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Necessary equipment for brewing espresso with the aeropress

Making Espresso with Aeropress

Murat Aktas
A way to make strong coffee similar to espresso is using Aeropress, a simple coffee-making tool. It doesn't make real espresso, but the coffee is close in taste and strength.
Aeropress uses a plunger to push hot water through coffee grounds, extracting a strong and concentrated coffee. Although it can't create the same high pressure as an espresso machine, the Aeropress can still make a coffee that has a rich flavor and is stronger than regular brewed coffee, much like an espresso.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Brewing Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 15 gr Coffee Beans
  • 75 ml Hot Water

Instructions
 

  • Grind Your Beans
    Grind your coffee beans a bit coarser than an espresso grind. Providing a specific setting is impossible, as every coffee grinder’s grind setting is different. You can aim for a grind as coarse as table salt for a start.
  • Heat the Water
    Heat the water to 200 °F (93.5 °C). If you do not have a thermometer, boil the water. Then, let it sit for approximately 1.5 minutes. You will thus achieve an ideal temperature for brewing.
  • Preheat and Prepare Aeropress
    Pull the plunger of the Aeropress out so that 1 cm (½ inch) remains inside the chamber. Then pour hot water into the Aeropress to preheat and shake it gently. Then pour the water inside and place it upside down on the counter.
  • Brew Your Espresso
    Place your Aeropress upside down on your scale. Add the coffee grounds first, then tap your scale and hot water.
  • Stir and Wait
    Stir the mixture with the paddle of your Aeropress for 10 seconds quickly. Then mount the filter cap and wait for your coffee to brew for 1 minute.
  • Flip and Press
    Place your cup upside down over the filter cup of your Aeropress. Then, holding the joint of your Aeropress with one hand and your cup with the other, turn it carefully and quickly, and place it on the counter. Finally, press the plunger steadily without applying too much force. Keep pushing until you hear the hissing sound.
    When you hear the sound, your coffee is ready to serve.

Notes

Fine Grind is Key: Opt for a fine espresso grind for optimal extraction. The right grind size contributes significantly to the richness and intensity of your Aeropress espresso.
Hot Water, Not Boiling: Use hot water, ideally between 175-205°F (80-96°C). Water that's too hot can lead to bitterness, while water that's too cool may result in under-extraction.
Preheat Your Aeropress: Warm up your Aeropress by pouring hot water through it before brewing. This ensures a stable temperature and helps with a more consistent extraction.
Experiment with Water Quality: Consider using filtered or bottled water to enhance the flavor of your Aeropress espresso. Tap water with impurities can affect the taste.
Keyword aeropress espresso, espresso with aeropress
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