How to brew coffee with an Aeropress

The Aeropress is a versatile, modern coffee maker beloved by travellers and coffee enthusiasts for its portability and adaptability.

It can brew a concentrated “espresso-like” shot, a traditional coffee, or even cold brew, depending on your preferences. The Aeropress is quick, easy to clean, and allows for a range of brewing techniques.

  • Equipment You'll Need to Brew With an Aeropress

    • Aeropress and filter
    • Freshly roasted coffee beans (fine to medium-fine grind)
    • Kettle and water (200°F or 93°C)
    • Timer (optional)

  • Brewing Steps for an Aeropress

    1. Prepare the Filter and Device
      Place a filter in the Aeropress cap and rinse it with hot water. For the inverted method, assemble the Aeropress upside down with the plunger at the bottom.
    2. Measure and Grind Coffee
      Use about 15–18 grams of coffee for a standard cup. Grind the coffee medium-fine to fine, similar to table salt.
      If it's too coarse, the water will simply pass straight through the coffee, so make sure you have a fine enough grind.
    3. Add Coffee and Water
      Add the coffee, then pour in about 200ml of hot water. Stir for about 10 seconds to ensure all grounds are wet and begin brewing.
    4. Brew and Press
      Attach the cap with the filter, wait around 1–2 minutes, then carefully flip the Aeropress onto your cup. Press down gently but firmly until all the liquid has passed through.
    5. Serve
      Aeropress coffee can be bold and full-bodied like espresso or smoother and lighter, depending on your chosen method.

Brewing Tips for an Aeropress

  • The Aeropress is versatile, allowing for both longer steep times and shorter “espresso-like” shots.
  • Experiment with different brew times and grind sizes to explore its range of flavours.

PROS & CONS

Some advantages & disadvantages of using an Aeropress

Versatile

Offers various brew styles, from espresso-like to drip-style coffee.

Quick and portable

Lightweight, compact, and easy to clean—great for travel.

Control over brewing

You can adjust variables like steep time and pressure.

Limited capacity

Only brews one to two servings at a time.

Requires specialist paper or metal filters

Not always readily available in mainstream shops.

Poorer extraction

Extraction is unlikely to be comparable to a more traditional brew method.

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