What coffee is best for Aeropress?

Do you need special coffee for Aeropress?

You want to go for beans that have been light roasted for filter coffee, always aim for speciality beans if you can. These will have the natural flavours you need for an optimum Aeropress brew, and the roaster will have roasted them lightly to nurture those pleasant flavours.

Can you use any ground coffee in an Aeropress?

For the best AeroPress coffee grind size, we recommend a consistency similar to table salt. On a coffee grinding chart, this is considered medium-fine. Each particle will be about 0.5 mm in diameter and falls between the fine espresso grind and the slightly coarser grind used in cafetière coffee.

Can you use store bought coffee in Aeropress?

The short answer is yes, you can use pre-ground coffee in an Aeropress. You can use pre-ground coffee for any method of coffee brewing. However, it's possible to make a more flavorful and rich cup of coffee if you are using whole bean coffee that you grind yourself.

Can I use espresso blend in Aeropress?

3: Espresso blend

If you are sure you want to go all the way to the strong, bold coffee, an espresso blend is entirely appropriate for an Aeropress.

The Best AeroPress Brewing Method

Can I use dark roast for AeroPress?

For a V60 style brew with your AeroPress, using a dark roast. This recipe includes 2 filters, or one Aesir Filter.

Do you have to use espresso beans in AeroPress?

The obvious items are your Aeropress (with 2 filters), a kettle and some espresso beans. I'd suggest using beans suited for espresso (or some of the best beans for Aeropress), rather than regular beans. Here are some good espresso beans. Next, we'll need to grind these beans.

Why is AeroPress coffee so good?

AeroPress Original and AeroPress Go are immersion style coffee makers. Unlike the French press, finely ground coffee is immersed in the chamber with a short brew time. The pressure produced when pressing the plunger through the chamber further extracts delicious flavor.

How can I get more flavor out of my Aeropress?

Try steeping your AeroPress brews for 10 minutes or more. The flavor profile will get much closer to pour overs brewed at high average extraction yields. Try using 100°C water if you are drinking light roasts, even though the AeroPress has more insulation than most pour over drippers.

Can I use coarse grind in Aeropress?

Here are some rules to get you started: Grind finer if: your Aeropress brew tastes flat or like it is missing something. Grind coarser if: your Aeropress is too hard to push or your Aeropress tastes bitter.