AeroPress

How to Brew Perfect Coffee with AeroPress

The AeroPress was invented in 2005 by Alan Adler, a Stanford University engineering lecturer. Since then, it has become a favorite among coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of coffee experts at Stumptown has years of experience brewing and tasting specialty coffee, and we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge with coffee lovers everywhere. If you're looking for a portable and lightweight method to brewing coffee the AeroPress is a great choice! Our brewing method produces a sweet, full-bodied cup, and it's perfect for use at home or on the go. To make a perfect cup of coffee with the AeroPress, follow simple steps listed below in our Brew Guide.

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, affix the basket to the bottom of the brew chamber, then place the brewer on top of a carafe Rinse with hot water to preheat everything and remove any papery flavor from the filter, then dump rinse water.

2

Weigh and grind coffee

Measure out 17g (about 2 1/2 Tablespoons) of your favorite Stumptown coffee and grind it as fine as table salt.

3

Add coffee

Place the funnel that comes with the AeroPress in the top of the brew chamber and add the coffee. Then, remove the funnel and zero your scale if using.

4

Add water and stir

Start a count-up timer when you add the hot water. Add 220g of water, which will fill to around the top of the No. 4 mark on the brew chamber, completing the pour within 10 seconds. Stir to make sure all of the coffee is saturated.

5

Place plunger and wait

Carefully place the plunger into the top of the brew chamber and pull up slightly to create a pressure seal. Don’t plunge yet!

6

Stir and plunge

At 1:15, remove the plunger and give the slurry another stir. Put the plunger back on and gently press down with steady pressure, stopping as soon as you hear a hissing sound. If you’re using a scale, be sure to move everything to your counter before pressing. This entire brew process should take just under two minutes.

7

Serve and enjoy

Remove the Aeropress from your carafe and serve!