Inverted Aeropress 'Espresso'

Inverted Aeropress 'Espresso'

A simple brewing guide for short, strong 'espresso' style coffee using the inverted Aeropress method.

Dose: 20 grams

Grind: Fine-Medium (12 clicks on Comandante)

Water: 80mL just off the boil

Time: 60s

Method:

  1. Prepare your Aeropress: Place a paper filter in the filter holder and rinse. Secure the plunger, and invert the Aeropress on top of your scales.
  2. Weigh and grind coffee: Boil the kettle. Grind 20 grams coffee to a fine-medium grind size. Add the coffee to the Aeropress. 
    Coffee being added to the aeropress brewer
  3.  Brew: Start the timer and pour 80mL of water (just off the boil) into the Aeropress. Stir thoroughly and lock the filter cap into position.
    hot water and coffee being stirred in the aeropress brewer
  4. Invert and Press: After 1 minute, place your cup on the Aeropress and carefully invert. Slowly press the coffee through the filter. Enjoy!
    plunging the aeropress

Adjustments:

  • If the coffee tastes bitter try a coarser grind and/or a shorter brew time.
  • If the coffee tastes sour try a finer grind and/or longer brew time.

Ready to brew? This recipe works great with our medium or darker roast coffees. 

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