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Re Aeropress technique and specifically lots if stiring...
I've been trying this for a couple of weeks (Aeropress inverted) and have decided that's a good tip! Cheers.
It seems to work especially well for espresso blends and darker roasted stuff which I tend to let steep for longer as (unstirred) it has time to settle (detrimental to the flavour I think).
miro_o
Keep it simple.
stirring is good, it helps even out extraction, but the more you stir the harder it is to repeat consistently.
I like a 2 minute brew, 15-17g coffee for 240ml water.
Add half the water, leave for 45secs.
Add the second half of the water, this will store for you
Add cap, flip at 2mins and plunge slowly for 30-45secs.
Much plunge pressure, many agitation and therefore extraction.
Plunge smooth to keep a smooth flow of water.
Stop before the hiss, removes some astringency from the finish