Alternative Brewing

  • Cup strengthEspresso
  • Brew time1m 30s
  • Brew ratio1:3

This recipe requires the Fellow Prismo attachment, a valve which increases pressure to get closer to a true espresso. While the inverted method is usually unnecessary when brewing with the Prismo, Alternative Brewing's recipe uses it in order to remove excess air.

Equipment AeroPress, Fellow Prismo
Inverted AeroPress
Inverted
Coffee Beans
18 g
Kettle
55 g
95ºC or 203ºF
Grind sizeFine Grind

Steps

1
Using the inverted method, bring the plunger in line with level 2 on the chamber.
2
Place the metal filter in the Prismo cap so that it's ready to screw on.
3
Add 18 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
4
Pour 55 g of hot water over the grounds.
0:10
5
Stir vigorously to agitate the grounds.
0:10
6
Press down slightly on the chamber to remove excess air (be careful not to spill).
0:50
7
Screw the Prismo cap on tightly and let steep.
8
Flip the AeroPress and press gently into a cup. Keep pressing all the way through the hissing.
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