James Hoffmann's Ultimate AeroPress Recipe
"A reliable AeroPress technique for fantastic coffee."
James Hoffmann
Tips & Preparation
- Recipe for high extraction, lower ratio.
- For darker roasts, a 60-65g/L ratio is recommended.
- Grind finer than pour over, close to espresso range, adjust based on roast level.
- Water temperature: Boiling for light roasts, 90-95°C for Medium roasts, 85-90°C for darker roasts.
- Swirl gently at 2 minutes to knock down the crust.
- Press gently and evenly for about 30 seconds.
- No need to wet the paper filter, No need preheat.
- No need pour over gooseneck kettle.
Recipe Steps
Put the filter into the cap. Don't rinse or preheat the brewer (it doesn't make any difference).
Put coffee into the brewer
Place on scales.
0:00
Start the timer then add 200g boiled water, aiming to wet all the coffee during pouring.
Immediately place the piston piece into the top of the brewer, about 1cm in.
Wait 2 minutes.
2:00
Holding the brewer and the piston, gently swirl the brewer.
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