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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
This is what I do but usually leave it a couple of minutes. I find the brew develops a bit more, but I tend to prefer darker roasts (which aren’t so popular).
Agree with @hangedup that it doesn’t do short or strong brews very well. It has a window that it works perfectly fine in. V60 does a better filter brew (imo), espresso does better espresso and lungo. But the Aeropress has the advantage of being able to fill it up and walk away, then being able to just dump the grounds in a convenient puck (unlike cafetière).
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I’m with @Jonny69 with this, except for the dark roast bit. I mainly put naturals though the aeropress and I don’t push the air through the grounds over the cup. I do that down the plug hole to make the puck to keep things neat. I know that loses the aero part, but it works for me.
Yes a to courser than espresso grind.
Chaley
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.