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Starting recipe
AeroPress (standard) starting recipe
Standard method: the plunger goes in at the start, so a little drips while it steeps. A first brew to start from. Brewer sizes vary between makers, so check yours.
- Dose15 g
- Water225 g
- Ratio1:15
- Time2 minutes
- Water temperature85 to 95 °C
- GrindMedium-fine, ~450 µm
Steps
- Rinse the paper filter and assemble the AeroPress on a mug.
- Add 15 g of coffee and pour 225 g of water, wetting all the grounds.
- Stir for 10 seconds, then insert the plunger to stop dripping.
- At about 1:30 to 2:00, press gently for 30 seconds.
- Taste. Sour: grind finer or steep longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.
Tuning
| Taste | What to change |
|---|---|
| Sour or thin | Sour or thin: grind finer, steep longer or use hotter water. |
| Bitter or dry | Bitter or dry: grind coarser, steep shorter or use cooler water. |
Grind setting by grinder
| Grinder | AeroPress (standard) setting |
|---|---|
| Comandante C40 MK4 | 17 clicks |
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra | 0.5.9 |
| 1Zpresso JX-Pro | 2.4.2 |
| 1Zpresso J-Ultra | 1.8.3 |
| 1Zpresso Q2 | 1.3.1 |
| 1Zpresso X-Ultra | 1.2.9 |
| Timemore Chestnut C2 | 14 clicks |
| Timemore Chestnut C3 | 12 clicks |
| Timemore Sculptor 064 | 1.5 |
| Kingrinder K6 | 0.53 |
| Kingrinder K4 | 0.53 |
| Baratza Encore | 9 |
| Baratza Virtuoso+ | 10 |
| Baratza Sette 30 | 10 |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2 | 2.9 |
| Fellow Opus | 3.25 |
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | 5 |
| Niche Zero | 0.36 |
| Hario Skerton Pro | 2 clicks |
| Hario Mini Mill Plus | 5 clicks |
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | 25 |
| Wilfa Svart | 4 |
| DF DF64 Gen 2 | 28 |
| Kinu M47 Classic | 2.7 |
| Option-O Lagom P64 | 2.1 |
| Porlex Mini II | 8 clicks |
Other sizes and styles
These are common starting points, not rules. Different beans want different recipes, which is why the recipes on CuppaData come from people brewing the same coffee.
Questions
What is a good starting recipe for AeroPress (standard)?
15 g of coffee at 1:15, 225 g, 2 minutes, 85 to 95 °C. Use it as a first brew and adjust by taste.
The AeroPress (standard) tastes sour. What do I change?
Sour or thin: grind finer, steep longer or use hotter water.
The AeroPress (standard) tastes bitter. What do I change?
Bitter or dry: grind coarser, steep shorter or use cooler water.