Aeropress

The right grind size depends on your brewing method. Espresso requires an ultra-fine grind (similar to powdered sugar), pour over and drip use medium-fine to medium, French press and cold brew use coarse to extra-coarse, and AeroPress adjusts based on your brew time. Use the chart below to find your starting point, then adjust based on taste. This guide covers the correct grind size for every major home brewing method, what happens when you go too fine or too coarse, and how to dial in your grinder without wasting coffee. ...

AeroPress vs French press: the AeroPress brews faster (1–2 min), produces a cleaner cup via paper filter, and is highly versatile. The French press takes 4 minutes, uses a metal filter for a fuller-bodied cup with more oils, and brews larger batches. Choose AeroPress for precision and portability; choose French press for rich body and simplicity. Both are beloved manual brewers that need no electricity and cost under $50. The choice comes down to the cup you want and how hands-on you like to be. ...

How to use an AeroPress: add medium-fine ground coffee (15–18g) to the chamber, pour in 200–220ml of water at 85–96°C, stir, wait 1–2 minutes, then press slowly for 20–30 seconds. The AeroPress is the most versatile and forgiving brewer in home coffee. It produces a clean, smooth, concentrated cup in under 3 minutes, tolerates a wide range of variables, and is nearly impossible to break. Whether you want espresso-style concentrate, American-style coffee, or something in between — the AeroPress can do it. ...

The standard pour over coffee ratio is 1:15 to 1:17 — 1 gram of coffee for every 15–17 grams of water. For a 12 oz (340 ml) cup, that’s roughly 20–23 grams of coffee. Adjust toward 1:15 for a stronger cup, toward 1:17 for a lighter one. Different pour over methods have their own ideal ratios based on how they extract. Here’s the complete reference guide. Quick Reference Table: Ratios by Brew Method Method Ratio (coffee:water) For 300 ml water For 500 ml water Drip / auto-drip 1:15–1:17 18–20 g 29–33 g Pour over (general) 1:15–1:17 18–20 g 29–33 g Hario V60 1:15–1:16 19–20 g 31–33 g Chemex 1:15–1:17 18–20 g 29–33 g Kalita Wave 1:15–1:16 19–20 g 31–33 g AeroPress (standard) 1:12–1:16 19–25 g 31–42 g AeroPress (concentrate) 1:6–1:8 38–50 g 63–83 g French press 1:15–1:17 18–20 g 29–33 g Cold brew (regular) 1:8 38 g 63 g Drip Coffee Ratio Standard drip coffee ratio: 1:15 to 1:17 ...