The Coffee Compass

  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time4m
  • Brew ratio1:15

Michael Butterworth is a coffee writer and consultant, and he calls this recipe “the only AeroPress recipe you'll ever need.” He recommends using a higher temperature and longer brew time for a sweeter, more delicious cup. Use two filters to keep any sediment out of your brew.

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Coffee Beans
15 g
Kettle
225 g
100ºC or 212ºF
Grind sizeMedium Grind

Steps

1
Place two paper filters in the cap and rinse with hot water. Discard the rinse water.
2
Add 15 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber.
3
Briskly pour 225 g of boiling water onto the grounds.
1:00
4
Insert the plunger at the top of the brew chamber and lift up slightly to create a seal. Let steep.
5
Remove the plunger and gently break the crust with a spoon.
3:00
6
Reinsert the plunger and let sit.
7
Slowly press into the cup.