Today, I want to share a simple, repeatable, and easy-to-follow AeroPress recipe that works well with most coffees—especially Thai coffee from Newbery Street Coffee Roasters.
The Recipe:
Brewer: AeroPress
Coffee: 15g (Medium Grind, CMD #22)
Water: 225ml at 93°C (199°F)
Paper Filters: 2 filters
Steps:
0:00 – Add 230ml of water or fill to the rim.
0:20 – Stir 5 times to mix the grounds and water.
0:30 – Close the lid.
1:40 – Flip and press gently.
2:10 – Finish pressing.
For those new to the AeroPress or unfamiliar with its technique, let me break it down. The essentials you need are coffee beans, a grinder, and hot water. A fancy kettle like Fellow, Brewista, or a coffee scale is a plus, but not necessary. This recipe is designed to be followed even without a scale and still yield great-tasting coffee.
Getting Started:
Grind 15g of coffee to a medium size—aim for a texture similar to sea salt. You can use any hand grinder, such as a Hario, Timemore, 1Zpresso, or Comandante. If you're unsure which grinder suits you, check out our grinder guide on our Pour Over Coffee Grinder Recommendations for Beginners' blog.
For this recipe, ensure that the AeroPress plunger is at the green line, leaving enough space for 225ml of water, which you’ll pour up to the pink line. When measured, the water at this line equals approximately 225ml.
As shown in the image, the water at the pink line weighs 225g on the scale, ensuring a consistent brew. We’re using two AeroPress paper filters to help create a clean finish with no unpleasant flavors. While it’s a subtle difference, these little details matter.
Brewing Time:
Start by adding the ground coffee to the AeroPress and pouring hot water (93°C or 199°F) up to the rim. Stir in a circular motion 5 times to make sure the coffee grounds mix well with the water. Be careful not to over-stir—this can result in a musty taste.
Then, attach the lid with the two filters. Should you pre-wet the filters? Yes! While AeroPress filters generally have less paper taste than other brands, rinsing them can further reduce any papery flavor.
At 1:40, flip the AeroPress and press gently. The longer the steep time, the more extraction you get. We recommend keeping it under two minutes for a clean, easy-to-drink cup in true Newbery Street style.
That's it! A simple AeroPress recipe that's easy to follow at home. If you stick to these steps, you’ll get a coffee with a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) of around 1.22%, resulting in a light-bodied, easy-drinking cup.
Customization:
If you prefer stronger coffee, you can adjust the grind size to be finer. For a brighter, lighter brew, coarser grinds will reduce extraction and create a milder flavor.
We’ve also created an Instagram reel showing this recipe step-by-step, so feel free to check it out! As a bonus, we used our best-selling fall coffee—Nawin Doi Chang—in the video.
I hope you find this guide helpful. Happy brewing!Â
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