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Aeropress Tips & Recipes from the CoffeeNose 👃

Press It Real Good

💡​Tips & Recipes from the CoffeeNose👃​


AeroPress brewing is fun, forgiving, and full of flavor.

If there’s one brewer that perfectly combines control and creativity, it’s the AeroPress. Whether you’re using the AeroPress Original, Go, or XL, this compact brewer lets you experiment with grind size, temperature, time, and ratio — without the risk of ruining your cup.

Even if you miss your timing a bit, AeroPress coffee almost always turns out at least okay — and usually amazing.

Let’s press it real good 👇

☕ Why the AeroPress rules

The AeroPress is one of the most versatile coffee brewers ever made. You can use it as a clean filter brewer, a strong espresso-style concentrator, or a smooth immersion device.

With the right recipe, it can give you:

  • Clear, silky, tea-like brews (with paper filters)
  • Deep, syrupy, full-bodied cups (with metal filters)
  • Endless room for experimenting with flow control, pressure, and contact time

And if you really want to play? Join the Playground @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab — a tasting and sharing session for everyone who loves experimenting with recipes, beans, and gear.

⚙️ Recommended tools by the CoffeeNose 👃

  • Flow Control Adapter (or Fellow Prismo) – for full-immersion brewing and pressure control
  • Paper filter – for a delicate, clean cup with silky mouthfeel
  • Metal filter – for a bold, stronger brew or concentrate
  • Coffee scale – for precise ratio & timing
  • Freshly ground coffee (always)

🧪 Recipes & Ratios from the CoffeeNose

Full Immersion Method (Flow Control / Prismo)

Perfect for a richer, fuller brew — great for modern, fruity coffees or chocolaty blends.

You’ll need:

  • 18 g of coffee (medium grind)
  • 300 ml of water at 96 °C
  • Flow Control Adapter or Fellow Prismo

How to brew:

  1. Add coffee and water to the AeroPress (valve closed).
  2. Stir gently and let steep for 2–5 minutes.
  3. Press slowly — if it’s too easy, grind finer next time.
  4. Enjoy as is, or dilute to taste.

➡️ This method works beautifully with the FJ Fruity & Juicy blend and naturals.

The CoffeeNose👃 Drip-Through Method (No Press)

This is a clean, balanced, classic cup — light, aromatic, and easy.

You’ll need:

  • 18 g of coffee (medium-fine grind)
  • 300 ml of water at 94–95 °C
  • Standard AeroPress filter holder with paper filter

How to brew:

  1. Pour 50 ml of water and swirl gently to saturate all grounds.
  2. Wait 20–30 seconds, then pour 100 ml of water.
  3. Break the crust with a spoon or spatula.
  4. After another 30 seconds, pour the remaining 150 ml.
  5. Let it drip through naturally — no pressing!
  6. Your brew should finish in 3–5 minutes.
  7. Be patient and resist the urge to press 😉

➡️ Perfect for lighter roasts, delicate origins, and those who love a silky, tea-like cup. Try the FF Floral & Fruity blend, or adventurous single origins.

Quick Traveler Recipe (AeroPress Go)

Ideal for on-the-road brewing — minimal gear, maximum taste.

You’ll need:

  • 14 g of coffee
  • 220 ml of water at 93 °C
  • Paper or metal filter (depending on mood)

How to brew:

  1. Pour all the water at once, stir, and steep for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Press slowly for about 30 seconds.
  3. Sip, smile, and enjoy wherever you are.

The CoffeeNose👃 AeroPress XL Drip-Through Method (No Press)  – Share the Goodness

Finally, a bigger AeroPress that lets you brew and share 3–4 cups at once!

Perfect for cozy mornings with friends.

You’ll need:

  • 36 g coffee (medium grind)
  • 600 ml water at 95–96 °C
  • Standard AeroPress XL paper filter

How to brew (Drip-Through, No Press):

  1. Pour 100 ml water to bloom and swirl gently.
  2. After 30 seconds, add 200 ml more.
  3. Break the crust gently with a spoon or spatula.
  4. After another 30 seconds, pour the remaining 300 ml.
  5. Let it drip through naturally — no pressing, just patience 😉.
  6. Total brew time: 5–6 minutes.

➡️ The result: A beautifully balanced, clean and aromatic batch brew — served straight from your AeroPress XL. Try the FF Floral & Fruity blend, or adventurous single origins.

