How To: Make Coffee in an AeroPress
We recently created a tutorial in our How-To series that teaches you how to brew coffee with an AeroPress.
This AeroPress is designed to make an easy, quick, single cup of coffee. There are different parts included in the Baba Java AeroPress kit. Included you will find a scoop, funnel, paddle stirrer, filters, the filter cap, and an AeroPress. The AeroPress is made up of the plunger and chamber. All of the items come organized in a small bag to make it easy for travel and camping, which is one of the reasons it has become so popular.
STEP ONE
Put a filter in the filter cap. Place it on top of a mug and pre-wet the filter with hot water to preheat the chamber and mug. Once finished, discard the water. Using the scoop that comes with the AeroPress, add about one heaping scoop of coffee.
STEP TWO
Add your coffee to the brew chamber and take your water that’s just off boil. Start your timer and pour the water until it reaches the “1” indicated on the AeroPress. Then stir with the paddle so that all the coffee is mixed in with the water for about 10 – 15 seconds. Pour the rest of the water, which should fill the brewer to the “4.”
STEP THREE
Stick the plunger in and push it down and then up quickly to create a vacuum, and let that sit for about one minute. At the one minute mark, slowly press down and push the coffee through until you hear a hissing sound. Take the filter cap off and discard the filter and coffee. Now your coffee is ready to drink!
Baba Java roasts all of its coffee in Birmingham, AL. These origins and brewing supplies are available in both our cafe and on our website. Stay tuned for more from our “How-Tos” and in the meantime — happy drinking!