as the Aeropress design seems to be you would be, at least I was, amazed at how many ways you can brew coffee with the simple device.
To start with there are 2 fundamental ways to hold it for brewing purposes You can either hold it straight up just like it comes out of the box or You can turn it upside down (inverted method) and experience a whole new appreciation for the bean
Aeropress Recipe Essentials
- Aeropress
- Filter paper (x2)
- Coffee Grinder
- Freshly Roasted Coffee
- Gooseneck Kettle ( Heat Water to 185 – 195 degrees)
- Scale
- Timer
- Aeropress paddle
- Cup
An FAQ about How to Properly Clean a AeroPress
Once you are done brewing you will need to get it ready for the next time you to use it. And with how easy it is to make coffee with an Aeropress, its even easier to clean, so here is how you do it: Just like the Aero press itself, cleaning it is just as simple and unlike some other types of manual brewers its dishwasher safe.
All you need to do is take of the cap where the filter and grounds are and press the Aeropress until the used grounds come out. (You want learn what you do with use grounds, check out my post on this).
Then, if you elect to go manual, just rinse out the press with some water being careful to particular attention to the rubber seal that goes around the plunger.
If for some reason there is still some residue left in the press then you can take a sponge and dish soap to wash out whatever remnants are there After that just set it aside to dry and its ready to go!
Can’t get much easier than that!
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a simple device, with recipes that make it easy to brew with and that you can take almost anywhere then the Aeropress should be at or near the top of the list.
With an Aeropress and its faster brewing time the coffee will have lower acidity and that combined with its ease of use and comfortable price (has made it increasing popular and a great addition to any coffee lover.
You can also check out my review of the Aeropress Go
