AeroPress Coffee Maker
What is AeroPress coffee maker?
AeroPress is a single-serve coffee maker. It uses an immersion style brewing and a very short extraction time (from a few seconds to a couple of minutes). It was invented very recently, in 2005, and immediately became very popular.
Why is AeroPress so popular?
People around the world fell in love with this coffee maker because of its simplicity and the outstanding quality of coffee you get from it. It is very easy to use, it makes coffee in a very short time and there is also something very satisfying, almost magical, about the brewing process. Apart from that, it’s inexpensive to buy, small and very easy to clean. There are many advantages of this simple coffee maker which makes it the perfect choice for home coffee brewing.
How does AeroPress work?
It forces hot water through coffee grounds and a paper filter by hand pressure.
How to make coffee with AeroPress?
Here is how you can make extraordinary coffee at home quickly and easily.
Step-by-step guide to brew coffee with AeroPress
- Remove the plunger from the chamber
- Put a filter in the filter cup
- Attach the filter cup onto the chamber
- Place the chamber on a mug
- Put coffee grounds in the chamber
- Shake the chamber to level the coffee
- Pour water up to the #1 mark on the chamber
- Stir for 10 seconds
- Leave the coffee to steap for 30 seconds up to 3 minutes
- Press
Tip: you can just follow the instructions which come with your AeroPress
We found for you a short video demonstrating the AeroPress brewing process:
Tips on making delicious coffee with AeroPress
What is the best water temperature for AeroPress?
For the best results use water temperature of 80℃.
How long do you leave AeroPress to brew?
Depending on how weak or strong you like your coffee, you can steep the coffee from 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.
What is the best grind for AeroPress?
The best grind for AeroPress is espresso grind or fine drip.
What coffee do you get from AeroPress?
Using this brewing method you get espresso style coffee. This way you can also make americano by adding more water. Anyway, this coffee maker can give you a delightful rich and potent cup of coffee.
Common problems with AeroPress coffee brewing
Sometimes your coffee doesn’t tase as good as you expectes, it may taste bitter or sour – those are the most common issues. When your coffee doesn’t taste quite right, there are several different things to look at: the coffee to water ratio; the water temperature; the coarseness of grind; the brewing time and finally the type of roast.
Why does my AeroPress coffee taste bitter?
If your AeroPress coffee has a bitter taste, it’s likely to be due to over extraction. How to fix it? Try to use a coarser grind, longer extraction time or a lighter roast.
Why does my AeroPress coffee taste sour?
The sourness in your coffee is the opposite problem to bitterness – it’s most likely to be caused by under extraction. How to fix it? Try a finer grind or longer extraction. Another thing to look at is the darkness of the roast. If your coffee is still sour, try a darker roast.
Do you use this bewing method? What do you think about it? Share your thoughts in the comments!
