Equipment
Scale, paddle, kettle, timer, grinder, serving carafe
Step 1
Weigh out 17.5g of coffee
Step 2
Preheat aeropress using hot water, rinse filter, and dispose of rinse water
Step 3
Bring roughly 1 1⁄2 cups of water to a boil
Step 4
Allow water to rest uncovered for ~2:30 minutes (for a final brewing temp. of 185°)
Step 5
While water is cooling: grind and dose coffee, set timer for 1:45
Step 6
As soon as water is ready: decant 35g water and start timer.
Step 7
Give your slurry five quick and vigorous stirs with paddle.
Step 8
Allow slurry to bloom for 25 seconds (until timer reads 1:20)
Step 9
Decant 270g water and put the top piece of the aeropress into place
Step 10
When timer reads 1:00 apply moderate, consistent, downward pressure to the plunger. Adjust your pace on subsequent attempts so that you reach the bottom just as the timer reaches 0:00.
Step 11
Adjust grind to taste.