Aeropress
(Recommended ratio of 1:7)
Invented by engineer Alan Adler of Aerobie Frisbee fame, the AeroPress is the newest additions to brewing methods. The portable and lightweight AeroPress brews a sweet, full-bodied cup wherever you are: at home, office or on a road trip. This particular method is best when you are out in the field or if you do not have a scale. It only needs manual pressure method with medium grind coffee. Simply, the AeroPress is just an easy and entertaining way to brew a cup of espresso-like coffee. Check out this fabulous apparatus in our merchandise section.
Advantages:
- Total immersion permits extraction at a moderate temperature, resulting in a smoother brew.
- Air pressure shortens filtering time to 20 seconds.
Disadvantages:
- Reduced control over how long the coffee brews.
- The brew time results in the coffee being only lukewarm by the time you drink it.
Preparation steps:
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| 1. Grind the Beans on a medium to fine (espresso-like ground) gradient. (BLACKCoffee recommends Colombia Huila / El Carmelo beans for this methods or South American Blend) | 2. Put the two compartments together and open the bigger end (the one containing the filter). |
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| 3. Pour in 18g of fresh coffee grounds in the upper part. | 4. Pour hot water till the labelled number. |
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| 5. Allow it to infuse for at least one minute while stirring. | 6. Soak the paper filter with hot water and attach it to the plastic filter. |
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| 7. Invert the apparatus and allow steady pressure to pour into a doppio cup. |