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AeroPress and included accessories (filter papers not shown)
The AeroPress is a device for brewing coffee. It was invented in 2005
by Alan Adler[1].
Coffee is steeped for about 10 seconds and then forced through a
paper microfilter. The maker describes the result as an espresso strength
concentration of coffee, but others consider it more like strong
coffee [2].
The device consists of two polycarbonate cylinders. One cylinder has
a rubber plunger and fits inside the larger cylinder to create an
airtight seal, similar to a syringe. Fine-ground coffee is placed in the
bottom of the larger cylinder on top of a paper microfilter. Hot
water (approximately 170-190 degrees Fahrenheit or 75-80 degrees Celsius) is then poured over
the coffee; this mixture is stirred and allowed to steep for
approximately 10 seconds before being forced through the
microfilter using air pressure generated by pushing the second
cylinder downwards.[3].
Brewing a single cup of coffee with the Aeropress
Fresh coffee produced from the Aeropress
AeroPress coffee
properties
- Claimed to have roughly the same strength as espresso.[4]
- Higher pH (less acidic) than drip
coffee.[1]
- Low bitterness.
- 30-second total brewing time.
Differences from French
press
The AeroPress, though sharing some similarities with a French press, is
quite different:
- Uses a disposable paper filter which removes most of the coffee
solids
- Air pressure is used to extract more coffee oils.
- Shorter brewing time.
- Tighter filtration resulting in a sediment-free brew.
- Uses more finely ground coffee.
- Shorter cleanup time.
Notation for discussing
brewing method
The correct way to describe the quantities involved in brewing
coffee using the AeroPress is based on the number of scoops of
coffee used, and the level to which hot water is added.
Measurements for coffee are based on the included scoop, and for
water up to the centre of the numbers used for level markers.
A coffee made with two scoops of grounds and then filled to
level marker 3 would be shortened to 2S3L.
Some may wish to include water temp, stirring time, or pressing
time.
References
- ^ a
b
Inventor brews a faster cup of
good coffee Knight Ridder Newspapers
- ^
Aero Press Brew Instructions
from Sweet Maria's
- ^
The AeroPress Story
Official AeroPress Site
- ^
Aeropress Live! First
impression CoffeeCrew
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