AeroPress Coffee Recipe
For a simple AeroPress brew, use the brewer upright on a sturdy mug, weigh the coffee and water, and press gently. A repeatable recipe makes it easier to find your preferred strength than changing the grind, temperature and steep time together.
A starting recipe
- 15 g medium-fine ground coffee
- 220 g hot water
- A compatible paper filter
- A sturdy mug large enough for the drink
This is a suggested full-cup recipe for a suitably sized AeroPress, not the manufacturer’s only method. Check your model’s capacity and official assembly instructions. Smaller and larger versions need different quantities.
Brew upright
- Fit the paper in the cap and secure the cap to the chamber.
- Stand the brewer squarely on the mug.
- Add coffee, then the measured water, staying within the chamber’s capacity.
- Stir gently to wet the grounds and allow about two minutes before pressing.
- Insert the plunger and press slowly with light, steady pressure.
- Stop if the brewer becomes unstable or unusually hard to press.
Some dripping before pressing is normal with the standard cap. Do not compensate by pressing harder, and do not use a fragile glass or brew on an unsupported scale.
Adjust one variable
If the cup is simply too strong, add a measured amount of hot water after brewing. If it tastes thin and underdeveloped, try a small finer-grind adjustment or a longer steep on the next brew. For a drying finish, try gentler agitation or a modestly coarser grind.
Water temperature and roast matter, but hotter is not always better. Keep the coffee consistent while testing.
Change the style
A metal filter can give a different texture from paper. The AeroPress produces immersion coffee separated by pressure; it is not equivalent to pump espresso. For a cold drink, use the iced AeroPress recipe, which accounts for ice in the total water.
