COFFEE BROTHERSWORMS · OBERMARKT 8Order ↗The guide · Pressure by hand
Upright on a stable mug: steep briefly, press slowly.
Recipe, techniques and troubleshooting. All on one page.
Your starting recipe
A starting point for your beans and your taste.
Quantities adjust in the steps too. Do not simply scale brewing time and grind; observe equipment size.
What you need
Tick off what is ready. You can start at any time.
Now it is time to make coffee
Get an overview first. Then work through each action at your own pace.
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Is the paper fully seated in the cap?
A · What to observePaper lies flat; the filter cap is correctly secured.
How to correct itCheck paper and cap seating before filling, following the manual.
You start the motion. A shortened illustration, not a brewing timer.
Step 1 of 5
Place the specified filter paper in the filter cap and attach it correctly to the brewing cylinder.
Is the AeroPress supported securely?
A · What to observeThe cylinder stands upright and fully supported by a stable cup.
How to correct itAlign upright on a suitable stable cup before pouring.
You start the motion. A shortened illustration, not a brewing timer.
Step 2 of 5
Place the cylinder on the stable cup. Add the coffee and carefully pour in the weighed amount of water.
Your model’s fill limit takes priority over the recipe.
Is dry powder hidden inside?
A · What to observeA few stirring movements wet the powder before steeping.
How to correct itStir briefly until the powder is wet, then let it steep.
You start the motion. A shortened illustration, not a brewing timer.
Step 3 of 5
Stir briefly to wet any dry grounds. Leave the mixture to steep for your chosen time.
Does pressure remain gentle and straight?
A · What to observeThe plunger moves slowly without tilting.
How to correct itInsert the plunger straight; stop at strong resistance instead of pushing harder.
You start the motion. A shortened illustration, not a brewing timer.
Step 4 of 5
Insert the plunger straight and press slowly with gentle, even pressure. If resistance is strong, do not press harder.
Stop if resistance is strong and check the assembly.
Did you taste before diluting?
A · What to observeMix and taste first; add water in portions if needed.
How to correct itTaste first, then add a small portion of water if needed.
You start the motion. A shortened illustration, not a brewing timer.
Step 5 of 5
Stir the finished coffee. Taste it and, if desired, add hot water in portions.
Additional water separate from the 200 g Note brewing water.
All steps completed
Take your time tasting. If you want to change something, focus on one setting next time.
Schematic movement and illustrative AI images. Animations shorten the action; follow the quantities, wait times and safety guidance in the text.
If the flavour is not quite rounded yet
Check grind size, filter, assembly and fill level; do not apply extra force.
First dilute the finished coffee with warm water a portion at a time.
Why it works
With the AeroPress, coffee first steeps in water; you then use a plunger to push the drink through a filter. Paper retains fine grounds. The method also works for a concentrated brew that you dilute afterwards. It does not produce classic portafilter espresso: a hand press and an espresso machine operate under different brewing conditions.
The classic method stands upright on a stable, suitable cup. Check the manufacturer's approvals for the vessel and model. Thin or damaged glass, or an unstable surface, is not a suitable base for pressing. Inverted recipes, which involve turning the hot device over later, are unnecessary for this introduction.
As a starting point of your own: 15 grams of medium-fine ground coffee, 200 grams of hot water and around one minute of contact time before pressing. Use only a quantity that stays below your model's fill limit. Compare it with the instructions for your specific AeroPress model if needed.
If your coffee tastes rounded but too intense, adding water to the finished cup is the direct approach. This changes the concentration without rebuilding the entire brewing recipe. If it tastes both thin and sharp, however, extra water probably will not solve the underlying problem. Try a comparison with slightly finer grounds or a longer steep instead.
Record water added for dilution separately from brewing water. Otherwise, a lucky result will not become a repeatable recipe. For example: pouring in 200 grams and adding 40 grams afterwards are two different steps, not simply a 240-gram pour.
Check the grind, fill quantity, correct filter and assembly. Very fine grounds can create considerable resistance. Do not try to overcome a blocked brewer with your body weight. Release the pressure and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe handling. Hot coffee belongs in the cup, not on your hands.
For travel, a few pre-portioned beans and matching paper filters are practical. A sturdy cup matters more than the last gram of luggage. Let the brewer and its contents cool sufficiently before taking it apart. Dispose of the puck and clean the parts according to the instructions. Packed dry, the brewer will make a much nicer start to the next morning.
Frequently asked
It can be an intense little coffee, but not espresso made under the conditions of a portafilter machine.
No. Gentle pressure is enough; stop if resistance is strong and check the cause.