First, water is poured over the coffee, wetting and aerating the grinds, creating the signature AeroPress smoothness. Then, during the immersion process, water penetrates the coffee grinds for deeper flavor notes and a full-bodied finish often found in a French Press. Finally, the magic happens – air pressure quickly pushes the brew through the coffee bed and filter, removing grit and bitter tasting oils for an espresso-like richness. Grind: Medium What’s Included: 1) Plunger, 2) Chamber, 3) Filter Cap 4) Scoop, 5) Stirrer, 6) Paper Filter, 7) Carafe What You’ll Need To Brew: AeroPress, Kettle, Mug, Pre-Ground Coffee Prep And Clean Up Time: Less Than 2 Minutes Heat water to 185F (85C) using your kettle (if you don’t have a kettle, boiling is fine). Pull Plunger (1) to separate entirely from Chamber (2). Put Paper Filter (6) in Filter Cap (3) and twist Filter Cap onto Chamber. Stand Chamber on AeroPress Carafe (7) and add 2 heaping Scoops (4) of storebought, medium ground coffee. If you are making one cup of coffee, just cut your portion in half. Shake gently to level coffee. Pour water up to #8 marked on the side of the Chamber. For one cup, fill to the number 4. You will see some coffee drip through into the carafe. This is a normal part of the process. Stir gently for 3 seconds. Then insert Plunger about 1/2 inch into Chamber to create a vacuum and stop the drip through. Wait 60 seconds. Begin to Press the Plunger, applying gentle constant pressure (do not push too hard) until you hear the hissing sound as the air pushes the last bit of brew through the coffee bed. Remove Filter Cap and place aside. Position AeroPress over sink or garbage bin and push the Plunger the rest of the way through the chamber until you hear the Pop as the coffee bed “puck” pops out. Remove Paper Filter from Filter Cap and rinse. Hold the AeroPress under fresh water and rinse the silicone plunger end and then store in the AeroPress Organizer Stand. Use gentle soap every several weeks to remove oils that can cause staining over time. Prepare yourself for the uniquely smooth, rich, full-bodied flavor of an AeroPress 3 in 1 Brew.
