RECIPE · AeroPress

Official AeroPress

Short, simple and repeatable in the upright method.

16 g of freshly ground coffee; water: 200 g. Ratio 1:12.5, medium-fine grind, 85 °C and 1:45 brew time.

DIFFICULTY · Easy

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What you need

  • 16 g of freshly ground coffee
  • 200 g of filtered water

Gather a scale, coffee, water and the equipment for this recipe. Check the quantities below and follow the steps in order. Time is a brewing reference, not a promise of flavor.

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DOSE
16g
WATER
200g
RATIO
1:12.5
TEMPERATURE
85°C
GRIND
Medium-fine
TIME
1:45

4 steps

Step by step

  1. POUR

    Add water

    Pour 200 g over the coffee.

    WATER SO FAR · 200 gat 0:15

  2. ACTION

    Stir

    Stir gently for three seconds.

    WATER SO FAR · 200 gat 0:18

  3. WAIT

    Steep

    Insert the plunger to create a vacuum and wait.

    WATER SO FAR · 200 gat 1:18

  4. ACTION

    Press

    Press with gentle, steady force until the hiss starts.

    WATER SO FAR · 200 gat 1:45

ABOUT THIS RECIPE

16 g of coffee, 200 g of water at 85 °C and a reference time of 1:45. These belong to this recipe; other AeroPress recipes use different combinations.

The moment that decides the cup
Check the assembly and press gently as instructed. Use a stable mug suitable for the device.
What it forgives — and what it doesn't
Keep quantities measured and do not force the plunger. Stop and check the manual if resistance is excessive.
Who it's for
For one serving with a scale and AeroPress. The recipe gives the water and timing needed to organize the brew.

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