How to Brew Coffee in an AeroPress

The AeroPress is a modern brewing device that’s become a favourite for coffee lovers around the world. It’s quick, portable, and versatile, producing a smooth, clean cup whether you’re at home, at work, or travelling.

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What You’ll Need

• An AeroPress

• Freshly ground coffee — choose our Filter Grind on any of our coffees

• Hot water just off the boil (about 92–94°C)

• A stirrer or spoon

• Paper filter (or reusable metal filter)

• A mug or jug

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How Much Coffee to Use

• Standard recipe: 14–16g coffee + 220ml water

• Adjust strength to taste:

• For a stronger cup, use a little more coffee.

• For a lighter cup, use less coffee or more water.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Prepare the filter

Place a paper filter in the AeroPress cap and rinse with hot water. This removes papery taste and preheats your mug.

2. Set up the AeroPress

Place the AeroPress on your mug or jug with the plunger removed. (For the inverted method, flip the AeroPress so the plunger is at the bottom and the open end is facing up.)

3. Add the coffee

Put your ground coffee (filter grind) into the chamber.

4. Add water

Pour hot water up to the top line (about 220ml). Start your timer.

5. Stir

Give the coffee a gentle stir to ensure all the grounds are wet.

6. Brew

Let it steep for about 2 minutes.

7. Plunge

Insert the plunger and press slowly until you hear a gentle hiss.

8. Serve

Enjoy as is, or add hot water for an Americano-style coffee.

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Pro Tips for the Perfect Brew

• Use fresh, quality beans — our coffees are roasted in small batches and ground to order for AeroPress.

• Press gently — a slow, steady plunge gives the smoothest flavour.

• Experiment with brew time and grind size if you want to explore different strengths and styles.