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Inverted method FTW
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Aeropress basically infinitely variable, but I’ve got an aeropress go (with metal filter) and Timemore hand grinder for coffee at work, and go for inverted method for filling then pop the filter and cap on and flip over on to cup, give it a swirl on the cup and leave for about a minute then plunge. Gives reasonably consistent brews on the go without too much faff. You can tinker with various variables (eg precise weights/timings for various steps) as you please. Also, would be interested in group opinion, but I’d reckon you’ll want to grind a bit coarser than espresso to get best results.
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I've been using an aeropress for around 15 years now and still use it multiple times a day. I've tried pretty much every other brewer there is but still come back to it for consistency and ease of use.
It's all down to personal preference but I use it quite differently to you in order to make a filter brew.
I don't like the taste of metal filters so use 2 paper filters instead. I know Hoffmann doesn't rate the double filter but it works for me.
I also use the inverted method as it's way easier to get repeatable good brews with it.
Apart from that temperature is quite important. The darker the roast the cooler you can go (down to about 80 if you're using really dark beans). I prefer light roasted coffee and 93 degree works for me. Again Hoffman uses boiling water but I've never had good results with that.
Lastly the slower you plunge the better the coffee! If you plunge fast you get channeling and all sorts of other inconsistencies. That's something Alder and Hoffman agree on!
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Any Aeropress hacks? Just started using one on trips. I bought a stainless steel filter with 0.2mm laser cut perforations and dialled in an espresso fine grind and vacuum sealed for the trip.
With an espresso measure, a pre-infuse for 10 seconds, then do a pour-over style pour of about double an espresso over 25 seconds, and immediately press into the cup, I get very decent coffee about 25% of the time but trying to nail down the technique.