I usually do the Hoffmann method if I’m making it for myself and the default recipe if making for my wife and I but the last couple days I’ve mixed it up and tried out the inverted method:
Time: 1min 30sec
- Use a medium-fine grind.
- Put the plunger to the “bottom” (top while inverted) of the 3 so I’ll get a half cup’s worth of infusion
- add my grounds, 2 AeroPress scoops (22-26oz depending on roast and moisture content)
- get water to boiling (if a light roast)
- add enough water to make a paste, do a 30 second bloom
- add more water until it’s 2/3 full. Stir for 10 sec
- add water until it’s almost to the top and wait until the timer gets up to 1:15. While waiting, wet the filter and get the top ready
- give it another few stirs at 1:15 then top off until the water is at the top
- at 1:30, cap and press. I like to do it into a Pyrex measuring cup.
- this should yield 1/2 cup of brew (4oz). I then add water up to the 1 cup mark (8oz line) and put 1/2 into the first mug. I fill it up again until the 1 cup and pour that into the second. Add another 1/2 cup of hot water to the first mug and presto, you have two delicious 8oz mugs of coffee!
If you like experimenting with aeropress recipes I highly recommend the Aeromatic app.
In actual practice, I usually brew inverted, 3 minute steep, grinder settings don’t translate, and I measure the beans by volume.
That’s a new app to me, hadn’t heard of it! Will check it out!
I was going to recommend this app as well. The built in timer function is a godsend! Also love all the different recipes and that you can take notes in-app! It was a definite game changer for me when I want to mix things up.
Aaand immediate install.
Thanks for the recommendation, this will help me greatly.
What temp?
High for Aeropress: usually around 205F, but lower for lighter roasts.
Wow nice , I haven’t heard about this app
Oh my, just checked that app out. I found Lukas Zahradnin’s WAC2015 recipe. Tried it out and oh my did it make the light roast Burundi delicious. Thank you!