The Real Sprometheus
The Real Sprometheus had been developing this recipe for an AeroPress competition, but ended up sharing it with the world instead. It works well with a wide variety of beans and produces a clean, sweet, and balanced cup.
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15 g
250 g
90ºC or 194ºF
90ºC or 194ºF
Fine Grind
Steps
Place a paper filter in the cap and attach it to the brew chamber. No need to rinse the filter. | |||
Add 15 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber. Give it a shake to even out the grounds. | |||
Pour 100 g of hot water over the grounds. |
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0:10 | |
Let bloom. |
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1:20 | |
Pour an additional 150 g of hot water. |
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0:15 | |
Using a spoon, slowly stir the slurry front to back and left to right. |
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Insert the plunger at the top of the brew chamber and lift up slightly to create a seal. Let steep. |
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Swirl the AeroPress and cup a few times, then gently press into the cup. Keep pressing all the way through the hiss. |
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0:45 |