US Aeropress Championship Recipe

Standard method: 15g of coffee

Try this fourth-place recipe from the 2016 US Aeropress Championship:

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• 15g coffee
• 225ml water
• Standard method
• Medium grind

1. Grind 15 grams of coffee to a medium consistency.
2. Place two filters in the Aeropress filter cap, rinse and preheat the cup you’re using.
3. Add 225 ml of boiling water, quickly and carefully place the plunger to create a vacuum.
4. At 1:00, remove the plunger, gently break the crust with a spoon, and quickly replace the plunger to prevent the coffee from draining.
5. At 4:00, slowly push the plunger down.
6. Decant and enjoy!

Remember, the best cup of coffee is the one you love. Feel free to tweak this recipe to your liking.