🎓 Join the (Aero)Press It Real Good Workshop

Want to experiment with multiple AeroPresses, different filters, scales, refractometers, and coffees from all over the world?

Then the (Aero)Press It Real Good Workshop @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab (Weesp) is your playground.

You’ll:

  • Try multiple brew ratios and devices (AeroPress, Go, XL)
  • Test metal vs paper filters side by side
  • Taste the effects of temperature and grind size
  • Share and compare recipes with other coffee lovers

It’s the most fun, hands-on way to improve your brewing skills — whether you’re a coffee geek or just getting curious.

📍 Where: Amsterdam Coffee Lab, Weesp

📅 When: Check our events calendar or contact us for dates

🎟️ Sign up: Workshops & Events @ WB.coffee

Final Thoughts from the CoffeeNose 👃

The AeroPress is proof that great coffee doesn’t need to be complicated.

It rewards creativity, consistency, and curiosity — and almost never punishes mistakes.

So grab your favorite coffee, press it real good, and let your nose lead the way.

See you at the Lab ☕


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What grind size for Aeropress?​​


Here’s the detailed breakdown for AeroPress grind size, depending on your brew style and filter type 👇

☕ General Rule of Thumb

AeroPress works best with a grind size between medium and medium-fine — roughly the texture of table salt or slightly finer than for drip coffee.

The grind size you choose depends on brew time, pressure, and filter type:

1️⃣ Standard AeroPress (Paper Filter)

  • Grind size: Medium-fine (like fine sand or table salt)
  • Why: The paper filter catches fine particles, so you can grind finer for more sweetness and clarity.
  • Taste: Clean, bright, silky cup with smooth mouthfeel
  • Brew time: 2½–3½ minutes

2️⃣ Metal Filter (Stainless or Gold)

  • Grind size: Medium to medium-coarse (closer to sea salt)
  • Why: The metal filter allows more oils and micro-particles through, so you’ll want a slightly coarser grind to avoid muddiness.
  • Taste: Fuller-bodied, richer, more aromatic brew
  • Brew time: 2–5 minutes

3️⃣ Flow Control / Prismo (Full Immersion)

  • Grind size: Medium (in between espresso and filter)
  • Why: You’re letting the coffee steep before pressing, so the extraction needs balance — not too fine, not too coarse.
  • Taste: Round, syrupy, intense
  • Steep time: 2–5 minutes depending on desired strength

4️⃣ AeroPress Go (Travel)

  • Grind size: Medium-fine
  • Why: Slightly shorter steep time and smaller brew volume benefit from a finer grind.
  • Taste: Balanced, smooth, consistent even in less controlled environments.

5️⃣ AeroPress XL (Sharing)

  • Grind size: Medium
  • Why: Larger brew volume (600 ml) means more extraction time — you need a slightly coarser grind for even flow and clarity.
  • Taste: Clean, balanced, ideal for sharing multiple cups

👃 CoffeeNose Tip

  • If pressing feels too easy → grind finer.
  • If pressing feels too hard or tastes bitter → grind coarser.
  • AeroPress is forgiving — you can always adjust water temperature (86–98 °C) and brew time to fine-tune flavor balance.



Brewing Concentrates or Espresso-Style AeroPress Coffee

When you’re brewing a stronger, more concentrated cup to dilute later (like an Americano, iced coffee, or milk drink), or if you want that espresso-style intensity — grind finer than usual.

  • 🔹 Why finer?
    A finer grind increases the surface area of the coffee particles, allowing faster extraction and richer flavor within a smaller water volume. This gives your brew the sweetness, depth, and intensity of espresso — without a machine.
  • 🔹 How fine?
    Somewhere between espresso and medium-fine (like fine table salt).
    It should resist the plunger slightly but still allow a steady press in about 20–30 seconds.
  • 🔹 Recommended ratio:
    Use 18 g of coffee to 150–180 ml of water at 93–95 °C.
    Brew for about 1–1½ minutes, then press gently.
    The result is a rich, syrupy coffee concentrate.
  • 🔹 Dilute to taste:
    Add equal parts hot water for an Americano-style cup, or steamed milk for a quick on-the-go flat white.

Why it’s perfect for AeroPress Go

The AeroPress Go is made for travel — so brewing a strong concentrate makes sharing easy.

You can pour your concentrate into another mug, dilute with hot water (from a thermos), or even make two balanced cups from one brew.

It’s simple, compact, and forgiving — exactly what you need when making coffee on the road or outdoors.


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