Aeropress
The Aeropress is a portable brewing apparatus, which makes it a great companion for camps and travels. With its easy set-up and minimal clean-up, the Aeropress is a favourite amongst many. It delightfully produces a great cup of medium-bodied coffee with clean flavours.
3 cups
Blueberries
Pour just enough water to wet the grounds evenly for 45secs
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Medium Coarse Grind
at 90 secs.
Agitate coffee brew with few quick stirs
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Pour remaining water until it reaches targeted amount
Brew it the Liberty Style!
Brew Notes:
The total brew time and ratio of coffee to water may vary for different coffees depending on personal preferences.
Alternatively, the Aeropress may be used without inverting the chamber at the start, as per manufacturer instructions.
Equipment needed:
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Aeropress
Pouring Kettle
Paper Filter
Grinder
Scale
Timer
Recommended Coffee:
Step 1
Bring filtered water to boil.
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Step 2
Weigh out 17 g of coffee and grind it to a medium grind.
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Step 3
Place the filter paper in the filter basket. Using freshly boiled water, rinse the paper filter to remove any 'paper taste'.
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Step 4
Invert the Aeropress and pour the coffee grounds into the brew chamber.
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Step 5
Start the timer. Pour just enough water, slightly off the boil, to wet the coffee grounds evenly. Let this slurry bloom for 45 sec.
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Step 6
Continue pouring water until it reaches 240 g. At the 1 min 30 sec mark, agitate the coffee brew with a few quick stirs.
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Step 7
Attach the filter basket and place the Aeropress the right way up on a cup. Press the plunger slowly and evenly, and stop when you hear a hissing sound.
Grind Size Guidelines for Popular Brewing Methods Coarse Grind Ideal for: French Press, Cold Brew Texture: Chunky, resembling ground peppercorns Why?: These methods require longer brewing times, and the coarse grind prevents over-extraction. Medium Grind Ideal for: Drip Coffee Makers, Aeropress (long brew times), and Chemex Texture: Gritty, like coarse sand Why?: Medium grind balances water flow and extraction for these methods. Medium-Fine Grind Ideal for: Pour-Over (e.g., Hario V60) and Metal Filters Texture: Slightly finer than table salt Why?: Provides a faster extraction while avoiding over-extraction. Fine Grind Ideal for: Espresso Machines Texture: Like white sugar Why?: Espresso relies on high pressure and short brew times, requiring fine particles for full flavour extraction. Extra-Fine Grind Ideal for: Turkish Coffee Texture: Powdery, resembling flour or icing sugar Why?: Turkish coffee is brewed without filters, so an ultra-fine grind ensures a smooth texture and robust flavour.
