For questions about grind size, water temperature, and other brewing issues.
For the best brewing experience: Use a medium-fine grind size, shake to level the bed of coffee grounds before pouring in the water, and pour the water slowly. The best grind size to use with an AeroPress coffee maker is between drip grind and espres
You may need to use a better or sharper grinder. A good, sharp grinder (ideally a good burr grinder) grinds coffee into particles that are all the same size. A cheap or dull grinder produces a wide variety of particle sizes and the very small dust-li
It is normal for a minor amount of liquid (about 2-3%) to drip through prior to stirring and pressing. If a lot of liquid runs through prematurely, remember to shake to level the grounds and pour the hot water slowly. If an excess amount still runs t
A good grinder will grind coffee into particles of uniform size. Very fine particles block the flow of water and make it difficult to press. The same blocking occurs if your grinder is dull and produces particles of varying size because the fine part
Some people brew with their AeroPress coffee maker upside down, which has been referred to as the “inverted method”. People who use the inverted method apparently do so to prevent premature drip-through of their coffee, to give them complete control
All AeroPress scoops have the same capacity. A level scoop holds 11.5 grams of coffee or about 2.5 tablespoons. A heaping (rounded) scoop of coffee holds 14-15 grams or around 3 tablespoons.
Try the AeroPress XL coffee maker, which has twice the capacity of the AeroPress Original or AeroPress Clear!. If you have an AeroPress Original, AeroPress Clear, or AeroPress Go, you can make more servings at once if you brew "espresso style". See t
These temperatures are great starting points because they deliver smooth, rich brews without the bitterness and acidity that come with using hotter water. One of the advantages of AeroPress coffee makers is the user controls all the brewing process v
Look down into the AeroPress chamber from above. The numbers on the outside are visible through the material particularly if looking down against a light background. Ground coffee floating around in the chamber can make it difficult to judge the wate
Many people say that espresso must be made with 9 bars of pressure. If you use this definition then no, AeroPress coffee makers do not make espresso. But if you define espresso by the taste of the drink in the cup, certainly many people think AeroPre
Yes. Please see our cold brew page for instructions on how to make cold brew style coffee with AeroPress coffee makers.
You can use any coffee when brewing with AeroPress coffee makers and you’ll get a delicious cup! But the bottom line is that the best coffee for the AeroPress Original or the AeroPress Go is whatever coffee tastes best to you. Experiment with differe
We found in our taste tests that using slightly different brew temperatures for different roasts can yield great results. A great starting point is to brew with 175°F (80°C) water for dark roasts and 185°F (85°C) for medium and light roasts. These te
Yes, you can make up to three 8 oz. cups of American style coffee at a time with an AeroPress Original, AeroPress Clear, or AeroPress Go by brewing "espresso style". Start by putting three rounded scoops of fine drip grind coffee in the AeroPress cha
A lot of people want to know how much coffee to use when they first begin brewing with an AeroPress coffee maker. As a starting point, we recommend one heaping scoop of medium-fine grind coffee, or 14-15 grams of coffee per cup.All AeroPress scoops h
The AeroPress brewing instructions provided with AeroPress coffee makers describe a starting point from which users can deviate if they wish. The taste of brewed coffee is affected by all the variables in the brewing process. When using an AeroPress
Yes, you can use an AeroPress Original or AeroPress Go coffee maker to brew tea using the AeroPress inverted method. Insert the plunger an inch or so into the chamber and then set the AeroPress coffee maker on a counter with the plunger down. Put th
The variables that make coffee stronger are the same no matter what coffee maker you are using. To increase the strength of coffee, try:. 1. Using a finer grind of coffee. 2. Increasing the coffee to water ratio. 3. Increasing the steep time (stirrin