Aeropress Brew Guide

The AeroPress is a cracking bit of kit — a one-cup brewer that uses pressure to punch out a bold, clean cup. It’s versatile enough to handle both espresso and filter roasts, but for this recipe, we’d recommend sticking with a filter roast to get the best out of it.

What You’ll Need:

  • AeroPress or AeroPress Go
  • AeroPress micro filters or Fellow Prismo attachment
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee scales

The Recipe:

  • Coffee: 12g (medium grind — like caster sugar)
  • Water: 200ml
  • Brew temp: 93–96°C
  • Milk temp (if using): 55–65°C

We’re going filter-style here, so choose a filter roast for the cleanest, sweetest result.

Step-by-Step:

  • Get everything prepped — gear clean, kettle hot, beans weighed and ready.
  • Pop your filter in the cap and give it a good rinse with hot water.
  • Heat your water to 97°C (or just off the boil).
  • Set the AeroPress up inverted — wider ends top and bottom, cap facing up.
  • Grind your 12g of coffee medium (about the texture of caster sugar).
  • Add the grounds to the chamber and give it a gentle shake to level it out.
  • Place the AeroPress on your scales and zero it.
  • Start your timer and pour in 200g of water in slow circles — get everything wet.
  • Stir 5 times, then screw the cap on tight.
  • At 1:45, flip the AeroPress onto your cup or server.
  • At 2:00, press down slowly and firmly — aim for a full press by 2:20–2:30. Stop when you hear the hiss.

Dial It In:

  • Brew takes longer than 30 seconds to press? Go coarser.
  • Brew's done too fast? Tighten up your grind.
  • Using a hand grinder? Start at fully tight and loosen by 3–4 clicks.

This method gives you a clean, strong cup with bags of flavour — without overcomplicating it. Great at home, in a camper van, or anywhere you want proper coffee without a machine.

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