Aeropress

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Aeropress and included accessories

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, resulting in an espresso strength concentration of coffee.

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 (170-190 degrees Fahrenheit) 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.^[2].

Brewing a single cup of coffee with the Aeropress

1 Aeoropress Coffee Properties
2 Differences from French Press
3 Aeropress hacks
4 Notes
5 External links

[edit] Aeoropress Coffee Properties

Roughly the same strength as espresso.
Higher pH (less acidic) than drip coffee.^[1]
Low bitterness.
30 second total brewing time.

[edit] Differences from French Press

Though similar to the French Press brewing method the Aeropress is quite different.

Shorter brewing time.
Tighter filtration.
Uses more finely ground coffee.
Shorter cleanup time.

[edit] Aeropress hacks

On-line discussions of the Aeropress^[3] indicate that the device has been used as a platform for much experimentation; numerous Aeropress "hacks" have surfaced. Experienced coffee lovers have varied almost every aspect of the brewing process, sometimes incorporating physical changes in device components, and even using the device upside down.