The Real Sprometheus

  • Cup strengthPourover
  • Brew ratio1:16

What happens if you don't press your AeroPress? It may sound crazy, but you can actually use it to make a pourover coffee — and it works really well.

Upright AeroPress
Upright
Coffee Beans
15 g
Kettle
240 g
100ºC or 212ºF
Grind sizeCoarse Grind

Steps

1
Place a paper filter in the cap and rinse with hot water.
2
Add 15 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber. Give it a shake to even out the grounds.
3
Pour 240 g of hot water over the grounds.
4
Give it a stir and let the water drip through.
5
Once the water level hits about level 1 on the chamber, give the AeroPress a quick swirl.
6
Remove the AeroPress once the water level hits the grounds.