The Aeropress is such a great way of making coffee. In the years that we have sold it (since the beginning of Aeropress time), we have seen spikes in its popularity. And now there are licensed Aeropress competitions. Watch this space… There will be a V60 and a French Press one soon, or is that the definition of Brewer’s cup?
When Aeropress was first launched, it was introduced as a new way of making coffee simply. Big doses of coffee, “Aeropressed” and topped up with water. This made almost any coffee taste bold and strong, which consequently has/ had a really creamy body. It is no surprise that this method (broadly speaking) wins competitions. Then, after a little while, people were making Aeropress upside down or inverting, if you prefer. This led to longer drinks that were controlled and could use a lot of skills, and also tasted as good as that coffee could. It got nerdy and turned some people off Aeropress.
We still love the Aeropress, as it can be a simple grind and plunge… or it can be more.
Have you seen the Aeropress Go?. It’s a compact version for coffee on the move.
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There are many ways to brew Aeropress.
Here are a few go-to recipes.
Brewing a little like a cafetiere, also known as pushing straight down.
Wet your paper, put it in the filter holder and connect it to the brew tube. Add 12-16g of coffee.
Add 30g of 90-95 °C Filtered brew water, wait 25-30 seconds and then slowly and consistently fill the brew tube.
Keep an eye on the weight of the water you are adding. When you get to 200g, stop, stir and slowly plunge.
We always used to look for the mound shape, which was the sign that your brew was going in the right direction. You have the option to add the oils or not. You can double-filter, for extra clarity or not. So many options.
When brewing this way, the grind can be really important. Too coarse and won’t be great.
Engage the central plunge tube, into the base of the main brew chamber. Stand the Aeropress up and make sure it is level and safe. Add 12-17g of your favourite James Gourmet ground coffee, steadily fill the Aeropress to about 90% full with hot brew water. 90C. Leave the brew for 2 minutes, wet your filter. Stir the brew, lock in the filter holder and place your cup on top. Turn the Aeropress and cup a full 180 degrees so the Aeropress can now be plunged.
The Inverted method enables you to extract more from coarser ground coffee, which often makes it sweeter.
