Informative James Hoffman Aeropress Recipe Guide

When it comes to brewing the perfect cup of coffee, the AeroPress stands out as a favorite among coffee enthusiasts. This simple yet effective device has revolutionized how many of us enjoy our daily brew. Below, we share the 2021 Canadian AeroPress Champion Brew Recipe, complete with ingredients and step-by-step instructions for those who want to elevate their coffee game.

2021 Canadian AeroPress Champion Brew Recipe

This winning recipe highlights the versatility of the AeroPress, ensuring a flavor-packed cup that showcases the depth of your coffee beans.

Ingredients

18g coffee beans (medium roast recommended)
250ml water (just off the boil, around 93-96°C or 200-205°F)
1 AeroPress
Coffee grinder (preferably a burr grinder)
Stirring tool (like a spoon or a paddle)
A cup or a mug to brew into

Instructions

Grind your coffee: Use a burr grinder to achieve a medium-fine grind consistency. This is important to extract the best flavors.
Prepare AeroPress: Place the AeroPress on your mug and insert a paper filter into the filter cap. Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper taste and warm up the device.
Add coffee grounds: Add the ground coffee into the AeroPress chamber.
Pour water: Start a timer and pour 250ml of hot water over the coffee grounds in a circular motion, ensuring all the grounds are saturated. Let it steep for about 30 seconds.
Stir: After steeping, use your stirring tool to gently stir the mixture to ensure even extraction.
Press: Attach the filter cap and, holding the AeroPress steady, slowly press the plunger down. This should take about 20-30 seconds. Don’t rush—slow and steady yields the best results!
Serve: Once you hear a hissing sound, the brewing is complete. Your delicious AeroPress coffee is now ready to be enjoyed!

Experimentation with coffee types and grind sizes can yield even more variations, so feel free to make this recipe your own. The joy of brewing coffee lies in discovering the perfect balance that suits your palate.