Hands pressing AeroPress Original coffee maker

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How To Use AeroPress Coffee Makers

Diagram of adding coffee grounds and water to AeroPress chamber

1) Add medium-fine ground coffee and water

Diagram of hand stirring coffee grounds and water in AeroPress chamber

2) Stir and brew in 10-30 seconds

Diagram of hand pressing AeroPress plunger

3) Press your perfect cup into a mug

Detailed Instructions

Brewing Basics

If you’re new to brewing, keep these tips in mind to make your perfect cup:

◾ Press gently

Pressing too fast or with too much force compacts the coffee grounds, making it harder to press into your mug.

◾ Grind size

Use a medium-fine grind size. If you use too coarse a grind size, you may see a dripthrough rate that is up to 2x faster. If you use a fine grind size, you may find it more difficult to press. The average bag of preground store-bought coffee is a medium grind size that is optimized for drip coffee makers. For those who prefer to use a medium or coarse grind, we recommend the use of our Flow Control Filter Cap.

◾ Trust your taste

Rather than focusing on brewing in the “right” way, prioritize finding a method that makes coffee you love. If it tastes good, you’re doing it right!

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Espresso Style

Drink as is

American Coffee

Add hot water to fill mug

Latte

Add hot or cold milk

Cold Brew

Brew using cold water

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AeroPress Coffee Makers Win Anytime, Anywhere

✔   Smoother, grit-free coffee
✔   Faster brewing—less than a minute!
✔   Clean-up in seconds
✔   More versatile and customizable
✔   Smaller, lighter, portable
✔   Designed in Silicon Valley, made in the USA

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