The Real Sprometheus

  • Cup strengthRegular Cup
  • Brew time3m 15s
  • Brew ratio1:17

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.

Upright AeroPress
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Coffee Beans
15 g
Kettle
250 g
90ºC or 194ºF
Grind sizeFine Grind

Steps

1
Place a paper filter in the cap and attach it to the brew chamber. No need to rinse the filter.
2
Add 15 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber. Give it a shake to even out the grounds.
3
Pour 100 g of hot water over the grounds.
0:10
4
Let bloom.
1:20
5
Pour an additional 150 g of hot water.
0:15
6
Using a spoon, slowly stir the slurry front to back and left to right.
0:15
7
Insert the plunger at the top of the brew chamber and lift up slightly to create a seal. Let steep.
0:30
8
Swirl the AeroPress and cup a few times, then gently press into the cup. Keep pressing all the way through the hiss.
0:45