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Alan Adler's Original AeroPress Recipe

The original standard AeroPress recipe by its inventor uses 20g (one rounded scoop of 15-20g) of fine coffee and about 90g of water at 80°C. After stirring for 10 seconds, press gently for 20-40 seconds to produce a concentrate that can be diluted. Pour time is assumed.

BeanNot specified by the source
Roast
MethodAeroPress
Grind SizeFine (between espresso and drip)
Water Temp80°C
Coffee Dose20g
Total Water90ml
Total Time50s

Step-by-Step

  1. Pour (10s) · 90g
    Pour 80°C water to between level 1.5 and 2 on the AeroPress (about 90g) over 10 seconds.
  2. Stir (10s)
    Stir gently for 10 seconds, then place the plunger.
  3. Press (30s)
    Press down gently for 20-40 seconds without force using your arm weight, and stop when you reach the grounds.

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