Aeropress
One easy push
The Aeropress has become a staple for travelers, solo cup drinkers, and people on the go. Designed to create a delicious cup of coffee every time, this little device has gained a great reputation worldwide for its consistency and ease of use. We also love it at the Rook Headquarters!
What you'll need
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Aeropress brewerOne super sweet Aeropress brewer — the classic or Go both work great.
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ScaleSet to grams. Precision makes a big difference here.
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Aeropress filterPaper or metal — paper gives a cleaner cup, metal lets more oils through.
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Hot waterFresh off the boil — around 205°F / 96°C is the sweet spot.
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16g of coffeeGround fine — similar to table salt. Finer than drip, coarser than espresso.
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TimerYour phone works great. Consistent timing = consistent brew.
Step by step
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Set up your Aeropress
Place your mug on your scale and pop your Aeropress right on top of that bad boy. Presoak the filter, then dump the rinse water out.
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Add your coffee
Add your ground coffee to your Aeropress, then zero out your scale.
We always use that convenient funnel that comes with the Aeropress — it helps avoid cleanup.
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Start your timer and pour
Start the timer. Pour the water into your Aeropress up to 250g.
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Stir and let it steep
After completing your pour, give it a few slow stirs with the back of a spoon and let the water absorb all that coffee flavor.
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Plunge at 1:30
When your timer hits the 1:30 mark, insert the plunger into the Aeropress and apply pressure down so that the plunge lasts about 30 seconds.
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Remove your Aeropress and enjoy!
That's it! Your coffee is ready for you to enjoy it your way.
Clean out your Aeropress by removing the bottom cap and pushing the plunger in the direction of a trash can. It should pop out nice and easy!
Tips to level up
Grind fresh
Pre-ground coffee loses most of its flavor within 15 minutes of grinding. If you can, grind right before you brew. It's the single biggest upgrade you can make.
Dial in your grind
Brew too sour? Grind finer. Brew too bitter? Grind coarser. Grind size is your most powerful lever for adjusting flavor.
Try different coffees
The Aeropress is incredibly versatile. A bright Ethiopia tastes totally different from a dark Sumatra through the same recipe — experiment and find your favorite.
Water temperature matters
Lighter roasts can handle higher temps (closer to boiling). Darker roasts prefer it slightly cooler (around 195°F) to avoid bitterness.
