What is the best coffee grind for Aeropress?

For the best AeroPress coffee grind size, we recommend a consistency similar to table salt. On a coffee grinding chart, this is considered medium-fine. Each particle will be about 0.5 mm in diameter and falls between the fine espresso grind and the slightly coarser grind used in cafetière coffee.

Do you need a good grinder for Aeropress?

No, you don’t need a burr grinder for AeroPress. You can use any type of coffee grinder, including a blade grinder. However, we recommend using a burr grinder because it will give you a more consistent grind size and produce better results.

Can you use filter coffee in Aeropress?

If you need your coffee pre-ground select the ‘filter’ option or if you see ‘Aeropress’ as an option choose that. The right grind is important to every brew method as this controls the extraction process during brewing. If it is ground to fine, your coffee will be over-extracted and taste overly bitter.

Can you use espresso grind in Aeropress?

Use fine drip or espresso grind. Espresso grind takes longer to press and requires skill and patience for multiple scoops but makes a richer brew more quickly due to more particle surface area.

Can you use plunger grind in Aeropress?

Sit the chamber on top of your cup or server and, using the Aeropress scoop, add one level scoop (13g) of medium-ground, plunger- or filter-grind coffee into the chamber per 200ml of water.

Can you use coarse ground coffee in Aeropress?

There is an accepted wisdom that different brew methods have a specific recommended grind size and that for Aeropress the grind is traditionally medium/fine. The joy of having a grinder however means you can experiment with variations in grind size and see what results you like best.

What size grinder fits in Aeropress?

With 40 grind settings and 40mm commercial-grade conical burrs, you’ll be able to produce consistent and even ground coffee for all brewing methods; the medium to fine setting is perfect for the AeroPress.

Does Aeropress grind beans?

To maintain a perfect flow and optimum taste regardless of brew method, you must grind your coffee beans thoroughly before brewing. For an AeroPress device, this means grinding them into medium-size coffee grounds (like table salt). Doing these grinds will speed up the extraction process.

Is Lavazza good for Aeropress?

If you’re looking for the best coffee beans for an AeroPress, the Lavazza Super Crema Whole Bean Coffee Blend is a great choice.

Does AeroPress make strong coffee?

The answer is: Yes. You can get a stronger cup of coffee from an Aeropress by (1) adjusting the coffee to water ratio you use; (2) grinding the coffee beans you use finer; (3) tamp the coffee bed in the Aeropress to increase resistance; or (4) use a dark roast coffee.

Why is AeroPress so hard?

When an AeroPress is difficult to press down (to “plunge”), the coffee is ground too fine. A bed of saturated coffee that has been ground too fine is a tough barrier for the water to flow through. The solution is to grind your coffee beans a bit coarser next time you make coffee with your AeroPress.