AeroPress Brewing Guide

Why AeroPress

The AeroPress combines immersion and pressure brewing into one compact device. It's forgiving, fast (total brew time under 2 minutes), and incredibly versatile — you can make anything from espresso-style concentrate to clean filtered coffee. It's also the only brewer with its own World Championship.

Standard Method

The original method recommended by the inventor, Alan Adler.

1. 01Place a paper filter in the cap, rinse, and attach to the chamber.
2. 02Set the AeroPress on your mug (filter-side down).
3. 03Add 15g of fine-medium ground coffee.
4. 04Pour 200g of water at 185°F (85°C) — slightly cooler than other methods.
5. 05Stir 3 times gently. Insert the plunger to seal.
6. 06At 1:00, press down slowly (30 seconds of pressing).

Inverted Method

The community-favorite technique that prevents early dripping and allows full immersion.

1. 01Insert the plunger into the chamber about 1 inch. Flip upside down (plunger on bottom).
2. 02Add 17g of medium-fine grounds.
3. 03Pour 220g of water at 200°F (93°C).
4. 04Stir gently. Let steep for 1:30.
5. 05Attach the filter cap (pre-rinsed). Carefully flip onto your mug.
6. 06Press down slowly for 30 seconds.

Best Beans for AeroPress

The AeroPress works well with any roast level. Light roasts yield bright, clean results (especially with the inverted method and higher temperatures). Medium roasts produce balanced, sweet cups. Dark roasts make excellent concentrate that you can dilute with hot water for an Americano-style drink.