Nowadays, coffee-lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to the variety of methods they can use to make their daily coffee. Of course, there’s the classic Italian espresso machine, the pour-over favoured by many Americans, the French press to mention a few. Each type of coffee-maker produces a different depth of flavour, which is why so many coffee-drinkers have a favourite method. One of the newer, more popular ways to make coffee is with an AeroPress coffee maker.

What is AeroPress coffee?

The AeroPress coffee maker was invented in the last 20 years, by Alan Adler. It is a manual coffeemaker which uses a cylindrical chamber and plunger mechanism, like a syringe, to produce espresso-style coffee. Ground coffee and water are brewed inside and then forced through a filter to produce coffee.

If you’re wondering how to use your Aeropress coffee-maker, then keep on reading.

How to make AeroPress coffee

To make one cup of coffee with an AeroPress, you will need:

Equipment

A coffee scale (optional)
AeroPress coffee maker
Kettle
A coffee measuring spoon
Large, sturdy mug or AeroPress glass
Filter papers

Ingredients

12g medium to finely ground coffee
Filtered or bottled water

Preparation

Step 1. Boil the water
Step 2. Take one of your filter paper and put into the cap of the AeroPress. Rinse the filter with hot water and discard poured water before brewing
Step 3. Attach filter cap to the bottom of brew chamber
Step 4. Set the chamber on top of your mug and add one flattened scoop of coffee into it
Step 5. Shake the chamber to level out the coffee
Step 6. Add your -boiling water into the chamber until it covers the coffee ground and stir for around ten seconds
Step 7. Place your plunger into the top of the brew chamber and wait for 40 seconds. Press down gently with steady pressure until you hear a hissing sounds, while your coffee is poured into your mug
Step 8. To clean the AeroPress, remove the cap and push the plunger to get rid of the used coffee grounds
Step 9. Rinse the rubber seal to keep your AeroPress clean, dry and screw it back onto the cap to store away
Step 10. Serve and enjoy your AeroPress espresso!

Versions of preparing coffee with AeroPress

There are a few variables that can alter the type of coffee produced by an AeroPress, so you can switch up the type of coffee drink you make.

For example, by using a metal filter instead of a paper filter, it allows the oils to pass through for a more full-bodied cup of coffee. The paper filter keeps out the oils, creating a ‘cleaner’ flavour profile.

How to make an Americano, latte or cappuccino with the AeroPress

To make an Americano or long black coffee with your AeroPress, simply top up the espresso-style coffee with more hot water. Alternatively, you can add foamed or steamed milk into the coffee to make a cappuccino, flat white or latte.