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Freshly Roasted coffee enhances the Aeropress and vis versa. This brewer does not require an electric brewer which may bring you better coffee since all decent kettles can boil water but not all electric brewers can deliver water at 90°C or higher.
The coffee is Freshly Roasted On-Site in a roaster of our design that has achieved new levels of consistency and pollution controls. We are very proud of the taste.
This is the Aeropress package which consists of the brewer and some handy accessories. The previous blog links to two videos that demonstrate how to prepare coffee with this unit.
We have found that a fine grind enhances the extraction and quite likely gives you a better exercise. It is difficult to establish if more calories are "burnt off" during the press.
There has been some controversy about paper filters versus perforated stainless steel discs in the domains of tasted and environment. The stainless steel discs are nearly the price of the entire unit therefore we opted to make the bundle more affordable rather than a high end offer that would cause many to hesitate.
The coffee is less "strong" than an espresso but stronger than drip. People adjust to their preference by adding water to the final brew and call it an Americano.
There is a challenge for those who appreciate the espresso because the Aeropress cannot be placed on a demi-tasse, well not yet. Extracting a small volume into a large cup is not satisfactory so we must accept some limits. However, before discounting the unit try what it does best which is a smaller cup of coffee.
Scoop:
Funnel:
Might also be useful in the kitchen but in this case it helps assure that the caffeine deprived person gets most of the coffee grind inside the brewing chamber.
This is used to be certain that the grind is dispersed in the hot water (remember the key word is hot). The top has "wings" which prevent the blade from reaching the bottom and tearing the Paper Filter. Of course this is a moot point when using the Inverted Method.
Paper Filter:
This is placed inside the Cap to stop the sediment from reaching your cup. The Paper Filter can be replaced by a stainless steel perforated disc for the people who feel that the paper absorbs essential oils that rightfully should be in their cup.
Brewing Chamber et al.:
Inverted style brewing: This is mentioned first because everyone reads the instructions which illustrate the conventional way of using the brewer.
Place the Plunger inside the Brewing Chamber.
The internal volume increases approximately 60cc for every number the Plunger is pulled down. Therefore for those without a calculator:
- 60cc X 4 units X .03519 = 8.4 Canadian ounces
- 60cc X 4 units X .03381 = 8.1 US ounces
Unless you know all about compensating for the meniscus let's call it 8 ounces no matter where you live is the maximum capacity.
For a good Plunger seal keep both components vertical. We cannot accept responsibility for spillage and "accidents" so we count on your diligence in keeping the hole towards the top.
Pour in the ground coffee without resting on the containers. Use one or two Scoops depending on the concentration your body requires.
Add the hot water without resting on the Brewing Chamber.
NOTE: If there is unsteadiness or it is a challenge to manipulate these devices when they are full of scaldingly hot water you should resort to the conventional method. Leave this method to the adventurous who thrive on danger.
Mix the water and coffee with the Stirrer to facilitate the extraction.
Place the Filter Paper in the Filter Cap (it will hold better if wet) and screw it to the top of the Brewing Chamber. Hold the top of the Brewing Chamber. Just remember the caveats - the liquid is very hot but bliss is now near.
Turn over the Aeropress and place it on a cup (please use a cup that is big enough for the contents).
Push down on the Plunger.
It should now look something like the photo to the right.
Most people will now drink the coffee before extruding the Coffee Puck which is visible after removing the Filter Cap.
