Getting the Most from Your AEROPRESS™ Coffee and Espresso Maker
Congratulations. As the owner of an AeroPress coffee maker, you have in your hands a device for making the best coffee or espresso you've ever tasted. It's easy and fun.
BREWING:
You can make from one to four cups per pressing. Each pressing only takes about a minute, so you can serve a houseful of guests in a few minutes. Just follow these easy steps.
1. Remove the plunger and the cap from the chamber.
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2. Put a
3. Stand the chamber on a sturdy mug. A glass mug is fun. It lets you watch the process.
4. Put ground coffee into the chamber - one scoop for each espresso or five ounce- American cup, up to a maximum of four scoops.
Grinding Coffee:
We recommend drip grind when using two or more scoops because it's easy to push and yields rich flavor. For
A funnel is provided for use with a coffee grinder. Use the scoop to measure the beans into the grinder. Grind only the scoops you need for each pressing. Then use the funnel to empty the grinder into the AeroPress chamber.
Coffee lovers agree that grinding just before brewing is important for great flavor. Remember too, that freshly roasted beans yield a richer flavor.
Water Temperature:
Everyone we tested, from coffee lovers to professional coffee tasters, preferred coffee brewed with the water temperature between 165 and 175o F (75 to 80o C). Lower temperature water makes a smoother brew.
If you have instant hot water in your kitchen, spend a few minutes adjusting the temperature to 175o F (80oC). That's also the best temperature for tea.
Be careful, hot liquids can cause serious injury.
If you heat the water in a microwave or kettle, experiment with time. About
165 - 175oF water tastes best. Do not use boiling water.
5. Pour heated water slowly into the chamber.
Measuring and Pouring the Water:
The chamber is marked 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the number of scoops of coffee which corresponds to the number of servings.
With 1 or 4 scoops, just fill with hot water to the number 1 or 4 on the chamber.
With 2 or 3 scoops you can choose from the bottom of the ovals marked 2 or 3 for a richer brew to the top of the ovals for an average strength brew.
If American coffee is your goal, use the top of the ovals. For espresso, adjust the quantity of water to brew the strength desired. For latte, use the bottom of the ovals. A richer brew makes the best tasting latte.
Dribble the water slowly into the chamber for the first few seconds to wet the grounds. Then fill to the desired level. Never fill higher than number 4.
The plunger can be used to measure water. Just fill to the appropriate number. You can also use the plunger to heat water in a microwave oven.
6. Stir the water and coffee together with the paddle for about ten seconds.
