Alan Adler

  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time10s
  • Brew ratio1:6

Alan Adler is the inventor of the AeroPress. This is his original recipe, which is easy to follow and ideal for beginners. Adler recommends using a grind that's somewhere between drip and espresso. Add hot water at the end to make a classic American cup.

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Coffee Beans
16 g
Kettle
95 g
80ºC or 176ºF
Grind sizeFine Grind

Steps

1
Add 16 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
2
Give a gentle shake to level the grounds.
3
Pour water up to about 1½ on the chamber (approximately 95 g).
4
Stir using the paddle.
0:10
5
Insert the plunger and press gently, pausing when you meet resistance. Stop once the plunger reaches the grounds.
6
Add additional hot water to the cup, to taste.