WAC 2021 Winner
Tuomas Merikanto
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Regular Cup
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2m 30s
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1:11
Tuomas Merikanto is a Finnish barista. This recipe won him the 2021 World AeroPress Championship, in the first-ever victory for a Finn - and also his first time taking part in any competition. The recommended water is Formula 2 from Third Wave Water.
| Bean | Light roast Guatemala, washed Bourbon and Caturra |
Inverted
18 g
200 g
80ºC or 176ºF
80ºC or 176ºF
Extra Coarse Grind
Steps
| Place two paper filters in the cap and rinse with hot water. Discard the rinse water. | |||
| Add 18 g of ground coffee to the brew chamber. | |||
| Pour 50 g of hot water over the grounds. |
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0:10 | |
| Stir very gently 3 times back and forth. |
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0:05 | |
| Pour an additional 150 g of hot water. |
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0:15 | |
| Let steep. |
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0:20 | |
| Stir very gently 3 times back and forth. |
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0:10 | |
| Push out any excess air, attach the filter cap, and let sit. |
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0:40 | |
| Flip the AeroPress and press into a pitcher. |
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0:20 | |
| Swirl the pitcher. |
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0:30 | |
| Pour from altitude into another pitcher and enjoy. |
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