Aeropress coffee what am I doing wrong
Discussion
People have been telling me to get one for years, best thing ever but can't work it out
First problem
Coffee is freezing un drinkable.Ok I read the instructions 80 degrees fine came out freezing, OK tired pre warmng the press came out freezng. Tried Boiling water came out freezng
This thng must be the most efficient heat exchanger ever. Warming milk helped but not much..
Second problem
Doesn't matter how much water I put in I only get the same minuscule output. But The instructions say it can make all types of coffee the numbers up the side seem to mean nothing
Please help before I bin it
First problem
Coffee is freezing un drinkable.Ok I read the instructions 80 degrees fine came out freezing, OK tired pre warmng the press came out freezng. Tried Boiling water came out freezng
This thng must be the most efficient heat exchanger ever. Warming milk helped but not much..
Second problem
Doesn't matter how much water I put in I only get the same minuscule output. But The instructions say it can make all types of coffee the numbers up the side seem to mean nothing
Please help before I bin it
They're a bit of an art form. Are you heating the cup with boiling water before starting? You should also pour the water in and wait for it all to settle a bit before giving the final press.
Weird that you are getting the same amount of coffee out regardless of how much water you put in it.
Weird that you are getting the same amount of coffee out regardless of how much water you put in it.
Doh. Never thought of warming the cup.
I'm poring water in Stiring and leaving for 60 seconds before pressing as per instructions.
I'll try just covering the grinds as suggested.
Also how much coffee I was using one scoop per number on the side so 4 scoops in the last attempt maybe it's soaking up all the water. Also the ether seems to filter through in its own before I even press.
I'll check out YouTube as suggested too.
Most your you've videos seem to add hot water after. Makes sense
I'm poring water in Stiring and leaving for 60 seconds before pressing as per instructions.
I'll try just covering the grinds as suggested.
Also how much coffee I was using one scoop per number on the side so 4 scoops in the last attempt maybe it's soaking up all the water. Also the ether seems to filter through in its own before I even press.
I'll check out YouTube as suggested too.
Most your you've videos seem to add hot water after. Makes sense
Edited by Pesty on Wednesday 1st June 22:11
Mr. H said:
I use the inverted method to get a full cup and it is worth the hype. When you pour in the water just cover the beans for 30 seconds which will allow them to bloom (release gas), then fill to the top.
A key rule to remember is 'cold cup = cold coffee'.
I also use this method 'when' I use mine - though don't leave the plunger too far out else (as happened to me) when you turn it over to server your plunger may drop off and you'll have liquid and grinds everywhere. I also use 90 degree water as well - the critical temperature for coffee is actually 96 degrees.A key rule to remember is 'cold cup = cold coffee'.
As to the aeropress, I personally think there's too much hype over it, true it does produce a very smooth cup of coffee, and is very easy to clean, but is still a surprising amount of faff for a coffee that even pre-warming the cup and not using milk you still need to drink straight away, I like to savour mine.
I think, as had been said, the key to 'hot' coffee from the Aeropress is topping it up with kettle water after the press.
The longest part of the process is still waiting for the kettle to boil, that gives you plenty of time to empty and rinse the Aeropress, grind some beans, get out a disk of paper, mug and the milk.
I also warm the mug and wet the filter paper while the coffee is brewing, and re-boil the kettle while pressing ready to top up the mug.
The longest part of the process is still waiting for the kettle to boil, that gives you plenty of time to empty and rinse the Aeropress, grind some beans, get out a disk of paper, mug and the milk.
I also warm the mug and wet the filter paper while the coffee is brewing, and re-boil the kettle while pressing ready to top up the mug.
Huh, I never have cold coffee from my Aeropress 
I've never pre-warmed the cup either.
My method is:
I've never pre-warmed the cup either.My method is:
- 'Boil' the kettle to 80
- Without the filter on it, invert the Aeropress (push the plunger in a tiny way, about 1cm I guess, then turn it upside down)
- One Aeropress scoop of coffee
- Fill to the top with water, stir a bit
- Let it sit for a few mins
- Put filter in cap and run water through it
- Screw filter on, turn Aeropress over on to cup and press down over ~30s
Another vote for inverted, I use 2 scoops and fill the aeropress for 2 cups. I tend to make a latteish coffee, heating half a mug of milk in the microwave before adding the coffee, comes out plenty hot enough. Otherwise I top up with water from the kettle if I'm making a black coffee.
If using the inverted method, I find it also helps to put the empty cup on top of the aeropress and turn them all together which saves spilling coffee all over the bench.
OP, I don't know anything about your coffee drinking but if you're wanting to get a bit more serious then the absolute best thing you can do is buy freshly roasted beans and only grind the amount you intend to use for each brew. There are plenty of places online like hasbean or smokeybarn (run by a PHer) and they will all offer medium roast, fresh beans. Alternatively go find your local hipster spot and ask them what they have for sale. This will make a world of difference compared to using over-roasted, stale beans most people pick up in the supermarket or coffee chains. It's a slippery slope.
OP, I don't know anything about your coffee drinking but if you're wanting to get a bit more serious then the absolute best thing you can do is buy freshly roasted beans and only grind the amount you intend to use for each brew. There are plenty of places online like hasbean or smokeybarn (run by a PHer) and they will all offer medium roast, fresh beans. Alternatively go find your local hipster spot and ask them what they have for sale. This will make a world of difference compared to using over-roasted, stale beans most people pick up in the supermarket or coffee chains. It's a slippery slope.
Yes using beans and grinder.
Right tried inverted today two scoops ground a bit more course filled to the top came out fine. Added a splash of more water to fill the cup and add heat *( not needed, see below) americano style . Excellent, really enjoyed it.
Will experiment now with recipes
Right tried inverted today two scoops ground a bit more course filled to the top came out fine. Added a splash of more water to fill the cup and add heat *( not needed, see below) americano style . Excellent, really enjoyed it.
Will experiment now with recipes
- I think kettle is f
ked made a tea for my father later and he said it was cold my coffee was perfect so it looks like it Somtimes turns off early
Edited by Pesty on Friday 3rd June 00:36
espresso temperature is meant to be 92 deg C.
2 flat scoops.
inverted method and metal filter are both very important.
americano for me though, so topped up with more on-temp water and a tiny smidge of milk because i am a heathen.
Incidentally Pact beans, not that it makes a difference to the matter in hand.
2 flat scoops.
inverted method and metal filter are both very important.
americano for me though, so topped up with more on-temp water and a tiny smidge of milk because i am a heathen.
Incidentally Pact beans, not that it makes a difference to the matter in hand.
Inverted, two scoops of bean in the grinder (porlex tall). Standard kettle, water that has been boiled and left for a few mins. Chuck the coffee in, some water and let it bloom for 30 seconds. Then fill to the top, stir and leave it for 1m30s. Stick the cap on (with a pre washed filter) flip over and plunge. I stop when I hear it start to hiss. Chuck in milk and sugar to taste and job done.
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