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AeroPress Inverted Method

You can now purchase an AeroPress in our cafe! AeroPress coffee is known for its clarity and cleanliness, with a smooth and well-extracted taste that highlights the coffee's natural nuances. Since you have precise control over variables like grind size, brew time, and water temperature, you can tailor your AeroPress brew to suit your personal preferences, whether you prefer a rich, full-bodied coffee or a cleaner, lighter cup. This adaptability is one of the reasons why the AeroPress has gained a dedicated following among coffee enthusiasts.

The instructions in the box are a great start, and might be all you ever need to enjoy a great cup at home or on the go. If you want to try something a little more advanced, try this inverted method.

What You Need

  • Amazing coffee (see our selection here!)
  • AeroPress
  • Burr Grinder
    We can grind your coffee when you purchase in-store or online.
  • Scale that measures grams
    We'll include volumetric measurements if you don't have one.
  • Thermometer
  • Gooseneck kettle

What To Do

  1. Measure 18 grams of coffee. We recommend 1 gram of coffee to 5 mL of water but you can always adjust for taste. This recipe is based on a 90 mL cup of coffee. It'll be slightly weaker than a shot of espresso.
    Bonus tip: 1 mL of water weighs exactly 1 gram. You can use the same scale to measure your coffee and your water.
  2. Grind your coffee at a fine setting. Every grinder is different and every coffee is different. Start out with a fine grind, and make small adjustments to taste! The most important thing is that your cup of coffee tastes amazing to you. Grind sizes and ratios should be taken as suggestions, not laws.
    What if I don't have a grinder? That's okay! A fresh grind makes a better cup of coffee, but pre-ground coffee can still be great! Skip steps 1 and 2 and measure 18 g (1 rounded tbsp) of pre-ground coffee.
  3. Heat your water to 205 degrees. The water should be just short of boiling. If the water is too hot, it will pull too many bitter compounds out of the coffee. If it is too cool, the flavor will be under-extracted.
  4. Wet the filter: Insert a paper filter into the filter cap. Pre-wet the filter with hot water to rinse away any paper taste and preheat your brewing vessel. Discard the rinse water.
  5. Prepare the AeroPress. Set the cap aside. Invert the AeroPress so the plunger is on the bottom. Put your coffee grounds in the cylinder.
  6. Pour in 90g (or a little less than half a cup) of water.
  7. Screw the cap on.
  8. Steep for about 60-90 seconds, depending on your taste preference. A shorter steep time will result in a milder brew, while a longer steep time will yield a stronger, more robust flavor.
  9. Press: After steeping, flip the AeroPress onto the top of your mug. Press down gently and steadily on the plunger. Aim to take about 20-30 seconds to fully press the coffee through the filter into your mug. If it's too easy to press, your grind might be too coarse, and if it's too difficult, your grind might be too fine.
  10. Enjoy. Congratulations! You have hand brewed an amazing cup of coffee! Grab your mug of choice, sit back, and enjoy. While you sip, maybe get started on a second cup.