AeroPress

How to Brew Coffee with an AeroPress

The AeroPress has been a favorite brewing method since it was invented in 2005 by engineer Alan Adler. Lightweight, durable, and endlessly travel-friendly, it’s beloved by coffee nerds and campers alike.

We recommend the AeroPress for coffee that’s sweet, full-bodied, and clean. With the right grind size, water ratio, and timing, this little brewer can make an incredibly balanced cup in just a few minutes.

Follow our AeroPress brew guide below to learn the Stumptown method for dialing in your grind, pouring with precision, and pressing your way to a great cup, whether you're brewing at home or on the road.

Let's Get Brewing

Brew Time About 4 Minutes.

What You Need

AeroPress brewer, filters, paddle and scoop

Grinder

17g (or 1 AeroPress Scoop) of Stumptown coffee

Hot water just off the boil (about 205°F)

Scale

Timer

Stumptown Diner Mug

Brewing Instructions

Simple guidance for a great cup.

Brew Along With Us

Follow along step by step and see how it comes together.

1

Prep and preheat

Fill your kettle with filtered water and heat to just off the boil. Place an AeroPress filter in the basket, attach the basket to the brew chamber, and set the brewer on top of a carafe or mug. Rinse with hot water to preheat the brewer and remove any papery flavor from the filter, then discard the rinse water.

2

Weigh and grind coffee

Measure 17g of Stumptown coffee (about 2½ tablespoons) and grind it fine, about the texture of table salt. A consistent fine grind helps the AeroPress brew a balanced, full-bodied cup.

3

Add coffee

Place the AeroPress funnel on top of the brew chamber and add the ground coffee. Remove the funnel and zero your scale if you’re using one to prepare for adding water.

4

Add water and stir

Start a timer when you add the hot water. Pour 220g of water (to about the No. 4 mark on the brew chamber) within about 10 seconds. Stir to fully saturate the coffee grounds and begin the AeroPress extraction.

5

Place plunger and wait

Carefully insert the plunger into the top of the brew chamber and pull up slightly to create a pressure seal. Let the coffee steep, but don’t plunge yet.

6

Stir and plunge

At 1:15, remove the plunger and give the coffee slurry another quick stir. Replace the plunger and gently press down with steady pressure, stopping when you hear a hissing sound. The total AeroPress brew time should be just under two minutes.

7

Serve and enjoy

Remove the AeroPress from your carafe or mug and enjoy your freshly brewed coffee.