The AeroPress is one of the easiest ways to make a genuinely great cup of coffee at home — fast, forgiving and easy to clean. Here's our simple recipe for a smooth, balanced brew.
What you'll need
- An AeroPress and a paper filter
- 15g of fresh coffee, ground medium-fine
- 250g of water, just off the boil (around 90–94°C)
- A kitchen scale and timer (optional, but they help)
Any of our specialty coffees work beautifully in an AeroPress. We grind to order, so simply choose the AeroPress grind at checkout — or pick whole beans if you have your own grinder.
Step by step
- Rinse the paper filter with hot water, then add your ground coffee to the AeroPress.
- Start the timer and pour 50g of water to wet the grounds. Give it a gentle stir and let it bloom for 30 seconds.
- Pour the remaining water up to 250g total.
- Insert the plunger slightly to create a seal, and wait until 1:30.
- Press down slowly and steadily — it should take 20–30 seconds. Stop when you hear a hiss.
Tips for a better cup
Always grind just before brewing, keep your water off the boil, and stick to a roughly 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio. If your cup tastes sharp or sour, grind a little finer; if it's bitter, grind coarser. Small tweaks make a big difference.
Ready to brew? Explore our bright, complex single origins or our smooth, everyday signature blends — all roasted to order and delivered to your door.
